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Lamar City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026 includes swearing in ceremony of Officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
GNBank wins 2026 Corporate Cup
Winners of the 2026 Corporate Cup – GNBank The City’s annual Corporate Cup was back for 2026 with the GNBank team, captained by Erin Schwartz, winning the trophy. The six events were held at various locations throughout Lamar July 29- August 1. Brenda Brown, Community Programs Manager for the City, along with the Main Street […]
LHS student Mae Shelton gives presentation to Lamar Rotary Club detailing her experiences at this summer’s Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
Lamar Rotary Club President Courtney Neuhold, left, and RYLA student Mae Shelton at a recent Rotary Club meeting The following update was supplied to us by Judy Turpin with the Lamar Rotary Club. Thursday’s Rotary meeting was an inspirational treat. We had a presentation by Mae Shelton reporting on her experiences with our beloved leadership […]
Lamar Police Department announces hiring of new officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar Police Department is proud to have introduced the agency’s newest officer, Louis (Chad) Martinez during his swearing in before Lamar City Council on August 10th . Officer Martinez is a seasoned officer with 12 years previous experience. Officer Martinez started his career in New Mexico before serving in El Paso County, Colorado where […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board Directors hold first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year on August 10, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School Board Directors held their first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. Prior to the meeting in talking with Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug, he excitedly told me how happy the District is with the 26 new personnel for this year, saying the August 3 New Staff Orientation day went really well and […]
Prowers County Commissioners Discuss Recent Town of Hartman Abandonment Legislation Decision
The ongoing controversy concerning the Town of Hartman and its ongoing water issues is something that most people in Prowers County are aware of. The sudden January 2026 resignation of all its elected officials necessitated the State of Colorado to step in to consider a ruling that would legally consider the town abandoned. The issue […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of August 11, 2026
Minutes from both the July 14 and July 28 meetings were approved by the board. Purchase orders 2025-06365 through 2025-06628 were also approved. Purchase orders totaled $914,677.65, of which $882,434.99 needed approval. Large purchase orders were: $821,559.38 to ARPA for estimated power purchase for July, $31,013.22 to Sensus for utility meters, $10,272.24 to Digitcom Electronics […]
The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought
A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Water Trust will provide additional stream flow August through November in support of recreation and fisheries during a time of historic drought on the Upper Arkansas River. In this June photo, a […]
Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24
In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical Center for a FREE Stop the Bleed® Instruction Course and learn simple, life-saving skills that can help someone before first responders arrive. During this hands-on training, you’ll learn how to: Call emergency services Apply direct pressure Pack a wound Apply […]
Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park
A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with the water in this area until further notice. CPW Photo/Dan Kirmer HASTY, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises visitors to avoid direct skin contact with the water […]
Colorado Funeral Directors and employees attend meeting organized by Brown Funeral Homes to learn about House Bill 26-1258 which provides better regulation of the industry
Jimmy and Amanda Brown, owners of Brown Funeral Homes I recently attended a Colorado Funeral Directors District 6 meeting organized by Jimmy Brown, owner of Brown Funeral Homes (with funeral homes in Eads, Cheyenne Wells, Hugo, Limon and Burlington). Brown serves as the CFDA District 6 Governor. The purpose of the meeting was for funeral […]
Grace Fellowhip Church purchases previous Lamar Presbyterian Church – relocates from Brew Unto Others to the new location named “The Bricks”
TRANSITIONING FROM THE BREW TO THE BRICKS In 2013, the Wiley Community Church planted Grace Fellowship at 119 S. Main Street after holding services in temporary locations all over Lamar. The church’s hope was that Grace Fellowship would be in the community and serve the community seven days a week. Out of those conversations […]
Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit required number of petition signatures
Canvassers received petition packets as they prepared to gather signatures in support of a graduated income tax ballot measure at a Protect Colorado’s Future event in Denver on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) Article by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline The supporters of a citizen initiative to put a graduated income-tax system […]
Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire Department
Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Chief Jeremy Burkhart released the following information: Today, as Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, it is my distinct honor and privilege to announce the promotion of Captain Ryan Cook to the rank of Deputy Chief. Ryan […]
