SDA Conducting Starling Control Pesticide Applications; No Risk to Public or Pets
USDA Confirms Starling Pesticide Operation Is Not Linked to Local Agencies **Important Community Information** The USDA will be conducting pesticide applications in this area to control the starling population. The pesticides used are rapidly meta...
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1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026
1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM Keynote Speakers Local Food Trucks Raffle Prizes
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Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner Thanks Sponsors and Volunteers for Record Turnout Serves 685 Meals With Local Support
38th Annual Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner Serves 685 Meals With Local Support The elves of the 38th annual Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner would like to thank the following businesses for their support: 1st National Bank, La Junta Senior C...
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Prowers Medical Center Welcomes Its 2026 New Year Baby at the New Beginnings Birth Center
A Perfect Start to the New Year: Meet PMC’s New Year Baby, Eściensia We’re excited to welcome Eściensia, our New Year baby girl, born on January 1st, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. What a beautiful way to begin the year! December was also a re...
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Picketwire’s Mickie Awards & Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 31 in La Junta — Free Event for Players and Patrons
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Picketwire’s Mickie Awards & Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 31 in La Junta — Free Event for Players and Patrons Join us for a memorable evening of celebration and community at Picketwire's Mickie Awards & Annual Meeting! SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 202...
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Free Christmas Concert by Arkansas Valley Community Band Set for Dec. 22 at Rocky Ford High School Auditorium
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Free Christmas Concert by Arkansas Valley Community Band Set for Dec. 22 at Rocky Ford High School Auditorium Enjoy a festive evening of music and community spirit as the Arkansas Valley Community Band presents a FREE Christmas Concert on Monday, ...
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Jay's Elves Call for Volunteers & Entertainment for 38th Annual Community Christmas Dinner in La Junta
The 38th annual jay’s community Christmas dinner is approaching A mix of “Elves” Are a little concerned about the number of regulars who run the Annual Christmas Dinner, but were cheerful to include that they have room for a few more new vol...
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Town of Walsh Issues Drinking Water Warning After Elevated Nitrate Levels Detected; Infants at Highest Risk
DRINKING WATER WARNING - Town of Walsh Has Elevated Levels of Nitrate Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OL...
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Sarah Dillon Named Modern Woodmen Hometown Hero for Outstanding Community Service in Otero County
Modern Woodmen Honors Sarah Dillon as a “Hometown Hero” for Her Dedication to Community Service On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Sarah Dillon, Executive Director, of Tri-County Family Care Center was presented a plaque from Jim Bender of Modern ...
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Bent’s Old Fort to Host: Mountain Men: Separating Legend from Fact Presentations on Dec. 6 in La Junta
Separating Legend from Fact: Mountain Men and Bent’s Old Fort La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces special presentations for Saturday, December 6th, 2025, as part of its “Stories from the Borderlands” program s...
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