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Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Reorganization, Restoring the Department’s Core Mission of Supporting American Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and forestry. Over the last four years, USDA’s workforce grew by 8%, and employees’ salaries increased by 14.5% – including hiring […]
What’s the future of Bent’s Old Fort in Southern Colorado?
Damage and deterioration of the adobe building are among the structural issues at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta. (March, 2025) Concerns are swirling regarding the future of the reconstructed adobe fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta. Late last year, the Park Service closed the building due […]
Granada-Holly Law Enforcement Agency thanks local agencies for help in arrest in domestic violence case
On July 22, 2025 at approximately 1900 hours, Officers from the Granada – Holly Law Enforcement Agency, responded to the 800 block of West Colorado, in Holly, on the report of a domestic violence in progress. Deputies from the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Lamar Police Department, also responded to assist. […]
City of Lamar accepting applications for multiple board positions
PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term5 expiring February 1, 2030) LAMAR TREE BOARD (One Expired 3-year term expiring on February 1, 2025) ADUJUSTMENT & APPEALS BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, […]
Lamar Sales and Use Tax Report – June 2025
Lamar May Sales and Use Tax Collected in June 2025 Monthly 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $401,358.65 $413,984.74 -$12,62.09 -3.05% Use Tax Collected $31,929.92 $19,584.54 $12,345.38 63.04% Other Collections (Penalties/interest, Licenses, A/Rs $921.75 $782.06 $139.69 17.86% Total Sale/Use Tax Collections $434,210.32 $434,351.34 -$141.02 […]
Lamar Lions break ground for flag project on lawn of Prowers County Courthouse
Lamar Lions Club members (left to right): John Davis, Leroy Mauch, and Gordon Guihen After many months of planning and fundraising, the Lamar Lions Club is proud to announce that the American flag and pole project is finally becoming a reality. The club had a groundbreaking ceremony recently on the west lawn of the Prowers […]
Prowers County Commissioners work session and meeting July 22, 2025
Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Ty Harmon present Meagan Hillman with Certification in Public Health award During the morning work session on July 22, Meagan Hillman, Prowers County Public Health Director, received a Certification in Public Health certificate from the National Board of Public Health Examiners by the commissioners. Rhys Wilson with […]
Colorado’s wolf restoration program costs exceed $8 million over 5 years
Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Grand Junction. Justin Rutter, the assistant director for financial and capital services at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, also addressed the apparent discrepancy between the General […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new board members, presents scholarship to Brecklyn Herrera
At recent evening meetings, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new board members, Susan Sutphin and Danielle Cook, as well as presenting Brecklyn Herrera with a scholarship award. Zonta President Cody Laughlin, on left, and Chair Jane May, on right, present scholarship award to Brecklyn Herrera Zonta President Cody Laughlin, left, and Susan […]
Zonta Club sponsoring annual Sand & Sage Fair Ham and Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 6
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The meal will be ham & beans, cornbread, dessert & tea or water for $7.00. The price is the same as […]
Colorado Employment Situation — June 2025 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,500 in June; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.7 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 3,400 to 155,300 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.7 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent from May to June. […]
Two Lamar Taekwondo students participate in National AAU Championship
Chase Brunson, left, and Hannah Borunda at National AAU Taekwondo Championship The National AAU Taekwondo Championships were held in Salt Lake City from June 29 – July 5, 2025. Two students who train under Grand Master Choi in Lamar participated. They were Hannah Borunda and Chase Brunson. Chase participated in 4 divisions and won two […]
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – month of June
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44% Trash $154,145.46 $148,534.37 3.78% Monthly Total $1,653,564.91 $1,701,481.86 -2.82% Utility Report Year to Date YTD 2025 YTD 2024 % Electricity $6,287,513.03 $6,319,241.32 -0.50% Water $916,952.51 […]
Lamar Community College Launches Renewable Energy Certificate Program for a Sustainable Future
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the relaunch of its comprehensive Renewable Energy Degree in the Fall semester. Leading with its first course, Introduction to Energy Technologies, starting August 18, this innovative program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the fast-growing field of […]
