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Lions Club Flag Project Committee pens thank-you to all who contributed to the project
Pictured from left: Cory Daniels, Gordon Guihen, Leroy Mauch, David Valenzuela, and Alfred Gonzales The Lions Club flag project has been a long time coming, with hours of volunteerism, patience and perseverance. A great big thank you to Mark Carrigan for digging the hole for the placement of the flag pole. Warren Camp and Hans […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County holding pecan sale fundraiser
The Zonta Club of Prowers County is selling 1-pound bags of extra large pecan halves as a fundraiser through September 30. Proceeds go towards the club’s service projects that make a difference in our community. Each bag costs $16. To order, contact Theresa Emick at 719-691-1912, Deb Widener at 719-688-4635, or Connie Jacobson at 719-940-9498. […]
SDS hosting annual “Get Flocked” campaign to raise awareness surrounding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
It’s time for the annual Get Flocked campaign. For two weeks, beginning August 23rd, you can flock a yard with pink flamingos to raise awareness and fight the stigma surrounding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or I/DD. It’s great fun for a great cause. It’s just $25 to send our flock of flamingos to your family, […]
LHS student Mae Shelton gives presentation to Lamar Rotary Club detailing her experiences at this summer’s Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
Lamar Rotary Club President Courtney Neuhold, left, and RYLA student Mae Shelton at a recent Rotary Club meeting The following update was supplied to us by Judy Turpin with the Lamar Rotary Club. Thursday’s Rotary meeting was an inspirational treat. We had a presentation by Mae Shelton reporting on her experiences with our beloved leadership […]
Lamar’s Tri-State 9-11 Memorial slow pitch team wins Springfield tournament
The Tri-State 9-11 Memorial slow pitch team from Lamar, sponsored by Doug and Linda Harbour, captured the championship on July 25, 2026 at the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser tournament
Prowers County Zonta Club holding annual Ham & Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 5 during Sand & Sage Round Up
The Prowers County Zonta Club will be holding their annual Ham & Bean Dinner as part of the Sand & Sage Round Up. It will be held on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm. $10 for ham and beans, cornbread, dessert and tea or water, plus one refill on beans if desired. There […]
Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundations receives generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance
Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundation President Doug Harbour and President-Elect Don Wilson receive generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance agents Nick Palmer, Branson Jennings, and Reygan Gibbs.
Frontier Bank serves as lead co-sponsor of Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy
Sergeant Jaime Madrid, left, and Jake Chamberlain (Senior Vice-President of Frontier Bank) present Maricella Saenz with the $500 scholarship check for being selected as the Academy’s Top Cadet (photo credit: Frontier Bank) EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original publication incorrectly listed Sergeant Madrid as a Lamar Police Department officer. Sergeant Madrid is with the Prowers County Sheriff’s […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County participates in Lamar’s historic 4th of July festivities
Several members of Zonta Club prior to the parade The Zonta Club of Prowers County was an active part of the July 4th festivities in Lamar. The club decorated a truck for the parade as well as sponsoring the photo booth used at the Lamar Chamber building for the barbeque which was held in […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center in Lamar forced to permanently close after 40 years
Only domestic violence shelter for four rural counties in Colorado permanently closes Article by Chelsea Casabona with Rocky Mountain PBS – Chelsea Casabona is a multimedia journalist at Rocky Mountain PBS covering Southern Colorado. more Outside the Prowers County Courthouse in Lamar, Colorado. File photo: Chase McCleary, Rocky Mountain PBS LAMAR, Colo. — The Domestic Safety […]
City of Lamar Announces Wildfire Relief Donation Effort in Partnership with United Way of Southern Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. — As wildfires continue to impact communities across Southern Colorado and throughout the state, the City of Lamar is encouraging residents, businesses, and community partners to support relief efforts for families affected by these devastating fires. The City of Lamar has partnered with the United Way of Southern Colorado to launch a dedicated […]
Atmos Energy makes $1,000 donation to Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundation
Atmos Energy recently made a large donation to the Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundation. Shown at left presenting the $1,000 check to President-Elect Don Wilson is Atmos representative Richard Mestas, with other Atmos representatives Thomas Gomez and Kolby Palmer pictured at right.
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs three new members at recent meeting
At their June 9, 2026 meeting, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed three new members: Jessica Page, Kristina Walker, and Renee Nelson. Also honored were two “Zontians of the Year” – Liz Witham and Vickie Bond. Pictured, left to right: Linda Hawkins, Liz Whitham, Jessica Page, Renee Nelson, Kristina Walker, Sue Sutphin, Lorraine Woolley, […]
Southeastern Developmental Services holding 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run event on July 4
You are cordially invited to Southeastern Developmental Services 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run this Saturday, July 4th. This colorful exercise is an annual fundraiser designed to raise awareness and support the Intellectual/Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. Registration is $25 per person and begins at 7:30 am. There is a trophy for first place, and the first 75 registrants […]
