Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Esther Vaca – January 11, 1938 – June 27, 2026
Per Esther’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing .A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Esther Vaca will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel at a later date. Esther was born on January 11, 1938 at Burlington, Texas to Diego and Gregoria (Alvarez) Vaca and passed away […]
CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes
June 26, 2026 BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4 p.m. today with a report that a boat had capsized on John Martin Reservoir. A CPW patrol boat quickly located the vessel and confirmed two adults wearing […]
Letter to the Editor – ” The water isn’t the only thing dirty in Hartman’s story”
To the Editor, The water isn’t the only thing dirty in Hartman’s story. While state and local politicians play a legal waiting game until the Secretary of State hearing this July 13th, residents in Hartman are paying the price with their health. Our town’s water system has been completely unchlorinated since early May with full […]
Amache National Historic Site hosting Open House July 4, 2026
GRANADA, Colo. — Amache National Historic Site is hosting the Amache Community Archeology Project’s Public Open House on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, visitors are welcome to take a tour, learn about site survey, and watch archeologists as they uncover the history of Amache. This year will also include story time […]
Local students attend recent Rotary Youth Leadership Academy sponsored by Lamar Rotary Club
From left: Mila Macias, Mae Shelton, Allie Rushton, and Hudson Gourley Lamar Rotary is so excited to have sponsored four outstanding students from our area for this prestigious opportunity. We started this tradition in 1993, with the exception of the summer in 2021 (Covid) and it is ongoing. We began at Lamar Community College for […]
Work Crew from Advantage Treatment Center updates paint and does minor repairs on front of Shore Arts Center building
Editor’s note: The following photo and text was sent to us by Judy Turpin, who is active in many of the recent beautification projects in downtown Lamar. In anticipation of our upcoming 4th of July Main Street parade celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, Colorado’s 150th and Lamar’s 140th….a great big thank you to Matt Amrine and his […]
Terry Ray Miller – October 27, 1954 -June 14, 2026
A memorial service for Terry Miller will be held at 12:00 p.m., on June 27, 2026 at the Las Animas Elementary School. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to meet at 1318 Kenilworth Ave., La Junta, Colorado at 3:30 p.m. for final disposition […]
Letter to the Editor – “Hartman Deserves Transparency, not a Pre‑Written Outcome”
The recent “Hartman Update” from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs is not an update at all. It is a coordinated sales pitch for abandoning the Town of Hartman, written to make a state‑engineered process look like a resident‑initiated choice. The letter uses soft, reassuring language — “Hartman would still be Hartman,” “nothing else would […]
Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash with information from Colorado State Patrol
Troopers encourage hands-free devices (COLO) – In 2025, Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated 521 injury or fatal, at-fault crashes involving distracted driving by drivers aged 16-21 years old. Gaining experience begins with 50 hours of supervised driving time with a permit and this is an opportunity to instill safe habits from the start. “As parents […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day
ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. If you have not received a ballot, you can request a replacement ballot but do it before June 22, 2026. If you need a replacement ballot please visit the VSPC, June 22-30, 2026 the Prowers County Annex, 1001 S. Main […]
New Digital Hay Directory Offers Real-Time Inventory for Ranchers
Broomfield, Colo. — To help livestock owners navigate persistent drought conditions and changing forage supplies, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has opened the 2026 Digital Hay Directory listing form. This year, due to local drought impacts, we will accept listings from out-of-state hay producers, expanding the network of available feed for regional livestock producers and […]
Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation
Denver, CO – Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters of their legally protected rights to cast a ballot without interference or harassment. “It is important that all Coloradans know they have a right to vote without fear of intimidation,” said Secretary Griswold. “We take threats to our elections seriously. Voter intimidation is illegal, […]
