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2023 Otero County Employee Service Awards

Published: 11/14/2023

Back row, left to right: Tony Harviston, Sandra Lasley, Tara Jones, Jodi Aaron, Ethan Samora, John Miller, Carolina Cortez, Elizabeth Cage, Alan Baker, and Debra Jaramillo. Front row, left to right: Jodi Zemmer, Holly Huerta-Hudak, Shannon Casilla...

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Constance Ann Connie Elder Obituary

Published: 11/13/2023

Constance Ann "Connie" Elder Dec 4, 1929 - Nov 11, 2023 Obituary Connie Elder, 93, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, Colorado, from a long illness. Connie was born Wednesday, Decembe...

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Peggy Ann Meyer Obituary

Published: 11/12/2023

Peggy Meyer May 19th, 1952 - Nov 3rd, 2023 Obituary Peggy Ann Meyer, 71, of Rocky Ford passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Peggy was born to Dorwin and Leatha Sparks. The family moved around when she was growing up. Peggy met Chuck ...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. VS Two Structure Fires

Published: 11/12/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Dept. VS Two Structure Fires Between yesterday and today we have unfortunately had two structure fires in our district. First one was yesterday at approximately 6pm on CR 22 north of Hwy 266 for an unoccupied trailer house fully en...

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Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail El Nino Loco: Miguel Antonio Otero, Jr. Nov 11, 2023

Published: 11/10/2023

El Nino Loco: Miguel Antonio Otero, Jr. Members and friends of the Bent’s Fort Chapter will meet November 11 at the Koshare Museum on the Otero College Campus in La Junta. The meeting will begin at 1pm where attendees will be entertained by ...

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Korsail Energy Announces Two New Projects, Bringing Local Jobs and Benefits to Southeast Colorado Communities

Published: 11/10/2023

Korsail Energy Announces Two New Projects, Bringing Local Jobs and Benefits to Southeast Colorado Communities Denver, Colorado — November 7, 2023 — Korsail Energy is excited to unveil its latest initiatives that promise to transform th...

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Otero College Invites Community Input for Future Facilities Master Plan

Published: 11/10/2023

Otero College Invites Community Input for Future Facilities Master Plan LA JUNTA — Otero College President, Dr. Kimberly Zant, along with HGF Architects Inc., are excited to invite all members of the supporting community to participate in a ...

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WWII Warbird Visits Southeast Colorado

Published: 11/11/2023

By: Gary Otto, Special Thanks to The Caspers WWII Warbird Visits Southeast Colorado A historic 1941 North American AT-6 advanced trainer from WWII days recently visited the area on its way home to Sweetwater, TX. This 2-seat 600 hp radial engine p...

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Veterans and Active Military Get Free Entry at Colorado State Parks on Nov. 11, 2023

Published: 11/10/2023

Veterans and active military get free entry at Colorado state parks on Nov. 11 DENVER – As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free admission to...

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Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Fair and Bake Sale Nov 17, 2023

Published: 11/10/2023

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Fair and Bake Sale AVRMC Front Lobby - 10th & Carson Friday Nov. 17th - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 It's a great time to start your Christmas shopping. Our sale is being held in conjunction with th...

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Birth Announcement Zamiah Monique Cora Aragon

Published: 11/10/2023

Birth Announcement Zamiah Monique Cora Aragon Monique Nikki Padilla of La Junta, Colorado and Jesse David Aragon of Las Animas, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Zamiah Monique Cora Aragon born on August 28, 2023 at 1:44...

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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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