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Ordway 2024 Meet the Candidates Forum March 6, 2024

Published: 03/05/2024

The Town of Ordway will be hosting a Meet the Candidate Forum on March 6, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Senior Center at 401 Colorado Ave. This will be an opportunity to ask questions to the Mayor and Trustee candidates running in the local...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Part-Time Custodian

Published: 03/05/2024

Help Wanted: Otero County Part-Time Custodian Summary: We have the following position just opening for Otero County: Otero County has one (1) opening for a Custodian. The position is part time. Perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in t...

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Jalisa Barth Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Jalisa Barth June 24, 1998 — March 3, 2024 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar resident Jalisa Gia Barth will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Jalisa was born on June 24, 1998 at La...

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Bonnie Sue Rufenacht Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Bonnie Sue Rufenacht Nov 19, 1941 – March 4, 2024 Obituary Bonnie Sue Rufenacht, 82, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024, in La Junta, with her daughter Kim at her side. She was born Wednesday, November 19, 1941, ...

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Laverne Mae Flinn Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Laverne Mae Flinn October 19, 1926 – March 2, 2024 Obituary Laverne Mae Flinn, 97, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2024, at the Primrose Assisted Living Center in Pueblo. She was born Tuesday, October 19, 1926, in Waynoka, Ok...

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Bent County Sheriff Boggsville Wildfire Incident Report 3/3/24

Published: 03/03/2024

Boggsville Wildfire BCSO Incident Report Boggsville Fire (Update 3/3/2024 7:15pm) On March 2, 2024, at approximately 1014 am, The Bent County Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire on Highway 101 approximately 2 miles south of Las Animas...

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Colorado 2024-2025 Fishing Licenses are Now Available

Published: 03/03/2024

Sponsored By: Colorado 2024-2025 Fishing Licenses are Now Available Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 fishing season is officially here.

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Bent Historical Society Thanks First Responders for Protecting Boggsville

Published: 03/02/2024

Bent Historical Society Thanks First Responders for Protecting Boggsville Boggsville Historic Site and Bent County Historical Society would like to extend a huge heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the many first responders who helped fight the “Boggsv...

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First Responders VS Boggsville Purgatoire River Wildfire

Published: 03/02/2024

First Responders VS Bent County Purgatoroire River Wildfire

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Help Wanted: Falcon Industries Full Time Assembly Tech

Published: 03/01/2024

Help Wanted: Falcon Industries Full Time Assembly Tech Position Available – Full Time Assembly Tech – 40 hrs/week Daily Hours - 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salary dependent on experience Medi

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Otero Sheriff - Missing Person: Devon Zwahr

Published: 03/01/2024

Missing Person: Devon Zwahr Devon Zwahr was reported missing (12/14/2023) and believed to frequent the Las Animas and La Junta areas last seen possibly May 2023. If you have any information on Devon's possible whereabouts, please contact Undersher...

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Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP with Arrest After High Speed Chase on US Hwy 50

Published: 03/01/2024

Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP in HWY 50 High Speed Chase During the early morning hours of March 1st, 2024, at approximately 12:56 am. The Rocky Ford Police Department (RFPD) was notified of a red sedan that had eluded Colorado State Patrol Trooper...

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Dorene Pool Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Dorene Pool Jan 24th, 1960 – Dec 13th, 2023 Obituary Dorene Sue Pool went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 13, 2023 in Chandler Arizona. She was born on January 24, 1960 to Fletcher M. Pool and Joyce E. Pool of Grand Pra...

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Southeast Colorado March 1 & 2, 2024

Published: 02/29/2024

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 240 PM MST Thu Feb 29 2024 Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslan...

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Linda Vaillarreal Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Linda Vaillarreal Jul 3, 1937 - Feb 25, 2024 Obituary Linda Villarreal of Ordway, Colorado peacefully entered into rest February 25, 2024 with her family in her home. She was born to Felipa and Herman Villarreal, July 3, 1937, in Crowley County. S...

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Alexis Jade Hernandez Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Alexis Jade Hernandez Jul 21, 1994 Feb 20, 2024 Obituary Alexis Jade Hernandez of La Junta, entered into rest February 20, 2024 in La Junta, Colorado. She was born July 21, 1994, to Cynthia Hernandez and Ray Muniz, She was 29 years of age. Alexis ...

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Rocky Ford Fire Chief Responds to 2022 Body Cam Altercation

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Fire Chief & City Attorney Respond to 2022 Bodycam Altercation In regards to the body cam footage you are referring to I wanted to provide you a written response to the incident in question. Neither myself nor one of my firefighters ass...

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Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022 The Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh, became aware of body worn camera footage in early January, 2024, relating to an incident that occurred on the 200 block of N 5th St...

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Magdalena Nancy Esquibel Obituary

Published: 02/28/2024

Magdalena "Nancy" Esquibel July 21st, 1941 – Feb 23rd, 2024 Obituary Magdalena Nancy Esquibel of Rocky Ford passed away on February 23, 2024 in Pueblo at the age of 82. Nancy was born in Vroman to Marcelino and Romelia Reyna. She married Ray Esq...

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NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado

Published: 02/27/2024

NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado Bent County-Crowley County-Kiowa County-Otero County-Prowers County-Pueblo County- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northern Otero County in sout...

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Connie J. Hansen Obituary

Published: 02/27/2024

Connie J. Hansen October 26, 1968 ~ February 21, 2024 (age 55) Obituary A Graveside Service for Connie Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024. Per Connie’s request, there will be no visitation. Connie JoAnn (Edwards) Hansen was...

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Jessie Lopez Obituary

Published: 02/26/2024

Jessie Lopez Dec 25th, 1917 – Feb 22nd, 2024 Obituary Natividad de Jesus (Jessie Nettie) Lopez, 106, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Center. Jessie was born in Tuloso, New Mexico on December...

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Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots

Published: 02/26/2024

Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots According the Otero County Clerk Lyn Scott, she has contacted both the Colorado Secretary of State and the Post Office regarding missing ...

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Rocky Ford City Crew VS Fairgrounds Graffiti

Published: 02/26/2024

SECO News attended the 5th Annual Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Chili Dinner at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday Night. The people of Southeast Colorado came out to make it a great fundraising event. While there we noti...

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CDOT: CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Update

Published: 02/25/2024

Otero County - CO 109 bridge rehabilitation and improvements project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying CO 109 over US 50, BNSF Railroad, and the Arkansas River between MP 56.4 and MP 56.9. The work includes removing existing asphalt s...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS

Published: 02/24/2024

Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS! - Rehabilitation Department We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mount...

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The Wisdom of Winter: Learn outdoor tips on how to recreate responsibly

Published: 02/24/2024

The Wisdom of Winter: Learn Outdoor Tips on How to Recreate Responsibly Colorado is a winter wonderland and a world-class destination for outdoor activities involving snow and ice. For those willing to explore in colder temperatures and leave the ...

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Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie in La Junta Feb 29, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie Feb 29, 2024 Camille and Stuie French have been touring together over the last 20+ years. The husband and wife vocal and guitarist duo have become beloved in Australian coun...

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Southeast Colorado Concert Association Presents Diva 3 in Lamar March 7, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Divas 3 Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm Lamar High School Auditorium The next performance from the Southeast Colorado Concert Association will be coming to Lamar on Thursday, March 7. The all female act Divas 3 will take the stage at Lamar High School at ...

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Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Menacing

Published: 02/23/2024

Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Harrasment About 8:49pm, 22nd February, 2024, the Rocky Ford Police Department, working with the Otero County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 36 year old male suspect, Michael Vermette. The Rocky Ford Police Departme...

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