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Colorado farmers face high fertilizer prices ahead of growing season
Fertilizer-intensive crops like corn could suffer this year because of shortages caused by the war in Iran. File photo: Joshua Vorse, Rocky Mountain PBS DELTA, Colo. — For farmer Brent Hines, spring is a stressful time of year, full of last minute decisions that will affect how his crops fare months in advance. But […]
Colorado’s growing share of unaffiliated voters is making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot
Democratic and Republican candidates collecting signatures to make their party’s primary ballot can only collect signatures from voters in their party. With unaffiliated voters now making up half of the statewide electorate, partisans are harder to find. The dwindling number of Democratic and Republican voters in Colorado is making it increasingly harder for candidates from […]
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 […]
In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.
By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM MST HARTMAN — Tammy Lucero and Velma Casanova Cooper were leaving a Board of Trustees meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jan. 13 when they ran into familiar trouble. For years, tensions had been building in this tiny southeast […]
Prowers Medical Center receives prestigious COPPER verification designating it as a Pediatric Advanced facility – one of only 36 in State of Colorado
Prowers Medical Center ED and ancillary department staff members are shown in the newly-designated pediatric ED room Prowers Medical Center just added another feather into its already-impressive cap. In January, the hospital was honored for becoming a COPPER-verified Pediatric Advanced facility. Prowers Medical Center joins an elite group of only 36 such-verified hospitals in the […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center in dire need of financial help
Domestic Safety Resource Center (DSRC) in Lamar provides a vital service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking not only in Lamar and Prowers County, but also for victims in Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. It operates under the umbrella of an IOG (Interagency Oversight Group) for the About F.A.C.E. (Families […]
Jamie Callaway announces candidacy for Prowers County Coroner
Hi I am Jamie Callaway and I am seeking to be the next Prowers County Coroner. I have been a funeral Director and embalmer for the past 14 years, serving families with respect, dignity and transparency. I am a Colorado native, who graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, with a bachelor of […]
Prowers County Market a family’s labor of love – expected opening is late spring
The Brown family poses in front of what will soon be the Prowers County Market, Inc. – left to right are: Susan, Felicity, Elliott, Elizabeth and Landon Brown The unexpected, abrupt announcement last September that the Lamar Safeway store at 906 E. Olive Street would be closing permanently on November 7, shocked a community who […]
Lamar Lions Club hears about the importance of finishing the Arkansas Valley Conduit at recent meeting
Bill Long, President of Board of Directors for SECWCD speaks to Lamar Lions Club members At the Lamar Lions Club meeting on February 11, the guest speaker was Bill Long, President of the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (SECWCD). In addition to myself, also invited to the meeting were Lamar […]
Lamar RE-2 announces update on boys’ volleyball consideration for LHS
Lamar School District RE-2 210 West Pearl Street Lamar, Colorado 81052 Phone: (719) 336-3251 Fax: (719) 336-2817 January 13, 2026 Update on Boys’ Volleyball Consideration at Lamar High School Dear Students and Parents, Thank you to the families and community members who engaged in recent conversations regarding athletic opportunities at Lamar High School. Community interest […]
Anthony Letteer announces bid for Prowers County Coroner
Anthony Letteer, Candidate for Prowers County Coroner Public Announcement Letter Hello, I am writing to publicly announce that I am running for Prowers County Coroner. I have consistently served in Prowers County and look forward to continuing to serve our wonderful county and all of its citizens. I am committed to approaching this role […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins public engagement to inform Coloradans about new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 ensures that beginning August 1, […]
How one Colorado teacher is using AI in the classroom Educators are using artificial intelligence to create lesson plans and help with student assignments
Teacher Adam Gravenor hands out lesson sheets he created with the help of AI technology to accompany the class textbook at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs on Nov. 17, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) COLORADO SPRINGS — As Adam Gravenor’s world history class settled into their seats one day in November, he […]
“Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act” passes Senate and heads to White House to be signed into law
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper’s Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate on December 16 and will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation will reduce interest payments on all non-federal cost share funds and provide greater flexibility in repayment terms. Further, this […]
