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City of Lamar will have 2 new City Council members as result of November 4 Coordinated Election
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are unofficial results which were released at 8:55 pm November 4, 2025. There was a 36.39% voter turnout for the Mayor and City Council races in Lamar. Out of 7,254 active voters, 2,640 votes were cast. Lamar mayor Kirk Crespin was running unopposed at this election, receiving 990 votes. He will […]
Lamar High School Senior Joel Davis places third in State Cross Country Championship
Lamar Thunder XC runner Joel Davis running in the state championship meet – Photo courtesy of Tim McDonald Joel Davis, a Lamar High School senior, had the distinction of earning third place in the recent Colorado State Cross Country Championships held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs on November 1, 2025. He […]
Lamar School District announces September “Thunder Thanks” recipients
The following staff members were nominated by their peers to be recognized as “Thunder Thanks” recipients for their hard work and dedication in October: Brandon Adamson- LMS: Brandon has helped the special education department start off on the right foot. He has been supportive and available to help when we need him. He allows me the […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue annual spay/neuter discount program runs November 1 through December 15
Second Chance Animal Rescue is offering its yearly spay/neuter discount program which runs from November 1 through December 15. The discount program offers a discount of $35 for cats and $55 for dogs. Prices vary by veterinarian, and the discount coupon must be requested when scheduling the appointment. There is a limit to two coupons […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announces temporary closures to allow for training for new computer system
The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will temporary close for motor vehicle online training in preparations for the State Division of Motor Vehicles new CORE21 computer system implementation, which fully expects to launch on February 16, 2026. Thursday, November 6th, 9:00-10:30 am Wednesday, November 12th, 9:00-10:30 am Thursday, November 20th, 10:00-11:30 am Tuesday, […]
Overall elicit drug overdoses decreasing but still a major problem in US
Sarah Donald of Pearl, Miss., left, who has been in recovery for nine years, receives naloxone nasal spray from an organizer at the state’s Save a Life Day in September. Overdose awareness is continuing to save lives, but overdoses and deaths have spiked in some areas this year. (Photo by Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today) Illicit […]
Comanche 3, Xcel Energy’s troubled coal plant, likely out of commission for months
Xcel Energy’s coal-fired Comanche Generating Station in Pueblo on Nov. 12, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) Xcel Energy’s chronically troubled coal plant Comanche 3, scheduled for retirement by the end of 2030, hasn’t been working since mid-August and could be out of service until next summer. The coal plant in Pueblo County experienced elevated […]
Emergency fish salvage enacted at Two Buttes Reservoir due to water levels
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage effective Thursday, Oct. 30, at Two Buttes Reservoir in Baca County. The salvage is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss related to declining water levels and the unlikelihood of significant rainfall in the immediate future. (Photo courtesy of Baca County) LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an […]
Watch for wildlife on roads during daylight saving time
This Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, marks the end of daylight saving time, which means people will set clocks back an hour, see dusk earlier and wildlife are migrating to wintering habitats during rush-hour traffic on roadways. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol ask drivers to […]
Updated election information including how to view results
ELECTION NEWS Prowers County Clerk & Recorder Election Information: All ballots have been mailed out, so please don’t wait in returning your voted ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office! The sooner we get them back the sooner we can provide election results on election night. Election Night Reporting results can be found […]
Toys for Tots accepting applications starting November 10
It’s that time of year again, to get started with the holiday season, each year we rely on the Generous donations from the community to make sure we can deliver hope to those kids who are less fortunate for the Christmas holiday. Toys for Tots will be starting the workshop at 500 West Beech, at […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of October 28, 2026
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners held a regular work session October 28, hearing updates from Abbie Campbell, County Treasurer and Paula Gonzales, County Finance/Budget Officer. Also at the meeting to speak to the board were Jack Goble, General Manager of the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy and Leroy Mauch, Vice-Chairman of the Board of […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 28, 2025
The Lamar Utilities Board held a regular meeting on October 28, 2025. Board member Jill Bellomy was unable to attend. Chairman Doug Thrall welcomed new City Administrator Mitch Hammes, who introduced himself and expressed how much he is enjoying Lamar so far. First on the agenda was the approval of minutes from the October 14 […]
