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World Rodeo Champion, Marlene McRae, LCC Alumna of the Year

World Rodeo Champion, Marlene McRae, LCC Alumna of the Year

The list of accomplishments is impressive for Marlene McRae, formerly of eastern Colorado and graduate of Lamar Community College. She started riding horses when she was five, and by age 13 won the All-Around Cowgirl Award in her first Little Britches competition. McRae continued in competition events, going on to win the Colorado State High School All-Around Champion trophy before attending Lamar Community College. “It was a situation of look and learn,” she said … Read entire article »

Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Sports

Lamar Days Means BBQ

Lamar Days Means BBQ

The 7th Annual Wild West BBQ Cook-off and Backyard Grillers Competition gets underway May 13th and 14th at Willow Creek Park in Lamar. This year the cooking competition will be on the eastern side of the park, paralleling the road, from the southern end of the park to the Rotary Way entrance. Local teams can enter the Griller’s competition. The $10 entry fee could win $100 for first prize and the steaks are supplied … Read entire article »

Filed under: community, Events, Festival, Lamar, Tourism

HPCHC Celebrates National Women’s Health Week

HPCHC Celebrates National Women’s Health Week

 High Plains Community Health Center will join the nation in celebrating National Women’s Health Week, which kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 8 through May 14, 2011. This initiative calls attention to the importance of women’s health. The theme for National Women’s Health Week is “It’s Your Time.” During the week, families, health organizations, businesses, communities, the government and individuals come together to raise awareness of women’s health issues and educate women about simple steps … Read entire article »

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