Archive for 2026
Prowers County Commissioners speak with County Coroner during morning work session of March 10, 2026
The Prowers County Commissioners held a discussion with County Coroner Tommy Dunagan at their morning work session concerning his 2025 budget. They asked him to attend the meeting to discuss the $12, 245.50 his office was over budget for 2025. His office’s budget had been increased from prior years per the Commissioners, but he said […]
Isidor Gilbert Martinez – June 9, 1949 – December 12, 2025
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident Isidor Gilbert Martinez, affectionately known to his family and friends as Gilbert, will be postponed at this time due to unforeseen circumstances. The services will be rescheduled at a later date. Gilbert was born on June 09, 1949 at Clayton, New Mexico to Manuel and Beatrice (Sanchez) Martinez […]
Candelario Leal, Jr. – March 1, 1936 – March 7, 2026
A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Candelario Leal, Jr. affectionately known to his family and friends as Lalo, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rosary reading will be held prior to the funeral liturgy at 10:30AM. Interment will […]
Lamar RE-2 meeting of March 9, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School District board met for a regular monthly meeting on March 9,m 2026. All board members were present, with Jake Chamberlain and Robbie Adamson attending virtually. Both student board members were present as well. The board discussed an item brought up at the last meeting, concerning investing money in local banks by […]
Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026
The Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026 was held with all council members in attendance. Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed the audience to the meeting and spoke about some reminders now that the weather is warming up and daylight savings time has begun. First, he wanted to remind residents of the changes made last […]
In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.
By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM MST HARTMAN — Tammy Lucero and Velma Casanova Cooper were leaving a Board of Trustees meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jan. 13 when they ran into familiar trouble. For years, tensions had been building in this tiny southeast […]
CPW continues public engagement efforts concerning new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program with its next meeting scheduled for March 10 at Pueblo Community College. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 requires individuals to apply for an eligibility card through their Sheriff’s Office, complete a firearms […]
Letter to the Editor – Las Animas property rental business charging illegal late fees
To the Editor: Netherton Properties in Las Animas is engaging in illegal late fee practices of $10’s a day after the 5th of the month is a direct violation of C.R.S 38-12-105, $50 max or 5% of past due rent which ever is higher. This must be in the lease and cannot be done orally […]
Roy Louie Gueswel – April 8, 1944 – March 5, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Roy Gueswel will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jim Kramer and Pastor Darwin Enicks co-officiating. Roy was born on April 08, 1944 at Fort Collins, Colorado to Louie Joseph and Cora Helen (Lindsey) […]
William Robert “Bill” Wootten – June 7, 1937 – March 4, 2026
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, William Robert Wootten, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Kristina Walker officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Bill […]
Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools
The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement Association. This chapter’s members represent Baca, bent, Kiowa, and Prowers County. Applications for the 2026 PERA Scholarship can be obtained from high school counselors at any Baca, Bent, Kiowa, or Prowers County high school. Anyone wishing to […]
ARPA announces nominations open for annual awards program
The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations areopen for its 2025 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental powerauthority and public corporation that was created by the municipalities ofHolly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield, and Trinidad, Colorado forthe purpose […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now selling fishing licenses for 2026-2027
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season. Fishing licenses are valid from March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (13 months). Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are available in the new 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado En Español). Youth aged […]
7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]
Letter to the Editor – “You learn something new every day”
Dear Editor, There is a saying, “You learn something new every day.” I have learned several new things recently and would like to share that information. It is kind of a long story so bear with me. My husband had a report of someone calling into the local John Deere dealer asking if there was […]
