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City of Lamar Announces New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala to Honor First Responders and Support Public Safety
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Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner and Las Animas Police Officer, facing felony charges following CBI investigation
The following is a September 11, 2026 press release from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office - More from this category
Obituary
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Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. – July 29, 1969 – October 29, 2026
A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. -
Patty Elaine Rees – March 10, 1945 – November 7, 202
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Patty Elaine Rees, will be held - More from this category
Events
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First Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit held in Rocky Ford, CO
There were 142 attendees in the audience for the Summit Article submitted by -
City of Lamar Announces New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala to Honor First Responders and Support Public Safety
LAMAR, CO – The City of Lamar is preparing for a special New Year’s - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – “Dead souls don’t vote – make yours count”
Letter to the Editor The residents of Prowers County deserve Public Officials who are committed -
Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Timothy W. Miller – July 17, 1960 – November 6, 2026
Timothy W. Miller of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 6, 2026, in Lamar, Colorado, at the age of 66. He was born on July 17, 1960, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, to William and Billie (Agee) Miller. Tim had recently joined the team at Colorado Mills as Chief Financial Officer, a position that brought him tremendous […]
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Ignacia “Nancy” Lucero – August 27, 1933 – November 1, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy Lucero will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Ignacia “Nancy” Lucero was born on August 27, 1933, in San Ysidro, New Mexico, to […]
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Arkansas River Power Authority Names John Krajewski as General Manager
LAMAR, Colo. — The Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) today announced that John A. Krajewski has been named the Authority’s next General Manager, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Rick Rigel upon his retirement after over 16 years of service leading ARPA. Krajewski will lead ARPA’s efforts to provide reliable power to its member […]
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Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. – July 29, 1969 – October 29, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. will be held at a later date. Per Gary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Gary was born on July 29, 1969 at Las Animas, Colorado to Gary L. and Linda (Harman) Dickerson, Sr. and passed […]
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Lamar High School’s “A” team places first in regional Knowledge Bowl tournament
The Lamar High School Knowledge Bowl “A” team brought home first place at the Region 4 High School Knowledge Bowl held October 20, 2026 at Lamar Community College. There were a total of 30 teams comprised of 120 students at the competition. The Eads team took second place and Karval placed third.
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Springfield Volunteer Fire Department receives grain entrapment tools and training
Nationwide equips 67 fire departments with grain entrapment tools and training Since 2014, Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety program has delivered rescue resources to more than 500 fire departments, leading to 19 successful rescues The danger inside a grain bin is not always visible – and when hidden hazards give way, entrapment can happen in seconds. […]
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