All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Op Ed from Representative Ty Winter regarding town of Hartman’s water crisis
There has been a lot of attention paid of late to the Town of Hartman here in Southeast Colorado. The community made headlines earlier this year when the last remaining town trustees abruptly resigned following a physical altercation at a town meeting. The resignation of the last three trustees plunged the Town into paralysis. There […]
News release from Lamar PD on arrest of Lamar man for multiple charges including sexual assault on a child
On 07/14/2026 The Lamar Police Department submitted an arrest warrant for Jade Downey (37) of Lamar. The warrant was submitted after an extensive investigation, including forensic digital data analysis, into allegations in connection with the below posted charges. Enticement of a Child 18-3-305(1) F4 Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1) F4 Stalking 18-3-602(1)(c) F5 Internet […]
Frontier Bank serves as lead co-sponsor of Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy
Sergeant Jaime Madrid, left, and Jake Chamberlain (Senior Vice-President of Frontier Bank) present Maricella Saenz with the $500 scholarship check for being selected as the Academy’s Top Cadet (photo credit: Frontier Bank) EDITOR’S NOTE: Our original publication incorrectly listed Sergeant Madrid as a Lamar Police Department officer. Sergeant Madrid is with the Prowers County Sheriff’s […]
McClave School District celebrates the’Topping Out’ Ceremony for New School Building
Left to right: Derek White-Heckman, Teale Hemphill, Stephanie Malone (Board members), Maggie Pacino (McClave Principal), and Brianne Howe (McClave Superintendent) sign the beam before it is set in place (Photo courtesy of McClave School District) The McClave School District held a “topping out” ceremony on June 30th to celebrate the progress of construction of their […]
Lamar Re-2 School District Registration for 2026-2027
The district will be holding registration for all schools (MHDC Preschool, Alta Vista Charter School, Washington Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School, and Lamar Educational Alternative Plan (LEAP) at the Community Building on Monday, July 27th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Tuesday, July 28th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. […]
Lamar Hosts Paint Drop-off and Giveaway Event for Community on July 25
Photo credit: PaintCare Drop Off Leftover Paint for Recycling or Pick Up Free Paint at Big R of Lamar Lamar is hosting a free, convenient, one-day paint drop-off and giveaway event through PaintCare on Saturday, July 25 at Big R of Lamar. Households and businesses in the area can easily drop off unused paint for recycling or […]
City of Lamar Announces Wildfire Relief Donation Effort in Partnership with United Way of Southern Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. — As wildfires continue to impact communities across Southern Colorado and throughout the state, the City of Lamar is encouraging residents, businesses, and community partners to support relief efforts for families affected by these devastating fires. The City of Lamar has partnered with the United Way of Southern Colorado to launch a dedicated […]
Local students named to spring Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University
WICHITA, Kan. (July 2, 2026) – Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,650 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for spring 2026. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 […]
Low water levels close west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park; East ramp remains open
The west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park near Hasty, Colo., is closed to trailer-launched boats due to declining water levels. The west ramp remains open to hand-launched watercraft. The east ramp is open to trailered-boats and park staff recommend higher-clearance tow vehicles at that ramp. CPW Photo/Sami Colvin HASTY, Colo. – Ongoing drought conditions and […]
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 […]
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 […]
