All Entries in the "Education" Category
Special Walking Tour of Sand Creek Massacre
The massacre of about 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho men, women, and children along the banks of the Big Sandy Creek in southeastern Colorado, known today as the Sand Creek Massacre, will be the topic of a free interpretive walking tour at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Reservations […]
Encampment and Caravan Highlight Bent’s Old Fort Santa Fe Trail Weekend
The busy days of the Santa Fe Trail will come back to life the weekend of June 4 – 5 as Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosts an encampment and trail caravan. Over 40 living history interpreters will inhabit the fort and surrounding camps on Saturday, June 4 demonstrating life along the trail. On […]
Lamar Community College Presidential Finalist Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 26, 2016 Denver – Dr. Nancy McCallin, President of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), is announcing the finalist for the presidency of Lamar Community College (LCC). CCCS has been conducting the search since March 2016. Current President John Marrin will be retiring from LCC on July 31, 2016. The […]
Action 22 Welcomes New Leadership Team, Marrin Stepping Down
May 25, 2016/Summary: Action 22 announces the departure of Chairman John T. Marrin due to his pending retirement as President of Lamar Community College as well as the departure of the Interim President and CEO of Action 22, Bob Stovall. Action 22 welcomes Ivor J. Hill as the new Chairperson and Jennifer Herrera as President […]
LiveWell Prowers County Named a National Health Impact Award Finalist
Partnership for Healthier America chooses Colorado organization as an Impact Award Finalist WASHINGTON, DC —May 19, 2016 — LiveWell Prowers County has been named by the Partnership for A Healthier America (PHA) as one of 5 Impact Award finalists at its Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Impact […]
LCC Baseball Players Receive Honors
(Lamar, Colorado; May 20, 2016) The Lamar Community College Baseball team had a particularly successful group of sophomore players this past season. In addition to the early signing of players to continue playing baseball at four-year universities, several have received honors both on the field and in the classroom. “The 2016 sophomore class was […]
HONEY BEE COLONIES DOWN 8 PERCENT FOR OPERATIONS WITH FIVE OR MORE COLONIES
Honey bee colonies for operations with five or more colonies in the United States as of January 1, 2016 totaled 2.59 million. This is 8 percent below the 2.82 million colonies on January 1, 2015. During 2015, honey bee colonies on April 1, July 1, and October 1 were 2.85 million, 3.13 million, and 2.87 […]
From Taxes to Liquor, a Crowded Ballot Could Await Colorado Voters
DENVER, May 19, 2016 — Ethics, elections and oil-and-gas are among the issues that could be on the November ballot. Colorado allows citizens to put issues on the ballot after going through a process that includes reviews by staffers with the Secretary of State, the attorney general and Legislative Legal Services. These reviews do […]
Election Deadlines for Prowers County Voters
BIG ELECTION DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 is the last day for voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw political party affiliation if they wish to vote in a different party’s primary election for the upcoming June 28, 2016 Primary Mail Ballot Election. Register or make your […]
Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association Announces New Intern
The Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association (CICA) is pleased to announce Morgan Young of Loma, Colorado as the 2016 recipient of the the Joel Franz Memorial Internship. Ms. Young will receive $1,000 for her internship and invaluable experience and insight into the cattle industry. Young’s Colorado ranching roots run deep in Paradox Valley where her family’s […]
Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]
Shelby Davis, Recipient of Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship
Shelby Davis of McClave is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Southeast Developmental Services. For the past five years, SDS has awarded a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school student who plans to further their educational career. The funds are derived from recycled cans, contributed by donors who are […]
Local Funding for 9/11 Memorial Sought
A montage of patriotic drawings by local school students is currently on display as part of the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Fund. The display is on view at Community State Bank on North Main Street in Lamar. The memorial, which is now planned to be located at Big Timbers Museum, will honor first responders and military […]
Work and Play at HOPE Center
“After checking for traffic at the intersection, they’re usually running out the door, heading for the Tree Farm,” which is the way Emily Neischburg described the HOPE Center kids involvement with outdoor activities adjacent to the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar. Neischburg, the Executive Director of Heathy Places, was on hand with […]
Lamar Lions Host Annual Pancake Breakfast May 21st
The Lamar Lions Club members will flip pancakes Saturday, May 21st at the Masonic Lodge building at 219 ½ South Main Street from 6am to 9am. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The traditional Lamar Days breakfast of pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, has been an annual Lions Club […]








