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Two new traffic switch areas on US Highway 350

Published: 02/06/2023

Two new traffic switch areas on US Highway 350 CDOT and its contracting partner, CapitalTezak JV will implement two new traffic configurations on US 350 Monday, Feb. 6. Traffic will switch at Mile Point (MP) 47.1 and also at MP 51.7 to a signalize...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 1/21-1/27, 2023

Published: 02/06/2023

Weekly Incident Report 1/21-1/27 1/21/2023 Deputies responded to the 100 block of Bent Ave for a call of a traffic problem. Deputies were able to locate the vehicle and remove the snow from the tail light to make the vehicle visible. Deputies resp...

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Dan Miller's Cowboy Review Concert in La Junta Feb 9, 2023

Published: 02/06/2023

ABOUT: DAN MILLER's COWBOY REVIEW Dan Miller and his Cowboy Music Revue have been entertaining audiences from around the world for 17 years. Over 180,000 people from 70 foreign countries have enjoyed the first-class musicianship and family-friendl...

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Colorado State Patrol Completes Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras

Published: 02/06/2023

Colorado State Patrol completes rollout of body-worn cameras DENVER - The Colorado State Patrol has completed implementation, certification and training on new body-worn cameras for all 725 active troopers state-wide. The Colorado State Patrol, em...

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Canadian Goose in Crowley County Tested Positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Published: 02/05/2023

Canadian Goose in Crowley County Tested Positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Sunday 2/5/2023 at 3:05 pm PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS WIDELY Please...

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2023 Veteran Appreciation Day Feb 10th at State Capitol

Published: 02/04/2023

COLORADO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VETERANS CAUCUS INVITES YOU TO THE 2023 VETERAN APPRECIATION DAY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH BREAKFAST AT 8AM - PRESENTATION AT 9AM COLORADO STATE CAPITOL 200 E COLFAX AVE – 2ND FLOOR

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Nationwide Recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drop, 988 Suicide & Crisis Number

Published: 02/03/2023

PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Due to Possible Contamination; Recall/Outbreak Information; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Number The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. descr...

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Investigators Seek Information about Possible Additional Victims Connected to Former Police Officer

Published: 02/03/2023

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Press Release Investigators Seek Information about Possible Additional VictimsConnected to Former Police Officer February 3, 2023 – CBI – Pueblo, CO – Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) agents investigati...

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Lamar Fire & Emergency Services VS Electrical Fire

Published: 02/03/2023

Lamar Fire VS Electrical Fire This morning at 0434 Lamar Fire was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th street for structure fire. Engine 6 was first due and reported light lazy smoke coming from the Delta side roof. Captain Cook established co...

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Distracted Box Truck Driver Leaves Lane and Sideswipes Colorado State Trooper

Published: 02/03/2023

Distracted Box Truck Driver Leaves Lane and Sideswipes Colorado State Trooper Colorado State Patrol wants you to keep your head up and phone down (COLO) – A Colorado State Patrol vehicle sustained moderate damage when a company box truck driver,...

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Otero College Holds Record Breaking New Year’s Eve Ag Gala

Published: 02/01/2023

Record Breaking New Year’s Eve Ag Gala LA JUNTA — The annual Otero College Foundation New Year’s Eve Ag Gala was a “Night Under the Big Top” filled with a beef brisket dinner, live country music by The Kyle Alan Band, dancing, cash bar, ...

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Woodruff Memorial Library Calendar February 2023

Published: 02/01/2023

The Winter (Adult) Reading Program started today and adults 18+ still have plenty of time to get registered. For this program and for the upcoming Summer Reading Program, we are using the theme “ALL TOGETHER NOW”. We will use these programs to...

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La Junta Mill & Elevator Receives LJCC Ag Hall of Fame Award

Published: 02/01/2023

La Junta Mill & Elevator Receives LJCC Ag Hall of Fame Award Transcript: Emcee Daniel Hyatt: And I would like to invite Theresa Walz up for the Ag Hall of Fame award. Walz: Thank you, Daniel. I'm not quite as tall as Gail, so, and how can you foll...

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Charles Salvador Trujillo Obituary

Published: 02/01/2023

CHARLES SALVADOR TRUJILLO April 18, 1951 - January 5, 2023 Obituary Charles Salvador Trujillo from Rio Rancho, New Mexico entered into rest on January 5, 2023 at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Charlie as he was known by many, was born in Las ...

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Frances DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 02/01/2023

Frances DeHerrera June 8th, 1939 - January 30th, 2023 Obituary Frances DeHerrera of Rocky Ford passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 83 in Pueblo. Frances was born in Valmora, New Mexico to Samuel and Gertrude Gurule. The family moved to R...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Structure Fire Caused by Wood Stove

Published: 01/31/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Structure Fire Caused by Wood Stove Today (January 31, 2023) at approximately 8:20 am we were paged to a structure fire at 20607 CR DD.5. Upon arrival we immediately identified active flames on the bravo side of the r...

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La Junta Police Arrest Fugitive After High Speed Chase

Published: 01/31/2023

La Junta Police Arrest Fugitive After High Speed Chase On January 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM, the La Junta Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The theft had just occurred in the area of the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave in La Junta, Colorado...

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Birth Announcement Osiel Treyvon Esquivel

Published: 01/30/2023

Birth Announcement Osiel Treyvon Esquivel Elicia Raso of La Junta, Colorado and Rogelio Esquivel of Lamar, Co are excited to announce the birth of their Son Osiel Treyvon Esquivel on October 17, 2022 at 5:11 PM. Weighing 7 lbs. and 1.6 oz. and mea...

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David John Mayhoffer Obituary

Published: 01/30/2023

David John Mayhoffer December 9, 1954 - January 23, 2023 Obituary On Monday, January 23, 2023, David John Mayhoffer was called peacefully home at the age of 68. He was born on December 9, 1954, to John Duggan Mayhoffer and Kathleen Ada Weckmueller...

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Elvis Eugene Blecha Obituary

Published: 01/30/2023

Elvis Eugene Blecha July 17, 1970 - January 25, 2023 Obituary Elvis Eugene Blecha, 52, of Rocky Ford got his Angel Wings on January 25, 2023. He was born in Garden City, KS on July 17, 1970, to Victor and Linda (Chance) Beeson. At an early age, he...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 1/14-1/20, 2023

Published: 01/30/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 1/14-1/20❗️ 1/14/2023 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 50 and mile marker 390 for speeding. The driver was issued a citation for speeding. Deputies responded to the airport for the report of a plane cra...

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Closures and Delays Jan. 30, 2023

Published: 01/29/2023

Closures and Delays Jan. 30, 2023 Otero County offices will have a 2 hour delay tomorrow January 30... The trial courts and probation will open at 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 30. Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties. All Otero CDS employees will be on...

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Marlys J. Allen Obituary

Published: 01/29/2023

Marlys J. Allen November 19, 1937 ~ January 24, 2023 85 Years Old Obituary A Memorial Service for Marlys Allen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Per Marlys’ request, c...

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Raymond J. Gonzales Obituary

Published: 01/29/2023

Raymond J. Gonzales June 25, 1950 ~ January 20, 2023 72 Years Old Obituary Raymond J. Gonzales was born on June 25, 1950 in Las Animas, Colorado to Henry and Flossie (Cortez) Gonzales. He passed away on January 20, 2023 at Bent County Health Care ...

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NWS: Wind Chill Advisory for Southeast Colorado Jan 28, 29 & 30

Published: 01/28/2023

NWS: Wind Chill Advisory for Southeast Colorado Jan 28, 29 & 30, 2023 Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 344 AM MST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FRO...

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Erminio Gilbert Maestas Jr. Obituary

Published: 01/27/2023

Erminio "Gilbert" Maestas Jr. January 23rd, 1946 - January 24th, 2023 Obituary Erminio Gilbert Maestas Jr was born January 23, 1946, in La Junta to Erminio Gilbert Sr and Mollie Maestas. He passed away unexpectedly in his home in Rocky Ford, Color...

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Birth Announcement Kenneth Creed Groves

Published: 01/27/2023

Birth Announcement Kenneth Creed Groves Wyncie Evelyn Groves and Kenneth Bryghton Groves of Las Animas, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Kenneth Creed Groves on October 17, 2022 at 2:51 PM. Weighing 6 lbs. and 10 oz. and mea...

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Birth Announcement Masai Vincent Ruiz

Published: 01/27/2023

Birth Announcement Masai Vincent Ruiz Shanua Gonzales and Mario Ruiz of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Masai Vincent Ruiz on October 5, 2022 at 11:21 AM. Weighing 7 lbs. and 3.6 oz. and measuring 18 1/4 inches ...

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Girls in the Middle Conference Registration Open Until Feb. 9, 2023

Published: 01/27/2023

Girls in the Middle Conference Registration Open Until Feb. 9 LA JUNTA — The annual Girls in the Middle Conference will be held on Sat., March 4, at Otero College from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s conference is "Rivers of Di...

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44th Annual Groundhog Supper at First Church of God Feb 4, 2023

Published: 01/27/2023

44th Annual Groundhog Supper at First Church of God Feb 4, 2023 First Church of God 9th & Carson - La junta 44th Annual Groundhog Supper Feb. 4th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm $10.00 Donation Sausage Biscuits & Gravy

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