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Lamar’s Colorado Welcome Center approaching 35th anniversary – now houses a Penny Press souvenir coin machine
Penny press machine inside Lamar’s Colorado Welcome Center As the Colorado Welcome Center in Lamar looks forward to its 35th anniversary, it has something new to celebrate. They have a Penny Press Machine! Bring your pennies and press them with a picture of the Madonna statue, the train, the petrified gas station and/or a picture […]
Roberts Bill to Improve Road Safety, Fund Wildlife Crossings Passes Senate
SB26-141, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, would create an optional $5 collision prevention fee during annual vehicle registration, creating reliable and dedicated funding for wildlife crossing infrastructure. “There’s very little that we can do in government that is over 90% effective – but wildlife crossings are that rare solution,” said Roberts. “This infrastructure […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity holds annual banquet March 26
Don Wilson, Prowers County Administrator, was the keynote speaker for the evening Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) held their annual banquet on March 26, 2026 at the Wiley Methodist Church. The delicious meal catered by Los Hermanos was sponsored by AES Energy. County Commissioner Roger Stagner gave the invocation, followed by a welcome by PEP President […]
Two Buttes fish salvage order rescinded after reservoir dries
Two Buttes Reservoir in Baca County sits dry in this photo. Black Hole Pond, located below Two Buttes Dam, continues to provide local fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and rainbow trout (seasonally). CPW photo/Jim Ramsay SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes […]
Wind and dust make driving hazardous through Thursday
Possible closures on I-25 south of Pueblo and other roadways across the southeastern plains Southeast Colorado—High winds and dust continue to cause hazardous driving conditions across the southeast corner of Colorado. Motorists may encounter proactive road closures due to limited visibility. Areas south of US Highway 50 including Interstate 25 south of Pueblo and US […]
Bristol Community Project committee asking for public’s help in adding photos to digital historic reposity
Early 1900’s street view of Bristol (photo from Milton Otto’s private collection) As we move closer to the Grand Opening of our new center in Bristol, we are requesting help from the public regarding expansion of our digital historical repository preservation efforts recording the rich railroading, commerce, farming and ranching history in the Bristol, Colorado […]
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Mitch Hammes share story of positivity and progress for Lamar
Lamar’s City Administrator Mitch Hammes, left, and Mayor Kirk Crespin, right Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and City Administrator Mitch Hammes have a story to tell. It’s a story about positivity, successes and long-range planning. I recently met with the two to hear their thoughts on the city and get updated on current and future projects. […]
The fees Colorado consumers will face after “junk fee” law has taken effect
Article courtesy of Tamara Chuang, Business/Technology Reporter/The Colorado Sun The Colorado Sun is a reader-supported, nonprofit news organization that strives to help local publications by providing news stories free of charge. Learn more at coloradosun.com Colorado’s new law prohibiting deceptive pricing went into effect Jan. 1. But that doesn’t mean diners won’t see a “kitchen appreciation” or […]
Colorado at 150: How the state plans to celebrate its sesquicentennial
Events throughout the year planned at History Colorado and local institutions across the state A welcome sign along the Colorado-Nebraska border near Julesburg (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) It’s a year of two big intertwined anniversaries for Colorado and the United States of America. The country will celebrate its semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years […]
58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt a great success
Members of the 2025 winning team “All Flocked Up” The 58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt was a great success. The first place team, “All Flocked Up” included team members from Wyoming, Texas, and Colorado. This was the team’s first year of participating. In all, twelve teams consisting of six shooters each participated. The […]
58th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt to be held December 10-12, 2025 in Lamar
The 58th Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Two Shot Goose Hunt, presented by the Southeast Colorado Two Shot Habitat and Wildlife Foundation, will be held in Lamar December 10-12, 2025. The fundraising event sponsors wildlife conservation efforts as well as making donations to several local charities. They also financially support area youth shooting teams. Celebrities […]
Emergency fish salvage enacted at Two Buttes Reservoir due to water levels
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage effective Thursday, Oct. 30, at Two Buttes Reservoir in Baca County. The salvage is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss related to declining water levels and the unlikelihood of significant rainfall in the immediate future. (Photo courtesy of Baca County) LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for open positions on Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (2) positions for a term that will expire in December of 2028 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each member […]
PEP Launches “Shovel Ready Program” to Supercharge Development in Prowers County
Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has officially launched its new Shovel Ready Program – a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking development-ready land across Prowers County and positioning the region as a […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail tours Emick Ranch, walks part of Granada Fort Union Trail during September 2025 outing
Part of the group at the start of the Emick Ranch Tour The Santa Fe Trail, a significant 19th-century overland route, served as a vital artery for commerce and military operations, connecting the state of Missouri with the Southwest. This trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, facilitating trade […]
