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Lottie Marie Curtsinger Obituary

Published: 11/22/2023

Lottie Marie Curtsinger March 27, 1927 - November 20, 2023 Obituary Lottie Marie Curtsinger, 96, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 at Belmont Lodge Healthcare Center in Pueblo, CO. She was born March 27, 1927, in Pryor, Oklahoma to Milla...

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2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car

Published: 11/21/2023

2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car Christmas is just around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year the Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol...

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AC Rowan Obituary

Published: 11/21/2023

AC Rowan July 23, 1935 ~ November 20, 2023 (age 88) Obituary AC Rowan, age 88, of Lamar, CO passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. AC was born July 23, 1935 in Las Animas, CO to parents Archie Cyde and Ada (B...

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Charles E. Hawkins Obituary

Published: 11/21/2023

Charles E. Hawkins September 17, 1922 ~ November 18, 2023 (age 101) Obituary Funeral Services for Charles Hawkins will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lamar Christian Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ian Blacker officiat...

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Trail to Summit of Fishers Peak State Park Opens

Published: 11/20/2023

Gov. Polis Opens Trail to Summit of Fishers Peak State Park Trail will remain open until March 15 summer closure for raptor nesting TRINIDAD - This Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis opened the new, much anticipated eight-mile trail to the 9,633-foot summit...

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The Otero Dance Studio Proudly Presents: Fire and Ice on Dec. 1 & 2

Published: 11/20/2023

The Otero Dance Studio Proudly Presents "Fire and Ice" on Dec. 1 & 2 LA JUNTA — The Otero Dance Studio is thrilled to announce its annual holiday performances, "Fire and Ice," taking place on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 a...

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Frank Aragon Obituary

Published: 11/20/2023

Frank Aragon Sept 24th, 1932 - Nov 5th, 2023 Obituary Frank G. Aragon, of Rocky Ford entered his eternal rest on November 5, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 91. He was born on September 24, 1932, in Anton Chico, N.M. to Miguel Cruz and Ade...

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2024 Prowers County Sheriff's Office Youth Academy Registration Opens

Published: 11/20/2023

2024 Prowers County Sheriff's Office Youth Academy Registration Opens Our academy targets individuals aged 16-21, aiming to provide insights into the diverse realms of law enforcement. Spanning from dispatch operations to first responders, distric...

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Thomas Oliver McFatridge Obituary

Published: 11/19/2023

Thomas Oliver McFatridge April 4, 1935 - November 13, 2023 Obituary Thomas “Tom” McFatridge, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his Rocky Ford home in the loving presence of his wife Kay. He was born Apri...

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Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season at Otero College's Frost Fest

Published: 11/19/2023

Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season at Otero College's Frost Fest LA JUNTA — Otero College's Student Life and Enrollment Services are excited to invite the community to Frost Fest, a magical holiday event that promises an evening fill...

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Jarold Jerry Sitton Obituary

Published: 11/18/2023

Jarold "Jerry" Sitton Dec 11th, 1937 - Nov 12th, 2023 Obituary Jarold “Jerry” B. Sitton of Rocky Ford passed away on November 12, 2023 at the age of 85 in Fowler. Jerry was born in La Junta to Bert and Leola Sitton. He married the love...

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Bridge Structure Work Complete on US 350 Near La Junta

Published: 11/18/2023

Bridge Structure Work Complete on US 350 Near La Junta East - Plains Region Otero County —­­ The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner CapitalTezak Joint Venture have finished replacing a bridge structure ...

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Otero County Commissioners Meeting Nov 13, 2023

Published: 11/17/2023

Otero County Commissioners Meeting Nov 13, 2023 Monday afternoon the Otero County Commissioners recognized Otero County employees with years of service awards during their regular meeting. The commissioners also heard from Pebble Pearl during the ...

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RFPD: Suspect Arrested for Narcotics After School Lockdown Incident

Published: 11/16/2023

RFPD: Schools Locked Down After Disorderly Conduct Incident The Rocky Ford Police Department responded to the High School today, where a male party had entered the school without authorization, or checking in at the front office. The male engaged ...

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First Hydrogen Powered Train in The U.S. Passes Through La Junta

Published: 11/17/2023

First Hydrogen Powered Train in The U.S. Passes Through La Junta Built by Stadler, the Hydrogen Powered Train "Flirt H2" was being transported by diesel engine and stopped on the side of US Hwy 50 in La Junta, Colorado on Nov 16, 2023... Read More

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Otero County Rd 15 Bridge Replacement Closure

Published: 11/16/2023

Otero County Rd 15 Bridge Replacement Closure Otero County Road 15 on the South Side of US Highway 50 will be closed from November 15, 2023 until March 15th of 2024. Read More

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CSP: Move Over Law Expansion in Effect

Published: 11/16/2023

Motorists Reminded of the Expanded Move Over Law and Urged to Slow Down When Approaching Traffic Incidents or Disabled Vehicles Governor Declares Crash Responder Safety Week as Part of Effort to Protect Roadside Workers (COLO) – As part of N...

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State Patrol is Asking for Assistance in Pueblo County Serious Injury Crash

Published: 11/16/2023

State Patrol is Asking for Assistance in Pueblo County Serious Injury Crash (COLO) November 15, 2023, at approximately 6:10 pm, in Pueblo County Colorado, Colorado State Patrol Troopers responded to a hit and run crash on Highway 50 near mile post...

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Rocky Ford Police Dept. VS Violent Offender

Published: 11/16/2023

Rocky Ford Police Dept. VS Violent Offender About 9:45pm, the Rocky Ford Police Dept were dispatched to the 300 block of N 5th Street for a report of a male suspect smashing a vehicle with a piece of wood and attempting to assault residents in the...

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La Junta Police Seeking Info in Hit and Run Accident

Published: 11/15/2023

La Junta Police Seeking Info in Hit and Run Accident The La Junta Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a vehicle and person who may have been involved in an accident with a bicycle. On November 4th at approximately 15:5...

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Carlos Gonzales Obituary

Published: 11/15/2023

Carlos Gonzales July 13th, 1932 - Nov 13th, 2023 Obituary It is with immense sadness that we announce that Carlos Reynaldo Gonzales entered into eternal rest on 13 November 2023 surrounded by his beloved children. He was 91. He was a beloved partn...

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Elizabeth Jane Rush Obituary

Published: 11/15/2023

Elizabeth Jane Rush Aug 31, 1924 - Nov 10, 2023 Obituary Elizabeth Jane Rush, 99 of La Junta, passed away on November 10, 2023 at Evergreen Gardens in La Junta. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Sergeants, CO to Clair & Myrtle (Lynch) Anderso...

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Clean Valley Recycling America Recycles Day Challenge

Published: 11/15/2023

Clean Valley Recycling America Recycles Day Challenge Help Colorado reach it's recycling goals - Call (719) 468-0254 to find out how you can start Today! Colorado's recycling rate is only 15%. The national average recycling rate is 35%. Colorado's...

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Pueblo Police Release Mall Incident Report, Seek Public Assistance

Published: 11/14/2023

Pueblo Police Release Mall Incident Report, Seek Public Assistance At approximately 2:07 P.M., Pueblo Police Communications Center received a call of shots fired at the Pueblo Mall, located in the 3400 block of Dillon Drive. Officers arrived on sc...

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Otero Commissioners Hear Dust Complaint During Audience Participation

Published: 11/14/2023

Otero Commissioners Hear Dust Complaint During Audience Participation Letter from Otero County Resident Pebble Pearl: I'm here today to ask the county commissioners why they don't enforce state statutes that were written to protect the land. Espec...

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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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