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CPW begins Wildlife Aerial Surveys in southeast Colorado, Dec 2

Two elk move through a forest in this 2023 wildlife aerial survey photo taken from a helicopter. Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists begin low-altitude helicopter flights to assess big game ...
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Birth Announcement – Lincoln/Lozano

Sanee Lincoln and Alonzo Lozano of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy, Estevan Aziel Lozano on November 6, 2025 at Prowers ...
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Jonathan “John” Benson – July 1, 1968 – November 16, 2025

A memorial service for longtime Hartman, Colorado resident, Jonathan Benson affectionately known to his family and friends as ...
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Birth Announcement – Harmon/Porter

Tallie Harmon and Lane Porter of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a new baby boy on October 20, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in ...
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Xcel Energy seeks $355.5M revenue hike, increasing residential bills nearly 10% on average

Utility says rate increase would cover costs associated with growth in demand, reliability Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electric utility, has asked state regulators for an increase of $355.5 ...
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Young people held at Pueblo detention facility aren’t getting enough food, parents allege

A guard speaks to an inmate in the toughest security rooms for new arrivals at the Youth Offender System’s detention facility in Pueblo (photo by Glenn Asakawa/TheDenverPost) Mothers tell The Denver ...
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Birth Announcement – Watkins/Rangel

Emily Watkins and Marques Rangel of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy, Leighton Cruz Rangel, on November 22, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Leighton was born at 7:13 a.m., weighing 6 ...
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Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair makes generous donations to local organizations

The spirit of giving is in the air this time of year.  For several years, a local business has consistently and generously donated to local organizations that are meaningful to them and the ...
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Colorado State Patrol: Refusing chemical testing has consequences in Colorado

Receiving a DUI comes with serious consequences due to the threat an impaired driver poses to other roadside users in a vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. This is why every state in the ...
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Dorothy LaVonne Hall – March 23, 1931 – November 21, 2025

A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Dorothy LaVonne Hall will be held at 11:00AM on ...
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McClave School District Breaks Ground on New PreK-12 Educational Facility – offers thanks to the community for their support

Pictured are McClave School Board and Administration members as well as representatives from construction and design partners The McClave School District celebrated a historic milestone on ...
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Lamar City Council meeting of November 24, 2025

Lamar City Council held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025 with all council members present.  Mayor Kirk Crespin began by announcing an executive session would be held following the meeting, ...