Archive for October 19th, 2025
Prowers County Department of Human Services shares information regarding the delay of November SNAP benefits, shares list of local food pantries
Prowers County Department of Human Services released a statement on their Facebook page recently regarding SNAP benefits being delayed for November, as well as sharing a listing provided by The Cornerstone Resource Center of local food banks accepting donations. It reads as follows: “SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be delayed. The federal government has […]
City of Lamar warning of scam calls demanding payment for past due electric bills
The City of Lamar recently received phone calls regarding scammers calling businesses and identifying themselves as Lamar Light and Power and demanding immediate payment for past due bills. Neither the City of Lamar nor Lamar Light and Power call customers to demand immediate payment for charges. Do not give a caller a credit card number […]
High Plains Community Health Center invites public to celebrate 30 years at event Wednesday, October 22
High Plains Community Health Center is celebrating its thirtieth year of serving Southeast Colorado this year. It is inviting the public to join its 30th Anniversary Celebration at 5:00 – 7:00 on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Main Clinic, located at 201 Kendall Drive. In addition to meeting providers, staff, and HPCHC’s new CEO, Jeremy […]
Lamar Police Department recognizes Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for recent food drive to benefit Sparrow House Ministries
The Lamar Police Department recognized Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for a recent food drive in coordination with Sparrow House Ministries. The food drive brought in just under 2,000 pounds of donated food for our community The Lamar Police Department will be partnering with LHS DECA and Sparrow House […]
Lamar Community College Expands Career Pathways with New Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Local High Schools
Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Holly High School beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The program is funded by a Perkins Innovation Grant of $240,000. This initiative will bring hands-on, industry-relevant training directly to high school students, allowing them to earn both high […]
Could drones someday replace Colorado’s “Cowboys of the Sky”? – One crop duster doesn’t think so
EATON, Colo. — A giant canvas bag full of seed hangs from a fork lift on the Crop Air tarmac in Eaton. It’s a mix of sorghum, rye, radishes and turnips, weighing in around 2,000 pounds. The fork lift maneuvers over to a bright, yellow airplane. Neil Wicke jumps up on the wing, takes out a knife, and cuts […]
