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NY/NJ Port Authority Officer and 9/11 Survivor Spoke to Southeast Colorado Students
A once in a lifetime opportunity opened up to 1450 Middle and High School students on October 16th 2024, at the Lamar Community Center. They listened intently as Will told his story of survival and rescue after having been pinned in the rubble for 13 hours after the World Center collapsed on Sept 11, 2001, […]
McClave High School Selected as Finalist for 2024 Colorado High School of the Year
McClave High School is excited to announce its selection as a finalist for the 2024 Colorado High School of the Year by the Colorado Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee. This prestigious recognition reflects the school’s outstanding commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The selection was based on various factors, including the quality and […]
Lamar RE-2 Board meeting October 14, 2024
All board members and student board members were present for the meeting, as were the 3 student board members. Approved were minutes from the regular board meeting of September 9, 2024. On November 14, Lamar Middle School will have a “global eats” program where a visiting chef will speak to students and prepare a meal […]
9/11 survivor and author Will Jimeno to speak to students at Lamar Community Building October 16, 2024
Will Jimeno, 9-11 Survivor This is an event that will be attended by local students. Please note that it is not open to the public, as all seats have been filled, but it will be live-streamed on caf-media.com for those who would like to view it. The event is being sponsored by the Tri-State 9-11 […]
State Attorney General Phil Weiser launches initiative to fund smartphone strategies in schools
Sept. 20, 2024 (GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.) – The Colorado Department of Law is launching a new funding opportunity to help schools develop and test innovative smartphone policies that promote learning and student wellness, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today at a roundtable on district smartphone strategies in Mesa County Valley School District 51. This initiative comes […]
History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024
The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]
Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50th reunion with a weekend of events
The Class of 1974 The Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrated a milestone during the weekend of September 13-15, gathering for our 50th reunion. Classmates from near and far met in Lamar to spend time reminiscing with old friends and sharing memories and stories about life since high school. We had a great […]
Colorado Community College System Invests $250,000 in SE Colorado to Strengthen Skilled Workforce
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) recently awarded $855,000 in grants to organizations in Colorado through the Workforce Resilience Program Grant to support rural communities in Colorado impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants range from $21,000 to $50,000 over two years and will fund workforce development including certificates to broaden worker skills and bridge […]
Initiative 138 is controversial – allows parents to send children to any school of choice
Colorado voters will decide whether they want to protect the right to school choice in the state constitution in November after a measure with that goal qualified for the ballot Friday. Put forth by conservative political nonprofit Advance Colorado Action, Initiative 138 sets out to reinforce parents’ ability to send their children to any public school, […]
More Colorado children will get state-funded full-day preschool this year
Gov. Jared Polis reads to a preschool class last August to celebrate the rollout of the state’s universal preschool program State officials say more than 11,000 Colorado children will get free full-day classes through the state’s universal preschool program this year, more than double the number last year. The increase means progress towards one of […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of August 12, 2024
All board members were present for the monthly Lamar School District RE-2 meeting on August 12. After approving the agenda and board minutes from the July meeting, the Board heard a financial update, which revealed “no big changes”. The district’s financial situation is very good. Audit results will be presented to the Board within the […]
Colorado voter-approved “Healthy Meals for All” facing out-of-control costs
Photo by USDA When Colorado voters approved “Healthy School Meals for All” two years ago, organizers behind the ballot initiative estimated the program would cost $115 million in its first year. The actual costs significantly exceeded that — $166 million — leaving state lawmakers scrambling with the financial fallout. “I don’t know why the costs […]
Scooters Coffee and KLMR Riverside Communications make generous donations for new gym floor at LCC
Lamar Community College (LCC) Foundation is thrilled to announce a generous donation for the installation of a new gym floor. This contribution will elevate the quality of the Runnin’ Lopes’ athletic facilities, benefiting both students and the wider community. This upgrade has been made possible by two incredible donors to the Lamar Community College […]
Prowers County Historical Society presenting “Night at the Museum” Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 pm
Prowers County Historical Society is presenting “Big Timbers – Night at the Museum” on Thursday, July 18 starting at 5:30 pm. The event is being held as a retirement party for County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Big Timbers Curator Kathleen Scranton who are both retiring after 12 years and 17 years, respectively. There will be […]
