Archive for August, 2026
Ruby LaVern (Myers) Schibbelhute – October 31, 1940 – August 12, 2026
Ruby LaVern (Myers) Schibbelhute, 85, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Ruby was born on October 31, 1940, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to James and Verna (Pate) Myers. Ruby is survived by her son, Deryl Schibbelhute; daughter, Ramona Willoughby; sister, Darlene Stucky; as well as many other relatives and a host […]
Joshua Rich – August 3, 1983 – August 16, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Denver, Colorado resident, Joshua Rich affectionately known to his family and friends as Josh, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 04, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Services can be viewed live on Josh’s obituary page on our website. Josh was born on August 3, 1983 […]
New Inclusive Accommodations Welcome Every Guest to the 2026 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is committed to providing an experience where everyone can create lifelong memories. From new on-demand support services to dedicated adaptive programming, it’s easier than ever for all of Colorado to celebrate together. Whether joining us for the thrill of the Exceptional Rodeo or seeking a calm, inclusive environment […]
Rex Moneymaker – June 27, 1956 – July 29, 2026
It’s the old story the Dog told me It’s the best one that he knows Like the morning sun, you come And like the wind you go… Rex Moneymaker, of Lamar, Colorado passed away on July 29, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 27, 1956. His family […]
Funeral Notices from Brown Funeral Home in Eads
Funeral services are pending at this time for Eads, CO resident William “Bill” Barlow. Mr. Barlow was born on July 13, 1947 and passed away at his home in Eads on August 18, 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Friends and family can register online condolences and […]
Two Recent Holly High School graduates selected as recipients of national TBK Scholars Program
DALLAS, August 11, 2026 – TBK Bank, SSB announced today the recipients of its 2026 TBK Scholars Program. Four deserving students were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support their respective college educations in honor of their commitment to making a difference in their communities. “At TBK Bank, we believe helping people triumph includes investing in […]
Brent Bates honored to be selected for the Class of 2026 Boettcher Foundation Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship
Brent Bates at the recent Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative’s (SECCI) Inaugural Drive Fore Hope Golf Tournament, held at Spreading Antlers Golf Course The Boettcher Foundation’s Class of 2026 Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship was recently announced and Lamar’s own Brent Bates is one of only 15 young professionals in Colorado to be selected. He […]
Barbara Ruth (Lane) Thompson – July 25, 1933 – August 15, 2026
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Barbara Thompson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2026 at Holly Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at […]
Audrey Mary Coats – June 3, 1927 – August 17, 2026
A visitation for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Audrey Mary Coats will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. A memorial service for Audrey will be held at a later date. Audrey was born on […]
Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston – July 9, 1932 – August 8, 2026
Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Animas, Colorado, on August 8, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1932, in Oklahoma to Walter and Irene (Spitzer) Patterson. In 1936, Wyanona’s family moved to the McIntosh Ranch in Bent County, where she spent much of her childhood. During her […]
Colorado Minimum Wage will Increase to $15.71/hour in 2027
State increases hourly rate by 3.6% from $15.16 in 2026. (DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) announced today that Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $15.71 per hour in 2027, and $12.69 for tipped workers. $15.71 per hour is a 3.6% increase from the […]
Lamar Police Department issues statement on recent apprehension of individual sought in connection with Northglenn homicide and wants to remind the public to rely on information from verified sources during an active operation
The collaborative efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies contributed to the successful apprehension of an individual sought in connection with a Northglenn Police Department homicide investigation. The suspect was taken into custody during the morning hours of August 16th in Prowers County, after a deadly Friday night stabbing in Northglenn Colorado. Because this remains an […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County holding pecan sale fundraiser
The Zonta Club of Prowers County is selling 1-pound bags of extra large pecan halves as a fundraiser through September 30. Proceeds go towards the club’s service projects that make a difference in our community. Each bag costs $16. To order, contact Theresa Emick at 719-691-1912, Deb Widener at 719-688-4635, or Connie Jacobson at 719-940-9498. […]
Fast-moving fires can scorch forests. They may never grow back, research finds
Shanna Lewis/KRCC Trees burned in the Aspen Acres wildfire, near Beulah. Aug. 9, 2026. Article via Colorado Public Radio written by Ishan Thakore Fast-moving wildfires have ripped through millions of acres of North American forests in the last decade. New research shows that those fires change landscapes so severely that forests may never grow back. Researchers at Western Colorado […]
