Archive for July, 2026
CPW offers free entry into Colorado state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans and National Guard members
DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing to offer free admission to all Colorado state parks for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members during the month of August. Qualifying military members can pick up their free Military Parks Pass, valid for the month of August, […]
SB 25-003 goes into effect August 1 – requires permit and firearms training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines
DENVER, CO – SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes into effect August 1, 2026. The law requires a permit and firearm safety training to purchase high-powered firearms that accept detachable magazines. It also prohibits the purchase […]
Karen Maggart – December 8, 1948 – July 28, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Karen Maggart will be held at a later date. Karen was born on December 08, 1948 at McIntosh, South Dakota to Joseph Ray and Harriet Ione (Cockerham) Pazie and passed away on July 28, 2026 at the Parkview Medical Center with her family by her side […]
Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, M.D. – January 7, 1944 – July 26, 2026
With deep love, we announce the passing of Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, who died on July 26, 2026 in Madison, Mississippi. Lloyd was born on January 7, 1944 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Lloyd Franklin and Veta Lois Walker Moore, both from Lamar, Colorado, shortly before Lloyd Sr went to Europe to serve in the […]
The “Forever Promise Project” looking for relatives of three Prowers and Kiowa County WWII soldiers buried in the Netherlands
Article submitted by Adrian Charbonnet What happens when all the heroes are gone? How can we ensure their deeds are celebrated and remembered? How do we make certain our future generations know what they did? Most haven’t thought of these kinds of hypotheticals. Most haven’t needed to. Instead, think about this specific question; how do […]
Prowers County Market holds Grand Opening July 25, 2026
The ribbon cutting on July 25, 2026 marked the official Grand Opening of Lamar’s Prowers County Market. On the wall in the background is a photo of F.B. Becquet working in the original store. The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Prowers County Market was held Saturday, July 25, 2026. The store was abuzz with shoppers […]
Douglas Watson Shake – November 8, 1941 – July 28, 2026
Douglas was born on November 08, 1941 at Staten Island, New York to Albert J. and Thelma Frances (Bush) Shake and passed away on July 28, 2026 at the age of 84 with his family by his side at the Penrose Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 28, 2026
The Lamar Utilities Board met on July 28, 2026. Purchase orders 2025-06074 through 2025-06361 were approved, for a total of $73,944.73. Large items were $19,082.42 for raptor protection materials from Western United Electric Supply; $22,408.40 for 69 kv relay upgrade from Cross Canyon Engineering, LLC; $3,490.43 for laptops and San drives from Amazon and $6,669.75 […]
Lamar City Council meeting of July 27, 2026
Lamar City Council met on July 27, 2026. Absent were Council members Brent Bates, Gerry Jenkins, and Joe Gonzales, although Gonzales joined the meeting virtually. After the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call, the agenda was approved. During the “Public Comments” portion of the meeting, Landon Brown, owner of the Prowers County Market, introduced […]
Dispute between CPW and Fort Lyon Canal Company could make sale of Tackle Box harder for Hasty couple
Ron and Karen Moreland own the Tackle Box fishing store in Hasty, which is on the market for $110,000. They say a dispute between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Fort Lyon Canal Company that has closed public access to two reservoirs people fish in their region of southeastern Colorado could make it harder for […]
Prowers County Zonta Club holding annual Ham & Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 5 during Sand & Sage Round Up
The Prowers County Zonta Club will be holding their annual Ham & Bean Dinner as part of the Sand & Sage Round Up. It will be held on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm. $10 for ham and beans, cornbread, dessert and tea or water, plus one refill on beans if desired. There […]
Pamela Hallford – January 10, 1956 – July 26, 2026
A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Las Animas, Pamela Hallford will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 with Jordan Depriest officiating. Pamela was born on January 10, 1956 at Pueblo, Colorado to William Everett and Doris Jean (Moyer) Smith and passed away on July 26, 2026 […]
Bent Conservation District is recipient of a Colorado State Conservation Board Supplemental Matching Grant – helping to fund ten improvement projects
One of Bent Conservations District’s recent projects From Pastures to Pure Awesomeness! By Rachel Murphy, District Manager Bent Conservation District was thrilled to be awarded a Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) Supplemental Matching Grant in 2025, which helped fund ten range improvement projects within the district over the past year. The grant funds supported fence replacements […]
Sagebrush Beauty Company holds grand opening in Lamar
Kierra Shelton, owner of Sagebrush Beauty Company, cuts the ribbon to kick off her grand opening A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held Friday, July 24, 2026 for the Sagebrush Beauty Company, located at 107 E. Olive Street in Lamar. Present at the ribbon cutting were Mayor Crespin, representatives from the Lamar Chamber of […]
Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundations receives generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance
Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundation President Doug Harbour and President-Elect Don Wilson receive generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance agents Nick Palmer, Branson Jennings, and Reygan Gibbs.
