All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
From Prowers County Public Health and Environment: Update regarding the recent Pueblo wastewater spill
Arkansas River Advisory (Hwy 50 Area in Lamar) Water samples collected on September 1, 2026, from the Arkansas River near the Highway 50 area in Lamar revealed E. coli levels of 613.1 CFU/100mL. This significantly exceeds the public safety threshold of 235 CFU/100mL. The public is strictly advised to avoid all contact with the […]
CPW expands water contact advisory along Arkansas River after Pueblo sewage spill
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its water contact advisory to 10 state wildlife areas and the Las Animas Fish Hatchery along the Arkansas River, asking visitors to avoid direct contact with the river and fisheries on those properties. The expansion comes as water affected by a 4.2-million-gallon untreated sewage spill continues moving downstream from Pueblo. The advisory issued […]
CSU Southeast Area Extension hosting Farm Bill Workshop Sept. 18, 2026
The CSU Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce a Farm Bill Workshop. The presentation “From Farm Bill to Front Porch” will give you an overview of the Farm Bill. The talk will include the short history of the Farm Bill, facts, Farm Bill Changes with OBBBA, DMC (Dairy Margin Coverage), PLC (Price Loss Coverage), and […]
Colorado Beef Industry’s Statement on Plan to Reduce Tariffs on Beef Imports
“The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are joining together to oppose the President’s plan to ease beef tariffs. The President and his administration have consistently espoused their desire to promote growth in the United States cattle herd; with cattle numbers at a 75-year low, this announcement is likely to have […]
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Arrest of Springfield Police Officer
August 26, 2026 – CBI – Springfield, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of Dustin Dwayne Martin, 37, a police officer with the Springfield Police Department, on charges related to the online solicitation of a minor. On August 19, 2026, the CBI was requested to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (Orlando, Florida) […]
Correction to July 29 Lamar Police Department report
We were notified by Chief Ridder about a correction to a Lamar Police Department activity log for July 29, 2026. The original report was sent as an arrest for Pilar Eddie Zavala, when the correct name of the individual under arrest was Pilar Altamiran Zavala. # # #
Lamar Ward I City Council Member Brent Bates resigns at August 24, 2026 City Council meeting
Brent Bates officiating at a friend’s wedding in Lamar To My Hometown: Last night, I made the incredibly difficult decision to resign from the Lamar City Council and from my position as Mayor Pro Tem. This wasn’t a decision I made quickly, and it certainly isn’t one I ever expected to make. I was born […]
Lamar Community College announces renewed partnership with High Plains Community Health Center with on-campus location for students and employees
LAMAR, Colo. — Lamar Community College is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with High Plains Community Health Center to once again provide health services for students and employees through a convenient on-campus location in the College’s Wellness Center. Following a brief period during which on-campus services were unavailable, the leadership teams at Lamar Community […]
New Inclusive Accommodations Welcome Every Guest to the 2026 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is committed to providing an experience where everyone can create lifelong memories. From new on-demand support services to dedicated adaptive programming, it’s easier than ever for all of Colorado to celebrate together. Whether joining us for the thrill of the Exceptional Rodeo or seeking a calm, inclusive environment […]
Two Recent Holly High School graduates selected as recipients of national TBK Scholars Program
DALLAS, August 11, 2026 – TBK Bank, SSB announced today the recipients of its 2026 TBK Scholars Program. Four deserving students were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support their respective college educations in honor of their commitment to making a difference in their communities. “At TBK Bank, we believe helping people triumph includes investing in […]
Colorado Minimum Wage will Increase to $15.71/hour in 2027
State increases hourly rate by 3.6% from $15.16 in 2026. (DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) announced today that Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $15.71 per hour in 2027, and $12.69 for tipped workers. $15.71 per hour is a 3.6% increase from the […]
Lamar Police Department issues statement on recent apprehension of individual sought in connection with Northglenn homicide and wants to remind the public to rely on information from verified sources during an active operation
The collaborative efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies contributed to the successful apprehension of an individual sought in connection with a Northglenn Police Department homicide investigation. The suspect was taken into custody during the morning hours of August 16th in Prowers County, after a deadly Friday night stabbing in Northglenn Colorado. Because this remains an […]
Lamar Police Department announces hiring of new officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar Police Department is proud to have introduced the agency’s newest officer, Louis (Chad) Martinez during his swearing in before Lamar City Council on August 10th . Officer Martinez is a seasoned officer with 12 years previous experience. Officer Martinez started his career in New Mexico before serving in El Paso County, Colorado where […]
Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought
A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Water Trust will provide additional stream flow August through November in support of recreation and fisheries during a time of historic drought on the Upper Arkansas River. In this June photo, a […]
