All Entries in the "Technology" Category
Lamar Community College Expands Career Pathways with New Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Local High Schools
Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Holly High School beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The program is funded by a Perkins Innovation Grant of $240,000. This initiative will bring hands-on, industry-relevant training directly to high school students, allowing them to earn both high […]
Could drones someday replace Colorado’s “Cowboys of the Sky”? – One crop duster doesn’t think so
EATON, Colo. — A giant canvas bag full of seed hangs from a fork lift on the Crop Air tarmac in Eaton. It’s a mix of sorghum, rye, radishes and turnips, weighing in around 2,000 pounds. The fork lift maneuvers over to a bright, yellow airplane. Neil Wicke jumps up on the wing, takes out a knife, and cuts […]
2025 Career Fair and Business Expo still taking registrations for Wednesday, Oct 8 event
HURRY, YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME!! Attention Students, Job Seekers, and Local Businesses! Join us for the 2025 Career Fair & Business Expo — your chance to connect, explore, and discover exciting opportunities right here in Southeast Colorado! Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Location: Lamar Community College Wellness Center Exhibition Hall: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakout […]
DOR warns of new text message scam in effort to get ahead of fraudsters
Denver – September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that Centennial State residents will […]
Attorney General Weiser to award grants to schools to test cell phone policies, supports state bill
Jan. 29, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced grant awards to seven local education providers to develop and test innovative smartphone policies that support student learning and well-being. The initiative builds on the Attorney General’s commitment to reducing classroom distractions and improving youth mental health. Weiser made the announcement at a press […]
Department of Homeland Security adds sniffing device to AI tools to help fight wildfires in Colorado
Debra Deininger, chief revenue officer of N5 Sensors, explains the N5SHIELD artificial intelligence-assisted wildfire detection sensor in Boulder, Sept. 18, 2024. The N5 sensors are currently being deployed in the urban-wildland interface along the Front Range of Colorado. (Scout Edmondson, Special to The Colorado Sun) New technology allowing firefighters to “smell” points of origin […]
Lamar Community College Earns Grant for Mobile Learning Lab
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a competitive grant of $859,145.28 from the Colorado Community College System and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to develop the Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab. The Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide vital training opportunities in Industrial Technology and related fields, focusing […]
Colorado Highland Helicopters testing new technology for search-and-rescue work
Colorado Highland Helicopters is testing new technology that would allow search and rescue teams in helicopters detect missing and distressed people in Colorado’s backcountry within minutes and communicate with them. During a recent test in La Plata Canyon, rescuers found two missing people within two minutes and 14 seconds, said Tim Durkin, a search and […]
LCC Partners with Colorado Mills for workforce training
Lamar Community College (LCC) recently collaborated with Colorado Mills, a prominent agriculture manufacturing business in the community, to implement an innovative training program for 30 Colorado Mills employees. This initiative, made possible through the Skill Advance Colorado grant, marks a significant step towards fostering local economic development and empowering businesses in the region. Skill […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board Meeting of April 8, 2024
The Lamar School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on April 8. All members of the Board were present for the meeting with two attending by phone. The Board approved minutes of the last meetings. There were no visitors wishing to speak to the Board. Superintendent Chad Krug gave an update on the scoreboard […]
Prowers County Genealogical Society hosting a Genealogy Fair April 27, 2024
The Senior Center Building at 407 E. Olive St. in Lamar will be the site of a Genealogy Fair hosted by the Powers County Genealogical Society. The event will run from 1-4 PM and is free to the public. The Society’s researchers will be using Ancestry, Fold3 for military ancestors, Find a Grave and […]
SCEDD Receives Additional Funding for Broadband Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 22, 2024 Contact: Leslie Mastroianni, Executive Director Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) leslie@scedd.com Pueblo, CO – On March 22, the Colorado Broadband Office announced 5 additional grants as a result of the Advance -Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Challenge Process Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) along with internet provider […]
Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership
For Immediate Release Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership to Deliver Unprecedented Network Security and Resilience Ft. Morgan, CO. February 22, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone in the world of telecommunications as Viaero and SEMPRE.ai join forces in a groundbreaking partnership. The collaboration aims to revolutionize network security, reliability, and resilience, setting a new […]
Prowers County Accepting Proposals/Bids for Website Upgrade
Request for Proposals/Bids Prowers County is seeking to enter into a professional services agreement with a vendor to update and redesign the Prowers County website. The detailed Request for Proposals, which includes terms, conditions, and specifications, can be obtained from the Prowers County Administration Office at 301 S Main St, #215, Lamar, CO 81052, on […]
