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Southeastern Developmental Services holding 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run event on July 4
You are cordially invited to Southeastern Developmental Services 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run this Saturday, July 4th. This colorful exercise is an annual fundraiser designed to raise awareness and support the Intellectual/Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. Registration is $25 per person and begins at 7:30 am. There is a trophy for first place, and the first 75 registrants […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices
June 30, 2026 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation’s largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes for nearly three years to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2026
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 400 in May; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 500 to 125,900 from April to May. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the same time period at 3.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was unchanged at […]
Aspen Acres fire near Rye explodes in size to 23,000 acres after discovery early in morning of June 29 – high winds hampered any efforts at containing it throughout the day
Photo taken in Pueblo west near Pueblo Reservoir early Monday morning as the fire began expanding A wildfire broke out early Monday morning near the town of Rye. By late afternoon, it had expanded to over 23,000 acres and was growing rapidly with 0% containment. Due to extremely high winds measured at 80-100 mph, […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 23, 2026
The Lamar Utilities Board met on June 23, 2026 for a regular meeting. They approved Purchase Orders 2025-05412 through 2025-05675 which totaled $154,371.55, of which $143,886.05 needed board approval. P.O. 2025-05675 was to CIRSA in the amount of $81,809.55 for third quarter property insurance. Another large P.O. was 2025-05413 to SD Myers LLC in the […]
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Announces New Retail Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations
New regulations promote marketplace fairness and consumer transparency starting July 1, 2026. (DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced today the implementation of new Retail Electric Vehicle Charging regulations, effective July 1, 2026. These regulations, established by the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 8-20-102 […]
CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes
June 26, 2026 BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4 p.m. today with a report that a boat had capsized on John Martin Reservoir. A CPW patrol boat quickly located the vessel and confirmed two adults wearing […]
Amache National Historic Site hosting Open House July 4, 2026
GRANADA, Colo. — Amache National Historic Site is hosting the Amache Community Archeology Project’s Public Open House on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, visitors are welcome to take a tour, learn about site survey, and watch archeologists as they uncover the history of Amache. This year will also include story time […]
Local students attend recent Rotary Youth Leadership Academy sponsored by Lamar Rotary Club
From left: Mila Macias, Mae Shelton, Allie Rushton, and Hudson Gourley Lamar Rotary is so excited to have sponsored four outstanding students from our area for this prestigious opportunity. We started this tradition in 1993, with the exception of the summer in 2021 (Covid) and it is ongoing. We began at Lamar Community College for […]
Work Crew from Advantage Treatment Center updates paint and does minor repairs on front of Shore Arts Center building
Editor’s note: The following photo and text was sent to us by Judy Turpin, who is active in many of the recent beautification projects in downtown Lamar. In anticipation of our upcoming 4th of July Main Street parade celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, Colorado’s 150th and Lamar’s 140th….a great big thank you to Matt Amrine and his […]
Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash with information from Colorado State Patrol
Troopers encourage hands-free devices (COLO) – In 2025, Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated 521 injury or fatal, at-fault crashes involving distracted driving by drivers aged 16-21 years old. Gaining experience begins with 50 hours of supervised driving time with a permit and this is an opportunity to instill safe habits from the start. “As parents […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day
ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. If you have not received a ballot, you can request a replacement ballot but do it before June 22, 2026. If you need a replacement ballot please visit the VSPC, June 22-30, 2026 the Prowers County Annex, 1001 S. Main […]
