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Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina operator to provide services through 2045
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife signed a new contract Thursday with the current operator of the Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina infrastructure. The new agreement allows for the replacement of the Marina. “Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The O’Neil Group have signed a new contract extending operations through 2045,” said Becky Buist, LPSP Operations […]
Lamar and La Junta mayors blindsided by Safeway’s abrupt announcement of closure of both stores
Mayor Kirk Crespin learned late in the morning on September 9, 2025 that the Lamar Safeway is being closed by Safeway’s corporate office. The news came as a complete surprise, confirmed with an official notice from the Director of Communications with Safeway’s Mount West Division. He said he was on the phone or exchanging emails […]
Joe Bush Earns Kansas Real Estate License & Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Joe Bush, realtor with Cruikshank Realty Cruikshank Realty, Inc. in Lamar is proud to announce that veteran agent Joe Bush has recently passed the State of Kansas real estate licensing exam, officially earning his license through the Kansas Real Estate Commission. This accomplishment further strengthens Joe’s credentials and expands his capability to assist clients across […]
National Corn Growers Association alarmed about economic crisis hitting rural areas
Last week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) continued to raise alarm about the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs. As NCGA urges Congress and the administration to act to drive increased demand for corn, such as higher blends of ethanol and increased foreign market […]
Multi-Agency Search Warrant in La Junta Leads to Arrests, Firearms, and Narcotics Seizure
On August 29, 2025, Agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in partnership with the La Junta Police Department, executed a court-authorized search warrant at 1314 San Juan Avenue, La Junta, Colorado. The location has long been a source of community concern, with repeated complaints involving suspected drug distribution and other criminal activity. Intelligence […]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass raises $41M for Colorado state parks, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche safety
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) set a goal to raise $36 million annually from pass sales. […]
Lamar’s Annual Street Paving Projects Start in Early September
The City of Lamar’s Street Department will begin its annual paving season on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and run through early October. Street work generally occurs Monday–Thursday during this period. Please note that the paving schedule is weather permitting and may be adjusted due to time constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Tentative Paving Schedule: 6th Street […]
Lamar School District RE-2 accepting bids for mowing services at schools
Lamar School District RE-2 is currently accepting sealed bids for mowing services at four of our district properties: Central Office, Washington Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School, and Lamar Middle School. The scope of services includes mowing, edging, and trimming at each location. In line with district policy, vendors must be pre-qualified in order to […]
What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry
Following another case of mismanagement of human remains in Colorado, the state is grappling with flaws in its funeral industry. In Pueblo, a recent inspection led to the discovery of several decomposing bodies improperly stored at Davis Mortuary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Monday that there are more than the originally estimated 20 bodies […]
UCHealth and HCPF reach agreement that safeguards integrity of CHASE program and supports rural hospitals
In addition, UCHealth establishes a $5.7 million fund to support specific rural hospitals impacted by reclassification Aurora, Colo. (August 26, 2025) – UCHealth and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have reached an agreement that will appropriately reclassify UCHealth hospitals in the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) hospital provider fee […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
Marijuana sales tax revenue tops $3 billion in latest DOR monthly report
Denver – Aug. 21, 2025 – Marijuana sales have raised over $3 billion in tax and fee revenue according to Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) data. In its monthly marijuana sales and tax revenue report, Department of Revenue figures show that tax revenue since legalization reached $3,012,831,657 after sales in July generated $20,354,753. Date Marijuana […]
Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Carry a Physical Driver’s License
(COLORADO) – As technology continues to increase convenience through mobile apps like myColoradoTM, the Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers that Colorado state law still requires drivers to carry a physical driver’s license at all times when operating a motor vehicle. This is also true for proof of insurance and registration. The Colorado Digital IDTM can […]
