Archive for 2026
Prowers County Courthouse designated as voter service and polling center for 2026 elections
PRESS RELEASE Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen has designated the Prowers County Courthouse as a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 and is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation location for the […]
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza visits Lamar Middle School for cooking demonstration
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza recently toured several school districts across Colorado, including Brush Secondary School (middle and high school), La Junta (grades 3–6), Lamar Middle School, and Summit High School. During his visits, Chef Jonathan connected with students through engaging assemblies and hands-on culinary classroom sessions, inspiring curiosity and excitement around food and culture. At lunchtime, […]
Jonathan Isaac Seufer – November 10, 1979 – January 29, 2026
Funeral Services for Jonathan Seufer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Holly High School. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Jonathan Isaac Seufer, 46, of […]
Lamar Chamber hosts annual banquet – Roni Vallejos selected as Citizen of the Year for 2025
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on January 30, 2026. The event was attended by approximately 240 people. Ty Harmon was the evening’s emcee. Chamber President Kolby Brubacher welcomed attendees and thanked everyone for attending. Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin gave a state of the city address, […]
Construction underway on new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County
Artist’s rendering of new Voyager American Defense complex at PuebloPlex in Pueblo County (photo by Voyager Tehnologies) Construction is now underway on a new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County. Denver-based Voyager Technologies is building a manufacturing, operations and testing complex at PuebloPlex. That’s the site of the former U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical […]
Letter to the Editor – “My dad deserved better”
January 31, 2026 I’ve tried to stay quiet, but I’ve decided I’m not going to. Your political affiliation doesn’t matter to me. What DOES matter, is how you treat people, both living, and deceased. Your vote matters. Who you vote for, matters. Friday, December 19th, 2025, Tommy Dunagan came to my house a few […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is helping restore thousands of acres impacted by 2025 wildfires
Seed is shipped to and staged at CPW’s Escalante SWA Seed Warehouse near Delta, where it is stored under climate-controlled conditions until application. 1/30/26 MONTROSE, Colo. — After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to […]
Wichita State University announces fall Dean’s Honor Roll list
Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. […]
City of Lamar utility bills slightly delayed due to software conversion – now able to take all forms of payment
The City of Lamar’s February utility bills will be available no earlier than the afternoon of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to a major software conversion. The City extends our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The City is now able to process all utility payments, including credit and debit cards, at the […]
Abbie Campbell announces candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Abbie Campbell Residents of Prowers County, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee. As the current appointed Treasurer and Public Trustee, I bring valuable knowledge and experience to the position. I believe in respectful leadership, open communication, and putting the community first. I appreciate serving Prowers County, and […]
McClave Elementary School one of only two Colorado schools to receive National ESEA Distinguished School award
Accepting the award of ESEA Distinguished School and $10,000 are elementary students, Superintendent Howe and Principal Pacino On January 28, 2026, the White Gym in McClave School was filled with students, staff, families and community members who gathered to celebrate McClave Elementary School being recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School. The school was one […]
Mary Lou Coffield – January 16, 1931 – January 25, 2026
A Graveside Service for Mary Lou Coffield will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026 at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado with Elder Ron Diller officiating. Per Mary Lou’s request there will be no visitation. Mary Lou Coffield, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the age […]
Colorado State Representative Ty Winter proposes Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
For too long, families across House District 47 have been stretched thin by the rising cost of everyday necessities. When you live miles from the nearest big box store, every dollar matters. Since I was elected, I have worked to make sure rural communities are no longer an afterthought in policy discussions at the Capitol. […]
Joshua Robertson announces bid for Kiowa County Sheriff
Joshua Robertson, candidate for Kiowa County Sheriff My name is Joshua Robertson, and I am running for Kiowa County Sheriff. In a small rural county like ours, leadership isn’t measured by titles or praise—it’s measured by trust. Trust built over time. Trust built through consistency. Trust built by showing up for people, not just positions. […]
Joe Louis Fierro – March 5, 1942 – January 24, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Joe Fierro will be held at a later date. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Joe Louis Fierro was born on March 5, 1942 in Lamar, Colorado to Jose and Leonor (Ortiz) Fierro. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Prowers […]
