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Local high school graduation books available for sale at Robinson Printing

Robinson Printing continues its tradition of printing graduation booklets that feature pictures and names of all local high ...
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Mabel Sarah (Weaver) Hansen – May 23, 1937 – May 10, 2026

Funeral services for Mabel Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026, at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Norman Grantham officiating.  Interment in ...
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Independent Study Highlights GOAL High School’s Economic Impact for State of Colorado

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Independent Study Highlights GOAL High School’s Economic Impact Pueblo, Colo. – April 2026 – An ...
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Betty Jo Stone – October 27, 1935 – May 11, 2026

Graveside services for La Junta, Colorado resident, Betty Jo Stone will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Mark Cloer ...
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City of Lamar Launches “WIN LOCAL” Campaign to Promote Community Pride, Economic Growth, and Local Engagement

The City of Lamar is proud to announce the launch of WIN LOCAL, a new community-focused initiative designed to encourage a ...
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Kree Wallace is recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Sholarship

Kree Wallace, recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Wallace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance ...
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George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026

A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patterson ...
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Rumors of ruined Western Slope peach crop were greatly exaggerated, growers say

A box of fresh peaches at Kokopelli Farm Market located off I-70 north of Palisade. (William Woody, Special to the Colorado Sun) A cold snap did destroy the peaches in North Fork Valley orchards, ...
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Theodore Thomas “Tom” Gibbs – June 11, 1945 – May 7, 2026

Theodore Thomas Gibbs, known affectionately to family and friends as Tom, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80. A graveside ...
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Lamar utilities board meeting Tuesday, May 12

The total amount of all purchase orders was $728,735.99, of which $706,946.49 needed Board approval.  Estimated power purchase ...
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Science and art come to life in Pueblo this June with opening of da Vinci museum along revamped riverwalk

The museum is part of a renaissance happening on the city’s Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, where “learning never exhausts the mind.” Article by Colorado Sun writer: Sue McMillin Bonnie Waugh, ...
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Lamar City Council votes against proposed increase in building permit fee, approves moving to Stage 2 water restrictions in meeting on May 11, 2026

Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin began the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting addressing the audience about the myriad of events coming up within the next week, including the Friday barbeque at the Lamar ...