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Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of October 13, 2026

At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board voted to approve Purchase Orders 2025-07297 through 2025-07668, which totaled $1,033,432.421.  Estimated September power purchase from ARPA was the largest of these, in the amount of $967,562.33.  Other large purchases were from High to Low Voltage, LLC in the amount of $22,650.00 for 6 mil […]

City of Lamar September Utility Revenue Report

City of Lamar September Utility Revenue Report Monthly September 2026 September 2025 % change Electricity $1,635,024.11 $1,354,952.47 20.67% Water $263,625.51 $230,981.17 14.13% Sewer $72,859.67 $61,874.96 17.75% Trash $143,935.25 $135,823.06 5.97% Monthly Total: $2,115,444.54 $1,783,631.66 18.6%   2026 Year to Date 2025 Year to Date % change Electricity $11,937,182.98 $10,765,628.32 10.88% Water $2,068,733.75 $1,696,651.66 21.93% Sewer […]

Lamar City Council meeting of October 12, 2026 included input from audience members, involved moratorium discussion

Lamar City Council held a regular, bi-monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 and it was a lengthy one.  Not only were there a large number of agenda items to discuss, there were four ordinances that, by law, needed to be read in their entirety.  Added to that were a large number of audience members […]

Colorado Medicaid spending on a single in-home care company jumped $21M in one year

Jennifer Brown – The Colorado Sun Colorado Medicaid spending on a single in-home care company jumped $21M in one year The state has moved to terminate its agreement with Freedom Care, a nationwide for-profit company that state officials say targeted Medicaid clients with TV ads A nationwide company that sends caregivers into people’s homes to […]

Ogallala Commons Presents “Preserving Our Water Field Day” in Las Animas, CO on October 18, 2026

For More Information: Contact Maria Yanez, Regional Coordinator, Ogallala Commons 832-524-9448    maria@ogallalacommons.org Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators, and the interested public are invited to attend a Preserving Our Water Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) and Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) on Sunday, October 18th from 1:20pm-4:00pm Mountain Time, at the Bent […]

Dogs and humans that have dementia show similar brain patterns, new research finds

  Photo: Associate Professor Julie Moreno and a student researcher examine canine brain data in Moreno’s CSU lab. (Photo by Joe Mendoza) Julie Moreno is a neurotoxicologist and an assistant professor in the Prion Research Center. Her research centers on brain aging and the cellular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration. Moreno also serves as the associate director […]

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  • Birth Announcement – Currell

    Kia and Krista Currell of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl, Kamea Kia’iokalani Currell on July 17, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Born at 2:35 am, Kamea weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches.  Grandparents are Deb and Ed Watson, Nani Currell, and Chris Currell.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement – Wilson

    Keilee and Skyler Wilson of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Lila Vaday Blanka, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Lila was born at 9:33 p.m. on July 11, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches.  Grandparents are Miranda Carrasco, Chris Carrasco, Renee Wilson, and Rodney Wilson.  Dr. Forseter was the attending […]

  • Birth Announcement – Aguilera/Richards

    Ryan Aguilera and Alicia Richards of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on July 10, 2026.  The baby was born at 11:22 am, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measuring 19 inches.  Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.

  • Aspen Snowmass considers “snow storage” pilot a success

      Aspen Snowmass was the first resort operator in Colorado to deploy Snow Secure insulating blankets to protect snow over the summer. The company estimates the insulated tarps saved snow that would take about 3.5 million gallons of water to manufacture. (Jeremy Swanson, Special to The Colorado Sun) “The blankets did exactly what they were […]

  • Tarantula biologist finds research haven in southeastern Colorado

    Cara Shillington, tarantula biologist, starts a timer for a 30-minute observation on the Southern Plains Land Trust.  Photo by Chelsea Casabona/Rocky Mountain PBS Article by Chelsea Casabona – Rocky Mountain PBS Tarantula biologist finds research haven in southeastern Colorado NEWS   LAMAR, Colo. — It’s mating season for tarantulas in southeastern Colorado, a time when […]

  • Peacock Funeral Home again sponsoring “Stockings for Soldiers” and “Wreaths Across America” events for holiday season

    Stockings for Soldiers Peacock Funeral Home is happy to announce the annual Stockings for Soldiers has started. You can stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street from now until November 20, 2026 to pick up a stocking to fill with recommended items to be sent to soldiers overseas for the holiday […]

  • Prowers County voters tasked with electing new County Coroner in November election

    Jamie Callaway Anthony Letteer In the upcoming November election, voters in Prowers County will be asked to make a choice regarding the next County Coroner. Two candidates are running for the position.  Jamie Callaway is running as an Independent, while Anthony Letteer is running on the Republican ticket. To help voters get to know the […]

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