Birth Announcement Alaiya Aricella Bachicha
Birth Announcement Alaiya Aricella Bachicha Jacla Janae Johnson and Florencio Torres-Bachicha of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Alaiya Aricella Bachicha born on September 15, 2022 at 3:46 pm. Weighing 7 lbs ...
Read More InfoJay’s Community Christmas Dinner 2022 Interview
Watch the Interview: Donations of desserts can be brought to the Knights of Columbus Hall on Christmas Eve from 1-4. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner P.O. Box 385 La Junta Colo, 81050. For more informatio...
Ark Valley Kitchen of Kindness and City of La Junta Provide Shelter from Cold
Ark Valley Kitchen of Kindness and City of La Junta Provide Shelter from Cold Volunteers with Ark valley Kitchen of Kindness served a Chili Supper at the La Junta Armory Thursday evening. They reported that three people utilized the La Junta Armor...
Read More InfoSoutheast Health Group and Valley-Wide Health Systems Plan 2023 Merger
Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group Merge Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group have are merging companies, with an expected completion date of June 30, 2023. LA JUNTA, December 22, 2022 – On December 15, th...
Read More InfoProwers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps
Prowers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps After reviewing the updated forecasts and Wind Chill Warning from the National Weather Service and recognizing that many Counties in the region are doing the same, the Board of Count...
Read More InfoThe City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter
The City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the upcoming extreme weather conditions moving into the Arkansas Valley between Wednesday evening and Friday morning. The City of La Jun...
Read More InfoOrdway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Regular Hours
Ordway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Business Due to extreme cold temperatures expected on Thursday, Town Hall for the Town of Ordway will be closed to the public on December 22, 2022. Staff will be available to answer phone c...
Read More InfoColorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures
Driving for the Holidays? Plan for Frigid Storm in the Forecast Colorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures (COLO) – As Coloradoans brace themselves for tumbling temperatures anticipated for tomorrow, many motorist...
Read More Info2022 Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Fort Lyon National Cemetery
2022 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY AT FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY By Kathleen Tomlin December 20, 2022 A special thanks to Darla Youngblood, Fort Lyon Coordinator, who arranged the Wreaths Across America Dedication Ceremony at Fort Lyon National...
Read More Info2022 Wreaths Across America Wrap-Up
Leon Davis with the American Legion pictured distributing wreaths during the 2021 ceremony at Fairview/Calvary Cemetery. (Photo by Adrian Hart) 2022 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WRAP-UP December 19, 2020 Las Animas VFW Auxiliary #2411 would like to than...
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