Archive for December, 2025
Colorado men’s prisons will run out of space in next fiscal year, state warns
Colorado’s prisons will run out of beds for men in the next fiscal year unless significant changes are made to either reduce the prison population or increase capacity, a state analyst projects in a new report. A sharp decrease in parole releases coupled with a steady stream of new prisoners entering custody means the state’s […]
Lamar Lions Club’s flag project at Prowers County Courthouse nearing completion as lighting and brick installation are coming soon
The large, beautiful American flag that proudly waves from the west lawn of the Prowers County Courthouse has served as a focal point in downtown Lamar, easily seen by all who travel on Main Street. It will be enhanced soon by the remaining portion of the project. Though the flagpole was completed several months […]
A Community United by Art – American Flag Mural Completed on Lamar’s Main Street
Pictured, left to right: Judy Turpin, Flag Mural Committee member; Clay Whitham, Frontier Bank (donated water and restroom access); Connie Jacobsen, Flag Mural Committee member; Jake Chamberlain, Flag Mural Committee member and building owner; Rose Ann Yates, Lisa Farmer, LaNette Gearhart, and Vince Gearhart, all representing Southeast Colorado Arts Council. Not pictured are: Cody Miell, […]
58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt a great success
Members of the 2025 winning team “All Flocked Up” The 58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt was a great success. The first place team, “All Flocked Up” included team members from Wyoming, Texas, and Colorado. This was the team’s first year of participating. In all, twelve teams consisting of six shooters each participated. The […]
David Leon Roberts – February 13, 1949 – December 27, 2025
David Leon Roberts, affectionately known as Dave passed away on December 27, 2025, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 76. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Lamar, Colorado, to Marion “Bud” and Margaret (Hayes) Roberts. Dave spent his formative years in La Junta, where his exceptional talents in basketball, football, and […]
Laureate Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi donates to Lamar Public Library’s Children’s Department
Leslie Daniels (left) and Judy Turpin (right), sorority sisters with the Laureate Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi present a check to Sarah Ausmus, Technology Coordinator for the Lamar Public Library to be used for the library’s Children’s Department. Leslie Daniels and Judy Turpin, sorority sisters in the Laureate Rho Chapter of Beta […]
Two Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Kiowa
**Update** Two Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Kiowa Highway 86 is closed to all traffic (Elbert, CO) – The initial investigation shows that the driver of the Dodge, the deceased male, was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford, a 68 year old female, was wearing her […]
Lamar’s 21st Century Equipment considered “holiday heroes” by Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar Public Library for repairs to Santa’s Express
Staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar, along with Rotarian Kerstin Rushton, pose with the beloved and newly-refurbished “Santa’s Express” Christmas train engine The Lamar Rotary Club extends a large “Thank You” to the staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar for graciously donating their time in repairing the engine on the Christmas Train that […]
December RE-2 “Thunder Thanks” recipients for December
Lamar RE-2 December “Thunder Thanks” recipients Gabrielle Hammer Nieschburg- Central Office: It is my pleasure to recommend Gabrielle Hammer Nieschburg for a Thunder Thanks. Gabrielle is someone who naturally does her best at everything she does. One of the qualities I admire most about her is her meticulous attention to detail, no matter how big or […]
Gary Lee Hatcher – March 26, 1935 – December 22, 2025
Gary Lee Hatcher, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Syracuse, Kansas, at the age of 90. Born on March 26, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Elwyn and Hattie (Pittman) Hatcher, Gary was a man whose life was richly woven with love, dedic Gary grew up […]
Ida Beulah Heinson – June 6, 1932 – December 23, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Ida Heinson will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson and Ian Blacker co-officiating. Ida was born on June 6, 1932 at Dodge City, Kansas to George Dewey and Beulah Elizabeth (Schoonover) Harshberger and passed away […]
Harold R “JR” Day – August 21, 1964 – December 19, 2025
Funeral Services for JR Day will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Ray Matteson officiating. Interment will follow in the Walsh Cemetery, Walsh, Colorado. Visitation for JR will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Valley Memorial Funeral […]
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses
DENVER (AP) — The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation threatened Monday to withhold $24 million in federal funding from the state of Colorado for what he described as a slow response to a major violation of federal commercial driver’s license regulations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to a nationwide audit conducted in October that […]
Prowers Medical Center honors employees during Years of Service recognition celebration
During a recent Years of Service recognition celebration, Prowers Medical Center honored employees who achieved significant career milestones this year. “Individuals have often expressed how impressed they are with the longevity of our staff at Prowers Medical Center” stated Karen Bryant, CEO. She addressed the employees, saying “It is evident that you possess a deep […]
Year in Review – January 2025
Year in Review – January 2025 Grand Jury indicts 10 in drug trafficking ring Colorado’s statewide grand jury indicted 10 people in an alleged drug trafficking ring that stretched from the far southeast corner of the state to the Denver metro area. Criminal cases were filed in Adams County and 200 miles away in Prowers […]
