All Entries in the "Youth" Category
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valley National Bank Provides a Winning Scoreboard
When the aging scoreboard at the Lamar Community Building developed performance issues, failing to provide the accurate score during ballgames, Valley National Bank in Lamar stepped up with a $12,000 donation for a new one. The replacement unit was installed at the end of the local basketball season. Head Lamar boys and girls basketball coaches, […]
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; […]
Lamar Rotary Has New Ducky Dash Venue, Adds New Member
Laurie Larrick was brought into the Lamar Rotary this past Thursday, April 14th , was assigned her duties as public relations representative and was immediately tasked with spreading the word about this year’s Lamar Days Ducky Dash, a well-known fund-raiser for the Lamar Rotary. Larrick, who is the Vice-President of Human Relations for the High […]
More than 700 Compete in FFA Career Development
(Lamar, Colorado; April 12, 2016) On Wednesday, April 6, hundreds of high school students flooded the Lamar Community College campus to participate in the FFA Career Development Day. A record number of students participated in the event with over 700 students from 36 schools from across the state. Students gained a wealth of experience in […]
Commissioners Discuss Beer Garden Request for July Windmill Classic
Representatives from Lamar Partnership Incorporated, LPI, appeared before the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss any needed documentation and permission to host a beer garden for the annual Windmill Classic held at the Lamar ballfield complex each July. The LPI board decided to cancel the third try for a Hotter than Hell music and craft festival […]
Lamar City Council Approves Committee Appointments
The City of Lamar was proclaimed a 2015 Tree City USA award; marking the 25th year Lamar has received the designation which recognizes efforts to achieve a standard community forestry program. Jane Felter of the Lamar Tree Board made the announcement to the council, as well as recognition of proclaiming Arbor Day on April 28th […]
HPCHC Expressing Concerns over Local Drug Abuse
Eric Niemeyer, Chief Executive Officer at High Plains Community Health Center, said the facility is preparing to re-establish the local drug abuse task force which operated in Lamar several years ago. Niemeyer told the Prowers County Commissioners during a recent visit, he and Crystal Cook of HPCHC have decided to look at the metrics or […]
LCC Honors Academic Achievement in Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony
Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed its newest members during the spring induction ceremony on March 29. New inductees are: Zachary Bracken (Berthoud), Kelsee Bushell (Plain City, Utah), Sydney Casebolt (Lamar), Marissa Castanos (Wiley), Shayla Claybrook (Wiley), Emma Davis (Vancouver, Washington), Alex DeBell (Lakewood), Paige Dempsey […]
