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Lamar RE-2 meeting of February 10, 2025
School Board members Travis Hall and Shannon O’Bryan were not present at the February 10 meeting. A thank-you note from LEAP staff and students. There were no visitors wishing to talk to the board. There were no reports given other than an update from Superintendent Dr. Krug who said the stadium project still has a […]
Lamar City Council has unusually light agenda for February 10, 2025 meeting
The Lamar City Council had a very light meeting agenda for the February 10, 2025 meeting. Prior to the regular meeting, Council met with LPI for a work session. Mayor Kirk Crespin told the audience that they had a wonderful work session and explained that LPI (Lamar Partnership Inc) is the downtown program that does […]
An Idaho rancher lost zero cattle to wolves in a decade. Can he help Colorado ranchers do the same?
A gray wolf looks over its shoulder after being released into an area filled with sage brush. It is one of 20 wolves released in January 2025, 15 of which were translocated from British Columbia (Colorado Parks and Wildlife photo) A room full of ranchers stared at Glenn Elzinga as he told them one of […]
Lower Arkansas Valley growers organize protests against city water transfers
Farmers from the Lower Arkansas Valley, and others, protest on the steps of Colorado Springs government offices last month, seeking to halt major annexations and stop farm water transfers needed to supply new homes. Credit: Lower Arkansas Water Conservancy District. Back in the 1970s, farmers in the Lower Arkansas Valley and across the nation, […]
Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season
Have you heard about the new extracurricular coed sport in Prowers County? A high school trap team is open to area student athletes ages 6th thru 12th grade. After a fun and successful fall season in 2024 the coaches are excited for the start of the 2025 season. The spring season registration opened February 4th. The student […]
Colorado Senate committee advances bill to ban guns that accept detachable magazines
Sen. Julie Gonzales of Denver, left, and Sen. Tom Sullivan, both Democrats, present Senate Bill 25-3 to a Colorado legislative committee on Jan. 28, 2025. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) A bill introduced at the Colorado Legislature to ban the sale of semiautomatic firearms that can take detachable magazines made it through its first committee hearing […]
Deaths in Colorado’s construction zones nearly double, motorcyclist deaths jump 23%, CDOT data shows
The number of people killed on Colorado’s roads saw a slight overall decrease last year, compared to 2023, the state’s Department of Transportation said The number of people killed in highway construction zones nearly doubled last year and motorcyclist deaths also jumped, as the overall number of people killed on Colorado’s roads decreased slightly from […]
CU Cancer Center says Prowers County has radon risks – free kits available
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles from CU Cancer Center regarding cancer risks to people living in Prowers County. Each article will include county-level data, information about the disease or risk factor, and resource information. Radon Risks in Prowers County: Over 46% of Homes Exceed Safe Levels Did you know […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill seven (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and […]
Colorado unemployment rises to 4.4%, but state of job market murky due to data issues
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics won’t release job numbers for Colorado in March as dramatic revisions have sparked concerns over state data accuracy. Colorado’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, up from 4.3% the month before. The state’s unemployment rate is more than a […]
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days February 8 and February 22
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days Saturday, February 8 and Saturday February 22 at 1:30 pm at the Holly fairgrounds. Barrels, poles, flag race. Ages: Leadline, 7 & under, 8- 13, 14 & over. $3 per event. Exhibition barrel racers $5 per run. If weather is bad, call before you haul. LeeAnna Moore 620.451.0946, Pat Miller […]
Doug Harbour receives “Citizen of the Year” honor at annual Chamber banquet
Doug Harbour receives “Citizen of the Year” award for 2024 The Historic Cow Palace Inn was the site of the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet on Friday, January 31, 2025. There was a near-capacity crowd of around 250 people present to honor the recipients of several awards, hear speeches by the outgoing and incoming […]
Advertiser Spotlight – Golden Plains Insurance
Golden Plains Insurance: A Legacy of Trust and Innovation Golden Plains Insurance, led by Nick Palmer, has become a cornerstone in the agricultural insurance sector. Nick, who grew up on a ranch, brings a wealth of knowledge in agriculture and business, holding a bachelor’s degree from Adams State College. His journey began with PJ Wilson […]
Attorney General Weiser to award grants to schools to test cell phone policies, supports state bill
Jan. 29, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced grant awards to seven local education providers to develop and test innovative smartphone policies that support student learning and well-being. The initiative builds on the Attorney General’s commitment to reducing classroom distractions and improving youth mental health. Weiser made the announcement at a press […]
