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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 6 to March 10

Published: 03/02/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 6 to March 10 Ongoing Traffic Impacts The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford. Motorists can expec...

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Margaret Chavez Obituary

Published: 03/01/2023

MARGARET CHAVEZ January 21, 1940 - February 25, 2023 Obituary Margaret Chavez, of Pueblo, Colorado went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2023. She was born to John and Eva Briones in Trinidad, Colorado January 21, 1940, She was 83 years of age....

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Otero Wrestling Sends Four Student-Athletes to the National Tournament

Published: 02/28/2023

Otero Wrestling Sends Four Student-Athletes to the National Tournament LA JUNTA — Four of the Otero College wrestlers, Isaiah Gamez, Adam Schulz, Matt Santos, and Gavin Howes, have qualified for and will compete in the National Junior Colleg...

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Mary B. Martinez Obituary

Published: 02/28/2023

MARY B. MARTINEZ May 1, 1928 - February 24, 2023 Obituary The family of Mary B. Martinez of La Junta, Colorado would like to share that on February 24, 2023 at the Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado, Mary transitioned life&rsqu...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 2/11-2/17, 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 2/11-2/17❗️ 2/11/2023 Deputies responded to the 100 block of Locust Avenue for the report of a violation of protection order. After further investigation, deputies discovered that there was no protection order in p...

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Woodruff Memorial Library Calendar March 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

Adults still have time to participate in the 2023 Winter (Adult) Reading Program! We will be using the same theme for our Summer Reading Program titled, “ALL TOGETHER NOW”. With this theme we are encouraging our community to get in the...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project in Otero County

Published: 02/27/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project in Otero County PROJECT OVERVIEW The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Arrow Electric will begin an intersection improvement project on March 6. The project will take plac...

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NWS: Red Flag Warning + Fire Weather Watch Feb 27 + Feb 28, 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

Red Flag Warning URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023 ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of the I-25 corridor and parts of the eastern plains for Monday afternoon... ...A Fire ...

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Days After Casting Call March 5, 2023

Published: 02/26/2023

Days After Casting Call March 5, 2023 The Public is Invited to an Open Casting Call for Days After, a La Junta based film series by Hugh Johnson Films held at the SECO News Office and Studio at 201 Colorado Ave. on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 10 AM...

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67th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Open

Published: 02/26/2023

67th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Open LA JUNTA — The 67th annual Otero Arts Festival invites all students grades 7-12 to participate in a juried visual arts festival, theatrical and music competitions. Entries are free and open ...

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Rose Marie Vana Obituary

Published: 02/25/2023

Rose Marie Vana January 11, 1934 ~ February 22, 2023 89 Years Old Obituary Services are pending. Longtime Holly, CO resident, Rose Marie (Jellison) Vana was born in Boulder, CO on January 11, 1934 along with her twin sister, Betty Jane to Sumner W...

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Allan Presser Obituary

Published: 02/25/2023

Allan Presser January 19, 1945 ~ February 17, 2023 78 Years Old Obituary Allan Isaac Presser was born on January 19, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Norbert and Goldie (Perlman) Presser. He passed away on February 17, 2023 in Las Animas, Colorad...

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Las Animas/Bent County Fire VS Structure Fire

Published: 02/24/2023

Las Animas/Bent County Fire VS Structure Fire Interview with Las Animas Fire Chief Jim Pryor: Read More

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Birth Announcement Bryleigh Layne Ortiz

Published: 02/23/2023

Birth Announcement Bryleigh Layne Ortiz Emily Nicole Ortiz and Luis Andres Ortiz, Jr. of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Bryleigh Layne Ortiz born on January 13, 2023 at 7:35 am. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and measur...

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Birth Announcement Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas

Published: 02/23/2023

Birth Announcement Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas Erica Arguello and Ryan Ornelas of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas born on January 12, 2023 at 11:32 pm. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 ...

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Ronald Goebel Obituary

Published: 02/23/2023

Ronald Goebel November 3rd, 1952 - February 10th, 2023 Obituary Ronald Dean "Elmo" Goebel Born Nov 3rd 1952 in Rocky Ford. Went to Rest Feb 10th 2023 in Ordway. Ron was born to Esther Grassmick and David Goebel Sr. whom were both first generation ...

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Otero College Rattler Run on April 15 Benefits Otero Foundation - Sign Up Info

Published: 02/23/2023

Rattler Run, hosted by Otero College, to be held on April 15 LA JUNTA — The Otero College Rattler Run will be held this year on Sat. April 15. This event is sponsored by the Otero College Foundation. Early registration for the event is now o...

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Marsha Monean Jacquart Obituary

Published: 02/23/2023

Marsha Monean Jacquart October 16, 1942 - February 19, 2023 Obituary Marsha Monean Jacquart, 80, of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Marsha was born on October 16, 1942, to Yvonne &...

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State Highway 109 North LJ Bridge Project Begins February 27, 2023

Published: 02/22/2023

SH 109 Bridge Project to begin February 27 (La Junta, CO) -- Beginning Monday, February 27, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will start construction on the State Highway 109 bridge in North La Junta. The project will span over the ...

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MaryAnn Davis Obituary

Published: 02/22/2023

MaryAnn Davis April 20, 1947 - February 21, 2023 Obituary MaryAnn Davis, 75, became an angel in Heaven on February 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by her family when she took her last breath. She was born on April ...

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Margaret Peggy Jacks Obituary

Published: 02/21/2023

MARGARET "PEGGY" JACKS September 1, 1956 - February 2, 2023 Obituary Margaret “Peggy” Jacks, peacefully entered into rest, February 2, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born, September 1, 1956, in Boulder, Colorado to...

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Veterans Make The Connection and Suicide & Crisis Resources

Published: 02/21/2023

The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Tuesday 2/21/2023 at 12:07pm PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS WIDELY Please take the time to read and understand this entire message. Internet links: Before I send out...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 2/4-2/10, 2023

Published: 02/20/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 2/4-2/10❗️ 2/4/2023 Deputies responded to the 800 block of 5th Street for the report of theft. Deputies determined that everything was okay. Deputies responded to the 400 block of Ash Ave on a report of dogs runnin...

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Karen Kay Pohlen Obituary

Published: 02/20/2023

Karen Kay Pohlen May 21, 1952 - February 16, 2023 Obituary Karen Kay Pohlen, 70, passed away on February 16, 2023, at her La Junta home. She was born on May 21, 1952, in Canby, Minnesota to Raymond & Lola (Erp) Ouverson. She was baptized and c...

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La Junta Fire Department VS North La Junta Bridge Brush Fire

Published: 02/17/2023

La Junta Fire Department VS North La Junta Bridge Brush Fire Around 947pm on Thursday LJFD was dispatched to a brush fire in the Hwy 50 Bridge on the East end of town. Upon arrival of the brush trucks they found a very large brush and debris pile ...

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Picketwire Players Next To Normal Casting Call

Published: 02/16/2023

Next to Normal Audition Information Auditions for Next to Normal will be February 28th and March 1st from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please come prepared to sing at least 32 bars of music, preferably from the show or a song in the style of the show. We will a...

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Beverly J. Pollart Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Beverly J. Pollart June 21, 1946 ~ February 12, 2023 (age 76) Obituary Funeral services for Beverly Pollart will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with interment to follow in th...

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Laura J. Shaw Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Laura J. Shaw April 13, 1976 ~ February 9, 2023 (age 46) Obituary A Celebration of Life for Laura Shaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiati...

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Joyce Mae Hamilton Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Joyce Mae Hamilton May 5, 1929 - February 13, 2023 Obituary Joyce Mae Ellis Hamilton, 93, of La Junta, Colorado, died peacefully at Fowler Health Care Center on Monday, February 13, 2023. She lived in North La Junta for almost 40 years. Since her ...

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Jack Lewis LePlatt Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Jack Lewis LePlatt January 19, 1944 - February 15, 2023 Obituary Jack Lewis LePlatt, 79, of Ordway, passed away on February 15, 2023 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. He was born on January 19, 1944, to Herbert & Mabel (Boren) Le...

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