Otero County on Stage One Fire Restrictions 4/25/22
Otero County on Stage One Fire Restrictions 4/25/22 The recent lack of significant moisture and the 120-day fire outlook demonstrate conditions are high for large unpredictable wildland fires. Discussion was held with Otero County Board of Commiss...
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East Otero School District Presents: Social Media Awareness with Robert Hackenson May 2, 2022
Parents, you are invited to a Social Media Awareness with Robert Hackenson! https://vimeo.com/679311972 Teaching students about social media safety is critical. Whether it’s getting addicted to technology, posting hateful things, hurting reputat...
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LJFD VS Multiple Grass Fires 4/22/22
LJFD VS Multiple Grass Fires on 4/22/22 La Junta Fire Chief Brad Davidson released the following on their social media: "Well yesterday put all agencies to the test. Hwy 109 South of La Junta was the first fire and was spreading fast." (Courtesy P...
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 956 PM MDT Fri Apr 22 2022
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 956 PM MDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...Red Flag Warning remains in effect 10 AM to 8 PM Saturday for gusty winds and low relative humidity, for fire weather zones 222, 224 and 227 through 237...
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Southeast Colorado Wildfires Return with High Winds April 22, 2022
Southeast Colorado Wildfires Return with High Winds April 22, 2022 High winds returned to Southeast Colorado and Fire Departments Responded to Numerous grass fires during extremely windy conditions on Friday. SECO News has compiled coverage from s...
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Otero College to Graduate 322 Students on April 30
Otero College to Graduate 322 Students on April 30 LA JUNTA — Otero College will graduate 322 students on April 30, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the McDivitt Center Gym on the Otero College campus. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be ...
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LJPD Traffic Safety Tip April 2022 - Where do I stop?
LJPD Traffic Safety Tip April 2022 Where do I stop? Many drivers are unfamiliar with the law on where to stop their vehicles when they come to an intersection where they are required to stop. Different cities and towns have different marking metho...
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La Junta Seniors 2022 Golf League Begins April 26
La Junta Seniors 2022 Golf League to Begins April 26 by: Janet Golding The La Junta Seniors Golf League begins on Tuesday April 26, 2022. This league invites men and women golfers 50 years of age and older. Registration for play will be at 9:30 a....
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Swink Family Night Inspirational Speaker John Register April 26, 2022
Swink Family Night Inspirational Speaker John Register April 26, 2022 WHO: John Register is an overcomer! He is a Gulf War Army Veteran; 4 x track and field all American; and a 2 x Olympic trials qualifier; who suffered a sports career ending inju...
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LJPD Has 17-year-old Shooting Suspect in Custody
LJPD Has 17-year-old Shooting Suspect in Custody At approximately 0014 hours, Officers responded to the 900 block of West 4th Street on report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and found a 15-year-old victim with gunshot wounds. The victim...
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