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Nerf Battle in the Street - Neighborhood Watch Block Party with LJPD

Published: 11/10/2023

Nerf Battle in the Street - Block Party with the LJPD Neighborhood Watch Group for the 11th and 12th streets between Topeka and Belmont Ave in La Junta held a Nerf Wars Block Party on Saturday Sept 16, 2023. Shirley Benz is the watch Captain and t...

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Birth Announcement Jeremias Miguel Valencia

Published: 11/10/2023

Birth Announcement Jeremias Miguel Valencia Nelli Valencia and Rodney Joseph Valencia Sr. of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Jeremias Miguel Valencia born on August 24, 2023 at 6:57 pm. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.9 oz. and...

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Colorado State Patrol Releases Crash Report Motorcycle VS SUV on Hwy 96 Nov 5, 2023

Published: 11/10/2023

Colorado State Patrol Releases Crash Report Hwy 96 Motorcycle VS SUV Nov 5, 2023 One Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 96 The initial incident report from the Colorado State Patrol showed that they recieved a callout for a motorcycle crash on Nov...

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Birth Announcement Kaidence June Louise Gaut

Published: 11/10/2023

Birth Announcement Kaidence June Louise Gaut Vanessa Renee Gaut of La Junta, Colorado and Joshua Dwayne Gaut of McClave, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Kaidence June Louise Gaut born on August 20, 2023 at 6:43 pm. Wei...

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La Junta Fire Dept VS 109 Feeders Residential Structure Fire

Published: 11/08/2023

La Junta Fire Dept VS 109 Feeders Residential Structure Fire At approx 1121 we responded to 109 Feeders just south of La Junta for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival heavy smoke was seen coming from all the eves around a single story residenc...

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Eva Louise Tommi Keller Obituary

Published: 11/08/2023

Eva Louise "Tommi" Keller March 29, 1932 - November 5, 2023 Obituary On November 5, 2023, at 10:50 am Eva left this world to be with her daughter Marleen, surrounded by her loving husband of almost 50 years. Eva Louise Keller was born on March 29,...

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Otero College’s MLT Students Compete in Cell Bowl

Published: 11/08/2023

Otero College’s MLT Students Compete in Cell Bowl LA JUNTA — The Medical Laboratory Technician Program’s 1st and 2nd year classes are competing in a Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. This is a ...

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2023 Otero County Election Final Official Results

Published: 11/08/2023

2023 Otero County Final Official Election Results UPDATE RESULTS Otero Colorado General Election Results - Final Official Count - 5,770 votes cast (42.54%) November 7, 2023 Official Results: Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulation...

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Helen Walters Smith Obituary

Published: 11/06/2023

Helen Smith April 21st, 1930 - Nov 1st, 2023 Obituary Helen Walters Smith of Fowler died at Fowler Health Care Center on November 1, 2023, where she had been a resident for some time. She was born in Sugar City on April 21, 1930, first daughter of...

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Ruben Magdeleno Obituary

Published: 11/06/2023

RUBEN MAGDALENO December 11, 1936 - October 24, 2023 Obituary Ruben Magdaleno, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully entered into rest at home on October 24, 2023, surrounded by his wife Stella and daughter Ar...

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Charles Andrew Mayoral Obituary

Published: 11/06/2023

CHARLES ANDREW MAYORAL June 5, 1956 - October 23, 2023 Obituary Charles Andrew Mayoral, of Denver, Colorado, entered into rest, October 23, 2023, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was born June 5, 1956 to Frieda and Gilbert Mayo...

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Rafael L. Gonzales Obituary

Published: 11/06/2023

RAFAEL L. GONZALES December 25, 1927 - October 26, 2023 Obituary Rafael L. Gonzales, long-time resident of the Fowler area, passed away on October 26, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was 95 years old. Rafael was preceded in death by his wife Flora Gon...

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Joaquin Robles Granados Obituary

Published: 11/06/2023

Joaquin Robles Granados Aug 16th, 1958 - Nov 2nd, 2023 Obituary Joaquin Miguel Robles Granados, 65, of Rocky Ford, died unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Aug. 16, 1958 to Esteban and Angela Robles ...

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La Junta Fire Department VS Halloween Shop Structure Fire

Published: 11/05/2023

La Junta Fire Department VS Halloween Shop Structure Fire At approx 0729 this morning, we were toned out for a commercial structure fire in the 700 blk W 3rd. Upon arrival of Eng 1, heavy smoke was showing throughout the roof and fire was noticed ...

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Rudolph Rudy Meyers Jr. Obituary

Published: 11/05/2023

Rudolph "Rudy" Meyers Jr. May 12th, 1953 - October 30th, 2023 Obituary Rudolph Frederick Meyers Jr. was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on May 12th,1953, to Rudolph Fredrick Meyers Sr. and Doris Ruth Reckner. Rudy lived in Pennsylvania until he m...

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Otero Welding Experiences Robotics in Industry at TRANE

Published: 11/04/2023

Otero Welding Experiences Robotics in Industry at TRANE LA JUNTA — The Otero College Welding cohort visited TRANE in Pueblo, CO, on Oct. 6 to observe the utilization of robots in industries. The purpose of the visit was to provide the studen...

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US 50 Drainage Improvement Project East of Swink Begins Mid-November

Published: 11/03/2023

US 50 Drainage Improvement Project East of Swink Begins Mid-November New concrete box culvert will be installed to improve drainage Otero County— The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Habitat Construction, LL...

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Gordon Bud Mast Obituary

Published: 11/03/2023

Gordon "Bud" Mast Dec 21, 1933 ~ Nov 1, 2023 (age 89) Obituary Graveside services celebrating and honoring the life of Gordon “Bud” Leroy Mast will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eads Cemetery with Pastor Paul ...

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Lee Marvin Whorton Obituary

Published: 11/02/2023

Lee Marvin Whorton April 21, 1929 - November 1, 2023 Obituary Lee Marvin Whorton, 94, passed away on November 1, 2023 at the Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, CO. He was born Sunday, April 21, 1929 in Nickerson, Kansas to Oscar & Ruby (Haml...

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Eugene Gene Grasmick Obituary

Published: 11/02/2023

Eugene "Gene" Grasmick April 10, 1933 - October 27, 2023 Obituary Eugene Grasmick, 90, of Staunton, Virginia passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born Monday, April 10, 1933, to Pete & Elizabeth (Ring) Grasmick. Gene grew up in the Ark...

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Rocky Ford Police: Damage Extensive in Water Treatment Facility Incident

Published: 11/02/2023

Rocky Ford Police Actively Investigating Water Treatment Facility Incident The morning of the 29th of October, 2023 the Rocky Ford Police Department investigated extensive damage to the City of Rocky Ford's Water Treatment Facility. It was evident...

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Sheila Elaine Norton Obituary

Published: 11/02/2023

Sheila Elaine Norton OCT 11, 1942 – OCT 28, 2023 Obituary Sheila Norton was born on Oct. 11, 1942 to Samuel and Ruby (Carter) Moreland. Sheila grew up on a ranch North of Fowler and attended Fowler High School. Sheila married her high school...

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2023 La Junta Elks Halloween Party Photo Gallery

Published: 11/01/2023

2023 La Junta Elks Halloween Party Photo Gallery SECO News offered FREE Halloween Photos at The La Junta Elks Halloween Party at the La Junta High School Gym on Halloween Night download your photo from the gallery at the bottom of this article. Th...

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Otero College Hosting Allied Health Open House & Scrub Sale Friday, Nov 3, 2023

Published: 11/01/2023

Otero College is hosting the Allied Health Open House & Scrub Sale! This open house is open to the public, especially those interested in Nursing, Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician or Medical Lab Technician occupations! Otero will be sh...

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Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov 13-20, 2023

Published: 11/01/2023

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov 13-20, 2023 NOV. 13 – 20: DROP-OFF SITES TO OPEN FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Rocky Ford, Colorado, November 1st, 2023—More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Chr...

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Shirley Jones Obituary

Published: 11/01/2023

Shirley Jones April 20th, 1942 - Oct 30th, 2023 Obituary Shirley Jones, age 81, of Ordway, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Pueblo. She was born on April 20, 1942, in Salida at her grandparents home. She is survived by her daughter Sheri Logan ...

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Lillian (Banta) Morgan Obituary

Published: 10/31/2023

Lillian (Banta) Morgan Dec 4, 1922 ~ Oct 24, 2023 (age 100) Obituary Lillian I. (Banta) Morgan sadly passed away at her home in Las Animas, Colorado on October 24, 2023 at the age of 100. She was born on December 4, 1922 in Bent County, Colorado t...

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Clean Valley Recycling Curbside Pick-Up Community Sign-Up

Published: 10/31/2023

Curbside Pick-Up is currently available in La Junta, Rocky Ford & Swink. For enrollment questions call us at (719) 468-0254 or visit us at Clean Valley Recycling in Swink To sign up: Print and fill out the appropriate enrollment form, sign, an...

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BettyJean Wierth Obituary

Published: 10/30/2023

BettyJean Wierth December 5, 1945 - October 28, 2023 Obituary BettyJean Wierth, 78, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away October 28, 2023 at Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, CO. Betty was born and raised in New Braunfels, TX to Edwin and Mari...

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Annie E. Grajeda Obituary

Published: 10/30/2023

Annie E. Grajeda Jul 4, 1950 Oct 13, 2023 Obituary Annie E. Grajeda of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered rest October 13, 2023, in her home. She was born to John Lucero and Magdalina Arguello on July 4, 1950, in Roy, New Mexico, she was 73 years of age...

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