Otero Museum LJCC Business After Hours July 15, 2022
Otero Museum - 3rd & Anderson , La Junta Will Host “Business After Hours” Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Open to the Public Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and viewing of our exhibits. We will hig...
Read More InfoDr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre
Dr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre By: Dorothy Russell , Publicity Editor, Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association The Bent’s Fort Chapter is pleased to announce that Dr. Gary L. Roberts will give ...
Read More Info2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration Photo Gallery by Cindy Smith
2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July a Huge Historic Celebration Over 300 people celebrated Independence Day in 1840's fashion at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site. Park Staff and Volunteers led the visitors to the fort in a grand par...
Read More InfoIce Cream Social at Bell Park in Las Animas July 12
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT BELL PARK The Rawlings Heritage Center is proud to announce the 7th annual FREE Ice Cream Social for kids, which will be held on July 12th in Bell Park from 9am to 11am. Homemade ice cream, donated by Linda Bourne and Kathleen ...
Read More InfoTogether A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022
Together A Celebration Of Heroes Saturday, July 9, 2022 TRILLION TREE CORPS HONOR TOURS 2021-2022 July 9th, 11am-10pm La Junta American Legion Post #9 (719) 468-0935 201 E. 2nd Street TOGETHER A CELEBRATION OF HEROES Featuring: Tree Planting 11 am...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. 2022
Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. SANTA FE TRAIL EXHIBIT: Our newest exhibit includes Ron Dulle’s photographs donated by the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. Mr. Dulle was an accomplis...
Read More InfoTammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Tammy Ridennoure Appointed to Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board During their regular public hearing on June 27, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners Unanimously approved the appointment of Tammy Ridennoure to the Otero County Histo...
Read More InfoJ.W. Rawlings Museum Hosts Knitting Workshop June 29
KNITTING WORKSHOP AT MUSEUM June 26, 2022 By Kathleen Tomlin Joan Kinsley will host a Knitting Workshop Wednesday, June 29th from 1pm to 4pm at the Museum Grand Hall. This is the first of three workshops to be offered during the summer from the Ra...
Read More InfoJapanese Legacy Exhibit at The Rocky Ford Museum + Livestream
Japanese Legacy Exhibit at The Rocky Ford Museum The Rocky Ford Museum offers presentations on local history and culture during their Night at The Rocky Ford Museum series of exhibits and presentations. June's presentation was titled Japanese Lega...
Read More InfoLas Animas, McClave, and Hasty Avenue of Flags Flew Proudly Flag Day
CELEBRATION OF FLAG DAY By Kathleen Tomlin June 19, 2022 VFW Day of Service was celebrated this past week with Flag Day activities. The Las Animas, McClave, and Hasty Avenue of Flags flew proudly on Flag Day, which was Tuesday, June 14th. We thank...
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