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Cutting the Costs of College

Cutting the Costs of College

College is designed to be challenging; paying for it can be an unexpected test.  While students can obtain financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and student loans, it may not be enough to cover all of their expenses.  On top of obvious college costs – tuition, fees, and books – students […]

Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of June 10, 2015

Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of June 10, 2015

ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2015   CHILDREN NON-FICTION   Deep Sea Fisherman by Nick Gordon Let’s Cook with Popcorn! by Nancy Tuminelly Sports Therapist by Geoffrey M. Horn 13 Art Illusions Children Should Know by Sulke Vry Roller Coasters by Jim Brush Extreme Survival by Jim Brush Extreme Sports by […]

Be Bold:  Girls in the Middle-2015

Be Bold: Girls in the Middle-2015

On Friday, April 3, more than 50 middle school girls from the surrounding area schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities beginning with a welcome by Cheryl Sanchez, Vice President of Academic Services and Student Services. After a friendly welcome, keynote speaker […]

World’s Most Ambitious Job Seeker to Speak at LCC

World’s Most Ambitious Job Seeker to Speak at LCC

Lamar Community College’s TRiO Program is sponsoring an event called Living the Map: 50 Jobs, 50 States, 1 Yearfeaturing motivational speaker Daniel Seddiqui. Seddiqui has earned his spot as a job seeking expert and will share some of his insights at the event, which will be held on 7pm on Thursday, April 16, in the […]

CPW Offers Big-Game Application Advice, Deadline Approaches

CPW Offers Big-Game Application Advice, Deadline Approaches

DENVER – The big game application deadline for 2015 is midnight, Apr. 7, but don’t wait until the deadline to apply: Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a variety of resources for hunters to complete their applications now. “CPW’s website offers essential information for preparing for the big game season as well as a secure license […]

New At the Lamar Public Library – February 23, 2015

New At the Lamar Public Library – February 23, 2015

ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2015   ADULT FICTION   My Father’s Wives by Mike Greenberg Sweetland by Michael Crummey   ADULT NON-FICTION   Ghettoside: a true story of murder in America byJill Leovy The Lion’s Gate: on the front lines of the Six-Day War by Steven Pressfield When Books Went […]

EMT Course Fills Area Need

EMT Course Fills Area Need

Lives often depend on the prompt response and expert care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.  Southeast Colorado ambulance services are in need of qualified EMTs to cover emergency calls.  To assist in narrowing this gap, Lamar Community College will once again be offering an introductory Emergency Medical Technician course this spring. Any individuals […]

Colorado’s Employment Situation for October- 2014

Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 300 over the month from September to October to 2,461,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 2,100 and government increased 2,400 over the month. Colorado has had 3 full years of uninterrupted payroll job gains.   According to the survey of households, the unemployment […]

CPW Offers Pronghorn 101 Class in Rocky Ford

CPW Offers Pronghorn 101 Class in Rocky Ford

ROCKY FORD, Colo. – Join District Wildlife Managers Jordon Depriest and Steve Keefer Sept. 15, for Pronghorn 101. Learn basic pronghorn biology, hunting tactics and hunting laws and get prepared for the upcoming season in this free class. WHO: Anyone interested in learning more about pronghorn WHAT: Pronghorn 101: Basic information about hunting pronghorn in Colorado WHERE: […]

Colorado Employment Situation – June 2014

  Non-farm payroll jobs increased 3,000 over the month from May to June to 2,446,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 300 and government increased 3,300. Colorado has had 32 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased three tenths of a […]

Officers Focus on BUI During Operation Dry Water

Officers Focus on BUI During Operation Dry Water

LITTLETON, Colo. — – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 27-29, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence (BUI). During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about the dangers […]

Granada Police Department Hosts Bike/Walk Safety Event

Granada Police Department Hosts Bike/Walk Safety Event

The Granada Police Department held its Bike/Walk Safety Event at the Granada School on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for grades K-5th. Approximately 90 students participated in the event and learned biking and walking safety tips for being on town streets. They learned the rules of crosswalks, stop and yield signs, right of ways and safely […]

Free Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered

Free Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered

Have you ever wondered what to do when someone you know is having an emotional crisis? One out of four people you meet has struggled with a mental health problem at some point. But there is hope. And it is you. For over a century, Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes have been successful […]

Foundation Links with Kaiser Permanente for Scholarships

Foundation Links with Kaiser Permanente for Scholarships

(Lamar, Colorado; April 7, 2014) Thanks to a challenge grant from Kaiser Permanente and matching funds from generous area contributors, the Lamar Community College Foundation is now offering $19,650 in Health Science scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. The scholarships will be split between Emergency Medical Services, Nurse Aide, and Nursing program students. Students who plan to […]

Colorado Employment Situation-January 2014

Colorado Employment Situation-January 2014

Colorado Employment Situation-January 2014  Employers in Colorado added 7,300 nonfarm payroll jobs from December to January for a total of 2,412,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 7,600 and government decreased 300.  According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to […]

Colorado Employment Situation October 2013

Colorado Employment Situation October 2013

  Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 1,500 over the month from September to October to 2,371,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,100 and government decreased 600.  According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of a percentage point in October to 6.8 percent. This […]

CPW Reaches Out to Young Archers Inspired by "The Hunger Games"

CPW Reaches Out to Young Archers Inspired by “The Hunger Games”

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering expanded opportunities to young archers in conjunction with the premier of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. As part of this effort, the agency is launching a new advertising campaign that promotes archery programs during the movie premier. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of archery […]

OJC and LCC Partner to Meet Area Business Needs

OJC and LCC Partner to Meet Area Business Needs

(Lamar, Colorado; August 27, 2013) Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College are partnering to provide services to Southeastern Colorado’s businesses, farms and ranches. OJC will be expanding its Agri-Business Management program into LCC’s service area, while LCC will take on the Small Business Management program in OJC’s service area. Providing services on a regional […]

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ready for "Operation Dry Water"

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ready for “Operation Dry Water”

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of […]

Business of the Week - PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation

Business of the Week – PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation

You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Give them a call at: 719.336-6731 Prowers Medical Center has been a vital part of our […]