Archive for 2025
Timothy Ralph Hale – March 15, 1957 – September 4, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Timothy Ralph Hale, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tim, will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Main Street Park in Wiley, Colorado. There will be a potluck wake following the service. Per Tim’s request cremation will take […]
Hannah (Harbert) Milburn – September 28, 1980 – September 3, 2025
A celebration of life memorial service for current Colorado Springs resident, formerly of Lamar, CO, Hannah (Harbert) Milburn will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson and Ian Blacker co-officiating. Hannah was born on September 28, 1980 at Lamar, Colorado to Joe and Janet (Walton) […]
Colorado’s prisons are full – A 2018 law requires efforts to reduce their population. Low vacancy rates could trigger expedited parole hearings, halfway house placements
Criminal justice reform advocates are pressing Colorado corrections officials for more details on their efforts to reduce the state’s prison population after the requirements of a 2018 law were triggered for the first time. The vacancy rate in state prisons stood at 1.92% as of Aug. 16, marking the 30th consecutive day the department maintained a vacancy […]
National Corn Growers Association alarmed about economic crisis hitting rural areas
Last week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) continued to raise alarm about the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs. As NCGA urges Congress and the administration to act to drive increased demand for corn, such as higher blends of ethanol and increased foreign market […]
Lamar Hospice’s Annual Backyard Bash to be held September 13, 2025
The Lamar Hospice’s popular annual fundraiser, the “Backyard Bash” will be held Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lamar Eagles Lodge located at 1406 S. Main Street in Lamar. The event will feature both silent and live auctions with music and dancing. The music will be provided by the Jeffery Alan Band. Food […]
Voters in Lamar will decide on City Council members in November election
To help voters in Lamar make informed choices in City Council election, biographies and photos of each candidate will be published in the order we receive them. This is your chance to make your voice heard about the leadership of our city. Please exercise your right to vote!
Shalah Mata on ballot as candidate for Lamar City Council Ward III
Shalah Mata, Candidate for Lamar City Council, Ward III I’m Shalah Lynn Mata, proud to serve as your Ward 3 representative on the Lamar City Council, and I’m running for re-election! In my time on city council, I’ve gained invaluable experience representing our community and serving as a liaison on several local boards. This role […]
Mark Headlee on ballot for Lamar City Council Ward III
Mark Headlee, Candidate for Ward III Lamar City Council This is my platform for the upcoming November 2025 election for the position of Councilman for Ward Three, Lamar City Council: I was born in Denver and have lived in Colorado my entire life, except for living in Guatemala City and Mexico City for a […]
Jack Gentz – October 27, 1941 – August 14, 2025
A Graveside service for longtime Lamar Resident, Jack Gentz, will be held at 10:00 am on Mon Friday, September 12, 2025 with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Faith First Family Church officiating. Per Jack’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jack was born at Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1941 […]
Nancy Jean James – June 4, 1935 – August 30, 2025
Nancy Jean James entered her heavenly home on August 30th 2025. Nancy was born in Hunter, North Dakota to Edwin and Dorothy Collins on June 4th 1935. Her father’s job working for Cargill caused the family to move frequently, and she enjoyed growing up throughout North Dakota and Minnesota with her mother, father, and brother […]
Donald John McCoin – November 17, 1925 – August 30, 2025
Donald John McCoin, was born on November 17, 1925. He passed away Saturday August 30, 2025, at Prairie Pines Assisted in Eads, Colorado. Don was the oldest of 4 children of John and Ruth McCoin. Don attended school in Mitchell, South Dakota and spent a lot of his childhood at his grandfather’s farm and ranch, […]
Free prenatal yoga classes offered through fall for expectant moms
Fall prenatal yoga classes for expectant moms are being offered September through November free of charge thanks to sponsorship by The Cornerstone Resource Center. Classes will be taught by “Made for This Prenatal Yoga”. Classes offered in September will be held on Monday, September 8 at 5:30 pm; Monday, September 22 at 5:30 pm […]
Multi-Agency Search Warrant in La Junta Leads to Arrests, Firearms, and Narcotics Seizure
On August 29, 2025, Agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in partnership with the La Junta Police Department, executed a court-authorized search warrant at 1314 San Juan Avenue, La Junta, Colorado. The location has long been a source of community concern, with repeated complaints involving suspected drug distribution and other criminal activity. Intelligence […]
