Archive for 2026
Clean energy driving good jobs, growth on Eastern Plains, study says
Wind turbines loom large over property and farmland driving north on CO-61 from Otis, CO toward Sterling. (Photo By Kathryn Scott) Article by Michael Booth/TheColoradoSun Clean energy jobs have propelled growth on the Eastern Plains with high-paying work in some of the state’s smallest counties, according to a new report by the Colorado solar industry […]
Colorado Announces New myColoradoⓇ Mobile Driver License (mDL), Offering a Secure, Convenient Way to Get Through TSA
Governor Polis recently announced the launch of the myColorado® Mobile Driver License (mDL). Coloradans with a state-issued driver license or identification card can add their mDL to their myColorado app and use it to provide proof of identity at Denver International Airport TSA security checkpoints and more than 250 participating airports when traveling outside of Colorado. The myColorado […]
New 2027 Colorado driving laws targeting teen safety
Starting January 1, 2027, getting a learner’s permit in Colorado will require more comprehensive training for young motorists. Under House Bill 24-1021, the state is rolling out updated education standards for all permit applicants under the age of 21. Passed to enhance public safety and lower traffic fatalities among young drivers, these changes ensure every […]
Xcel Energy loses battle over wind tower land dispute
Xcel Energy’s Goose Creek substation near Cheyenne Wells on June 10, 2026. Xcel Energy is fighting in court to condemn a strip of land to connect two wind farms to the substation, which is part of the Xcel’s Power Pathway. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) Article by Mark Jaffe/The Colorado Sun – […]
Carol Sue Fugett Roseberry – October 3, 1936 – August 12, 2026
Carol Sue Fugett Roseberry, 89, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2026, following a fall that resulted in a broken hip and surgery. She was born on October 3, 1936, in Wanette, Oklahoma, and lived a life marked by faith, family, teaching, service, and love for others. Sue was a devoted Christian woman […]
Judith Elaine Brown Rasmussen – October 1, 1945 – September 2, 2026
Judith Elaine Brown Rasmussen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 2, 2026 in Castle Rock, Colorado, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 80 years old. Judy was born October 1, 1945, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Humphrey Adelbert “Del” Brown and Mary Augusta “Gussie” (Mason) Brown. […]
Janet Lawrence – September 10, 1943 – September 3, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Janet Lawrence will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Per Janet’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Janet was born […]
From Prowers County Public Health and Environment: Update regarding the recent Pueblo wastewater spill
Arkansas River Advisory (Hwy 50 Area in Lamar) Water samples collected on September 1, 2026, from the Arkansas River near the Highway 50 area in Lamar revealed E. coli levels of 613.1 CFU/100mL. This significantly exceeds the public safety threshold of 235 CFU/100mL. The public is strictly advised to avoid all contact with the […]
CPW expands water contact advisory along Arkansas River after Pueblo sewage spill
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its water contact advisory to 10 state wildlife areas and the Las Animas Fish Hatchery along the Arkansas River, asking visitors to avoid direct contact with the river and fisheries on those properties. The expansion comes as water affected by a 4.2-million-gallon untreated sewage spill continues moving downstream from Pueblo. The advisory issued […]
Annual “Backyard Bash” raises funds for Lamar Area Hospice – honors Deb Pelley who is retiring as Executive Director and Rose Ann Adame-Yates who is stepping down as Hospice fundraising chair
Lamar Area Hospice Executive Director Deb Pelley (left), and Hospice Fundraising Chair Rose Ann Yates share a sweet moment at the recent Backyard Bash event (All photos are courtesy of Karen Voepel Photography) The Annual “Backyard Bash” fundraiser for the Lamar Area Hospice was held August 29, 2026 at the Lamar Eagles. The event, Hospice’s […]
Southern Plains Land Trust’s Executive Director responds to recent vote by Bent County Commissioners which would allow electric transmission lines be constructed on Conservation Easement property
A herd of American Bison roam freely on Southern Plains Land Trust’s Heartland Ranch (photo courtesy of Southern Plains Land Trust) The residents of southeast Colorado have been very vocal in their opposition to plans for electric power transmission lines cutting through their farmlands and prairies. Recently, Prowers County residents cheered at the August 12 […]
Prowers County Labor Day closure announcement
Prowers County Offices, The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center and Prowers County Combined Courts will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of ~Labor Day~ Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
CSU Southeast Area Extension hosting Farm Bill Workshop Sept. 18, 2026
The CSU Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce a Farm Bill Workshop. The presentation “From Farm Bill to Front Porch” will give you an overview of the Farm Bill. The talk will include the short history of the Farm Bill, facts, Farm Bill Changes with OBBBA, DMC (Dairy Margin Coverage), PLC (Price Loss Coverage), and […]
