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Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 29, 2026
After approving minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting, purchase orders 2025-07195 through 2025-07273 were approved. The total dollar amount of all purchase orders was $132,304.97. The largest purchase order was to CIRSA for 4th quarter property insurance in the amount of $81,809.55. Another large order was to Western United Electric Supply in the amount […]
Lamar City Council meeting of September 29, 2026
The first order of business at the September 29, 2026 Lamar City Council meeting was to administer the oath of office to Bob Seay, who is the new Councilmember from Ward 1. City Clerk Linda Williams administered the oath. Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed Seay, saying he was looking forward to working with him. Crespin then […]
Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused by Debris on Colorado’s highways?
(COLORADO) – Motorists traveling through Colorado’s highways have likely seen signs on the back of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), semis, warning motorists to “stay back 300 feet” or stating that they are “not responsible for damage to glass.” Although these signs can caution drivers against tailgating, they have no bearing on legal liability should falling […]
Pueblo Police Department mourns death of officer in off-duty accident at Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Police Department is deeply saddened to share the passing of off-duty officer, Corporal Stephen Biggs. He was in a wakeboarding accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. After a search and recovery effort, his body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., with the Pueblo County Coroner’s […]
Safe2Tell report shows students speaking up as new school year begins
As Colorado students returned to classrooms for the new school year, Safe2Tell received 1,508 reports in August, helping schools and law enforcement respond to concerns ranging from threats of violence to the misuse of artificial intelligence to target a student. The August total represents a 155% increase from July 2026, consistent with typical seasonal patterns […]
Melissa Bohl of Lamar attends international floral competition in Italy
At its most recent meeting, the Lamar Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Melissa Bohl, owner of Thoughts in Bloom in Lamar. Melissa was honored to be selected as one of four floral designers to represent Team USA in the town of Leverano in Fiore, Italy this spring for the 43rd annual “Leverano in Fioro” […]
John Hopper of Granada Schools receives award from Consulate General of Japan
John Hopper, Principal of Granada High School, had the great honor of receiving The Order of the Rising Son, Silver Rays award at a ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Cherry Hills Village on September 18, 2026. Hopper has taught at Granada schools for 35 years. In April, the Government of Japan […]
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars […]
Garth Brooks tribute band coming to Lamar High School September 26, 2026
GARTH LIVE! tribute band coming to Lamar Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. Lamar High School – Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for college students and kids 17 and under are free Sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association l “A sold-0ut sensation across the U.S., GARTH LIVE! is a spectacular tribute to Garth […]
“Setting Colorado’s Table” event at Big Timbers Museum Sept. 29, 2026
“Setting Colorado’s Table” Big Timbers Museum – 7515 U.S. Highway 50 north of Lamar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 P.M. Dr. Rachael Storm will share stories from her new book, which honors the resilience and innovation of the farmers and ranchers who have stewarded this land for generations. Using five core themes of water, land, […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2026
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,400 in August; Unemployment Rate Increases to 4.0 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 3,200 to 128,200 from July to August. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of […]
September, 2026 ARPA Board Meeting overview
BUSINESS OPERATIONS – September 2026 ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2027 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of Directors at the August 27 meeting. The budget does not anticipate any adjustments to ARPA’s wholesale rate and keeps in place the 8.6% rate decrease the Board approved in 2025. The proposed budget projects […]
Bob Seay appointed to fill vacancy for Ward I at Lamar City Council special meeting
A special Lamar City Council meeting was held on September 16, 2026, to fill the Ward I vacancy due to the resignation of Brent Bates. Council needed to have position filled within 30 days. It was posted to the public that they were accepting applications as well as informing the public of this special meeting. […]
Lamar’s new Denny’s restaurant slated to open Monday, September 21, 2026
Entrance to Denny’s Restaurant in Lamar For those who remember the original “Grand Slam” breakfast or who simply long to again have a local restaurant that is open 24 hours, your wish has come true. Denny’s restaurant in Lamar will open its doors on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 9 am. The only 24/7 restaurant […]