Archive for August, 2026
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 […]
SDS hosting annual “Get Flocked” campaign to raise awareness surrounding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
It’s time for the annual Get Flocked campaign. For two weeks, beginning August 23rd, you can flock a yard with pink flamingos to raise awareness and fight the stigma surrounding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or I/DD. It’s great fun for a great cause. It’s just $25 to send our flock of flamingos to your family, […]
Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner – November 3, 1938 – August 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Betty Lou ( Walker) Kershner Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner, beloved wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2026. She left behind a legacy of faith, family, love and laughter. Betty was born on November 3,1938 in Lamar, Colorado, to Luther […]
Richard Caughron O’Brian- February 13, 1937 – August 8, 2026
Richard Caughron O’Brian passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Rich was born February 13, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, to Grover and Earsie Caughron. He spent his early childhood in Gary before his family settled in Fairfield, Alabama. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1955 and later from Howard College, […]
Gregory Hays – October 5, 1957 – August 13, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gregory Hays, affectionately known to his family and friends as Greg will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend Kathy Leathers officiating. Greg was born on October 05, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Darrell “Wayne” and Mildred “Millie” […]
Amanda Kay “Mandy” (Branom) Torrez – November 22, 1967 – August 10, 2026
Amanda Kay (Branom) Torrez, affectionately known as Mandy, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Hasty, Colorado, on August 10, 2026, at the age of 58. Mandy was born on November 22, 1967, in Las Animas, Colorado, to William and Peggy (Ballard) Branom. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, […]
Bent County approves high-voltage transmission line through protected prairie despite pushback
Editor’s Note: The following article is being shared by permission of the Bent County Democrat Land trust says 47-mile stretch of Three Corners Connector will cut through remaining tracts of native shortgrass prairie, alleges Grid United’s application misrepresented communication By T’Naus Nieto / Bent County Democrat Bent County officials voted Wednesday, Jul. 29, to approve a permit that’ll […]
Lamar Police Department conduct search warrant, arrest Anthony Esparza on multiple felony counts
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant on a room at the Days Inn,clocated in the 1300 Blk N. Main St on August 10 th , 2026.cOfficers secured numerous firearms to include firearms with serial numbers which had beenctampered with or altered and firearms without any observable serial numbers. Ammunition and paraphernalia […]
Lamar City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026 includes swearing in ceremony of Officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
GNBank wins 2026 Corporate Cup
Winners of the 2026 Corporate Cup – GNBank The City’s annual Corporate Cup was back for 2026 with the GNBank team, captained by Erin Schwartz, winning the trophy. The six events were held at various locations throughout Lamar July 29- August 1. Brenda Brown, Community Programs Manager for the City, along with the Main Street […]
LHS student Mae Shelton gives presentation to Lamar Rotary Club detailing her experiences at this summer’s Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
Lamar Rotary Club President Courtney Neuhold, left, and RYLA student Mae Shelton at a recent Rotary Club meeting The following update was supplied to us by Judy Turpin with the Lamar Rotary Club. Thursday’s Rotary meeting was an inspirational treat. We had a presentation by Mae Shelton reporting on her experiences with our beloved leadership […]
Lamar Police Department announces hiring of new officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar Police Department is proud to have introduced the agency’s newest officer, Louis (Chad) Martinez during his swearing in before Lamar City Council on August 10th . Officer Martinez is a seasoned officer with 12 years previous experience. Officer Martinez started his career in New Mexico before serving in El Paso County, Colorado where […]
