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Otero College Honors Students Named for Spring Semester 2023

Published: 06/30/2023

Honors Students Named for Spring Semester 2023 LA JUNTA — Otero College is pleased to share the names of students who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring semester. There were a total of 266 students named to the...

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Otero Launches Partnerships to Help Students Gain Hands-On Experience

Published: 06/30/2023

Otero Launches Partnerships to Help Students Gain Hands-On Experience LA JUNTA — Allie Vanhook, Director of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development at Otero College, has created partnerships with Parker Dewey and Forage, two...

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Loyce E. Goodwin Obituary

Published: 06/29/2023

Loyce E. Goodwin October 8, 1929 - June 26, 2023 Obituary Loyce Goodwin (93) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 26, 2023 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. She had been a resident of Fowler Nursing Home for a couple months, recuperati...

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CSP Releases June 20, 2023 Fatal Crash Bodycam & Dashcam Footage

Published: 06/28/2023

CSP Releases June 20, 2023 Fatal Crash Bodycam & Dashcam Footage On June 20, 2023, at approximately 10:57 AM, Colorado State Patrol responded to assist Otero County Deputies with a suspect fleeing from them, along Highway 50, in Otero County. ...

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146th Arkansas Valley Fair Schedule!

Published: 06/28/2023

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS!

Published: 06/28/2023

Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS! - Rehabilitation Department We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mount...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Lead Mechanical Technician

Published: 06/28/2023

Help Wanted/Job Announcement Otero County has one (1) opening for Lead Mechanical Technician. Perform skilled mechanical work in the adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of both automotive and heavy equipment. Administer tests and d...

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146th Arkansas Valley Fair - Proud of the Past, Poised for the Future

Published: 06/28/2023

August 16-19, 2023 Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, Rocky Ford, Colorado Wednesday Aug. 16-Silver Day: 6:45 am Wake-up-breakfast, 11:00 am Silver King & Queen Contest, 7:00-8:30 pm Family Night Entertainment~ Shaun Garrison, Singer & Song writ...

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John and Myrna DuVall Tornado Recovery Accounts Established

Published: 06/27/2023

John and Myrna DuVall Tornado Recovery Accounts Established D onation accounts have been set up at TBK Bank and Community State Bank in Lamar for John and Myrna DuVall to help them with the many costs stemming from the loss of their property in th...

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Crabtree Amusements at The 146th Arkansas Valley Fair

Published: 06/27/2023

CRABTREE AMUSEMENTS At the Arkansas Valley Fair Rocky Ford, Colorado August 16-19, 2023 For more details: seconews.org/146tharkvalleyfair Email: avf@arkvalleyfair.com Phone: (719)-254-7723

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Robert Havinga Obituary

Published: 06/27/2023

Robert Havinga May 30th, 1961 – June 22nd, 2023 Obituary Robert Pieter Havinga of Ordway passed away at home at the age of 62. Robert was born in Vryberg, North West Cape, South Africa to Benjamin and Beryl Havinga. Robert worked building th...

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Tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to Keep Safe from Rattlesnakes

Published: 06/26/2023

Scene in the Wild Photography Tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to Keep Safe from Rattlesnakes COLORADO - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sharing important information to keep you, your family and your pets safe from rattlesnakes. Recently, an ...

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Southeast Colorado Power Association VS Tornado Caused Outages

Published: 06/26/2023

Southeast Colorado Power Association VS Tornado Caused Outages (La Junta, CO) -- After working through the weekend, power has been restored to the many homes in Southeast Colorado that lost it in Friday’s storm. Southeast Colorado Power Asso...

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Federico Isidro Fred Montoya Obituary

Published: 06/26/2023

FEDERICO ISIDRO "FRED" MONTOYA March 2, 2023 - June 23, 2023 Obituary Federico Isidro "Fred" Montoya, entered into rest June 23, 2023, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, Colorado. He was born on March 2, 1933, to Jose C. and Ruperta M...

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Bonnie Jean Failing Obituary

Published: 06/26/2023

Bonnie Jean Failing January 17, 1942 ~ June 24, 2023 (age 81) Obituary A Memorial Service for Bonnie Failing will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Las Animas United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Cloer officiating. Inurnment ...

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Marcos Rascon Obituary

Published: 06/26/2023

Marcos Rascon December 27, 2003 - June 16th, 2023 Obituary Marcos “Gordo” Rascon, 19 was called home to be with our Lord on June 16, 2023 in Springer, NM. Marcos was born December 27, 2003 in Globe, AZ to Shellie Ortiz and Marco Rascon...

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NWS: EF3 Tornado Produced 155 MPH Winds South of Granada

Published: 06/25/2023

Meterologist Quincy Vagell NWS: EF3 Tornado Produced 155 MPH Winds South of Granada Public Information Statement National Weather Service Pueblo, CO 315 PM MDT Sun Jun 25 2023 ...Preliminary NWS Damage Survey for 06/23/23 Granada, Colorado Tornado...

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NWS: Continues Arkansas River Flood Warning through June 26, 2023

Published: 06/25/2023

NWS: Continues Arkansas River Flood Warning through June 26, 2023 Flood Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1246 PM MDT Sun Jun 25 2023 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River At La Junta affe...

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La Junta Police Seek Info in Hospice Trailer Theft

Published: 06/24/2023

La Junta Police Seek Info in Hospice Trailer Theft On June 19th at approximately 7:24 am, The La Junta Police Department responded to a trailer theft at the Arkansas Valley Hospice, 531 Lewis Ave. in La Junta. Upon arrival, the officer was told th...

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Prowers County Sheriff Releases Tornado Damage Info + Photos

Published: 06/23/2023

Prowers County Sheriff Releases Tornado Damage Info + Photos The Prowers County Sheriff's Office released additional damage information and photos from Friday's Tornado. According to Prowers County Sheriff's Office, in addition to the residence, t...

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Prowers County VS Tornado June 23, 2023

Published: 06/23/2023

Prowers County VS Tornado June 23, 2023 JUNE 23, 2023 8:00 pm This afternoon Prowers County experienced a severe thunderstorm producing at least one tornado that touched down 15 miles south of the Town of Granada. Prowers County Sheriff's Office r...

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Suspect in Fatal Crash Named, Investigation Continues

Published: 06/23/2023

Suspect in fatal crash named, investigation continues June 23, 2023– CBI – Agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continue to investigate an incident involving a stolen Colorado State Patrol vehicle that resulted in a f...

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NWS: Local Residential Flooding is Possible in La Junta June 23, 2023

Published: 06/23/2023

NWS: Local Residential Flooding is Possible in La Junta June 23, 2023 Flood Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 533 AM MDT Fri Jun 23 2023 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River Near Nepesta ...

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Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort this 4th of July!

Published: 06/22/2023

Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate American Independence during the 2023 Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration. Th...

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Jennie Lee Walter Obituary

Published: 06/22/2023

Jennie Lee Walter November 22, 1931 - June 18, 2023 Obituary Jenny Lee Walter, 91, passed away on June 18, 2023 at her La Junta home. She was born on November 22, 1931 in La Junta to Erna H. & Beulah C. (Walter) Eberly. She was married to Robe...

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National Weather Service Upgrades Flood Watch for Arkansas River to Warning

Published: 06/22/2023

NWS Issues Flood Watch for Arkansas River Thurs-Sunday 811 PM MDT Thu Jun 22 2023 ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River At La Junta affecting La Junta Vicinity/Otero County zone. For the Lower Arkans...

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Otero Emergency Management Offering Free Sandbags at 3rd & Adams in La Junta

Published: 06/22/2023

Otero Emergency Management Pre-Flood Planning is Watching The River As the water levels in the Arkansas River rise, the Otero County Commissioners met with the Emergency Manager, Otero Sheriff's Department, Otero Road & Bridge Department and t...

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La Junta Studebaker Car Show - Open to All Vehicles - June 24th!

Published: 06/21/2023

La Junta Studebaker Car Show - Open to All Vehicles - June 24th! Open Car Show at La Junta City Park on the corner of Colorado Avenue and West 10th Street in La Junta. 9:00am-3:00pm Held in Conjunction with the Studebaker Zone Meet. All Makes and ...

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2023 Cruisin’ Into Fun Festival & Keep Kids Safe Fair Results & Video Gallery

Published: 06/21/2023

“CRUISIN’ INTO FUN” FESTIVAL & “KEEP KIDS SAFE FAIR” Saturday, June 3, 2023 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! Morgan & Sons Glass, Otero County Insurance, Lewis Bolt & Nut, Colorado Bank an

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Internet for All Summer Road Show Makes a Stop in La Junta

Published: 06/21/2023

Internet for All Summer Road Show Makes a Stop in La Junta (La Junta, CO) – SECOM, a southeast Colorado internet service provider, participated in a Summer Road Show from Colorado Broadband office. Broadband for all was discussed as a goal a...

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