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LUB, ARPA Member Cities Conduct Safety Procedures
Work crews from the Arkansas River Power Authority, ARPA, conducted pole top and bucket rescue operations over two, half-day sessions in La Junta April 22nd. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, said work crews took turns extricating an injured worker from a live wire situation. A practice dummy was used in the rescue operations and […]
Horses, Kids, Dogs and Cats at Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply in Lamar, along with Second Chance Animal Rescue, Project HOPE and Blue Rose Ranch in Baca County, combined their efforts this past Sunday afternoon, April 24th, to introduce area youngsters and families to a day of entertainment and learning. From 2pm to 4pm, representatives were on hand at the Tractor Supply parking […]
Colorado Field Ornithologists Holding 54th Annual Convention May 5-9 In Lamar
Colorado Field Ornithologists, a statewide birding organization, will meet for its 54th annual convention May 5–9, 2016 at the Rodeway Inn–Cow Palace Inn in Lamar. More than 225 birders, a new CFO record, have registered for the convention. Most conventioneers are from Colorado, but visitors from other states will be in attendance too. CFO is proud to […]
Lamar Easing Water Restrictions, Police Reestablishing Explorer Post
The Lamar City Council voted to move from mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions, in effect for the past several years, to mandatory Stage 1. The recommendation, according to City Administrator, John Sutherland, is the increased availability of water due to the lessening of the drought in southeast Colorado, as well as the new fee rate […]
Nursing Graduates Look Forward to Pinning
(Lamar, Colorado; April 22, 2016) The College will also host its annual Nurse Pinning at 10:00am on Friday, May 6, at the Wellness Center. 29 graduates from the college’s Level I (Practical Nursing) and 17 from the Level II (Associate Degree in Nursing/Registered Nurse) programs will be pinned. Two graduating students, Amy Neely and Kanzadie […]
Plan in Action for LCC’s 77th Commencement
(Lamar, Colorado; April 22, 2016) Lamar Community College will host its 77th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the LCC Wellness Center. Over 230 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement ceremony, including fall 2015 graduates as well as spring and summer 2016 candidates for graduation. The ceremony […]
Semi-Finalists for Lamar Community College President Named
Denver – The national search for a president for Lamar Community College began in March 2016. A search committee comprised of college, community and system representatives has been working to screen and conduct preliminary interviews of applicants in order to identify those most suited to be considered for the role of president. Current President John […]
Medina Named New Lamar High School Principal
Allan Medina is a principal once again, this time for Lamar High School. By a three to two vote of the Lamar RE-2 School Board, Medina was hired to replace interim principal, Greg Eddy, effective April 25th. He will also serve as principal for the next school year. By dint of his new position, Medina […]
CDOT Report Identifies 2014 Traffic Safety Issues
April 11, 2016 – Traffic Safety – STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation released its annual description of motor vehicle crash characteristics on crashes in Colorado in 2014. The FY2016 Problem Identification Report is used by CDOT along with law enforcement, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public health and prevention professionals to identify […]
Springfield, Wiley, Walsh & Lamar Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
Partners for HOPE Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
HOPE Coalition members met recently at Lincoln School regarding last minute details for the ice cream social held on Friday, April 15th which featured dozens of youngsters and gallons of ice cream. Coalition members also dealt with the serious topics of child and drug abuse. Kavitha Kailasam, of the statewide Rise Above program, discussed […]
SE Colorado Well-Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
Lamar Police Department – National Prescription Drug & Sharps Take Back Day
The Lamar Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The program is designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those medications. One goal of the program is to ensure prescription medications are not used in an improper […]
Gov. Hickenlooper, Commission Release Report on the Study of American Indian Representations in Public Schools (Lamar Included)
(Editor’s Note) Due to a lack of space, the full report has been condensed and focuses on the Lamar High School Findings DENVER — Monday, April 18, 2016 — Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools today released their final report on the use of mascots and […]
Six LCC Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
The April 13, 2016 NCAA signing date saw six Lamar Community College sophomores sign letters of intent scholarships. From left to right. Lalo Porras signed with Lewis & Clark State College; Jeremy Hochmuth signed with University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Alex DeBell signed with Tarelton State University; Beecher Strube signed with Metro State University Denver; […]
