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Bent County Sheriff Honors Deputies for Life-Saving, Drug-Busting and Valor
Heroes Among Us: Deputies Honored for Drug Bust, Lifesaving Crisis Response, and Medal of Valor Acts of Courage Tonight, we want to take a moment to commend the incredible work of the men and women of our agency. Law enforcement often receives mor...
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Kevin Ridder Named Chief of Police for City of Lamar
Kevin Ridder Named Chief of Police for City of Lamar Lamar, Colorado - The City of Lamar has promoted Kevin Ridder as its Chief of Police. Ridder has served in the interim capacity since Chief Al Fear’s departure in May. With previous experi...
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La Junta Police Secure Firearm at Tiger Trades Academy; Juvenile in Custody
La Junta Police Secure Firearm at Tiger Trades Academy; Juvenile in Custody On Tuesday, September 23rd, the La Junta Police Department responded to an anonymous tip regarding a student possibly bringing a firearm to Tiger Trades Academy. Upon the ...
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Lamar High School Briefly Enters Precautionary Hold on Sept. 23, 2025; No Credible Threat Found
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This morning, at 8:27 a.m., Lamar High School entered into a "Hold," a precautionary safety procedure used when it is necessary to keep hallways clear and secure while allowing classroom learning to continue. The decision fol...
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Otero Museum Chuckwagon Dinner Fundraiser - Sept. 27, 2025
Events starts on September 27, 2025, 5:00 pm to September 27, 2025, 7:00 pm
Otero Museum Chuckwagon Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, September 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Lowman Building (corner of Third and Anderson) Enjoy a homemade meal of: Beef Stew or Ham and Beans, Corn Bread, Coleslaw, Condiments, Desserts, a...
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Janet Tucker Lyman Obituary
Janet Tucker Lyman Janet Tucker Lyman, 87, passed away July 4, 2025 In Elm Springs, Arkansas. Her memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15 in McClave, Colorado. Services are set for 11 a.m. at the McClave Community Christian Church. In...
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Juanita Hammer Obituary
Juanita Hammer January 23, 1974 — September 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Eads resident, Juanita Hammer will be held at a later date. Per Juanita’s request cremation will take place and there will be no ...
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Bart A. Hatcher Obituary
Bart A. Hatcher October 19, 1959 ~ September 18, 2025 (age 65) A Graveside Memorial Service of Syracuse, Kansas resident, Bart Hatcher, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Syracuse Cemetery with Pastor Larry Alexander off...
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3 Arrested in La Junta Burglary; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave
La Junta Police Arrest Three Suspects in Burglary on Colorado Ave; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave On September 20, 2025, around 10:38 am, the La Junta Police Department was dispatched to the report of a burglary in the 500 block of Colo...
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Jennie L. Dooley Obituary
Jennie L. Dooley March 7, 1933 — September 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jennie L. Dooley, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Le...
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