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Could drones someday replace Colorado’s “Cowboys of the Sky”? – One crop duster doesn’t think so
EATON, Colo. — A giant canvas bag full of seed hangs from a fork lift on the Crop Air tarmac in Eaton. It’s a mix of sorghum, rye, radishes and turnips, weighing in around 2,000 pounds. The fork lift maneuvers over to a bright, yellow airplane. Neil Wicke jumps up on the wing, takes out a knife, and cuts […]
Bison Title, Wilson Realty generously support efforts of PMC Physical Therapists at home sporting events in Lamar, Granada
Pictured at a recent Lamar Thunder football game recognizing the donations are, from left: Jaime Huerta, PT, DPT; Dee Melgosa (Bison Title); Sharon Wilson (Wilson Realty), and Taylor Wilson, PT, DPT. Not pictured is Darren Robbins, PT, DPT. Lamar and Granada athletes are benefiting from the presence of volunteer physical therapists at their home sporting […]
Water Workshop being held October 28 in Springfield hosted by Southern Plains Land Trust and Ogallala Commons
Southern Plains Land Trust, along with their partner Ogallala Commons, is hosting a water workshop on October 28th in Springfield. Anyone can join! Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators, and the interested public are invited to attend a Stewarding Our Water Future Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) on Tuesday, October 28th from 9:30am-2:00pm […]
Share the Spirit gifts new shoes to 280 local children at annual event
Karen Voepel poses with several recipients of new footwear at annual Share the Spirit Foundation event at J&N Shoes in Lamar It was all smiles on Friday, October 10 as 280 local underserved children each received a new pair of shoes and socks as part of the annual Share the Spirit Foundations’s distribution held at […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 14 includes 2026 budget report
The Lamar Utilities Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a regular bi-weekly meeting. Minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders 2025-00383 through 2025-01005. Of the $1,130,099.08 in purchase orders, $1,104,685.80 needed board approval. Large purchase orders for this period of time included $96,484.02 to ARPA for estimated September power […]
Lamar RE-2 School board meeting of October 13
During the RE-2 board meeting on October 13, School Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug told members that on October 8, employees from Performance Services were on site at several schools to get input from staff and students concerning possible additions for proposed new schools in the future. Included in suggestions were improved, safe and secure drop-off […]
City Council meeting of October 13, 2025 includes update by LCC President Dr. Reyes and discussion of parade routes
Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the evening’s meeting with a laugh, explaining his attire, which consisted of a La Junta Tigers shirt worn under his suit jacket. He explained that for the second year, he and La Junta’s mayor Joe Ayala have had a friendly wager that the mayor of the town whose football team lost […]
Alta Vista School’s third grade students are recipients of dictionaries presented by Lamar Rotary Club and Superintendent Dr. Krug
Members of the Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar RE-2 Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug visited Alta Vista School in Lamar on September 30, 2025 to hand out dictionaries to the school’s third grade students as part of Rotary International’s yearly dictionary giveaway. Pictured with Mrs. Gersick’s class are Dr. Krug and Rotarians Sydney Warman and Judy […]
14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk held October 4 in Lamar to raise awareness for breast cancer and funds for two local charities
Participants in the 2025 “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K The 14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with 443 participants of all ages comprising a “sea of pink” wearing pink tutus and this year’s commemorative pink t-shirt. Fifty volunteers were on hand for the event, […]
Election News from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder for 2025 Coordinated Election
Election news from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 24, […]
Lamar School District announces September 2025 “Thunder Thanks” recipients
Thunder Thanks is BACK with our September 2025 staff recognition! Please join us in congratulating our shining staff that have been recognized by their peers. We appreciate all that you all do for Lamar Re-2! Estelle Pelley- LHS: Estelle is a kind and caring staff member of the Lamar School District, who always ensures that purchase […]
PEP Launches “Shovel Ready Program” to Supercharge Development in Prowers County
Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has officially launched its new Shovel Ready Program – a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking development-ready land across Prowers County and positioning the region as a […]
Colorado Pet Pantry distribution to be held at Lamar Animal Shelter on October 9
The Colorado Pet Pantry will hold a pet food pantry on Thursday, October 9 at the Lamar Animal Shelter from 12 – 2 pm. Colorado Pet Pantry is a statewide nonprofit pet food bank that feeds hungry pets and keeps them with their families. Funded by donations, pet food is provided to families with financial […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail tours Emick Ranch, walks part of Granada Fort Union Trail during September 2025 outing
Part of the group at the start of the Emick Ranch Tour The Santa Fe Trail, a significant 19th-century overland route, served as a vital artery for commerce and military operations, connecting the state of Missouri with the Southwest. This trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, facilitating trade […]
