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Lamar Middle School Students Explore the Heavens and Earth
Passers-by noticed a unique white van at the Lamar Middle School parking lot two weeks ago. A MESO (Mobile Earth Space Observation) Vehicle, equipped with several telescopes and other scientific equipment, has been offering several science projects and studies for the students during their visit. Headquartered at the National Space Science and Technology Institute in […]
Active Playground Concepts Displayed for Future Construction
A display of simple playground equipment was hosted by Radian and Lamar Parks and Recreation this past Saturday, October 27th east of the ballfields near Savage Avenue. The equipment, according to Rachel Hultin of Radian Company, was designed from ideas contributed during the Lamar community’s “Inspired Play” from this past August during the grand […]
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Publishes Report on Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado, Part One
(LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 26, 2018) – The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Office of Research and Statistics today (October 26, 2018) released “Impacts on Marijuana Legalization in Colorado,” a report that compiles and analyzes data on marijuana-related topics including crime, impaired driving, hospitalizations and ER visits, usage rates, effects on youth, and more. In […]
Free Presentation on the Causes of the Sand Creek Massacre
“I tell you, Ned, it was hard to see little children on their knees have their brains beat out by men professing to be civilized.” So wrote Captain Silas S. Soule in 1864, shortly after the national tragedy known as the Sand Creek Massacre. Two hundred and thirty souls – Cheyenne and Arapaho men, […]
Lamar Rotary Honors Local Citizens for Vocation Recognition Month
Four Lamar residents were recently recognized for their contribution to their community by the Lamar Rotary as part of their Vocation Recognition program during October. The four were Dr. Gino Figlio, pediatrician at High Plains Community Health Center for health care, Ron Cook, Prowers County Commissioner for community service, the Emick Family for […]
Why We Blame Victims for Domestic Violence – Contact Domestic Safety Resource Center
Victim-Blaming Makes Survivors Afraid: It took one victim 12 years after leaving her abuser to identify as a survivor. “I was afraid of being shamed and judged,’ she says. ‘There’s still this stigma…a reluctance to believe women’s stories. And I think that hasn’t changed. We need to believe women when they tell their […]
Lamar Middle School Conducting Field Science Experiments
Lamar Middle School will host a Water Week from October 22th through the 26th. A MESO (Mobile Earth Space Observation) Vehicle, equipped with telescopes, will be parked in front of the school during those days. Scientists will be presenting information during an assembly, during science classes and at the Friday Science Festival. The Assembly […]
HOPE Center Sets Annual Chili Supper for 2019
Due to the scheduling conflicts and the lateness of the season, members of the HOPE Coalition decided postpone the annual family Chili supper until 2019. Coalition President Byron Hall said it made better sense to delay the meal, usually accompanied by a fund-raising silent auction, into 2019 at which time, a specific date […]
Free Confidential Help IS Available – Contact Domestic Safety Resource Center
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will witness domestic violence in their lifetime. And more than 3-5 million U.S. children will witness it at home, it’s heartbreaking. Domestic Safety Resource Center provides support for survivors and their loved ones during those moments of crisis. Every year, we help victims seek safety […]
Drug-Impaired Driving Is Dangerous Driving: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
[Denver]— Today, officials from the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Task Force on Drunk and Impaired Driving (CTFDID) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration joined together to spread the word about the dangers of drug-impaired driving and to remind all drivers that if they are impaired […]
LCC Foundation to host annual Boots, Bling & Blessings on October 20
(Lamar, Colorado; October 8, 2018) Lamar Community College Foundation is making final preparations for its second annual Boots, Bling & Blessings celebration on Saturday, October 20, at 6:00pm in the LCC Equine Complex. Raising $25,000 for the Foundation and LCC’s students, last year’s event proved to be both productive and thoroughly enjoyable. Foundation Board […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center Announces – Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
“Butterfly… A Story of Survival and Rebirth” October is National Domestic Violence awareness Month. Domestic Safety Resource Center is joining organizations across Colorado and the nation using our voices to promote greater public awareness about Domestic Violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Survey 1 in 3 women and 1 in […]
Lamar Airport Hosts Collegiate Aerial Competition
The Lamar Municipal Airport played host to various collegiate flying teams this past weekend, October 5th and 6th, including the glider competition team from the Air Force Academy, students from Metro State University from Denver as well as competitors from the University of North Dakota who made the long trek to participate. Jamie […]
Latino Heritage Live! – Fred Blanco Portrays Cesar Chavez
Acclaimed Los Angeles-based actor and scholar Fred Blanco will present the one-man show “The Stories of Cesar Chavez” on Tuesday, October 9th at 7pm at Lamar Community College, 2401 South Main Street, Bowman Building, Room 139. Blanco’s dramatic portrayal of Cesar Chavez, one of the most inspirational and influential civil rights leaders […]
High School BBQ Kicks off Bully Prevention Program
Lamar High School’s Bully Prevention Program started its new season, Wednesday, September 26th, with an on-site BBQ sponsored and prepared by Atmos Energy representatives. Approximately 500 hamburger and hot dogs sandwiches were ready to go for the students outside the main entrance during their noontime break. Bully Prevention Coach, Kayla Sailors, said, “The event […]
