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City of Lamar purchases building to house new “Wootten Public Safety Building”
Posing in front of the building that will house the new Wootten Public Safety Building in Lamar are representatives from the City of Lamar as well as several members from the Lamar Fire Department and Lamar Police Department The City of Lamar recently closed on the purchase of the building that previously housed the Car […]
Colorado Senate gives initial approval to semiautomatic weapons bill — after a major change allowing purchases
Sens. Julie Gonzales, left, and Tom Sullivan, two of the sponsors of Senate Bill 3, address members of the Senate’s State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee as they talk about the legislation in the Old Supreme Court in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) […]
Colorado Senate committee advances bill to ban guns that accept detachable magazines
Sen. Julie Gonzales of Denver, left, and Sen. Tom Sullivan, both Democrats, present Senate Bill 25-3 to a Colorado legislative committee on Jan. 28, 2025. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) A bill introduced at the Colorado Legislature to ban the sale of semiautomatic firearms that can take detachable magazines made it through its first committee hearing […]
Federal agents arrest Venezuelan gang members, seize drugs and weapons in overnight party bust in Adams County
DEA and ICE agents took nearly 50 people into custody, as well as drugs and weapons, after seeing social media posts about an invite-only party at a makeshift nightclub Federal agents detained 50 people, many of them connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, during an early-morning raid of a makeshift nightclub in Adams […]
“Persons Who Wander” grant awards $89,141 to 9 law enforcement agencies, including Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $89,141 to nine different law enforcement agencies across Colorado. These Persons Who Wander grants will be used to purchase drones and GPS tracking fobs or watches, which will help to improve search and rescue efforts for individuals who […]
Colorado Grand Jury indicts 10 people in drug trafficking ring that included Prowers County – 30 pounds of fentanyl seized
Photo courtesy of Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Colorado’s statewide grand jury indicted 10 people in an alleged drug trafficking ring that stretched from the far southeast corner of the state to the Denver metro area. Criminal cases were filed in Adams County and 200 miles away in Prowers county for distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and […]
Prowers County offices will close at 2:00 p.m. January 20, reopen at 10:00 a.m. on January 21
Due to dangerously low temperatures and likely extreme windchill factors, the County Commissioners have decided that all County Offices may close at 2:00 p.m. today, January 20. With a similar weather outlook for tomorrow morning, the Commissioners have also planned for a delayed start. Offices can plan on opening at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
Lamar Police Department welcomes 4 new officers, promotes 4 more at City Council Meeting January 13, 2025
New City of Lamar Police Officers (from left) Ernesto Maldonado Jr., Jaime Madrid Jr., Omar Carrillo and Rebeca Castillo Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the January 13, 2025 City Council meeting by saying the year “has really started off with a bang. We have so many great things happening in the City of Lamar. Many of […]
City Council hears update on Ports to Plains Alliance before December 9, 2024 meeting
Prior to the regular Lamar City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, a presentation was made by Lauren Garduno concerning the Ports to Plains Transportation Alliance. Mr. Garduno is President and CEO of the organization and is based out of Abilene, Texas. The Alliance is led by mayors, council persons and other local elected leaders, […]
Prowers Medical Center now able to perform exams on sexual assault victims – Zonta club donates “Beloved Bundles” to be used for victims
Pictured from left to right: Amanda Vasquez of Prowers Medical Center; Tammy Delarosa of Domestic Safety Resource Center; Jenny Navarette, Domestic Safety Resource Center Director; Connie Jacobsen, President of Zonta Club of Prowers County and Tammy Benabides, Zonta Club of Prowers County Service Chair The Zonta Club of Prowers County recently presented “Beloved Bundles” […]
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home
The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 77 local law enforcement agencies for The Heat Is On Halloween Weekend DUI […]
New Colorado law effective January 1, 2025 bans hand-held cell phones while driving
In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use a hands-free accessory. CDOT will launch an awareness campaign over the next several months to ensure all Coloradans are aware of the law […]
Domestic violence deaths account for 11% of all homicides despite reduction in numbers in 2023
Domestic violence-related fatalities declined in 2023 and accounted for approximately 11% of all homicides in Colorado, according to a comprehensive report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The report revealed that 58 individuals lost their lives in domestic violence incidents last year. While this marked a decrease […]
Safe2Tell saw 74% increase in reports for September 2024
Safe2Tell experienced an unprecedented 74% increase in reports for September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, driven by a surge in school threats and safety concerns. According to the monthly report released today, 4,729 reports were made last month, surpassing the previous record set in February 2024 by 47%. “This past month highlights […]
Stampede Powerline Services from Wiley assisting with Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina
Our team providing support in North Carolina consists of: Shane Hawks (Wiley, CO), Keith Dennis (Holly, CO), Josh Batemon (Lamar, CO), Ezequeil Chenoweth (Idalia, CO), Gunner Hesse (Keenesburg, CO), Ryan Hause (Ulysses, KS), Victor Correa (Ulysses, KS), Levi Johnson (Haswell, CO), and Tony Anderson (Yoder, CO), pictured left to right. On September […]
