4-H, More Than a Feeling
By Lacey Taylor, CSU-Extension 4-H, More Than a Feeling (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.) October is a whirlwind month in the Southeast Area between harvest, shipping and selling calves, high school athletics, and 4-H’s new year kick off. National 4-H...
Read More InfoLetter to the Editor: Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh
Letter to the Editor: Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh Since commencing as the Chief at the Rocky Ford Police Department in July, 2023, I’ve been working tirelessly on many aspects of the Department. Building and fostering a strong rela...
Read More InfoLetter to the Editor: La Junta Kid's Rodeo a National Treasure
Letter to the Editor: La Junta Kid's Rodeo a National Treasure The La Junta Kid's Rodeo and Race Meet is a National Treasure in my humble opinion. The longest running, and most unique event for children and those who are children at heart. My fami...
Read More InfoAround Abby's Table: Grandma Dee's Chocolate Mint Brownies
Remembering Radio Station Days Making Grandma Dee's Brownies All though some days it feels like life time ago, it wasn't that long ago that my husband was Sales Manager of the local radio station cluster here in the Valley. The years he worked out...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship
Colorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Chair Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser Previous columns in this space have highlighted stories about the 2.5 million acres of land managed by Colorado P...
Read More InfoLetter To The Editor from Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel Matthew C. Packard
Letter to the Editor: Colorado is amazing and so are the people who live, work and play here. As the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol I have the honor of leading a statewide law enforcement agency that provides many services and program in an ef...
Read More InfoLetter To The Editor: Dr. Smith Advocates for HS Soccer Programs
Letter To The Editor: Dr. Smith Advocates for HS Soccer Programs I am writing to continue the discussion of incorporating the sport of soccer in area high schools. We are requesting the high schools in the Arkansas Valley start both a girls & ...
Read More InfoHousing Solutions Summit July 14th
A SECO News Community Column By: Dee Leyba - Arkansas Valley Communities That Care It’s really no secret there’s a housing crisis (among other things) in our area. Let me share a personal example: There is a young couple (early 20s) in...
Read More InfoGrant Opportunities for Women and Underrepresented Group Owned Businesses
February 2022 By: Cynthia Nieb, La Junta Economic Development Grant Opportunities for Women-Owned and Underrepresented Groups-Owned Businesses INCLUSIVE BACKING GRANT & The WOMENSNET AMBER GRANT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS INCLUSIVE BACKING GRANT&mda...
Read More InfoFeatured SECO News Contributor: TC Valdez
FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR TC Valdez is a lifetime resident of the Arkansas Valley and an avid photographer. He actively photographs sports and landmarks in Southeast Colorado. We are pleased to highlight some of his SECO News articles and photo galleri...
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