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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 […]
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 […]
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a big splash at 2026 Lamar Days
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Miss Quackers” The Lamar Rotary Club had another very successful event for the “Ducky Dash” at the Lamar Days Celebration in Willow Creek Park on May 16, 2026. “Miss Quackers” strutted her stuff in the parade, adorned with patriotic pride. Rotarians, Interact (student Rotarians), and children of Rotarians all joined to accompany […]
Local high school seniors honored by Zonta Club of Prowers County as 2025-2026 “Zonta Girls”
At their monthly meeting in April, the Zonta Club of Prowers County honored 6 local high school girls as “Zonta Girls” for their respective high schools. These outstanding senior girls were chosen by their school counselors based on their all-around good character and their involvement in making a difference in their schools. Each girl honored […]
