The Historic Mesa Theatre of La Junta - Screening Room Mural
The Historic Mesa Theatre was built in 1940 on Santa Fe Ave. in La Junta Colorado. This article focuses on the multi-wall mural that wraps around the now closed Mesa Theatre. These images were captured in the former movie house's screening room. E...
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Richard A. Joyce In Memorium
Emeritus Professor Richard A. Joyce passed away February 2nd 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, daughters-in-law, and newborn grandson. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1947, to Dorothy (Held) and Richard Henry Joyce, Richard served in Vietna...
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Poetry Makes Me Do Stupid Things
Let's talk about Poetry. The picture I'm trying to paint isn't pretty. The closest I can get to painting a pretty picture is expressing my self through poetry. And this is not like that. This is Journalism, it's supposed to be serious. If you know...
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Painting The Floors
My 12-year-old daughter asked me, “Dad, have you ever painted the floor before?” “Yes honey, I painted the floors you walk on everyday.” She looked in disbelief and responded with, “but they aren't painted.” It ...
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Sleeping on the Blanket - A Love Letter To My Wife
A love letter to my wife and our shared pursuit of the American Dream . . . Late one night while I was trying to fix the American dream, the same way many before had attempted to accomplish this, by writing it out. . . I did what those before me d...
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Ernest Lewis' 1939 Studebaker Champion Streetrod Build
A power train that shines, built on a Corvette 350 four-bolt main, with a Blower Drive Service 871 supercharger, this Stude is overpowered to say the least. The chassis was modified (to lower the engine and thus the center of gravity), stripped, s...
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First Seco News Fortune Cookie
You shall soon contribute to the community good fortune by utilizing your spare time to write single publishable sentences. Seco News and The Bamboo Panda of La Junta present fortune cookies written by the Southeast Colorado Journalism and Busines...
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Blue Lake is a Great Family Destination for Quality Outdoors Time
Blue Lake offers boat access and many roads are in suitable condition. However, I would recommend avoiding the trip if it is muddy. I have not so fond childhood memories of being stuck here on a fishing trip with my father. A local flock of seagul...
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Lt Col William Mcrae Hart In Memorium
Obituary William “Bill” M. Hart, 85, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010, at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tony Bo...
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Fossil Hunting tips in Southeast Colorado
You should always make sure you have permission before going onto private property. Trespassing is a crime and you should be mindful not to impede on anyone's right to property and privacy. This is not a complete guide and should only be used as a...
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