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Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers

The Lamar Rotary Club had a fun evening recently, thanking those who help make their annual dictionary project and Kids’ ...
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Birth Announcement – Lira

Matthew and Adriana Lira of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 23, 2026. ...
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Colorado Department of Agriculture warns about unsolicited seed packages arriving through mail – Do not plant!

State and Federal Agencies Urge Caution on Strange Packages Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of ...
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Birth Announcement – Bauer

Jayce and Jaymi Bauer of Wiley, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on February 22, 2026.  Jole Gregory Bauer was born at 8:29 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 13 ...
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Birth Announcement – Adams

Michelle Adams of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers County Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on February 25, 2026.  Dahlia Ila Dawn Adams was born at 9:15 am, weighing 6 ...
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Lamar Utilities Board meeting of March 10, 2026

At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved Purchase Order numbers 2025-03227 through 2025-03480, which totaled $624,367.87 – of which $605,182.71 needed board approval.  The ...
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Birth Announcement – Koeller

Vincent and Victoria Koeller of Sheridan Lake, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl to their family on January 24, 2026.  Rachel Lynne Koeller was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, ...
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Birth Announcement – Lopez

Shawn and Briana Lopez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 27, 2026.  Knox Hendrix Anthony Lopez arrived at 2:46 pm, weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces ...
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7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex

The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. ...
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Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026

The Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026 was held with all council members in attendance.  Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed the audience to the meeting and spoke about some reminders now that ...
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Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools

The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement ...
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Candelario Leal, Jr. – March 1, 1936 – March 7, 2026

A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Candelario Leal, Jr. affectionately known to his family and friends as Lalo, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the ...