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Also on today's calendar: 90's Country Party and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Colorado candidates that will show up on your 2026 Primary Ballot (koaa.com) — Lamar voters are highlighted as part of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in this early guide to who will appear on the 2026 primary ballot. The article outlines which major statewide and legislative races you’ll see, from U.S. Senate and governor to state House and Senate seats, and will be updated as candidates officially qualify.
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• 9 Colorado hospitals at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts (gazette.com) — Lamar’s own Prowers Medical Center is listed among nine Colorado hospitals most at risk of cutting services or even closing if massive federal Medicaid cuts move forward. While some larger systems insist closure isn’t imminent, the report warns rural hospitals like Lamar’s could face serious financial strain as Medicaid funding drops and thousands of Coloradans lose coverage.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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