9/2/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Weekly Update
THIS IS A FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT. The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Thursday 9/2/2021 at 1:07 p.m. P...
Read More InfoTarantula Mating Season Is Here
TARANTULA MATING SEASON IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO BEGINS Southern Plains Land Trust Reported Via Social Media That They Witnessed Tarantula Mating Activity. Check Out Last Year's Tarantula Photography Contest Winners: 2020 Contest Sponsored by Klein M...
Read More InfoOgallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour Sept. 28th
Ogallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour Sept. 28th Ogallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour throughout the Arkansas Valley! On Sept. 28th, board a bus to connect with local food producers, community leaders, and learn how institutions can navigate ...
Read More InfoBSNF Work Will Require Two-Day Closure of US 287 in Lamar
BSNF work will require two-day closure of US 287 in Lamar Lamar — Colorado Department of Transportation will close US 287, between Hickory Street and Beech Street in Lamar, on Sept. 12 and 13 for BSNF to replace tracks at the railroad crossi...
Read More InfoOtero Dance Studio Classes Starting Sept 7
Four Otero Dancers eagerly await their acrobatics class. Otero Dance Studio, formerly the OJC Dance Studio, is reopening for classes. (Courtesy Photo) Otero Dance Studio Classes Starting Sept 7 LA JUNTA — Otero Dance Studio, formerly the OJC...
Read More InfoArkansas Valley Karate Club at Deer Dojo LJCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Arkansas Valley Karate Club at Deer Dojo LJCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Arkansas Valley Karate Club at Deer Dojo teaches Kojosho style of Karate to ages six and above. They have classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and are located at 2222 San Juan ...
Read More InfoLamar Area Paint Recycling Drop-Off Event Aug 31st
Lamar Paint Recycling Drop Off Event Now’s your chance to recycle your paint! Drop off your leftover house paint, stain, and varnish at Big R (8723 US HWY 40, Lamar, CO, 81052) on August 31 between 2 and 6 p.m. Space is limited. Eventbrite r...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium Update LJCC BLT 8/26/21
Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium Update LJCC BLT Secretary and Finance Officer of the Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association LaDonna Hutton gave an update during the August La Junta Chamber of Commerce Business, Lunch and Talk ...
Read More InfoChild Maltreatment Prevention Program Seeking Parent Input
Child Maltreatment Prevention Program (CMPP) The Child Maltreatment Prevention Program (CMPP) is looking for parents to represent the three counties in our area, Otero, Bent and Crowley. We would like a minimum of two parents from each county, but...
Read More InfoMichael Martin Murphey and The Santa Fe Trail at Koshare Kiva September 24, 2021
Michael Martin Murphey and The Santa Fe Trail at Koshare Kiva September 24, 2021 The Bicentennial Symposium Planning Board Meeting was held August 28 in The Otero College Ed Stafford Theater Building. During the meeting, Secretary and Finance Offi...
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