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Help Wanted: Mile High Youth Corps Crew Leader Eastern Plains

Published: 04/15/2024

Crew Leader: Eastern Plains Position Overview: Mile High Youth Corps’ Eastern Plains Crew Leader positions require individuals who are skilled problem-solvers, experienced leaders, and positive role models. Crew leaders must possess a strong...

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Judy F. Martinez Obituary

Published: 04/15/2024

Judy F. Martinez June 30, 1948 – April 14, 2024 Obituary Judy F. Martinez, 75, passed away April 14, 2024 at her La Junta home. She was born June 30, 1948 in Rocky Ford, CO to Willard & Amelia (Eckhart) Hoke. She was married to Brigido &...

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Bent County Sheriff Reports: Escaped Inmate Captured by Raton Police

Published: 04/15/2024

Bent County Sheriff Reports: Escaped Inmate Captured by Raton Police Bent County Sheriff Jake Six reported to SECO News that Escaped Inmate Ronald Cailliar was captured in New Mexico without incident this morning. Six thanked agencies that assiste...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC - Staff Accountant / Analyst - Accounting

Published: 04/15/2024

AVRMC - Staff Accountant / Analyst - Accounting 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 Mountains. We provi...

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Harrison F. Ruzicka Obituary

Published: 04/15/2024

Harrison F. Ruzicka October 5, 1986 ~ April 3, 2024 (age 37) Obituary Harrison Fitzgerald Ruzicka was born on October 5, 1986 and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Las Animas, CO. Harrison, a highly decorated veteran, was severely wounded in Afghani...

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90th Annual Santa Fe Trail Royalty Candidates & LAHS Events

Published: 04/14/2024

2024 Santa Fe Trail Day King/Queen Candidates: Seniors: Cordell Reisch & Alicia Deatherage Juniors: Jesus Aguilar Castro & Espi Marlow Sophomores: Nathaniel Garcia and Alexis Greenbank Freshman: Izabella Martinez Please join us for their c...

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Bent County Sheriff Reports on Armed and Extremely Dangerous Escaped Inmate

Published: 04/12/2024

Bent County Sheriff Reports on Escaped Inmate Gaining a Stolen Van and Handgun On April 11, 2024, at approximately 2337 hours, Ronald Caillier, aged 38, of Gillette, WY, escaped from the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center following an alterca...

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Tasha Dawn Gutierrez Obituary

Published: 04/12/2024

TASHA DAWN GUTIERREZ February 9, 1974 - April 2, 2024 Obituary Tasha Dawn Gutierrez of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest, in her Rocky Ford home, April 2, 2024. She was born to Henry Mohr and Phyllis Youch, February 9, 1974 in Colorado Sprin...

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Ray Maestas Obituary

Published: 04/12/2024

Ray Maestas Feb 6th, 1955 – April 11th, 2024 Obituary Ray Maestas passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Ray was born in Las Vegas, NM on February 6, 1955, to Erminio Maestas and Mollie (Torrez) Maestas. He was one of six siblings....

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Law Enforcement Searching for Escaped Inmate in La Junta

Published: 04/12/2024

Update: Law Enforcement Searching for Escaped Inmate in La Junta **Update** PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A 2007 WHITE DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, CO PLATE BFMW09 . STOLEN FROM 1200 BLOCK OF SAN JUAN AVE, LA JUNTA SOMETIME DURING THE NIGHT OF 04/11/2024 O...

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Help Wanted: Rocky Ford Grower's Coop General Manager

Published: 04/12/2024

Rocky Ford Grower's CO OP is Seeking a General Manager For its location In Rocky Ford, Colorado. Within this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the coop including overseeing staff, financial and ...

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The Otero Dance Studio Announces Spring Show "Hello.... My Name Is" April 26 and 27

Published: 04/11/2024

The Otero Dance Studio Presents "Hello.... My Name Is" on April 26 and 27 LA JUNTA — The Otero Dance Studio is thrilled to announce their upcoming spring show, "Hello.... My Name Is." The show will feature songs with names in them, from song...

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The Colorado State Patrol Release: The 5 Habits of Highly Focused Drivers

Published: 04/11/2024

The 5 Habits of Highly Focused Drivers Distracted Driving Doesn't Have to Control You (COLO) – April is National Distracted Driving Month, and the Colorado State Patrol is asking for your attention behind the wheel. Troopers investigated 566...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports: Firearm Found in a Restroom at the Capitol Building

Published: 04/11/2024

Firearm Found in a Restroom in the Capitol Building Returned to Representative Wilson (COLORADO) – On April 9, 2024 a employed janitor in the Colorado State Capitol building discovered a firearm unattended on a shelf inside a single occupanc...

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La Junta Police Report: Drug Distribution Suspect Caught Sleeping

Published: 04/10/2024

LJPD Reports: Drug Distribution Suspect Caught Sleeping On April 8th, 2024, at about 6:55 PM, the La Junta Police Department responded to Love's Country Store at 308 E 1st St in La Junta, CO, after a male was reported to be passed out in his vehic...

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Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District: Aurora Water Purchase Violates 2003 Agreement

Published: 04/10/2024

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Southeastern Board: Aurora Water Purchase Violates 2003 Agreement The impending purchase of an Otero County farming operation by the city of Aurora violates the 2003 Intergovernmental agreement betw...

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Christianna Alexis Cappellucci Obituary

Published: 04/10/2024

Christianna Alexis Cappellucci Oct. 26, 1984 – April 6, 2024 Obituary A beautiful soul taken too soon…. Christianna Alexis Cappellucci (Clabey) 39, of Ordway, CO unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Arkansas Valley Reg...

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Edward Dean Crum Obituary

Published: 04/10/2024

Edward Dean Crum July 31, 1949 ~ April 6, 2024 (age 74) Obituary Graveside services for Ed Crum will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024. Per Ed's request there will be no visitation. Edward Dea...

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Lavora Faith (Bewley) Salas Obituary

Published: 04/10/2024

Lavora Faith (Bewley) Salas April 19, 1937 ~ Feb. 17, 2024 (age 86) Obituary Lavora Faith (Bewley) Salas passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ at Bridgewater Assisted Living and Memory Care on February 17, 2024, at the age of 86. Lavora was born to...

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Alfred G. Trujillo Obituary

Published: 04/09/2024

Alfred G. Trujillo Nov. 9, 1947 ~ April 5, 2024 (age 76) Obituary With sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Alfred Gilbert Trujillo on April 5, 2024 at the age of 7...

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Esmeralda Gamboa Gonzalez Obituary

Published: 04/09/2024

Esmeralda Gamboa Gonzalez Feb 13th, 2004 – April 1st, 2024 Obituary Esmeralda “Esme” “Cheme” “Lala” Gamboa Gonzalez passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 20 in Pueblo. She was born in Frisco to Norma ...

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CDOT US 160 Surface Treatment Project Begins April 15, 2024

Published: 04/09/2024

US 160 Surface Treatment Project - Kim to Pritchett Project Overview: The Colorado Department of Transportation and APC Southern of Penrose have scheduled a highway resurfacing project on US Highway 160 from Kim to Pritchett. Work will include the...

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Springfield Elementary School Lifts Lockdown After False Alarm

Published: 04/09/2024

Springfield Elementary School Lifts Lockdown After False Alarm On 04/09/2024 at approximately 1313 hours, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office and the Springfield Police Department responded to a possible armed male near the Springfield Elementa...

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Olivero De La Garza Obituary

Published: 04/09/2024

Olivero De La Garza Aug 7, 1951 ~ April 3, 2024 72 Years Old Obituary Mass of Christian Burial for Olivero De La Garza will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas,...

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Crowley County Sheriff VS Sugar City Election Chaos - Arrest Made

Published: 04/09/2024

Crowley County Sheriff VS Sugar City Election Chaos I am addressing this letter primarily to the Citizens of Sugar City, though it applies to all of us. As your elected Sheriff I have certain statutory duties that I must fulfill. I take that respo...

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James Edward Young Obituary

Published: 04/08/2024

James Edward Young February 15, 1940 – March 29, 2024 Obituary James Edward Young, 84, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born Thursday, February 15, 1940, in Ozark, Alabama to David Gl...

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Leon Montoya Obituary

Published: 04/08/2024

Leon Montoya Sept 15th, 2005 - April 3rd, 2024 Obituary Leon Lee Montoya passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 18 in Pueblo. Leon was born in Pueblo on Sept. 15, 2005 at St. Mary Corwin to Crystal & Frank Montoya. He was raised in Rocky F...

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La Junta Police Release Report on Walmart "Active-Shooter" Hoax

Published: 04/08/2024

LJPD: 33-year-old Angel Castrejon Arrested for Walmart "Active-Shooter" Hoax On April 6, 2024, at about 8:55 PM, the La Junta Communications Center received a 911 phone call reporting an "active shooter" was at Walmart located at 6 Conley Rd in La...

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Joe Frausto Obituary

Published: 04/07/2024

Joe Frausto Nov 27, 1959 – April 2, 2024 Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Frausto, a cherished community volunteer, devoted father, and extraordinary man whose kindness and wisdom touched the lives of many...

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La Junta Fire Dept VS Carson Ave. Structure Fire

Published: 04/06/2024

La Junta Fire Dept VS Carson Ave. Structure Fire This morning at approx 0659am we responded to a reported structure fire at 1612 Carson. Upon arrival of Eng 1 they found moderate smoke coming out of apartment 105. Crews made a quick offensive atta...

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