Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Stephen Perry Gearhart

January 6, 1947 - September 21, 2023

Perry Gearhart, 76, of La Junta passed away September 21, 2023, at his home. Perry was born January 6, 1947, in La Junta to Carl C. & Shirley M. (Wilkus) Gearhart.

Food brands owned by tobacco companies produce foods that are more hyperpalatable.

Officials plan to expand a conservation program next year that pays farmers and ranchers to use less water.

Colorado is working to continue operations and protect the resources of national parks in the state.

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill Saturday with no spending measure yet agreed upon with a partial government shutdown looming at midnight if no deal is reached.

Holdout House Republicans killed Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt Friday to pass a short-term spending measure to keep the government open. McCarthy proposed a 30-day extension that cut spending and bolstered conservative border policies, but 21 Republicans voted against it, leading it to fail 198-232.

Lois Ann Oliver

August 8, 1941 — September 22, 2023

A celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident Lois Ann Oliver will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Family Chapel.

Lois was born August 8, 1941, and passed away peacefully September 22, 2023, at the age of 82 with all of her family by her side.

Per Lois’ request cremation has taken place.

Friday as Vice Chair and Chair of the National Governors Association, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Utah Governor Spencer Cox, released a joint statement urging the federal government to pass a continuing resolution in order to prevent a federal government shutdown. 

This recipe is proof that you can “lighten up” without giving up on taste!

The Colorado Department of Transportation will be replacing numerous signs along highways in 11 locations in southeast Colorado between October 2 and 6. The project will be in operation from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Work will consist of sign removal of more than 1,000 worn out signs, installing up to 1,060 new signs and 700 new posts.

The new signs, which include speed limit, directional, street, mile point, guide, regulatory, and warning signs, will have better reflectivity at night to help drivers navigate highways more safely.