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LCC Open House set for March 2
(Lamar, Colorado; February 17, 2017) Lamar Community College will be hosting an Open House on March 2, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Betz Technology Center. The event will include free food and attendees will have the chance to win door prizes all night long. LCC’s Open House will serve as a one-stop-shop […]
Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Anticipate 2017
The Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association looks with eager anticipation to 2017 as a year of opportunity for the ranching industry. Resonating President Trump’s strong pro-American agenda, the CICA is continuing to work diligently to re-implement Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for beef. COOL has been widely opposed by the four main beef packers, none of […]
Colorado Bovine Trichomoniasis Update
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s Office has seen a steady decrease in Bovine Trichomoniasis cases in the last three years. Bovine Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “trich,” is an infectious sexually transmitted disease in cattle, resulting in abortions and infertility. “Ranchers who co-mingle their herds have a state requirement to […]
Managing in Tough Times Part 4: Current Financial Situation Unfolding in Colorado’s Production Agriculture
The current agricultural economy is facing difficult times with low commodity prices and the drought conditions facing much of the state’s agricultural lands. For the majority of farmers and ranchers the ability to breakeven this year is not possible even with record wheat and corn yields. At this time wheat prices are $2.70 to $3.05 […]
Awards Honor Colorado Companies for Agricultural Exports
Awards Honor Colorado Companies for Agricultural Exports BROOMFIELD, Colo.–Agriculture continues to be one of Colorado’s top industries, contributing more than $40 billion to the state economy each year. In addition to feeding the state and nation, Colorado farm products travel the globe, with Colorado agricultural exports approaching nearly $2 billion annually. The Colorado Department of […]
Scholarship Deadlines Approaching at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado: February 15, 2017) Each year, over $300,000 is available in scholarship funds at Lamar Community College. While the College and LCC Foundation plan to award the same amount next academic year, application deadlines are quickly approaching. All interested students should apply for scholarships as soon as possible. The College and LCC Foundation administer […]
PROWERS COUNTY ZONTA PREPARES FOR ROSE DAY – MARCH 8, 2017
(Lamar, Colorado, February 14, 2017) The Zonta Club of Prowers County will once again celebrate Zonta Rose Day and International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8th. The day presents an opportunity for area residents to recognize individuals who have made a difference in the status of women. Zonta members will sell the club’s official […]
Council Takes Steps for Infrastructure Upgrades/Repairs
Following the council’s Monday night work session on February 6th, members decided to award a bid for a pool liner resurfacing project to RenoSys Corporation. The cost of installation of a PVC membrane lining for the entire pool is $101,816 which is considerably less than the $350,000 estimate from the firm currently doing business with […]
SCALE Hosted at Lamar Community College
SCALE, Southeast Crops and Livestock Expo, hosted about 200 visitors at the LCC Wellness Center this past Friday, February 3rd. The event was sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, LCC and KVAY Radio. The day long expo/trade show was comprised of three areas of interest in the agricultural world, starting with financial information […]
LCC Seeks to Recognize Outstanding Alumni
(Lamar, Colorado; February 1, 2017) Lamar Community College is currently accepting nominations for its 2017 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year. Nomination forms are available at www.lamarcc.edu/alumni-relations and must include the nominee’s name, complete contact information, summary of education & career, special interests, and any other information which would assist the selection committee to appraise the […]
Secretary Williams says Colorado Works to Prevent Fraud
DENVER, Jan. 25, 2017 — Secretary of State Wayne Williams reiterated today that Colorado employs important safeguards to make sure its elections are as secure as possible. “In Colorado our clerks and our judges prevent the overwhelming majority of attempts to vote that are improper,” he said. “Voter fraud is rare but it […]
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Welcomes New Employee Teri Jobe
Teri Jobe joined the staff at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) on January 23, 2017, as an Interpretive Park Guide. Teri brings a growing passion for history and an expectation to further develop her skills as an effective employee of the National Park Service. Teri was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania (PA), a small […]
LCC’s Applegarth to rodeo at Chadron State
Lamar Community College Rodeo recently announced that sophomore Jessica Applegarth of Yuba City, California, has transferred on to the next level in her rodeo career. After completing her degree at LCC this fall, Applegarth signed with Chadron State where she plans to continue to compete while pursuing a degree in Business. She will start competition […]
LCC Has Active Spring Semester Planned
Linda Lujan, Ph.D., President of Lamar Community College, provided the Prowers County Commissioners with an update on spring semester college and campus activities recently. “Our current enrollment is growing and the head count is up 11% over this same time last year,” she remarked adding that the FTE, full time enrollment has grown 5.46% […]
Prowers County 4-H Council Officer’s Retreat
On Sunday, December 18, 2016, the 4-H County Council Officers took their annual officer planning retreat trip to Denver, Colorado. Our group had some fun activities such as going to a trampoline park, eating out at a local restaurant, and swimming in the hotel pool. We then buckled down and got busy on our meeting […]
