Archive for 2026
Op-Ed by Lauren Garduno, President and CEO of Ports to Plains Alliance
“Now is the Time to Build New Interstates” What an incredible event we witnessed this month with the lunar orbit of the Artemis II and its four-member crew. News coverage spent considerable time comparing the Artemis mission to the Apollo program which was the last time humans had left low- earth orbit in December 1972. […]
Are you registered to vote? – Important information from Prowers County Clerk
ELECTION NEWS Rules for Determining Residency: C.R.S. 1-2-102 (1) (a) The residence of a person is the principal or primary home or place of abode of a person. A principal or primary home or place of abode is that home or place in which a person’s habitation if fixed and to which that person, whenever […]
William “Bill” Potestio – December 4, 1949 – April 29, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident William Potestio, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1:30PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at […]
Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos – October 9, 1944 – April 27, 2026
Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 9, 1944 to John Sr. and Mercy (Perez) Vallejos. He passed away on April 27, 2026 at Parkview Medical Center at the age of 81. Moe was preceded in death by his parents; stepdaughter, Dana Lyn Frey; siblings, John Jr., Connie, Mary, Val, and […]
House Bill 26-1011 bans cat and dog sales in pet stores
Colorado state Rep. Karen McCormick speaks Wednesday at the Colorado Capitol during the bill signing for legislation that bans cat and dog sales in pet stores. Gov. Jared Polis, seated at left, holds his dog, Gia. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Pet stores in Colorado will not be able to sell cats and dogs starting […]
Letter to the Editor – “Family farms and ranches are not going to be saved by SB26-121”
To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a rancher, but I know how to talk with […]
James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman – March 12, 1956 – April 22, 2026
James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman, 70, passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, devotion, and an unwavering love for those closest to him. Jimmy was born on March 12, 1956 in Annapolis, Maryland to Ralph and Genevieve (Gause) Kaufman and later moved […]
Michael Rodger Wyatt – January 16, 1952 – April 27, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Michael Wyatt is pending at this time. Per Michael’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Michael was born on January 16, 1952 at Downey, California to Milton Paul and Sharon June (Sexton) Wyatt and passed away on April 27, 2026 at […]
Peter Page, Frontier Bank’s Chief Operating Officer, recently graduates from GSBC Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers program Page, Among Select Group of Bankers to Complete GSBC’s Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers®
Frontier Bank’s Peter Page (center), graduate of GSBC’s Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers Peter Page, Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Bank recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s (GSBC) Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI), completing the rigorous program as a member of its 13th cohort. The graduation ceremony was […]
Ron and Lonna Cook will serve as Lamar Days Royalty in parade
Lonna and Ron Cook, 2026 Lamar Days Royalty This year’s Lamar Days parade will be held on Saturday, May 16, featuring Ron and Lonna Cook as this year’s Royalty couple, chosen by the Zonta Club of Prowers County. They are nothing short of a “power couple” in Lamar, having been members of the community for […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting April 28, 2026
All board members were present for the meeting. Also in attendance was Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Mitch Hammes and City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz, who answered questions from the board regarding the city’s software conversion and small glitches experienced as part of that processs. City Attorney Lance Clark was absent from the meeting. Minutes […]
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert hosting “teletownhall” Tuesday April 28
Washington, D.C.– Congresswoman Lauren Boebert will be hosting a teletownhall on Tuesday April 28th at 6:00 pm Mountain Time to discuss her work in Congress for the 4th District, as well as answer submitted and live questions from callers. Constituents interested in participating can sign up at the link HERE to ensure they receive a live phone call to […]
Gregory Allen Abernathy – August 20, 1972 – April 24, 2026
Gregory Allen Abernathy made his heavenly journey home on April 24, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 20, 1972, in Lamar, Colorado, to Cheryl and James Abernathy of Lamar, Colorado. A 1990 graduate of Lamar High School. After high school Greg went to PCC to further pursue Engineering in Pueblo, Colorado. Greg […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 27, 2026
Mayor Kirk Crespin addressed the audience before the meeting started. In his remarks, he said that many of the complaints he has heard over the past 6 or 7 years is that there isn’t anything to do here. He said that just this past Saturday alone, there were many events going on, including kids playing […]
Colorado Employment Situation – February 2026 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 7,200 in February; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 1,000 to 127,300 from January to February. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the same time period at 3.9 percent. The national unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.4 percent from January to […]
