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Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 attend City Council meeting of March 23 to explain recent service project

Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 attend City Council meeting of March 23 to explain recent service project

Members of Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 explain their service project The Lamar City Council met on March 23, 2026 for a regular meeting.  Absent were council members Brent Bates, Mark Headlee, and Joe Gonzales.  Jim Schleining gave the invocation to begin the meeting.  Council voted to approve the Consent Agenda, which included prior meeting […]

2026 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation benefit auction raises $33,205

2026 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation benefit auction raises $33,205

  Thank You to the Community from Doug Harbour On behalf of the Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation, we would like to thank Lamar, Colorado and whole tri-state community for a super successful benefit auction held on Saturday, March 14th.  Nashville recording artist Claire Dunn singing out national anthem set a magnificent tone for the night! […]

"Super Scooper" aircraft brought in to help assist in fighting the "24 Fire" near Fort Carson - using nearby Pueblo Reservoir to fill tanks

“Super Scooper” aircraft brought in to help assist in fighting the “24 Fire” near Fort Carson – using nearby Pueblo Reservoir to fill tanks

Residents near and visitors to Lake Pueblo State Park  were able to watch two “Super Scooper” aircraft in action, as they collected water from the reservoir to help in the fight against the large “24 fire” that has been burning since Wednesday, March 18.  The fire began near Highway 115 and is largely burning on […]

Lamar United Methodist Church presenting Easter program April 1

Lamar United Methodist Church presenting Easter program April 1

McClave girls and boys basketball teams reign supreme in 1-A again as state champions

McClave girls and boys basketball teams reign supreme in 1-A again as state champions

  Article by Brock Laue/CHSSA 1-A Boys Basketball Champs McClave Cardinals GREELEY — Class 1A is the smallest classification in Colorado, but it certainly boasts some of the most impressive towering talents in the whole state. The 6-foot-8 Corey Hill of Cheyenne Wells finished his career with a state record 71 double-doubles. The Colorado State-Pueblo […]

Bodies of boater, dog recovered from Lake Pueblo after boat capsizes - one boater survived and swam to shore

Bodies of boater, dog recovered from Lake Pueblo after boat capsizes – one boater survived and swam to shore

Capsized fishing boat and debris field as seen from a CPW patrol boat March 13, 2026 Update: Body of second boater recovered at Lake Pueblo PUEBLO, Colo – At approximately 9:23 p.m., the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Maritime Emergency Response Team located and recovered the body of the second boater. Officers returned to the south boat ramp […]

One Deceased, One Seriously Injured in Suspected Domestic Violence Related Incident in Rocky Ford

One Deceased, One Seriously Injured in Suspected Domestic Violence Related Incident in Rocky Ford

March 13, 2026 – CBI –  Rocky Ford, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Rocky Ford Police Department with a death investigation. At 2:44 A. M. Rocky Ford Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of North 5th Street on a report of a shooting. Responding officers located a 46-year old […]

Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers

Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers

  The Lamar Rotary Club had a fun evening recently, thanking those who help make their annual dictionary project and Kids’ Christmas a success every year.  This evening event was held to let local businesses and organizations know how much they are appreciated.  Per Rotarian Judy Turpin: “In the photo you will Rotarians as well […]

Commemorative rifle being auctioned at Tri-State 9-11 event March 14

Commemorative rifle being auctioned at Tri-State 9-11 event March 14

Lamar Outdoor Sports is donating a Rossi 22-caliber action commemorative rifle to be auctioned at the Tri-State 9-11 banquet and fundraiser event March 14th, 2026 at Tavern 1301.

Prowers County Commissioners speak with County Coroner during morning work session of March 10, 2026

Prowers County Commissioners speak with County Coroner during morning work session of March 10, 2026

The Prowers County Commissioners held a discussion with County Coroner Tommy Dunagan at their morning work session concerning his 2025 budget.  They asked him to attend the meeting to discuss the $12, 245.50 his office was over budget for 2025.  His office’s budget had been increased from prior years per the Commissioners, but he said […]

Lamar RE-2 meeting of March 9, 2026

Lamar RE-2 meeting of March 9, 2026

The Lamar RE-2 School District board met for a regular monthly meeting on March 9,m 2026.  All board members were present, with Jake Chamberlain and Robbie Adamson attending virtually.  Both student board members were present as well.  The board discussed an item brought up at the last meeting, concerning investing money in local banks by […]

Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026

Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026

The Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026 was held with all council members in attendance.  Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed the audience to the meeting and spoke about some reminders now that the weather is warming up and daylight savings time has begun.  First, he wanted to remind residents of the changes made last […]

CPW continues public engagement efforts concerning new Firearms Safety Program

CPW continues public engagement efforts concerning new Firearms Safety Program

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program with its next meeting scheduled for March 10 at Pueblo Community College. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 requires individuals to apply for an eligibility card through their Sheriff’s Office, complete a firearms […]

Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools

Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools

The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement Association.  This chapter’s members represent Baca, bent, Kiowa, and Prowers County. Applications for the 2026 PERA Scholarship can be obtained from high school counselors at any Baca, Bent, Kiowa, or Prowers County high school.  Anyone wishing to […]

ARPA announces nominations open for annual awards program

ARPA announces nominations open for annual awards program

The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations areopen for its 2025 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental powerauthority and public corporation that was created by the municipalities ofHolly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield, and Trinidad, Colorado forthe purpose […]