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Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series to Begin Friday Feb. 3, 2023

Published: 01/26/2023

Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series to Begin Fri Feb. 3 LA JUNTA — The first installment of the Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series will be held on Fri. Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons which is located inside Wheeler Hall on t...

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The Whole Kit and Caboodle - La Junta Parks and Rec Making Improvements for 2023

Published: 01/26/2023

La Junta Parks and Rec Making Improvements We spoke with La Junta Parks and Recreation Director Brock Hinkhouse about current projects in La Junta. Topics discussed range from the new brick and tile park playground installation to the repair and r...

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Richard Eugene West Obituary

Published: 01/26/2023

Richard Eugene West Jul 21, 1939 - Jan 9, 2023 Obituary Richard passed away Monday morning after suffering a heart attack in Rocky Ford Colorado. Richard was born to Sterling and Bernice West in Milwaukee Wisconsin July 21st 1939. After graduating...

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Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand Obituary

Published: 01/26/2023

Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand Apr 29, 1991 - Jan 22, 2023 Obituary Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest January 22, 2023 at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. She was born to Chris Jara and Shelly Vasquez April 29,...

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2023 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Application Open

Published: 01/23/2023

2023 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Golden Plains Insurance is offering a $2,000 educational scholarship for 2023. Lamar - January 23, 2023 — Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recogniti...

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Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: The Dry Presentation with Darlene Derbigny Feb 7, 2023

Published: 01/25/2023

Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: The Dry Presentation The Rocky Ford Museum would like to invite the Southeast Colorado community to an evening of discussion about "The Dry." Who: Darlene Derbigny, her grandparents were residents at "The Dry" and s...

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National Weather Service: Winter Safety Tips

Published: 01/25/2023

National Weather Service: Winter Safety Tips WINTER WEATHER SAFETY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BEFORE A WINTER STORM Before the storm strikes, make sure your home, office and vehicles are stocked with the supplies you might need if stranded in a winter

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VA ECHCS to Host Rural Resource Fairs, Offer Toxic-Exposure Screenings in La Junta and Lamar

Published: 01/25/2023

VA ECHCS to Host Rural Resource Fairs, Offer Toxic-Exposure Screenings VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will host resource fairs and town halls Feb.13-17 in five rural communities. VA ECHCS rural resource fairs and town halls take pl...

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Dorothy Arvetta Vigil Obituary

Published: 01/25/2023

Dorothy Arvetta Vigil July 5, 1941 - January 21, 2023 Obituary Dorothy “Betty” Vigil, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, joined the love of her life on January 21, 2023, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She w...

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La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Outreach Presentation

Published: 01/25/2023

La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Outreach Transcript:  This is Adrian Hart with your Southeast Colorado News with the La Junta Police Department. We're meeting for Neighborhood watch. We're going to let officer Mitch take it away here. Hi. So ...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 1/7-1/13/23

Published: 01/24/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 1/7-1/13/23❗️ 1/7/2023 Deputies responded to Hwy 50 and County Road 8.75 for a motorist assist. Deputies assisted the motorist with a blown tire. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 50 near MM 410. The driver ...

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Help Wanted - Otero County Road and Bridge Crew

Published: 01/24/2023

Help Wanted - Otero County Road and Bridge Crew Otero County has an opening for Road and Bridge Crewman. This will be in the District 3 that covers the Fowler and Manzanola area. The position is full time and performs a variety of work in the cons...

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Help Wanted - Otero County Crusher Operator

Published: 01/24/2023

Help Wanted - Otero County Crusher Operator Otero County has one (1) opening for Crusher Operator. Performs semi-skilled manual labor, duties and responsibilities at the County crusher site, i.e., operate feed hopper, maintain equipment, etc. Driv...

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Harold Allen Obituary

Published: 01/24/2023

Harold Allen December 31, 1942 - January 15, 2023 Obituary Harold Vernon Allen, 80, passed away at his home, north of Fowler on January 15, 2023. Harold was born December 31, 1942 in Olney Springs to Raymond and Pearl Allen. He was raised north of...

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Robert Bob Ratliff Obituary

Published: 01/24/2023

Robert "Bob" Ratliff Saturday, June 17th, 1944 - Sunday, January 15th, 2023 Obituary Robert (Bob) Barton Ratliff passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Denver, CO on June 17, 1944. Bob is survived by his wife (Diane) of 56 years, ...

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Otero Approves Cellular Tower Land Use South of Rocky Ford

Published: 01/24/2023

Cellular Tower Zoning Moves Forward in Otero County The Otero County Commissioners approved a land use by review permit for Atlas Tower One LLC that will impact cellular service in Otero County. Lex Nichols, with Otero County said, "It's a request...

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Lillian Laney Obituary

Published: 01/22/2023

Lillian Laney July 29, 1957 ~ January 14, 2023 65 Years Old Obituary A Memorial Service for Lillian Laney will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating...

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Birth Announcement Kenai Atticus Zook

Published: 01/21/2023

Birth Announcement Kenai Atticus Zook Jimmi Boyd and James Zook of Las Animas, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Kenai Atticus Zook on September 30, 2022 at 10:54 PM. Weighing 7 lbs. and 7.2 oz. and measuring 19 1/2 inches lo...

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Birth Announcement Yazmin Yaneth Berrelleza Herrera

Published: 01/21/2023

Birth Announcement Yazmin Yaneth Berrelleza Herrera Catalina M. Herrera of Rocky Ford, Colorado and Juan A Berrelleza Huerta of Sonora, Mexico are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Yazmin Yaneth Berrelleza Herrera born on October 3, ...

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Matthew Santistevan Obituary

Published: 01/21/2023

Matthew Santistevan April 9, 1983 - January 8, 2023 Obituary Matthew Brian Santistevan,39, Rocky Ford resident, passed away January 8, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born April 9, 1983, in La Junta, Colorado to Maurice and ...

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121ST LJCC Annual Banquet Jan. 30, 2023

Published: 01/20/2023

Watch the Interview: Video Includes Reveal of 2023 Chamber President + Keynote Speaker Announcement! 121ST LJCC Annual Banquet Jan. 30, 2023

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Steven Miller Obituary

Published: 01/20/2023

Steven Miller Saturday, October 2nd, 1954 - Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 Obituary Steve Miller passed into eternity on January 18, 2023 peacefully at his home. Steve was born on October 2, 1954 to Charles J. and Frances (Fif) Williams Miller in G...

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EXPIRED: NWS of Pueblo: Winter Storm Warning Jan 20-21, 2023

Published: 01/19/2023

Expired + COMMUNITY PHOTO GALLERY NWS of Pueblo: Winter Storm Warning Jan 20-21, 2023 URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service 409 AM MST Sat Jan 21 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * ...

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La Junta Fire Department Responds to Barn Fire

Published: 01/19/2023

La Junta Fire Department Responds to Barn Fire At approx 905pm we responded to a reported structure fire east of La Junta on the South side of the highway. Upon arrival an outbuilding used to house animals was on fire. A quick defensive attack kno...

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Single Lane Traffic on US Highway 350 Due to Bridge Replacement Starts Jan. 31, 2023

Published: 01/19/2023

Single Lane Traffic on US Highway 350 Due to Bridge Replacement Starts Jan. 31, 2023 Traffic switch US Highway 350 - UPDATE Due to new weather predictions for snow accumulation, CDOT and its contracting partner, CapitalTezak JV will reschedule imp...

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Scott Anderson In Concert March 5, 2023 in La Junta

Published: 01/18/2023

Scott Anderson In Concert Sunday March 5th The First Church of La Junta invites the community to “Sing God a Simple Song,” an afternoon of music with tenor Scott Anderson, along with James Lind on trumpet and Dean Rees accompanying, on Sunday,...

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LJPD Weekly Call Reports Jan. 8 - 14, 2023

Published: 01/18/2023

LJPD Weekly Call Reports Jan. 8 - 14, 2023 The La Junta Police Department Responded to 253 calls the second week of 2023, including 67 Security Checks, 26 traffic stops, and 10 Trespassing Calls... Listen to the Report Here: Available on all major...

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Dennis E. Cockroft Obituary

Published: 01/18/2023

Dennis E. Cockroft August 16, 1942 ~ January 10, 2023 (age 80) Obituary Funeral Services for Dennis Cockroft will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers off...

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La Junta Police Dept. Seeks Info About Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Robbery

Published: 01/17/2023

LJPD VS Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Robbery On January 16, 2023 around 5:01pm, Officers with the La Junta Police Department were notified that 25-year-old George Vigil Jr was in the area near 5th St and Bradish Ave in La Junta, Colorado. Vigil ...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 12/31-1/6, 2023

Published: 01/17/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 12/31-1/6❗️ 12/31/2022 Deputies responded to the 600 block of Bent Ave for a report of a suspicious person. Deputies spoke with the party and transported the party to Resada. Deputies responded to Highway 50 near C...

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