Search Continues for Missing Las Animas County Man
Search Continues for Missing Las Animas County Man February 24, 2022 – CBI – Las Animas County, CO – Law enforcement continues its search for an 82-year-old Las Animas County man who went missing on February 11, 2022. David Shier...
Read More InfoOtero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries
Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries LA JUNTA — The 66th annual Otero Arts Festival is set to be held March 29-31 in the McDivitt Center Gym on the Otero College campus. The Otero Arts Festival will showcase creative writing...
Read More InfoRattler Run Returns to Otero College on April 9, Benefits Foundation
Otero College will Host the Rattler Run on April 9 By: Sarah Petramala LA JUNTA — After a seven-year hiatus, the Rattler Run will once again take place on the Otero College campus. Sponsored by the Otero College Foundation, the proceeds from...
Read More InfoLJFD VS 130 Year Old Two Story House Fire 2/23/22
La Junta Fire Department Narrative "Today at approx 1017 am we responded to 222 Steen on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Chief Davidson found heavy smoke coming from the roof and eves." "The crews attempted to fight the fire inside but fir...
Read More InfoTy O’Connor Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Otero
Ty O’Connor Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach LA JUNTA — Otero Athletics is extremely excited to announce the addition of Ty O’Connor as the new Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Coach O’Connor comes to Otero from Salt Lake ...
Read More InfoCDOT: Project Postponed! Both directions of I-25 at Exit 11 will be fully closed March 1 and 2, 2022
― CDOT TRAVEL ALERT ― CANCELLED Both directions of I-25 at Exit 11 will be fully closed March 1 and 2 for a concrete bridge deck pour Work has been postponed Las Animas County — The deck pour on I-25 Exit Interchange has been postponed. ...
Read More InfoAVCC Hosts New Odyssey Guy Feb 22, 2022 at Otero College
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association reminds you of our next concert on Tuesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ed Stafford Theatre on the Otero College campus. Masks are highly recommended. New Odyssey Guy...
Read More InfoSwink Drama - Fussin' An A-Feudin' Delivers Hillbilly Laughter
Swink Drama - Fussin An A-Feudin Delivers Hillbilly Laughs By: Adrian Hart Directed by Bonnie Grossen, the Swink All-School Musical brought the laughter to the Ed Stafford Theatre at Otero College in La Junta on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. This year&...
Read More InfoColorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Van Rollover on US Hwy 50
Colorado State Patrol Investing Single Vehicle Rollover on US Hwy 50 The Colorado State Patrol has an open investigation on a fatal single vehicle rollover that occurred this morning (2/19/22) at 1:40 am on US Hwy 50 between La Junta and Las Anima...
Read More InfoCelebration Of Life Memorial for Fred Freidenberger
Celebration Of Life Memorial for Fred Freidenberger A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Lifetime La Junta resident, Fred L. Freidenberger, will be held on what would have been his 94th Earthly Birthday on February 26, 2022 at 10am. The Cele...
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