WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY

On Tuesday, July 11, Deputy Andrew Lopez from the Colorado County Sherrif’s Office joined the Weimar Lions Club at their luncheon meeting. The Lions said Deputy Lopez solely focuses on mental health and has extensive training in crisis management, de- escalation techniques and hostage negotiations. Roughly 11% of calls to the Sherrif’s Office are related to mental health issues, the Lions said. Pictured are Lions Club President Michael Blackburn (left), Deputy Andrew Lopez and sponsor Allen Bellamy. Courtesy | Mark Dannemiller