All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Colorado Parks and Wildlife declare fish salvage at Blue Lake and Thurston Reservoir – public access permanently ceases July 15, 2026
Thurston Reservoir (photo credit: CPW) LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared a public fish salvage at Adobe Creek Reservoir (known locally as Blue Lake) and at Thurston Reservoir today through July 15. The Fort Lyon Canal Company formally notified CPW that the current recreational lease agreement will not be renewed, permanently ending public access to both fisheries on the last day […]
Mental Health Colorado Awards 2026 Legislators and Advocates of the Year, Continuing Champions Awards
From left: Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Cleave Simpson, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Mental Health Colorado Wendy Buxton-Andrade (a former Prowers County Commissioner), and Representative Ty Winter at the 2026 Mental Health Colorado awards ceremony DENVER — On Wednesday, June 10th, Mental Health Colorado honored and celebrated its annual Legislators and Advocates of the Year Awards for the 2026 […]
Dixie Bitner attends Positive Athlete Awards event in Denver to formally receive O.P.E.R.A.T.E. awards
Left to right: College Football Hall of Famer Montee Ball, Dixie Bitner, and Denver Nuggets Community Ambassador Mark Randall As previously reported in a Prowers Journal article, recent Wiley High School graduate Dixie Bitner was the recipient of an O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship from the Positive Athlete organization. Dixie was presented with her award and $2,500 check […]
La Junta’s Plaza Block Building receives Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc.
Aerial photo of the Plaza Block Building located at 10 East 1st St La junta, CO Photo Credit: Courtesy of Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) LA JUNTA, Colo. — The Plaza Block Building in La Junta has received the Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI), one of the state’s leading preservation honors. The […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder announces change of address for 2026 Primary Election and ballot information for voters
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Prowers County Election’s Department-Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Change of address for the 2026 Primary Election PROWERS COUNTY ANNEX, 1001 S. Main St, Lamar, CO. June 22nd – June 30th Ballots will be mailed out the week of June 8-12, 2026, so watch your mail boxes. DEMOCRATIC, […]
Abigail Barr named to Spring 2026 Nebraska Wesleyan University academics honors list
NWU students named to spring 2026 semester academic honors list LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2026 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of […]
Emergency fish salvage begins June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency public fish salvage effective June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir on Queens State Wildlife Area, Kiowa County, approximately 21 miles north of Lamar and 12 miles south of Eads. Due to ongoing drought and reduced reservoir operations, Nee Noshe Reservoir is drying and is not expected to fill […]
Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from June 16 through August 4, 2026. Classes will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 or 9:30 pm on Tuesday nights with one four-hour Saturday session. The application deadline is June 12, but application review and acceptance may take up to […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Farmers and ranchers are at greater risk
Farmers, ranchers at greater risk of skin cancer -submitted by Amy Triandiflou May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and its important for rural communities, especially farmers and ranchers who spend significant time working outdoors, to be reminded of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. […]
Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher hosting Meet & Greet in Lamar June 3
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, 4th Congressional District Candidate, will be hosting a Meet & Greet event Wednesday, June 3, at the Lamar Community Building. Laubacher is challenging incumbent Lauren Boebert.
WARNING: Fraudulent Court Appearance Text Messages Targeting Colorado Residents
DENVER—Colorado residents are being warned about fraudulent text messages circulating statewide that falsely claim recipients must appear in district court for a traffic violation. Anyone who receives one of these texts should delete it immediately and avoid clicking any links. How to Spot the Fake Text: The name of the court is […]
FlixBus launches first-ever service in Colorado with new stop in Lamar
FlixBus Launches First-Ever Service in Colorado with New Stop in Lamar, CO WHAT: FlixBus, North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, today announced a new route connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to Denver, with Lamar as a key stop. This launch marks the first time FlixBus will operate in Colorado and comes in partnership with the City of Lamar, expanding travel options for […]
