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US Hwy 50 Reopened in Rocky Ford after Passenger Vehicle VS Motorcycle Crash on Saturday Morning

Published: 09/27/2025

US Hwy 50 Reopened in Rocky Ford after Saturday Morning Passenger Vehicle VS Motorcycle Crash A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle occured at Elm Ave. and 12th St. in Rocky Ford on Saturday Morning. According to the Public Inform...

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Otero College Alumna Sarah Clem’s Journey from Arkansas Valley to Ivy League Inspires Future Students

Published: 09/26/2025

From the Arkansas Valley to Ivy League: Otero College Alumna Sarah Clem Inspires the Next Generation of Students by Dillon Martin La Junta, Colo. — Growing up on a farm just west of Rocky Ford, Sarah Clem never imagined her path would one da...

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Jony Joe Jones Obituary

Published: 09/26/2025

Jony Joe Jones April 26, 1969 ~ September 22, 2025 (age 56) Obituary Jony Joe “Fluff” Jones, 56, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He is surv...

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Charles Michael Chenoweth Obituary

Published: 09/26/2025

Charles Michael Chenoweth March 19, 1953 - September 19, 2025 Obituary Charles Michael Chenoweth was born March 19th 1953, in Lamar Colorado, to Marion & Margaret (Quick) Chenoweth. He was the first of two children. Chuck was joined by his bab...

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Shirley Frans Obituary

Published: 09/26/2025

Shirley Frans January 19, 1956 — September 24, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Shirley Frans will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday October 2, 2025 at the Grace Family Worship Center with Tony Jensen offi...

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2024 SECO News Take a Photo, Not a Tarantula Contest Winners

Published: 09/26/2025

Sponsored By: www.316designslj.com www.pryorguns.com lajuntahousing.org 2024 SECO News Take a Photo, Not a Tarantula Contest Winners First Place - Kristen De La Pena Second Place - Hanna White Third Place - Caliay Picard Honorable Mention #1 - Jan...

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SECO News Take a Photo, Not a Tarantula 2025 Photo Contest Announced

Published: 09/26/2025

Sponsored by: www.316designslj.com www.pryorguns.com lajuntahousing.org Take a Photo, Not a Tarantula Photo Contest Tips for Success: We Encourage thoughtful observation of the Colorado Brown Tarantula Mating Season on Colorado's Grassland. Please...

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Miles Moran Obituary

Published: 09/26/2025

Miles Moran February 23, 1960 — September 24, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Miles Grant Moran, will be held at a later date. Miles was born on February 23, 1960 at Lamar, Colorado to Roy Gene and Ethel DeLois ...

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Baylee Stowers Awarded the 2025 Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship

Published: 09/25/2025

Baylee Stowers Awarded the 2025 Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship Otero College is proud to announce that Baylee Stowers is the recipient of the Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This scholarship ho...

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Sue Malott Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Sue Malott August 10, 1946 — September 22, 2025 La Junta Obituary Susan "Sue" Malott, born on August 10, 1946, in Greeley, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado. She lived a life rich in experiences, s...

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Christian Recording Artist Michael Harris Live in Concert – Sept. 28, 2025 in La Junta

Published: 09/25/2025

Restoration in the Son Ministries Presents: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at 7 PM MICHAEL HARRIS IN CONCERT Ed Stafford Theater Humanities Center 1802 Colorado Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 Is the President of "Restoration in The Son Ministries International"...

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Walter Wally Valdez Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Wally Valdez April 7, 1946 — September 19, 2025 La Junta Obituary In Loving Memory of Walter “Wally” Valdez April 7,1946- September 19,2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter George Valdez, beloved hus...

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Lowell Johnston Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Lowell Johnston February 28, 1932 ~ September 22, 2025 (age 93) Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Ordway, CO. A reception will follow at the Ordway United Methodist Ch...

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Zorildia Zipper Lorraine Layton Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Zipper Lorraine Layton July 20, 1948 - September 13, 2025 Obituary Zorildia “Zipper” Lorraine Layton, 77, passed away peacefully in her home in Johnson, Kansas on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1948, in La Junta...

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Sergio Banda Vargas Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Sergio Banda Vargas May 28, 1979 — September 18, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for former Lamar, Colorado resident, now of Billings, Montana will be held at a later date. Visitation for Sergio will be held on September 30, 202...

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Dora Hernandez Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Dora Hernandez September 24, 1934 ~ September 21, 2025 (age 90) A Funeral Liturgy for Lamar, Colorado resident, Dora Hernandez will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025 at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Lamar, Colorado with Deacon Alla...

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Robert Russell Charles Obituary

Published: 09/25/2025

Robert Charles June 13th, 1942 - September 18th, 2025 Obituary Robert Russell Charles was born June 13, 1942 on a small farm in Olney Springs to Ruben and Freda Charles. He graduated high school with the class of 1961 in Olney Springs. His dad ret...

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Bent County Sheriff Honors Deputies for Life-Saving, Drug-Busting and Valor

Published: 09/24/2025

Heroes Among Us: Deputies Honored for Drug Bust, Lifesaving Crisis Response, and Medal of Valor Acts of Courage Tonight, we want to take a moment to commend the incredible work of the men and women of our agency. Law enforcement often receives mor...

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Kevin Ridder Named Chief of Police for City of Lamar

Published: 09/24/2025

Kevin Ridder Named Chief of Police for City of Lamar Lamar, Colorado - The City of Lamar has promoted Kevin Ridder as its Chief of Police. Ridder has served in the interim capacity since Chief Al Fear’s departure in May. With previous experi...

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La Junta Police Secure Firearm at Tiger Trades Academy; Juvenile in Custody

Published: 09/23/2025

La Junta Police Secure Firearm at Tiger Trades Academy; Juvenile in Custody On Tuesday, September 23rd, the La Junta Police Department responded to an anonymous tip regarding a student possibly bringing a firearm to Tiger Trades Academy. Upon the ...

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Lamar High School Briefly Enters Precautionary Hold on Sept. 23, 2025; No Credible Threat Found

Published: 09/23/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This morning, at 8:27 a.m., Lamar High School entered into a "Hold," a precautionary safety procedure used when it is necessary to keep hallways clear and secure while allowing classroom learning to continue. The decision fol...

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Otero Museum Chuckwagon Dinner Fundraiser - Sept. 27, 2025

Published: 09/22/2025

Otero Museum Chuckwagon Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, September 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Lowman Building (corner of Third and Anderson) Enjoy a homemade meal of: Beef Stew or Ham and Beans, Corn Bread, Coleslaw, Condiments, Desserts, a...

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Janet Tucker Lyman Obituary

Published: 09/22/2025

Janet Tucker Lyman Janet Tucker Lyman, 87, passed away July 4, 2025 In Elm Springs, Arkansas. Her memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15 in McClave, Colorado. Services are set for 11 a.m. at the McClave Community Christian Church. In...

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Juanita Hammer Obituary

Published: 09/22/2025

Juanita Hammer January 23, 1974 — September 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Eads resident, Juanita Hammer will be held at a later date. Per Juanita’s request cremation will take place and there will be no ...

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Bart A. Hatcher Obituary

Published: 09/21/2025

Bart A. Hatcher October 19, 1959 ~ September 18, 2025 (age 65) A Graveside Memorial Service of Syracuse, Kansas resident, Bart Hatcher, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Syracuse Cemetery with Pastor Larry Alexander off...

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3 Arrested in La Junta Burglary; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave

Published: 09/20/2025

La Junta Police Arrest Three Suspects in Burglary on Colorado Ave; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave On September 20, 2025, around 10:38 am, the La Junta Police Department was dispatched to the report of a burglary in the 500 block of Colo...

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Jennie L. Dooley Obituary

Published: 09/20/2025

Jennie L. Dooley March 7, 1933 — September 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jennie L. Dooley, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Le...

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Help Wanted: LJPD: Police Officer

Published: 09/19/2025

THE LA JUNTA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING A POLICE OFFICER MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE COLORADO BASIC PEACE OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION AS A COLORADO STATE PEACE OFFICER WILL CONSIDER POST CERTIFICATIONS FROM OTHER STATES SALARY RANGE-$58,000-$60,000 ANNUALLY ...

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Daniel B. Basham Obituary

Published: 09/19/2025

Daniel B. Basham February 25, 1943 — September 11, 2025 La Junta Obituary Daniel B. Basham Sr., 82, passed away on September 11, 2025, at UC Memorial Central in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born on February 25, 1943, in La Junta, CO, to Erne...

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Ernest Ernie William Hammer Obituary

Published: 09/19/2025

Ernest "Ernie" William Hammer February 12, 1938 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 87) Obituary Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Wild Hor...

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