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What to Expect at the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The 153rd Colorado State Fair kicks off today, and the fairgrounds are bustling as organizers prepare to host approximately half a million fairgoers during the course of the next 11 days. This year’s Colorado State Fair runs from August 22, through Labor Day, September 1. Visitors will be able to attend 4-H and FFA livestock […]
Attorney General warns Coloradans to be on lookout for jury duty scams
Aug. 21, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser is alerting Coloradans to be on the lookout for scams involving fake notices of missed jury duty. While jury duty scams are not new, local law enforcement has recently reported a rise in scammers using the tactic. “I have great appreciation and respect for those who […]
City of Lamar Labor Day holiday schedule for refuse pickup
City of Lamar Labor Day Refuse Schedule Monday September 1st 2025, Residential & Commercial refuse collection will remain the same. Please have containers in place the evening before or by 6:00 am. Cardboard pick up for Monday September 1stwill be picked up on Tuesday September 2nd . The City Of Lamar Landfill will be CLOSED Monday […]
Annual Tri-State 9-11 weekend includes presentation by William Jimeno and unveiling of his bronze statue at Memorial
Officer William Jimeno, World Trade Center survivor and hero The Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation will be presenting two events the weekend of September 12-13, 2025. This annual celebration honors the lives lost in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The weekend will begin with a public presentation by […]
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements
AURORA – The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. The extra funding means more resources to repair and update aging VA facilities and technology. The extra […]
Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office closed Friday, August 22 for training
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office (only) will be closed all day, Friday, August 22, 2025 for Motor Vehicle Training. We will reopen on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe vital to the community but needs its help with keeping donation area behind store clean
The volunteers who keep Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe staffed are, from right to left: Pam Cabello, Bonnie Good, El Donna Mosier, Stella Figueroa, Punkin Kalani, Emilia Lynn, Annabelle Munez, Jo Ann Orozco, and Loretta Johnson. In front of the group is Amari Perkins, who is the great-granddaughter of John and Annabelle Munez. Loretta Johnson, John […]
29th Annual Angel Open Golf Tournament winners announced
The 29th Angel Open Hospice Golf Tournament was held Aug 16 at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The day gathered 26-four person teams with the following winners of three flights: 1st Flight– Caring Hands P & L Accounting Lamar Auto Parts Tom Campbell 2nd Flight- Warm Hearts David Willhite All State (Brighton CO) […]
Message from Lamar RE-2 Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug to district students
We’ve officially wrapped up our first week of the 2025–2026 school year—and what a start it’s been! This morning, I hosted a district-wide Zoom to connect with all our students from Pre-K through 12th grade. My message was simple: Be the kind of Thunder that shakes the ground in a positive way. I reminded our […]
Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,700 in July; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 7,200 to 148,100 from June to July. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.5 percent. The national […]
Zonta District 12 Press Release: What is Climate Justice and Why Should We Care?
Zonta International, District 12 is located in a four-state region, Colorado – Montana –South Dakota – Wyoming. There are many weather-related disasters in this region –wildfires, floods, tornados, avalanches, drought, increased number of extreme heat days, and extreme storms. These states face diminishing fresh water supply, worsening air pollution from oil/gas/fracking exploration and extraction, rising […]
Colorado State Patrol Relaunches Auto Theft Victim Assistance – Funding to offset costs associated with the crime of motor vehicle theft
(COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol is pleased to announce the continued support of motor vehicle theft victims. This unique program to support victims of auto theft is made possible by a grant opportunity in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). This grant marks the third consecutive year that the Colorado State Patrol […]
Special Lamar City Council work session August 18
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT There will be a Special City Council Work Session on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to follow up on Comprehensive Plan Priorities.
July marks deadliest month for impaired driving so far this year
July was the deadliest month so far this year for impaired driving-related crashes in Colorado, claiming 26 lives. In 2025 so far, 124 people have died in traffic crashes involving a suspected impaired driver. With the end of summer approaching and Labor Day weekend ahead, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State […]
More photos of the Sand and Sage Roundup Rodeo – “The Happiest Place on Dirt”
We were sent the following photos of the Prowers County Fair and Rodeo taken by Maddie Buxton of Half Ass Photography and wanted to share these amazing images! Thank you, Maddie!
