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La Junta Police Seeking Info on March 27th Vehicle Break-ins & Attempted Theft

Published: 03/27/2024

La Junta Police Seeking Info on March 27th Vehicle Break-ins, Damage & Attempted Theft Officers with the La Junta Police Department are looking for two suspects concerning vehicle break-ins, vehicle damage, and attempted vehicle theft. The inciden...

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Tri-County Family Care Center FREE Car Seat Safety Check April 6, 2024

Published: 03/27/2024

Free Car Seat Safety Check in Rocky Ford April 6th Every day in Colorado, parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly, many are not, if they are buckled up at all! Car crashes are a le...

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Gary Carl Hirschler Obituary

Published: 03/26/2024

Gary Carl Hirschler June 17, 1951 - March 24, 2024 Obituary Gary Carl Hirschler was born on June 17th, 1951. He passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 72. He was born to Elvis Gilbert (E.G....

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James Jim Jenner Obituary

Published: 03/26/2024

James "Jim" Jenner Feb 9th, 1927 – March 17th, 2024 Obituary James Vernon Jenner of Rocky Ford passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 97 in Fowler. Jim was born in Bristol, Colorado to Teresa & Jacob Jenner. After high school he joined...

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Brown Bats with White-Nose Syndrome Found in Boulder County

Published: 03/26/2024

‘Little Brown Bats’ with White-Nose Syndrome Found in Boulder County DENVER – A ‘little brown bat’ infected with white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease caused by an invasive fungus that has killed millions of bats in North America, was rec...

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Woodruff Memorial Library Calendar April 2024

Published: 03/25/2024

Letter from Kimberly Gallegos: There is so much going on at your library! April is right around the corner so please take a look at the calendar for details about the Solar Eclipse event, youth programming, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale...

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William Bob Crum Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

William "Bob" Crum February 22, 1952 ~ March 21, 2024 72 Years Old Obituary Graveside services for Holly, Colorado resident, Bob Crum will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided ...

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Access to Lake Pueblo from Pueblo West Closed April 2 for Bridge Installation

Published: 03/25/2024

Access to Lake Pueblo from Pueblo West Closed April 2 for Bridge Installation PUEBLO, Colo. – To improve access to Lake Pueblo State Park from the north through Pueblo West, a new pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will be ...

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West Boat Ramp Closing for a Week as a Dredge is Removed from John Martin Reservoir State Park

Published: 03/25/2024

West Boat Ramp Closing for a Week as a Dredge is Removed from John Martin Reservoir State Park HASTY, Colo. – A dredge and barges that spent the winter performing maintenance at John Martin Reservoir State Park will be removed from the water beg...

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Elizabeth Betty Hirakata Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Hirakata Sept 21st, 1941 - March 20th, 2024 Obituary Betty Hirakata of Rocky Ford passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 82 at her home. Betty was born in Mexico to Sylvester and Reyes Licano. Betty married Jerre Hirakata, a...

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Johnny Nettik Sr. Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

Johnny Nettik Sr. April 28th, 1951 - March 25th, 2024 Obituary Johnny Robert Nettik Sr. Johnny passed away of natural causes at the family home in Rocky Ford on the morning of March 25, 2024. He was 72 years old. Johnny was born in Wichita Falls, ...

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Otero Commissioners Approve $960,000 for Annual Inmate Housing in Bent County

Published: 03/25/2024

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENT COUNTY AND OTERO COUNTY CONCERNING HOUSING PRISONERS IN THE BENT COUNTY JAIL THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of April 2024 between the Bent County Jail ("Bent County") and Otero County. Whereas,...

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Joe B. Tenorio Obituary

Published: 03/25/2024

Joe B. Tenorio April 24, 1955 ~ March 14, 2024 68 Years Old Obituary Mass of Christian Burial for Joe Tenorio and wife, Elvyn will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Las Anima...

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Closures and Delays March 25, 2024

Published: 03/25/2024

Sponsored by: seconews.org/HRBlock Update: Swink School is CANCELING SCHOOL Today March 25th. Due to weather conditions.

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NWS Winter Weather Advisory Extended to March 25, 2024

Published: 03/24/2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties.

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Dean Jones Obituary

Published: 03/23/2024

Dean Jones April 8, 1938 – March 21, 2024 Obituary Dean Jones, 85, of La Junta, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Care Center in Ordway, Colorado surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Thursday, April...

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Southeast Colorado 3/24/24

Published: 03/23/2024

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 245 PM MDT Sat Mar 23 2024 Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Bent County Including Las Animas-Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Ea...

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Celebrating Livestock Production in Colorado: Meat In Day and National Ag Week

Published: 03/22/2024

Celebrating Livestock Production in Colorado: Meat In Day and National Ag Week LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Farmers and ranchers receive deserving recognition each year during National Agriculture Week (March 17-23) for their contributions to feeding communi...

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Margaret Madrid Obituary

Published: 03/22/2024

Margaret Madrid July 21, 1950 – March 20, 2024 Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Madrid, a cherished member of the La Junta community. Margaret, 73, peacefully departed this world on March 20, 2024, surrounded by th...

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Otero College's Annual Rattler Run 5K Scheduled for April 6th

Published: 03/22/2024

Otero College's Annual Rattler Run 5K Scheduled for April 6th LA JUNTA — The Otero College Rattler Run will be held this year on Sat. April 6 at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Otero College Foundation. Early registration for the event is...

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CDOT: Regionwide Pavement Striping Project Underway in Southeast Colorado

Published: 03/21/2024

Regionwide Pavement Striping Project Underway Travel Advisory March, 2024 - Southeastern Colorado - Swift moving mobile operation will provide safer roadway markings South-Central and Southeast Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportatio...

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Otero College Welcomes Rick Brown as New Head Volleyball Coach

Published: 03/21/2024

Otero College Welcomes Rick Brown as New Head Volleyball Coach LA JUNTA — Otero College is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick Brown as the new head volleyball coach. He began his duties on March 4. With 12 years of coaching experience, Brown...

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68th Otero Arts Festival Visual Arts Call for Entries

Published: 03/21/2024

68th Otero Arts Festival Visual Arts Call for Entries LA JUNTA — The 68th annual Otero Arts Festival invites all artists grades 7-12 to participate in a juried art festival April 2-4 at the Student Center Rizzuto Banquet Room on the Otero Colleg...

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Daniels Scholars Honored at West Texas A&M University

Published: 03/20/2024

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu WT Winners of Esteemed Regional Scholarship Honored at Luncheon CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University honored 19 students chosen for a prestigious regional scholarship at a recent lunc...

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Diane Kay (Brockman) Bever Obituary

Published: 03/20/2024

Diane Kay (Brockman) Bever Jan 20, 1946 ~ March 18, 2024 78 Years Old Obituary Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Diane Bever will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado wit...

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Free Firewood Available at Oxbow Wildlife Area from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Published: 03/20/2024

Watch the About The Valley Oxbow State Wildlife Area Tour Video Colorado Parks & Wildlife is offering firewood collection at the Oxbow State Wildlife Area on Thursday March 21 from 830 am - 300 pm. Please check in at the shop and wait to be shown ...

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Trinidad Police Seize 101 lbs of Fentanyl and Meth on I-25 Worth $2.25 Million

Published: 03/20/2024

101 POUNDS OF DRUGS SEIZED DURING TRAFFIC STOP "On March 19, 2024, Trinidad Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling through Trinidad on Interstate 25. During the traffic stop, K9 Jefe was deployed to conduct a fr...

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Leann Noga Named Executive Director of the Southeastern Water Conservancy District

Published: 03/18/2024

Leann Noga Named Executive Director of the Southeastern Water Conservancy District Leann Noga, a longtime employee of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, was appointed Executive Director of the District at a special Board of Dire...

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CSU Extension Office: Growing Tomato Plants from Slices & Noodles W/Tomato Butter Sauce Recipe

Published: 03/18/2024

Growing Tomato Plants from Slices Spring is right around the corner, and many of us are planning our summer gardens! Home gardeners plant a variety of delicious and nutrient dense fruits and vegetables every year. The most popular fruit to grow in...

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The Otero Players Announce Caged: A Presentation of One Acts April 11-13!

Published: 03/18/2024

Written By: Heather Pidcock-Reed The Otero Players Announce Caged: A Presentation of One Acts - Mark Your Calendars for April 11-13! LA JUNTA — The Otero Players invite the community to their production of Caged: A Presentation of One Acts on Ap...

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