Rawlings Museum in Las Animas Announces Summer Exhibit
MUSEUM ANNNOUNCES SUMMER EXHIBIT By Kathleen Tomlin June 1, 2021 Katheen Tomlin, Director, of the Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum, in Las Animas, has announced that the JOHN FLINN SUMMER EXHIBIT will be held this year. from June 12th through...
Read More Info5/31/21 Rocky Ford Fire Dept VS Structure Fire
Rocky Ford Fire Dept VS Structure Fire Tonight at approximately 10:40 pm we were paged to 30251 County Road 22 for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival we found a previously burned unoccupied structure burning and fully engulfed. Cause of fire ...
Read More InfoThere is a Difference - Memorial Day
Know The Difference Armed Forces Day - For Those Who Currently Wear The Uniform. Veterans Day - For Those Who Used To Wear The Uniform. Memorial Day - For Those Who Never Made it Out of The Uniform.
Read More Info45 Youngsters Enjoy Kids Fishing Derby
By Sue Keefer It was a beautiful day for 45 youngsters to participate in the Kids Fishing Derby at the La Junta City Pond Saturday. The 22 nd annual event was sponsored by the La Junta Elks Lodge, Colorado Bank and Trust, and Colorado Parks and Wi...
Read More InfoJohn Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th
John Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th Bent County Extension and the Office of Behavioral Health have teamed up with John Martin Reservoir to Provide a workshop for our Bent County youth. Come learn the basics of your fishing pole, and sim...
Read More InfoMakayla Rodriguez Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Family First Award: A young person who has been an outstanding support for their loved ones; perhaps a parent, siblings, or their own child. Recipient: Makayla Rodriguez Nomination Narrative: Makayla went above and beyond during this pandemic. Whe...
Read More InfoCarlin Weber Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Pandemic Powerhouse Award: The last year has been TOUGH. This award is for a young person who handled the constant changes and challenges of COVID-19 and persevered even when it was most challenging. Recipient: Carlin Weber Nomination Narrative: A...
Read More InfoArkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service June 8th
Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service June 8th Our office will be closed Monday to observe Memorial Day. Hope you all will have a chance to drive by and see the Memorial tree. Charlie was able to put a few new leaves up just in time for Memoria...
Read More InfoStuart West New Man on the Block
Stuart West New Man on the Block by Ed Stafford Stuart West is the new Superintendent at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site. He has come at an auspicious time in the fort's history: This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail, ...
Read More InfoIn Loving Memory of Jon B. Coffield
In Memory of Jon B. Coffield. 5-10-1957 to 5-30-2000. Loving and Missing You Always. Love, Chris, Maureen, Aaron and Jacelyn, Caitlin and Drake, Erin and Joe.
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