Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Kit Carson 12/24/22
Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Kit Carson 12/24/22 The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred on Highway 40 near mile point 441 approximately four miles west...
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 InfoOtero College’s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa 2022 Induction Ceremony
Otero College’s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Held Induction Ceremony Dec. 11, 2022 LA JUNTA — On Sunday, Dec. 11, three new Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members were inducted into the Delta Rho Chapter at Otero College. Aspen Crus-Racette, Moni...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship
Colorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Chair Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser Previous columns in this space have highlighted stories about the 2.5 million acres of land managed by Colorado P...
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 InfoCBI: Guilty Verdict in Rocky Ford Homicide
Guilty Verdict in Rocky Ford Homicide News Release sent on behalf of the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office. December 20, 2022 – CBI – Pueblo, CO – On December 10, 2022, a jury in Otero County convicted a Rocky Ford man in ...
Read More InfoBent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 12/3-12/9, 2022
❗️Weekly Incident Report 12/3-12/9❗️ 12/3/2022 Deputies responded to the 400 block of Ambassador Thompson for a report of a domestic dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and the parties agreed it was a civil matter. Deputies r...
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