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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 […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now selling fishing licenses for 2026-2027
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season. Fishing licenses are valid from March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (13 months). Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are available in the new 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado En Español). Youth aged […]
7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]
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 […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill eight (8) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2029. Any person living in Prowers County or owning property […]
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 […]
2026 Democratic Caucus and County Assembly will be held March 7th
EZ Guide to the Prowers County Democratic Caucus/Assembly WHO: All welcome! (But only Prowers County residents registered as Democrats on or before February 9th can vote on the various actions.) WHAT: Official meeting for Democrats from all precincts of Prowers County. This event is a combination of Caucus and Assembly. We will be working on tasks […]
2026 Republican Caucus and County Assembly will be held March 7th
SAVE THE DATE! Please bring valid ID, as well as a pen. All registered Republicans are encouraged to participate in this very important process. Please tell your fellow Republican friends and family. The Prowers County Republican Party will hold the 2026 Republican Caucus and County Assembly on the same day this year. The Caucus and Assembly will be held […]
66th Annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair held in Lamar on February 11th – fourteen local students advance to state competition
State qualifiers include: Ali Mooney, Lynnin Alba, Anmoldeep Gill, Adalyn Pettinger, Jaxson Specht, James Miller, Zeke Stulp, Ciyana Stum, Alexis Schneider, Haley Cornelius, Nelis Yanes, Priya Mayjoy, Osman Yanes, and Iziah Hebbard On Wednesday, February 11th the Lamar Community Building was host to the 66th Annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair. Eighty-nine students from second […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office stops vehicle/apprehends suspect in shooting incident
On Saturday, 2/14/26, at approximately 6:45pm, Prowers County Communications Center received a 911 call that originated in Coolidge, KS, regarding a drive-by shooting. Deputies responded to the east end of the county just in case the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office needed assistance. While responding, deputies were advised of a victim being shot at just inside Colorado. Multiple […]
Mrs. Prowers County 2026 Crowned
Diana Lynn Woller, Mrs. Prowers County PRESS RELEASE: ON AUGUST 1, 2025, Diana Lynn Woller of Lamar was selected to be Mrs. Prowers County 2026. Mrs. Prowers County is a local representative of the married women who will go on to represent our community in the upcoming Mrs. Colorado pageant on April 6, 2026, at […]
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists La Junta Police Department with Homicide Investigation
February 16, 2026– CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided assistance to the La Junta Police Department (LJPD), the lead agency, in a homicide investigation that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year old suspect on February 14, 2026. Anthony Barron Sandoval Jr. (DOB: 03/08/2007) has been arrested for the charge of […]
Lamar Community College and Colorado Small Business Development Center Announce Soft Opening of Innovate and Makerspace
Lamar Community College (LCC), in partnership with the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving East Colorado, is proud to announce the soft opening of the Innovate and Makerspace, a new hub for creativity, innovation, and small business development located on the LCC campus. A soft launch event will be held on February 17, 2026, […]
City of Lamar Presidents Day closures
Most City of Lamar offices and buildings will be closed on 2/16 for Presidents Day. The City Complex/Library, Community Building, Public Works, and Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center are closed. Police and Fire administrative offices are closed. The public is encouraged to call the Prowers County Communications Center (Dispatch) at 719-336-3977 with any non-emergency […]
