Archive for November, 2025
Colorado SNAP participants could see benefits as early as Saturday, according to state
The USDA sent a memo to states saying it was working to make funds available on Friday for full monthly SNAP benefits. DENVER — The Colorado Department of Human Services is working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 600,000 Coloradans for the month of November. CDHS said it will submit […]
Chris Younger Currell – September 2, 1957 – November 2, 2025
Chris Younger Currell passed away on November 2, 2025 in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 68. He was born on September 2, 1957 in Lamar to Donald and Norma “Stormi” (Neff) Currell. Chris graduated from Lamar High School in 1975. He attended college for a few years before pursuing his career in construction, eventually […]
Colorado State Patrol releases details about crash involving Burlington students
CORRECTION: The deceased teenager was 17 years old, not 14. There was a fifth passenger, a 18 year old male that was transported to the hospital in Burlington with minor injuries and has since been released. Fatal Crash Involves Local Teens on Highway 385 (Kit Carson County, COLO) – Today at approximately 11:39 a.m., Colorado […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail hosting event November 8th featuring historian Kent Brooks
Kent Brooks The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail is hosting an event at the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum in Las Animas, Co., Nov. 8th to feature Mr. Kent Brooks. It will begin at 1pm. Be sure to join us and listen to a lot of history and stories. Kent […]
Prowers County Commissioners Oppose CWRC; another Unfunded Mandate.
Lamar, Colo. – The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a resolution formally declaring that the newly adopted 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) constitutes another unfunded mandate on local governments. The resolution follows concerns raised by the Commissioners regarding the significant financial burden the CWRC would impose on the County, including an estimated $150,000 in […]
City of Lamar will have 2 new City Council members as result of November 4 Coordinated Election
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are unofficial results which were released at 8:55 pm November 4, 2025. There was a 36.39% voter turnout for the Mayor and City Council races in Lamar. Out of 7,254 active voters, 2,640 votes were cast. Lamar mayor Kirk Crespin was running unopposed at this election, receiving 990 votes. He will […]
Lamar High School Senior Joel Davis places third in State Cross Country Championship
Lamar Thunder XC runner Joel Davis running in the state championship meet – Photo courtesy of Tim McDonald Joel Davis, a Lamar High School senior, had the distinction of earning third place in the recent Colorado State Cross Country Championships held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs on November 1, 2025. He […]
Lamar School District announces September “Thunder Thanks” recipients
The following staff members were nominated by their peers to be recognized as “Thunder Thanks” recipients for their hard work and dedication in October: Brandon Adamson- LMS: Brandon has helped the special education department start off on the right foot. He has been supportive and available to help when we need him. He allows me the […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue annual spay/neuter discount program runs November 1 through December 15
Second Chance Animal Rescue is offering its yearly spay/neuter discount program which runs from November 1 through December 15. The discount program offers a discount of $35 for cats and $55 for dogs. Prices vary by veterinarian, and the discount coupon must be requested when scheduling the appointment. There is a limit to two coupons […]
Jeremy Lane Campbell – December 12, 1986 – October 27, 2025
Jeremy Lane Campbell, age 38, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on October, 27th 2025. Jeremy was born December 12th, 1986 in Lamar, Colorado to Marty Campbell and Sherri Hoerauf (Regan Hoerauf). Jeremy was the first born child. His siblings are Kaylee Kincaid (Mark, Kinslee and Kodi), Brendan Campbell, Maegann Campbell, Lance Hoerauf (Katie, […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announces temporary closures to allow for training for new computer system
The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will temporary close for motor vehicle online training in preparations for the State Division of Motor Vehicles new CORE21 computer system implementation, which fully expects to launch on February 16, 2026. Thursday, November 6th, 9:00-10:30 am Wednesday, November 12th, 9:00-10:30 am Thursday, November 20th, 10:00-11:30 am Tuesday, […]
Overall elicit drug overdoses decreasing but still a major problem in US
Sarah Donald of Pearl, Miss., left, who has been in recovery for nine years, receives naloxone nasal spray from an organizer at the state’s Save a Life Day in September. Overdose awareness is continuing to save lives, but overdoses and deaths have spiked in some areas this year. (Photo by Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today) Illicit […]
Comanche 3, Xcel Energy’s troubled coal plant, likely out of commission for months
Xcel Energy’s coal-fired Comanche Generating Station in Pueblo on Nov. 12, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) Xcel Energy’s chronically troubled coal plant Comanche 3, scheduled for retirement by the end of 2030, hasn’t been working since mid-August and could be out of service until next summer. The coal plant in Pueblo County experienced elevated […]
Emergency fish salvage enacted at Two Buttes Reservoir due to water levels
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage effective Thursday, Oct. 30, at Two Buttes Reservoir in Baca County. The salvage is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss related to declining water levels and the unlikelihood of significant rainfall in the immediate future. (Photo courtesy of Baca County) LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an […]
