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Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought

A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Water Trust will ...
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Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24

In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical Center for a FREE Stop the Bleed® Instruction Course and learn simple, life-saving skills that can help ...
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Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park

A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with the water in this area ...
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Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit required number of petition signatures

Canvassers received petition packets as they prepared to gather signatures in support of a graduated income tax ballot measure at a Protect Colorado’s Future event in Denver on July ...
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Colorado Funeral Directors and employees attend meeting organized by Brown Funeral Homes to learn about House Bill 26-1258 which provides better regulation of the industry

I recently attended a Colorado Funeral Directors District 6 meeting organized by Jimmy Brown, owner of Brown Funeral Homes (with funeral homes in Eads, Cheyenne Wells, Hugo, Limon and Burlington).
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The “Forever Promise Project” looking for relatives of three Prowers and Kiowa County WWII soldiers buried in the Netherlands

What happens when all the heroes are gone?  How can we ensure their deeds are celebrated and remembered?  How do we make certain our future generations know what they did?  Most haven’t thought of ...
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Lamar Scouts BSA Troop 218 and Venture Crew 218 clean up North Gateway Ponds area

On Sunday, July 26, youth and adults from Lamar Scouts BSA Troop 218 and Venture Crew 218 did a clean up at North Gateway Ponds for the Scouting for Clean Waterways initiative. It was very hot, ...
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2026 Career Fair & Business Expo slated for September 16

Calling All Local Businesses and Organizations!   Showcase your business, connect with the community, and help inspire the next generation at the 2026 Career Fair & Business Expo! We are ...
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SB 25-003 goes into effect August 1 – requires permit and firearms training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines

Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg ...
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Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire Department

Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Chief Jeremy Burkhart released the following information: Today, as Chief of Lamar Fire ...
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Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 28, 2026

The Lamar Utilities Board met on July 28, 2026.  Purchase orders 2025-06074 through 2025-06361 were approved, for a total of $73,944.73.  Large items were $19,082.42 for raptor protection ...