Archive for November, 2025
Prowers County Commissioners listen to complaints by Peacock Funeral Home regarding county coroner at recent meeting
During the morning work session of November 12, the Prowers County Commissioners heard updates from staff with the CSU Extension office. Claudia Terrazas, Spanish Language Specialist, said that she has been busy with both ESL classes in Rocky Ford and Lamar as well as the free beginner Spanish classes for kids in pre-kindergarten through 12th […]
Record Safe2Tell reports reveal both progress and pain among Colorado youth
Nov. 12, 2025 (DENVER) — The Colorado Attorney General’s Office today released the Safe2Tell 2024–2025 Annual Report (PDF), revealing that Colorado students made a record 31,177 reports last school year, the highest number in the program’s history. The surge in reporting reflects both the growing trust students place in Safe2Tell and the serious mental health and […]
Government shutdown ends with late-night vote
Government shutdown ends after House passes spending package, Trump signs it By Caitlyn Kim – CPR News Nov. 12, 2025, 7:14 pm Jacquelyn Martin/APPresident Donald Trump signs the funding bill to reopen the government, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. Updated at 8:33 p.m., on Wednesday, November […]
DUI has long-lasting consequences in Colorado
There are many potential penalties a driver experiences after a DUI or DWAI conviction, regardless of whether it was their first or subsequent offense. License revocation, mandatory alcohol and drug education, fines and fees. It is also highly likely that a driver’s insurance company will impose long-term consequences. “A DUI conviction is considered a red […]
Joe Angel Martinez – December 3, 1936 – November 4, 2025
A celebration of life for Fort Collins resident, formerly of Lamar, Joe Martinez will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Joe will be held from 9:00AM until 10:00AM before the service on […]
Season lives on for Granada, McClave sports teams in state title quest
The season isn’t over for two local high school teams, as the road to the state playoffs is still wide open for the Granada Lady Bobcats volleyball team, the McClave Lady Cardinals volleyball team and the McClave “BirdGang” football team. Granada Lady Bobcats volleyball team – photo credit: Granada RE-1 Facebook In girls volleyball, […]
Can a probiotic help veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD?
The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora Colorado researchers think they might be able to help veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD by improving the health of their gut microbiome. Dr. Lisa Brenner, a clinical research psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, leads […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of November 11, 2025
Minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders #2025-01230 through #2025-01485. The total amount of purchase orders was $773,295.12, with $757,807.07 needing board approval. $700,330.64 of this amount was the October estimated power purchase from ARPA. Also included was $50,631.43 for the purchase of 30, 35, 40 and 45-foot wooden […]
Letter to the Editor – “Hartman’s Crisis without Lawful Governance”
Subject: Hartman’s Crisis Without Lawful Governance To the Editor, On October 16, the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) sent Hartman a bill for $132,746 in fines and penalties. Just four days later, on October 20, the State of Colorado formally notified the town that it was being sued. These are not minor matters — they represent […]
Lamar City Council has split meeting on November 10 between old and new councils
Lamar City Council had two meetings on Monday, November 10 – the first finalizing things with the previous Council, followed by a reception for the outgoing council members and then a second meeting with the new Council. There was a reception between the two meetings honoring outgoing council members Shalah Mata and Manuel Tamez. […]
Lamar School Board has lengthy discussion about a potential new sport at monthly meeting November 10, 2025
At the regular November meeting of November 10, Vice-President Jake Chamberlain conducted the meeting due to the absence of Lanie Meyers-Mireles. Dave Tecklenburg gave a financial update which included telling the Board that the recent audit went well as well as explaining the detailed financial sheet (this reporter did not have financial information available) and […]
Veteran’s Day programs held in Lamar, Wiley, Granada and Holly
Several Veteran’s Day programs will be held November 11 and 12 in and around Lamar. A Quilts of Valor presentation will be held in Wiley in the elementary school gymnasium at 9:30 am November 11. The official Veteran’s Day program will be at 11:00 am on November 11, to be held at the Tri-State […]
The Bent County Historical Society is hosting a “Christmas at the Museum” fundraiser at the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum’s Grand Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will feature a decorated tree and wreath auction, a silent auction, Wendy’s chili with all the trimmings, desserts, […]
Lamar Community College Makes History with First Bachelor’s Degree Offering
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce a historic milestone in its 85-year history. On September 30, 2025, the Higher Learning Commission officially approved LCC’s request to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Administration, marking the college’s first four-year degree. “This is a transformative moment for our college, our students, and […]
