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George Creston Mitchell Obituary

Published: 04/01/2024

George Creston Mitchell April 7, 1945 – March 30, 2024 Obituary George Creston Mitchell, 78, of La Junta, CO passed away peacefully March 30, 2024, at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 7, 1945, in Trinidad,...

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Otero County Landfill Inc Return to Nature Debris Press Release

Published: 04/01/2024

Otero County Landfill Inc (OCLI) is honored to be able to accept the demolition debris from the tragic event that took place at Return to Nature Funeral home. OCLI hopes to help bring some closure and relief to the many families who have had to su...

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Help Wanted: LJPD School Resource Officer

Published: 04/01/2024

Help Wanted: LJPD SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Colorado POST Certified Starts $22.21/hr. $23.43 after successful probation 4-10 hr. shifts during school season Scheduled shift TBD outside of school season 2 years law enforcement experience Contact hr.c...

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Robert O'Connor Obituary

Published: 04/01/2024

Robert O'Connor March 17, 1949 ~ March 26, 2024 (age 75) Obituary Robert "Bob" O’Connor, 75 years old, departed this world on March 26, 2024 at his home in Las Animas, CO, surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1949 in Las Animas, CO to...

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Donna Mae McCleary Obituary

Published: 04/01/2024

Donna Mae McCleary July 17, 1942 - March 27, 2024 Obituary Donna Mae McCleary passed, 81, of Olney Springs, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her Olney Springs home. She was born Friday, July 17, 1942, in New London, WI to Lorin ...

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Lake Pueblo State Park Installs ‘Exit Only’ Gates to Let Boaters Leave After Hours

Published: 03/31/2024

Lake Pueblo State Park Installs ‘Exit Only’ Gates to Let Boaters Leave After Hours PUEBLO, Colo. – Beginning April 1, boaters who remain on the water at Lake Pueblo State Park past gate closing times on the two boat ramps will no...

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Southeast Colorado Easter Weekend

Published: 03/30/2024

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 247 PM MDT Sat Mar 30 2024 Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including ...

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Former Pueblo Deputy Arrested for Inappropriate Contact with Female Inmate

Published: 03/30/2024

Former Deputy Arrested for Inappropriate Contact with Female Inmate Pueblo, CO: The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office arrested a former detention deputy following an investigation into him having inappropriate contact with a female inmate. Former dep...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Releases March 2024 Gray Wolf Activity Map

Published: 03/29/2024

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Releases Updated Collared Gray Wolf Activity Map on General Areas Inhabited by Gray Wolves in Colorado DENVER — An updated map was published today on Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website to continue informi...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2024 Kids Free Fishing Days

Published: 03/29/2024

Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2024 Kids Free Fishing Days Events: Midwest Farms (Holly Gravel Pit) -Sunday April 21, 1pm-3pm Turk's Pond (South of Two Buttes) - Saturday April 27, 9am-12pm Leonard Hudnall Pond (Las Animas) - Sunday April 28, 1pm-3pm...

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Donald Scofield Obituary

Published: 03/29/2024

Donald Scofield Nov 16th, 1939 – March 27th, 2024 Obituary Donald Bernett Scofield was born November 16, 1939 in La Junta to Harrison Bernett Scofield & Doris Jean (Brandt) Scofield. Don grew up on the family farm, 10 miles south of Rock...

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2024 Southeast Colorado Easter Egg Hunt and Activity Guide

Published: 03/28/2024

2024 Southeast Colorado Easter Egg Hunt & Activity Guide

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Tri-County Family Care Center Offers Partners in Parenting Classes

Published: 03/28/2024

Partners in Parenting Classes Tri-County Family Care Center will be sponsoring a series of “Partners In Parenting” classes, Wednesday evenings, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The six sessions will be held at Tri-Cou...

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Calvin Feik Obituary

Published: 03/28/2024

Calvin Feik 1966 ~ 2024 57 Years Old Obituary Calvin Feik, 57, passed away at home following a lengthy illness. Calvin was born to John and Mildred Feik. He is survived by his wife, Mary; siblings, Don and Pam Feik, Anita and Chuck Pointon, Les an...

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Joseph Michael Headley Obituary

Published: 03/28/2024

Joseph Michael Headley April 8, 1971 - March 25, 2024 Obituary Joseph Michael Headley, 52, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at UC-Health University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was born Thursday, April 8...

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La Junta Fire Dept VS Homeless Camp Fire Under 3rd St. Bridge

Published: 03/27/2024

La Junta Fire Dept VS Homeless Camp Fire Under 3rd St. Bridge At approx 1440 today we responded to a fire in the bridge at 3rd and Adams. Upon arrival a homeless camp was found on fire with nobody around it. Crews used booster lines to knock the f...

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La Junta Police Seeking Info on March 27th Vehicle Break-ins & Attempted Theft

Published: 03/27/2024

La Junta Police Seeking Info on March 27th Vehicle Break-ins, Damage & Attempted Theft Officers with the La Junta Police Department are looking for two suspects concerning vehicle break-ins, vehicle damage, and attempted vehicle theft. The inc...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Controller - Hybrid, Remote-Friendly

Published: 03/27/2024

AVRMC Controller - Hybrid, Remote-Friendly 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 provide a ...

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Tri-County Family Care Center FREE Car Seat Safety Check April 6, 2024

Published: 03/27/2024

Free Car Seat Safety Check in Rocky Ford April 6th Every day in Colorado, parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly, many are not, if they are buckled up at all! Car crashes are a le...

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Gary Carl Hirschler Obituary

Published: 03/26/2024

Gary Carl Hirschler June 17, 1951 - March 24, 2024 Obituary Gary Carl Hirschler was born on June 17th, 1951. He passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 72. He was born to Elvis Gilbert (E.G....

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James Jim Jenner Obituary

Published: 03/26/2024

James "Jim" Jenner Feb 9th, 1927 – March 17th, 2024 Obituary James Vernon Jenner of Rocky Ford passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 97 in Fowler. Jim was born in Bristol, Colorado to Teresa & Jacob Jenner. After high school h...

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Brown Bats with White-Nose Syndrome Found in Boulder County

Published: 03/26/2024

‘Little Brown Bats’ with White-Nose Syndrome Found in Boulder County DENVER – A ‘little brown bat’ infected with white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease caused by an invasive fungus that has killed millions of bats in No...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 26 - April 1, 2024

Published: 03/26/2024

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Woodruff Memorial Library Calendar April 2024

Published: 03/25/2024

Letter from Kimberly Gallegos: There is so much going on at your library! April is right around the corner so please take a look at the calendar for details about the Solar Eclipse event, youth programming, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale...

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William Bob Crum Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

William "Bob" Crum February 22, 1952 ~ March 21, 2024 72 Years Old Obituary Graveside services for Holly, Colorado resident, Bob Crum will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided ...

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Access to Lake Pueblo from Pueblo West Closed April 2 for Bridge Installation

Published: 03/25/2024

Access to Lake Pueblo from Pueblo West Closed April 2 for Bridge Installation PUEBLO, Colo. – To improve access to Lake Pueblo State Park from the north through Pueblo West, a new pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will...

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West Boat Ramp Closing for a Week as a Dredge is Removed from John Martin Reservoir State Park

Published: 03/25/2024

West Boat Ramp Closing for a Week as a Dredge is Removed from John Martin Reservoir State Park HASTY, Colo. – A dredge and barges that spent the winter performing maintenance at John Martin Reservoir State Park will be removed from the water...

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Elizabeth Betty Hirakata Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Hirakata Sept 21st, 1941 - March 20th, 2024 Obituary Betty Hirakata of Rocky Ford passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 82 at her home. Betty was born in Mexico to Sylvester and Reyes Licano. Betty married Jerre Hirakata, a...

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Johnny Nettik Sr. Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

Johnny Nettik Sr. April 28th, 1951 - March 25th, 2024 Obituary Johnny Robert Nettik Sr. Johnny passed away of natural causes at the family home in Rocky Ford on the morning of March 25, 2024. He was 72 years old. Johnny was born in Wichita Falls, ...

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Otero Commissioners Approve $960,000 for Annual Inmate Housing in Bent County

Published: 03/25/2024

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENT COUNTY AND OTERO COUNTY CONCERNING HOUSING PRISONERS IN THE BENT COUNTY JAIL THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of April 2024 between the Bent County Jail ("Bent County") and Otero County. Whereas,...

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