4/24/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Status Update; Shortened Quarantine Requirements/Recommendations
THIS IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING AND FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT. The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Saturday 4/...
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Colorado VS American Indian Mascot SB21-116 Goes to House Ed Committee May 13
Colorado VS American Indian Mascot SB21-116 Passes Senate April 23, 2021 Will Go To House of Representatives for Further Consideration. Scheduled For House Education Committee May 13. SB21-116 Prohibit American Indian Mascots Concerning the prohib...
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Las Animas Schools Superintendent Reports Covid-19 Cases 4-23-21
Las Animas Schools Superintendent Reports Covid-19 Cases 4-23-21 Update from Las Animas Superintendent Elsie Goines: "Hello Las Animas Community. I want to come to you tonight and let you know that later this afternoon I was contacted by Bent Coun...
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OJC Graduation to be Held in Multiple Ceremonies for 2021
OJC Graduation to be Held in Multiple Ceremonies for 2021 By: Sarah Petramala LA JUNTA — The Otero Junior College Class of 2021 commencement ceremonies might look a little different this year, however, unlike last year, OJC will be able to host ...
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La Junta Spring Formal Postponed Until Saturday May 1
La Junta Spring Formal Postponed "La Junta School: Due to the rise in Covid cases within Otero county and the shift on the Covid dial back to yellow as per our local health department, we will postpone the Spring Formal dance until next weekend, S...
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Bent County Public Health Reports First Breakthrough COVID-19 Case 4/23/21
Bent County Public Health Reports First Breakthrough COVID-19 Case 4/23/21 "Bent County has seen an increase in Covid cases. Please continue to do your part with mask wearing & social distancing when attending upcoming events. Bent County has iden...
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4/22/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Weekly Update
THIS IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING AND FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT. The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Thursday 4/...
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Richard Lindt Recognized By CCSO For Saving Neighbor From Dog Attack
On December 23, 2020 Karen Lubish was out for a walk in Sugar City Colorado when she was attacked by two dogs, one a pit bull and the second dog was of mixed breed. Another Sugar City resident Richard Lindt witnessed the attack and without regard ...
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Alejandra: First Lady of the New Bents Old Fort - Proof Copy of Memoirs Delivered
Alejandra: First Lady of the New Bent's Old Fort by: Ed Stafford A gathering at the home of Alejandra Aldred-Adams recently celebrated her birthday and welcomed the proof copy of her memoir, which was delivered on that day.
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Governor Polis COVID-19 Vaccination Press Release 4/20/21
Today, Governor Polis was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy who provided an update on post-vaccination “breakthrough” COVID-19 cases in Colorado and our latest trends. There are several concerning trends we’re seeing in Color...
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