Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Colorado’s wolf restoration program costs exceed $8 million over 5 years
Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Grand Junction. Justin Rutter, the assistant director for financial and capital services at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, also addressed the apparent discrepancy between the General […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new board members, presents scholarship to Brecklyn Herrera
At recent evening meetings, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new board members, Susan Sutphin and Danielle Cook, as well as presenting Brecklyn Herrera with a scholarship award. Zonta President Cody Laughlin, on left, and Chair Jane May, on right, present scholarship award to Brecklyn Herrera Zonta President Cody Laughlin, left, and Susan […]
Zonta Club sponsoring annual Sand & Sage Fair Ham and Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 6
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The meal will be ham & beans, cornbread, dessert & tea or water for $7.00. The price is the same as […]
Colorado Employment Situation — June 2025 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,500 in June; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.7 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 3,400 to 155,300 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.7 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent from May to June. […]
Two Lamar Taekwondo students participate in National AAU Championship
Chase Brunson, left, and Hannah Borunda at National AAU Taekwondo Championship The National AAU Taekwondo Championships were held in Salt Lake City from June 29 – July 5, 2025. Two students who train under Grand Master Choi in Lamar participated. They were Hannah Borunda and Chase Brunson. Chase participated in 4 divisions and won two […]
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – month of June
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44% Trash $154,145.46 $148,534.37 3.78% Monthly Total $1,653,564.91 $1,701,481.86 -2.82% Utility Report Year to Date YTD 2025 YTD 2024 % Electricity $6,287,513.03 $6,319,241.32 -0.50% Water $916,952.51 […]
Lamar Community College Launches Renewable Energy Certificate Program for a Sustainable Future
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the relaunch of its comprehensive Renewable Energy Degree in the Fall semester. Leading with its first course, Introduction to Energy Technologies, starting August 18, this innovative program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the fast-growing field of […]
Lamar City Council, Prowers County Commissioners holding joint work session Monday, July 21
There will be a Joint City/County Work Session on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Prowers County Annex in the Mezzanine For the following topics: 1. Cooperative Planning Agreement 2. North Lamar Annexation Plans 3. Economic Development 4. Public Safety 5. Ambulance Service
Dwayne Dechant – December 25, 1975 – July 17 2025
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Dwayne Dechant, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Dwayne was born on December 25, 1975 at Lamar, Colorado to Raymond “Bud” and Sheryl (Page) Dechant, Jr. and […]
James Jason Litz – October 14, 1940 – July 17, 2025
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, formerly of Syracuse, Kansas, James Jason Litz will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Two Buttes Cemetery in Two Buttes, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. James was born on October 14, 1940 at Lamar, Colorado to James Allen and Marie Agnes […]
Department of Revenue data shows that marijuana sales have raised almost $3 billion in tax and fee revenue
Denver – July 17, 2025 – Marijuana sales have raised almost $3 billion in tax and fee revenue according to Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) data. In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, the Department of Revenue’s figures show that tax revenue since legalization reached $2,992,476,904 after sales in June generated $19,639,293. Date […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 15, 2025
At the July 15, 2025 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved purchase orders 630961 through 631010. June’s electricity estimate to ARPA was in the amount of $635,214.53. Third quarter property insurance to CIRSA was $78,237.58. Payments to La Junta ($14,780.62), Holly ($5,382.00), and Las Animas ($18,932.79) for mutual aid during storms were approved. Total for […]
MedRide reaches settlement with state officials – agreement requires new vetting processes for drivers and clients
The state’s largest Medicaid transportation provider has reached a settlement with state officials after a four-month legal fight that briefly threw medical transport for thousands of Coloradans into limbo. The settlement, filed in Denver District Court last month, requires MedRide to institute several vetting processes to ensure its drivers are credentialed and its clients are […]
Here’s a list of the county and regional fairs coming up!
The best in state agriculture—and more— is gearing up for the Colorado State Fair later this summer. The event runs for 11 days starting August 22. In addition to competitions, live music, pig racing, and the annual slopper eating contest are on the schedule. Tickets provide entry to the grounds as well as some performances. […]
Four local students receive scholarships to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Retreat
Pictured, left to right: Olivia Veyna, Grant Mauch, Rotarian Rick Robbins, Kaedyn Rushton, Rotary President Meagan Hillman, Rotarian Judy Turpin, and Dayzri Quintana Four incoming high school juniors were sponsored by the Lamar Rotary Club to attend a recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) retreat. The Lamar Rotary Club has participated in the program […]
