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Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP with Arrest After High Speed Chase on US Hwy 50

Published: 03/01/2024

Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP in HWY 50 High Speed Chase During the early morning hours of March 1st, 2024, at approximately 12:56 am. The Rocky Ford Police Department (RFPD) was notified of a red sedan that had eluded Colorado State Patrol Trooper...

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Dorene Pool Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Dorene Pool Jan 24th, 1960 – Dec 13th, 2023 Obituary Dorene Sue Pool went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 13, 2023 in Chandler Arizona. She was born on January 24, 1960 to Fletcher M. Pool and Joyce E. Pool of Grand...

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Southeast Colorado March 1 & 2, 2024

Published: 02/29/2024

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 240 PM MST Thu Feb 29 2024 Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslan...

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Linda Vaillarreal Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Linda Vaillarreal Jul 3, 1937 - Feb 25, 2024 Obituary Linda Villarreal of Ordway, Colorado peacefully entered into rest February 25, 2024 with her family in her home. She was born to Felipa and Herman Villarreal, July 3, 1937, in Crowley County. S...

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Alexis Jade Hernandez Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Alexis Jade Hernandez Jul 21, 1994 Feb 20, 2024 Obituary Alexis Jade Hernandez of La Junta, entered into rest February 20, 2024 in La Junta, Colorado. She was born July 21, 1994, to Cynthia Hernandez and Ray Muniz, She was 29 years of age. Alexis ...

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Rocky Ford Fire Chief Responds to 2022 Body Cam Altercation

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Fire Chief & City Attorney Respond to 2022 Bodycam Altercation In regards to the body cam footage you are referring to I wanted to provide you a written response to the incident in question. Neither myself nor one of my firefighters...

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Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022 The Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh, became aware of body worn camera footage in early January, 2024, relating to an incident that occurred on the 200 block of N 5th St...

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Magdalena Nancy Esquibel Obituary

Published: 02/28/2024

Magdalena "Nancy" Esquibel July 21st, 1941 – Feb 23rd, 2024 Obituary Magdalena Nancy Esquibel of Rocky Ford passed away on February 23, 2024 in Pueblo at the age of 82. Nancy was born in Vroman to Marcelino and Romelia Reyna. She married Ray...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 27 - March 4, 2024

Published: 02/27/2024

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

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NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado

Published: 02/27/2024

NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado Bent County-Crowley County-Kiowa County-Otero County-Prowers County-Pueblo County- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northern Otero County in sout...

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Connie J. Hansen Obituary

Published: 02/27/2024

Connie J. Hansen October 26, 1968 ~ February 21, 2024 (age 55) Obituary A Graveside Service for Connie Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024. Per Connie’s request, there will be no visitation. Connie JoAnn (Edwards) Hansen...

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Jessie Lopez Obituary

Published: 02/26/2024

Jessie Lopez Dec 25th, 1917 – Feb 22nd, 2024 Obituary Natividad de Jesus (Jessie Nettie) Lopez, 106, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Center. Jessie was born in Tuloso, New Mexico on Dece...

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Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots

Published: 02/26/2024

Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots According the Otero County Clerk Lyn Scott, she has contacted both the Colorado Secretary of State and the Post Office regarding missing ...

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Rocky Ford City Crew VS Fairgrounds Graffiti

Published: 02/26/2024

SECO News attended the 5th Annual Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Chili Dinner at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday Night. The people of Southeast Colorado came out to make it a great fundraising event. While there we noti...

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CDOT: CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Update

Published: 02/25/2024

Otero County - CO 109 bridge rehabilitation and improvements project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying CO 109 over US 50, BNSF Railroad, and the Arkansas River between MP 56.4 and MP 56.9. The work includes removing existing asphalt s...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS

Published: 02/24/2024

Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS! - Rehabilitation Department 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 Mount...

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The Wisdom of Winter: Learn outdoor tips on how to recreate responsibly

Published: 02/24/2024

The Wisdom of Winter: Learn Outdoor Tips on How to Recreate Responsibly Colorado is a winter wonderland and a world-class destination for outdoor activities involving snow and ice. For those willing to explore in colder temperatures and leave the ...

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Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie in La Junta Feb 29, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie Feb 29, 2024 Camille and Stuie French have been touring together over the last 20+ years. The husband and wife vocal and guitarist duo have become beloved in Australian coun...

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Southeast Colorado Concert Association Presents Diva 3 in Lamar March 7, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Divas 3 Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm Lamar High School Auditorium The next performance from the Southeast Colorado Concert Association will be coming to Lamar on Thursday, March 7. The all female act Divas 3 will take the stage at Lamar High School at ...

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Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Menacing

Published: 02/23/2024

Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Harrasment About 8:49pm, 22nd February, 2024, the Rocky Ford Police Department, working with the Otero County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 36 year old male suspect, Michael Vermette. The Rocky Ford Police Departme...

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68th Otero Arts Festival Online Registration Opens Monday, Feb 26, 2024

Published: 02/20/2024

68th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Opens Monday, February 26 The 68th 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 o...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2024

Published: 02/20/2024

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

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Bennie C. (Webb) Evans Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Bennie C. (Webb) Evans Aug 26, 1940 ~ Feb 12, 2024 (age 83) Obituary Bennie Catherine (Webb) Evans passed away on February 12, 2024 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado at the age of 83. She was born August 26, 1940 in ...

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Jennie Madrid Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Jennie Madrid Oct 20, 1935 – Feb 16, 2024 Obituary Jennie Madrid, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born Sunday, October 20, 1935, in Rocky Ford to Rosalio &ldq...

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Gavina Alvidrez Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Gavina Alvidrez Feb 19, 1939 ~ Feb 16, 2024 84 Years Old Obituary Mass of Christian Burial for Gavina Alvidrez will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO with Rosary beginning at ...

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Deacon Scott Beeby Obituary

Published: 02/18/2024

DEACON SCOTT BEEBY August 3, 1950 - February 4, 2024 Obituary Deacon Scott Beeby entered into rest, February 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 3, 1950. Scott was 73 years of age. Even though a brain inf...

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Otero County Sheriff Releases Feb 17 Shooting Incident Report

Published: 02/18/2024

La Junta, Colo. - February 17, 2023 - At about 7:51P.M. Deputies from the Otero County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to assist the La Junta Police Department at McDonalds in La Junta on a report of a shooting. Shortly thereafter, it was determi...

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Donald Alex Devie Obituary

Published: 02/16/2024

Donald Alex Devie Feb 17, 1948 ~ Feb 13, 2024 75 Years Old Obituary A memorial service for Las Animas, CO resident, Donald Devie will be held at a later date. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Donald A. De...

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Markos Chavez Obituary

Published: 02/16/2024

Markos Chavez April 24th, 1963 – Feb 3rd, 2024 Obituary Markos Chavez passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 60 in Pueblo. Mark was born in Rocky Ford to Tony and Lucy Chavez. They moved to La Junta in the late 70s and Mark Graduated ...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Support Services

Published: 02/16/2024

HELP WANTED: Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts website: https://www.courts.state.co. us/ Closing date for applications for both positions is 2/26/2024 Support Services .5 FTE (20 hours per week) Salary ran...

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