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Jaleesa Yasmen Rodriguez Named Good Citizen of Granada High School
Jaleesa Yasmen Rodriguez, daughter of Hopie Rincon and Justin Gomez, was named Good Citizen from Granada High School. Jaleesa has truly demonstrated exceptional academic achievement throughout her high school career maintaining a 4.00 G.P.A. while taking challenging courses at both the high school and collegiate level. She has been honored on the Superintendent’s Honor […]
Karina Garcia Named Good Citizen for Springfield High School
Karina Garcia, daughter of Gabriel and Janett Lizett Garcia, is the Good Citizen from Springfield High School. Karina has achieved academic excellence throughout high school maintaining an “A” Honor Roll, Top Student Award for the past three years and was recognized during the Fall and Spring 2022 with the LCC President’s List (4.0 College Courses). […]
Bethany Ann Summers Named Good Citizen for Wiley High School
Bethany Ann Summers Named Good Citizen for Wiley High School Bethany Ann Summers, daughter of Jeremy and Dana Summers, is the Good Citizen from Wiley High School. Brooke is a member of the NHS (National Honor Society), Yearbook Editor, and received the Academic All-State in 2022-23. She has acquired a River Watch Certification that same […]
LHS Food Truck Naming Winners Announced
Jan. 30, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce the creative minds behind the winning name for our upcoming food truck – “Taste the Thunder”! Their ingenuity has sparked excitement and has brought this flavorful experience to life! A special shoutout to the following five for their brilliant suggestion that captured the essence of our mouthwatering delights. […]
Breanna Skyler-Lawrence-Wilson
Breanna Skyler Lawrence-Wilson Named Good Citizen for Eads High School Breanna Kyler Lawrence-Wilson, daughter of Barbara Joann Wilson-Scranton, is the Good Citizen of Eads High School. Miss Wilson is also the DAR Good Citizen winner for the Fort William Bent Chapter, NSDAR. She competed against area schools for the most outstanding application. Breanna was much […]
Annual Snow Goose Festival set for February 2-4 in Lamar
Pat Craig, noted for his work saving captive wildlife, is the Festival’s keynote speaker for Saturday, February 3rd at the Lamar High School, headquarters for a majority of seminars and events. Craig, from the Wild Animal Sanctuary, became involved in this activity at the age of 19 and was the first person who built […]
LHS Thunder Boys Basketball Teams
2023-2024 Varsity Boys Basketball Team Pictured from left to right – Back row: Zander Willis, Jacob Dunning, Austin Thacker, Alex Williams, Brocc Brodecky, Gabrian Jacobs, Deyago Vasquez, Braxen Shelton Front row: Diego Estrada, Lucas Martinez, Xzavier DeLaRosa, Ryan Harbour, Cason Pollart, Armoni Moreno. 2023-2024 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team Pictured from left to […]
Annual Snow Goose Festival set for February 2-4th in Lamar
Pat Craig, noted for his work saving captive wildlife, is the Festival’s keynote speaker for Saturday, February 3rd at the Lamar High School, headquarters for a majority of seminars and events. Craig, from the Wild Animal Sanctuary, became involved in this activity at the age of 19 and was the first person who […]
Ft. Bent Chapter of DAR honors 5 area students
Good Citizens Honored Five area students were honored on Saturday, January 6, 2024, by the Fort William Bent Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Lamar at the Historic Cow Palace, Tavern 1301. They received recognition, a Good Citizen Pin and certificate along with a delicious breakfast buffet. The DAR Good Citizens […]
Forward in 2024 from CDA Commissioner, Kate Greenberg
In this new year, CDA remains more committed than ever to delivering programs and services to the people of Colorado from a place of respect, service, professionalism, and partnership, and with a proactive approach to tackling challenges early and taking advantage of opportunities for Colorado ag. These are our core values and we strive […]
Lamar RE-2 District thanks Board members
Lamar School District RE-2 210 West Pearl Street Lamar, Colorado 81052 Phone: (719) 336-3251 Fax: (719) 336-2817 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2024 Lamar RE-2 Celebrates Board Member Recognition Month Lamar, CO – As January unfolds, Lamar RE-2 takes a moment to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to our dedicated School Board members […]
NCGA Opens Annual Scholarship Program
The National Corn Growers Association announced the launch of its annual scholarship program for the 2024 academic year. This program is designed to support students who are passionate about agriculture and making a positive impact in their community. NCGA will award scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. The scholarships […]
Zonta Club Highlights Annual Domestic Violence Project
Zonta Club of Prowers County completed sixteen days of activities in support of Zonta International’s Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women with 16 Days of Activism. In addition to attending the proclamation signings at the Prowers County Commissioners’ Meeting and the Lamar City Council Meeting, members performed daily activities from Saturday November 25th […]
2023-2024 Winter Park Hours at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site has new winter hours. Starting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the fort will be open weekly Friday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This winter schedule will be in effect through March 17, 2024. During this time, park trails and grounds will […]
