Archive for June 23rd, 2026
Terry Ray Miller – October 27, 1954 -June 14, 2026
A memorial service for Terry Miller will be held at 12:00 p.m., on June 27, 2026 at the Las Animas Elementary School. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to meet at 1318 Kenilworth Ave., La Junta, Colorado at 3:30 p.m. for final disposition […]
Letter to the Editor – “Hartman Deserves Transparency, not a Pre‑Written Outcome”
The recent “Hartman Update” from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs is not an update at all. It is a coordinated sales pitch for abandoning the Town of Hartman, written to make a state‑engineered process look like a resident‑initiated choice. The letter uses soft, reassuring language — “Hartman would still be Hartman,” “nothing else would […]
Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash with information from Colorado State Patrol
Troopers encourage hands-free devices (COLO) – In 2025, Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated 521 injury or fatal, at-fault crashes involving distracted driving by drivers aged 16-21 years old. Gaining experience begins with 50 hours of supervised driving time with a permit and this is an opportunity to instill safe habits from the start. “As parents […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day
ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. If you have not received a ballot, you can request a replacement ballot but do it before June 22, 2026. If you need a replacement ballot please visit the VSPC, June 22-30, 2026 the Prowers County Annex, 1001 S. Main […]
