Caitlyn Tibbles Receives Otero County Communities that Care Youth Recognition Award
The Creativity Award: A young person who demonstrates creativity through art, music, multimedia, or creative thinking. Nomination Narrative: she plays a ton of instruments - more than i can remember - like ukulele, guitar, flute, clarinet, bass gu...
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Alex Rivera Receives Otero County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Show Up Award: A young person who can be counted on, depended upon, trusted, and shows up for the people in their lives. Nomination Narrative: Alex is a freshman at OJC. Since all of his classes are online. Alex is a very big introvert and prefers...
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Domino's Pizza La Junta Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Domino's Pizza La Junta Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Domino's Pizza Ownership and Management Cut the Ribbon with the La Junta Chamber of Commerce and La Junta City Council Members on May 31st. City of La Junta Mayor Jeffri Pruyn signs the ri...
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Rawlings Museum in Las Animas Announces Summer Exhibit
MUSEUM ANNNOUNCES SUMMER EXHIBIT By Kathleen Tomlin June 1, 2021 Katheen Tomlin, Director, of the Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum, in Las Animas, has announced that the JOHN FLINN SUMMER EXHIBIT will be held this year. from June 12th through...
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5/31/21 Rocky Ford Fire Dept VS Structure Fire
Rocky Ford Fire Dept VS Structure Fire Tonight at approximately 10:40 pm we were paged to 30251 County Road 22 for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival we found a previously burned unoccupied structure burning and fully engulfed. Cause of fire ...
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There is a Difference - Memorial Day
Know The Difference Armed Forces Day - For Those Who Currently Wear The Uniform. Veterans Day - For Those Who Used To Wear The Uniform. Memorial Day - For Those Who Never Made it Out of The Uniform.
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45 Youngsters Enjoy Kids Fishing Derby
By Sue Keefer It was a beautiful day for 45 youngsters to participate in the Kids Fishing Derby at the La Junta City Pond Saturday. The 22 nd annual event was sponsored by the La Junta Elks Lodge, Colorado Bank and Trust, and Colorado Parks and Wi...
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John Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th
John Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th Bent County Extension and the Office of Behavioral Health have teamed up with John Martin Reservoir to Provide a workshop for our Bent County youth. Come learn the basics of your fishing pole, and sim...
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Makayla Rodriguez Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Family First Award: A young person who has been an outstanding support for their loved ones; perhaps a parent, siblings, or their own child. Recipient: Makayla Rodriguez Nomination Narrative: Makayla went above and beyond during this pandemic. Whe...
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Carlin Weber Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Pandemic Powerhouse Award: The last year has been TOUGH. This award is for a young person who handled the constant changes and challenges of COVID-19 and persevered even when it was most challenging. Recipient: Carlin Weber Nomination Narrative: A...
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