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Plays in The Park Presents: Into The Woods Jr. July 15 + 16, 2023

Published: 07/12/2023

Plays in The Park Presents: Into The Woods Jr. July 15 + 16, 2023 Plays in the Park Youth-Led theatre company is proud to present the musical tale of Into the Woods JR, where a Baker and his wife venture into the woods to break a spell. Along the ...

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After 15 Years of Service Janet Retires from La Junta Associated Charities

Published: 07/12/2023

After 15 Years of Service Janet Retires from La Junta Associated Charities Janet Clark gave the people of Southeast Colorado a decade and a half of selfless service through La Junta Associated Charities. The local foodbank serves residents of La J...

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John Jack Lawrence Lowe Obituary

Published: 07/12/2023

John "Jack" Lawrence Lowe May 12, 1937 - July 7, 2023 Obituary Lifetime Arkansas Valley resident John (Jack) Lawrence Lowe, 86, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, CO. Jack was truly a man of few words...

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Lupe F. Cruz Obituary

Published: 07/12/2023

Lupe F. Cruz October 26, 1935 - July 9, 2023 Obituary Lupe F. Cruz of La Junta passed away on July 9, 2023 at Colorado Springs Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on October 26, 1935, the first born, to Bonifacio and Luz ...

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Jane Yergert Obituary

Published: 07/11/2023

Jane Yergert September 25, 1933 - July 9, 2023 Obituary Orpha Jane Yergert, 89, of La Junta passed away July 9, 2023 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, Colorado. She was born September 25, 1933 in Chanute, Kansas to Gerhard & Orph...

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2023 SECOM/SECPA Charity Golf Classic Raises Nearly $15K

Published: 07/11/2023

2023 SECOM/SECPA Charity Golf Classic Raises Nearly $15K (La Junta, CO) – Local charities in Southeast Colorado will benefit from nearly 15 thousand dollars raised in the recent annual SECPA/SECOM Charity Classic golf tournament. Eighty men ...

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LJPD Conducting Special Operations to Decrease Traffic Accidents at Controlled Intersections

Published: 07/10/2023

LJPD Conducting Special Operations to Decrease Traffic Accidents at Controlled Intersections On Monday July 10, 2023 officers with the La Junta Police Department began special operations to decrease traffic accidents in problem areas where stop si...

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Otero County Votes to Support Litigation of Senate Bill 23-303 Proposition HH

Published: 07/10/2023

A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FOR ADVANCE COLORADO CHALLENGE TO SENATE BILL 23-303 PROPOSITION HH WHEREAS, Senate Bill 23-303 was hastily enacted by the General Assembly on the last day of the 2023 Legislative Session without adequate opportunity for de...

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Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds & Crystal Lake Community Visioning Workshop and Presentation July 19, 2023

Published: 07/08/2023

Community Visioning Workshop and Presentation The City of Rocky Ford and the Rocky Ford Steering Committee are hosting a community presentation and visioning workshop on July 19th from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Train Depot building on 105 N Main St. The ...

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Missouri Days Art Show Hosted by GFWC Fowler Progress Club

Published: 07/09/2023

Missouri Days Art Show Hosted by GFWC Fowler Progress Club The GFWC Fowler Progress Club is hosting the annual art show during the Missouri Day fair. For over 50 years the Progress Club has invited area talent to share their art with the community...

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Las Animas Museum Ice Cream Social for Kids - July 11th

Published: 07/09/2023

FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL WELCOME ALL KIDS!!! OLD FASHIONED GAMES - jacks, marbles, hopscotch, jump rope, hula hoops, chalk art VISIT THE ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE & RING THE BELLS!!! See the new picnic table! WELCOME – Summer reading program kid...

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Birth Announcement Hagen Wayne Stinson

Published: 07/08/2023

Birth Announcement Hagen Wayne Stinson Kimberlee and Jimmy Stinson of Ordway, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Hagen Wayne Stinson. Born on June 29, 2023 at 4:33 pm. Weighing 6 lbs. 9.8 oz. and measuring 19 inches long. He w...

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Jackson Smith of La Junta Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Published: 07/07/2023

EAGLE SCOUT AWARD TO BE PRESENTED Local Scout has earned the Boy Scout’s highest rank advancement. LA JUNTA 06/29/2023 -- Jackson Smith, 18, of La Junta, has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout...

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CDOT: North La Junta Bridge One Lane Alternating Traffic July 10 - 14, 2023

Published: 07/07/2023

CDOT: North La Junta Bridge One Lane Alternating Traffic July 10 - 14, 2023 OTERO COUNTY - CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying SH 109 over US 50, BNSF Railroad, and the Arkansas Rive...

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La Junta Fire Dept VS Hay Stack Fire + Severe Weather

Published: 07/06/2023

La Junta Fire Dept VS Hay Stack Fire + Severe Weather At 737pm on July 5th, we responded to Rd 24 and Rd BB on a haystack fire. Upon arrival found a very large haystack was on fire and the wind was spreading the flames very fast. Mutual aid was ca...

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Tickets On Sale: Picketwire Players Present: The Play That Goes Wrong

Published: 07/05/2023

Picketwire Players Present: The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets on sale now! Don’t miss this hilarious show, fun for the whole family!! With accident-prone actors, a corpse that cannot play dead, and a knocked-out lead lady, when goes wrong, ca...

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Claudie Dean Martinez Jr. Obituary

Published: 07/05/2023

Claudie Dean Martinez Jr. Nov 5, 1968 - Jun 27, 2023 Obituary Claudie Dean Martinez Jr., of La Junta, CO entered into rest on June 27, 2023, at his place of residence in La Junta, CO. Claudie was born on November 5, 1968, in Garden City, KS to Mar...

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La Junta Fire Dept. VS Cheraw Barn Fire

Published: 07/05/2023

La Junta Fire Dept. VS Cheraw Barn Fire This morning at 0121 we responded to a reported structure fire in the area of 32000 Hwy 109. This is just West of the town of Cheraw. Upon arrival Chief Davidson called out a working fire with heavy fire and...

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Happy 4th of July from SECOM

Published: 07/04/2023

SECOM IS A SECO NEWS FOUNDING ADVERTISING CONTRIBUTOR HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET SERVICES AT THE SECO NEWS STUDIO AND OFFICES ARE PROVIDED BY SECOM WHAT IS ZOOM BOMBING PSA - CLICK HERE ONLINE SCAMS - WARNING SIGNS - HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF PSA - C...

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Glenn Melville Steepleton Obituary

Published: 07/01/2023

Glenn Melville Steepleton November 15, 1923 — June 24, 2023 Highlands Ranch Obituary Glenn Melville Steepleton was born on November 15, 1923 in Trinidad, Colorado to Fern and Lois Steepleton. He passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 99 ...

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Otero College Honors Students Named for Spring Semester 2023

Published: 06/30/2023

Honors Students Named for Spring Semester 2023 LA JUNTA — Otero College is pleased to share the names of students who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring semester. There were a total of 266 students named to the...

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Otero Launches Partnerships to Help Students Gain Hands-On Experience

Published: 06/30/2023

Otero Launches Partnerships to Help Students Gain Hands-On Experience LA JUNTA — Allie Vanhook, Director of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development at Otero College, has created partnerships with Parker Dewey and Forage, two...

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Loyce E. Goodwin Obituary

Published: 06/29/2023

Loyce E. Goodwin October 8, 1929 - June 26, 2023 Obituary Loyce Goodwin (93) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 26, 2023 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. She had been a resident of Fowler Nursing Home for a couple months, recuperati...

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CSP Releases June 20, 2023 Fatal Crash Bodycam & Dashcam Footage

Published: 06/28/2023

CSP Releases June 20, 2023 Fatal Crash Bodycam & Dashcam Footage On June 20, 2023, at approximately 10:57 AM, Colorado State Patrol responded to assist Otero County Deputies with a suspect fleeing from them, along Highway 50, in Otero County. ...

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146th Arkansas Valley Fair Schedule!

Published: 06/28/2023

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS!

Published: 06/28/2023

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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Help Wanted: Otero County Lead Mechanical Technician

Published: 06/28/2023

Help Wanted/Job Announcement Otero County has one (1) opening for Lead Mechanical Technician. Perform skilled mechanical work in the adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of both automotive and heavy equipment. Administer tests and d...

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146th Arkansas Valley Fair - Proud of the Past, Poised for the Future

Published: 06/28/2023

August 16-19, 2023 Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, Rocky Ford, Colorado Wednesday Aug. 16-Silver Day: 6:45 am Wake-up-breakfast, 11:00 am Silver King & Queen Contest, 7:00-8:30 pm Family Night Entertainment~ Shaun Garrison, Singer & Song writ...

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John and Myrna DuVall Tornado Recovery Accounts Established

Published: 06/27/2023

John and Myrna DuVall Tornado Recovery Accounts Established D onation accounts have been set up at TBK Bank and Community State Bank in Lamar for John and Myrna DuVall to help them with the many costs stemming from the loss of their property in th...

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Crabtree Amusements at The 146th Arkansas Valley Fair

Published: 06/27/2023

CRABTREE AMUSEMENTS At the Arkansas Valley Fair Rocky Ford, Colorado August 16-19, 2023 For more details: seconews.org/146tharkvalleyfair Email: avf@arkvalleyfair.com Phone: (719)-254-7723 Wednesday 8/16/2023-Rides open at 6:00pm Thursday 8/17/202...

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