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Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail will place new trail marker near Big Timbers on April 17
EDITOR’S NOTE: This release reflects a change in date from a previously posted news release concerning this. The event was previously scheduled for April 5. It was rescheduled due to potential weather issues on the 5th. The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail will be placing a new trail marker showing where the […]
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident – Colorado Dept of Public Health urges all to check vaccination status
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident with recent international travel Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult Pueblo, Colorado […]
Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 held community service project near LCC
Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223’s Arrow of Light den recently conducted a service project by picking up trash along the walking trail behind the college. Thank you to all the scouts who participated in a worthy cause!
Prowers Economic Prosperity holds annual banquet March 27
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) held its annual banquet on March 27, 2025 at the Historic Cow Palace in Lamar. PEP President Rick Robbins welcomed those attending with a speech praising those in the room, asking them to “look around” saying “these are the people who donate their time to the community”. He added “It takes […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture accepting applications from farmers for energy-efficient improvements
Th The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy […]
Lamar’s newest U.S. citizen honored at recent event
Doug Harbour (left) and new U.S. Citizen Fernando Saldana Lamar’s newest United States citizen Fernando Saldana was recognized and honored for his achievement by the Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation. The organization presented Fernando with an American flag and a copy of the U.S. Constitution. # # #
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute President Doug Harbour thanks citizens
On behalf of the Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation, I wish to thank our Prowers County Commissioners, Lamar City Administration, Southeast Colorado businesses and the public for their support of our recent fundraiser/auction. This event was held on March 22nd at the Historic Cow Palace Inn/Tavern 1301, where we were treated to a phenomenal brisket dinner. […]
Colorado Employment situation for February 2025
Strike Activity During the Reference Week in February Important note: Strike activity at a major retail grocery company lasted for the duration of the February reference week, which was February 9th through February 15th. These workers are not counted in payroll job estimates in the establishment survey for February. Impacts at the industry and substate […]
Lamar Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting April 15, 2025
Public Service Announcement There will be a Lamar Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting On Tuesday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM Located in the 2nd floor Conference room At the City Complex
Medicaid cuts rippling through rural America could bring hospital closures, job losses
WASHINGTON — Americans living in rural communities throughout the country could see their access to health care diminish if Congress changes eligibility for Medicaid or significantly reduces its federal funding. While rural residents who depend on the state-federal program for lower income people would experience the most substantial impacts, those who have private health insurance or have […]
Trump tariffs, shipping fees could take a big bite out of Colorado’s wheat and potatoes industry
Winter wheat begins to push up from furrowed fields (photo by Dana Coffield, The Colorado Sun) Colorado farmers and ranchers may have breathed a bit easier when tariffs were delayed. But a new Trump administration plan to slap steep fees on Chinese-made cargo ships used to carry their goods to market is a new sense […]
Lamar Utilities Board hears report of wind storm damage at March 25 meeting
Damage from recent wind storms The board approved purchase orders 630705 through 630740 for $100,678.88. A large item requiring board approval was to Tri County Ford for the purchase of a 2025 ¾ ton pickup truck. Annual crane inspections accounted for another $4,775.30, annual membership dues to Employers Council Services totaled $3,675, quarterly PUC […]
Colorado House of Representatives passes SB 25-3 requiring safety training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would require people to receive safety training before buying most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. Senate Bill 25-3 passed on a 36-28 vote. Democratic Reps. Regina English, Shiela Lieder, Bob Marshall, Matthew Martinez, Tisha Mauro, Katie Stewart and Amy Paschal joined Republicans in voting against it. […]
Southeastern Development Services provides vital services to our area
Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS) just might be one of the most important community-serving nonprofits in our area that many people have never heard of. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve heard of it and seen the building on 4th St in Lamar but never gave much thought as to what SDS actually does or what […]
