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🌱 Which 2026 races will Lamar voters see on their primary ballot?
Hey there, Lamar! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which 2026 races will Lamar voters see on their primary ballot?
- How could Medicaid cuts threaten care at Lamar’s Prowers Medical Center?
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!)
- Friday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 25 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 31.
- Sunday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 83 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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. 
• 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.
📸 Around Lamar
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Upcoming Events in
Lamar
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★ Featured events ★
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Dirt Road Revival
The LaMar, 219 S Main St, Lamar
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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90's Country Party
The LaMar , 219 S Main St , Lamar
7:00 pm -
Concealed Carry Refresher Certification Class-Lamar Colorado
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lamar by IHG , 1304 N Main St , Lamar
12:00 pm -
Initial Concealed Carry Certification Class-Lamar Colorado
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lamar by IHG , 1304 N Main St , Lamar
12:00 pm
Saturday May 9
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Track @ La Junta Tiger Relays
LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1 La Junta, CO 81050, USA
8:30 am -
Movie Night and Dinner
Plainview RE Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
5:00 pm -
HS Track @ Cheyenne Wells Invite
LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1 Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810, USA
8:30 am -
HS Track @ Tiger Invitational
Wiley RE Wiley, CO 81092
9:00 am -
HS Baseball v Holly
Wiley RE Wiley, CO 81092
4:00 pm -
E Sports - Fortnite
LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1 , 300 Grove Ave , Las Animas
4:00 pm -
E Sports - Smash Bros
LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1 , 300 Grove Ave , Las Animas
4:00 pm -
E Sports - Madden 27 & Marvel Rivals
LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1 , 300 Grove Ave , Las Animas
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bradley-Morris, Inc. posted a job opening for Field Service Technician in Lamar. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Lamar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lamar here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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