Prowers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps
Prowers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps After reviewing the updated forecasts and Wind Chill Warning from the National Weather Service and recognizing that many Counties in the region are doing the same, the Board of Count...
Read More InfoBig Bear Septic Service Donates Christmas Meals for Veterans to American Legion Post #9
Big Bear Septic Service Donates Christmas Meals for Veterans to American Legion Post #9 The Charles E. McFarland American Legion Post #9 of La Junta received food boxes from Big Bear Septic Service to deliver to area veterans and their families fo...
Read More InfoThe City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter
The City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the upcoming extreme weather conditions moving into the Arkansas Valley between Wednesday evening and Friday morning. The City of La Jun...
Read More InfoOrdway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Regular Hours
Ordway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Business Due to extreme cold temperatures expected on Thursday, Town Hall for the Town of Ordway will be closed to the public on December 22, 2022. Staff will be available to answer phone c...
Read More InfoColorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures
Driving for the Holidays? Plan for Frigid Storm in the Forecast Colorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures (COLO) – As Coloradoans brace themselves for tumbling temperatures anticipated for tomorrow, many motorist...
Read More Info2022 Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Fort Lyon National Cemetery
2022 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY AT FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY By Kathleen Tomlin December 20, 2022 A special thanks to Darla Youngblood, Fort Lyon Coordinator, who arranged the Wreaths Across America Dedication Ceremony at Fort Lyon National...
Read More Info2022 Wreaths Across America Wrap-Up
Leon Davis with the American Legion pictured distributing wreaths during the 2021 ceremony at Fairview/Calvary Cemetery. (Photo by Adrian Hart) 2022 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WRAP-UP December 19, 2020 Las Animas VFW Auxiliary #2411 would like to than...
Read More InfoColorado Aviation Business Association, LA VFW #2411 and Santa Fly in For Veterans
Colorado Aviation Business Association, LA VFW #2411 and Santa Fly in For Veterans By Pam Valdez & Kathleen Tomlin Christmas came early for many veterans and their families thanks to a CABA toys and food drop at Las Animas Airport on December ...
Read More InfoMcClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named High Performing School
McClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named a High Performing School The McClave School is pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Education has recognized the district as Accredited with Distinction for the 2021-22 s...
Read More InfoAVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Door Decorating Contest
AVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Decorating Contest The Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center celebrated the holiday season by holding a Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Valerie Carnes Office took 2nd place in the AVRMC Christmas Door Decorat...
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