Archive for 2025
Ethics commission to investigate 17 Colorado legislators accused of accepting illegal contributions
An American flag and a Colorado flag fly at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on June 10, 2025. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission advanced complaints filed against 17 Democratic state legislators that allege they broke the state’s law prohibiting elected officials from receiving gifts. Colorado Common Cause, a pro-democracy organization, filed complaints against members […]
Nitrate warning for cattle feed – high levels detected locally – CSU offering testing
Nitrates and Feeding Cattle Fall has come to Southeastern Colorado and winter will soon be here. This finds many livestock producers gathering hay or stubble leases to carry their livestock through the cold months. Although the area had a good summer with adequate precipitation and low stress on crops I have had and heard reports […]
Jonathan “John” Benson – July 1, 1968 – November 16, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Hartman, Colorado resident, Jonathan Benson affectionately known to his family and friends as John, will be held at a later date. Jonathan Ewell Benson passed away on November 16, 2025 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice Center in Pueblo, Colorado with his family by his side. The Snake Wrangler, Wild […]
Colorado running out of options for new source of wolves after Washington rejects request
A relocated gray wolf stands outside of its crate for a brief moment at an undisclosed Colorado release site on Jan. 14, 2025. (Courtesy of CPW) With the third winter “release season” in Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction plan just weeks away, state wildlife officials are scrambling to find a source for additional relocated wolves. A deal […]
Quilts of Valor, local schools honor local veterans
Veterans Ron Grasmick and Manuel Gonzales, Sr. at one of the recent Quilts of Valor presentations at local schools Eighteen Prowers County veterans were presented with beautiful, hand-sewn quilts recently during Veterans Day celebrations at four local schools. The first presentation was November 11 at Wiley School, where three veterans were honored during a presentation […]
Birth Announcement – Silva
Valerie and Dillon Silva of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a new baby girl on November 15, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Willow Silva was born at 6:50 a.m., weighing six pounds, five ounces and measuring eighteen and a half inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Joining Willow at home are […]
Colorado State Patrol: Refusing chemical testing has consequences in Colorado
(Colorado) – Receiving a DUI comes with serious consequences due to the threat an impaired driver poses to other roadside users in a vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. This is why every state in the United States, including Colorado, has some form of implied consent law on record. While the penalties are significant for DUI, […]
Colorado’s Hispanic population has grown 77% in the past 25 years, but trails national growth, data shows
Costumed kids on the Adelitas de Colorado float at Denver’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade in 2023. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Colorado’s Latino population grew 77 percent in the past quarter-century, trailing the national growth rate, which doubled over the same time period, according to a new Pew Research Center report. The DC-based think tank found […]
Prowers Medical Center is visited by President and CEO of Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium
Front row, left to right: Jessica Hays, Prowers Medical Center Compliance Data Analyst; Tina Sandoval, Prowers Medical Center CCO; Karl Nieschburg, Prowers Medical Center Compliance Officer. Back row, left to right: Karen Bryant, Prowers Medical Center CEO; Zachary DArgonne EPHC President and CEO; Amber Rider, Prowers Medical Center Director of Quality and Patient Safety; Heath […]
Larry Dean Manning – September 27, 1945 – November 15, 2025
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Larry Manning will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Kristina Walker officiating. A private family interment will be held at the Fairmount Cemetery with full Military Honors. Larry was born on September 27, 1945 […]
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 […]
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 […]
