LJFD VS Carl's Jr Rooftop A/C Unit
LJFD VS Carl's Jr Rooftop A/C Unit At approx 0631 LJFD responded to Carl’s Jr. for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival of Eng 1, no fire showing and a lite haze and smell of smoke inside. Crews started investigating. Found the smoke comi...
Read More InfoVirtual Driver's Ed Class Offered by Las Animas Schools
Virtual Driver's Ed Class Offered by Las Animas Schools June 4th - June 26th, 2021 (Every Friday and Saturday) Sessions begin on June 4, 2021 and end on June 26, 2021. Thirty-hour class includes six hours behind the wheel training after receipt of...
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Summer Student Musical at the Grand By: JR Thompson We are going to have a Summer Student Musical at the Grand Theater in Rocky Ford again! After the pandemic forced us to cancel last summer (we have done a show with young people eight to 18 since...
Read More InfoLa Junta Elks Lodge 22nd Annual Kids Fishing Derby
La Junta Elks Lodge 22nd Annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, May 29th at La Junta City Park Sign up - 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Fishing - 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM Everyone is Welcome Fishing for ages 5-15 Boys and Girls Prizes for: - First Fish Caught - Biggest...
Read More InfoRFFD Responds To Newdale-Grand Valley Pumphouse Fire
RFFD Responds To Newdale-Grand Valley Pumphouse Fire Today at approximately 1:30 pm we responded to an electrical fire at the Newdale-Grand Valley Water Company pump house on Hwy 71 approximately mile marker 11. The cause of fire is underdetermine...
Read More InfoEmergency Broadband Benefits Program Begins - Eligible Households Save $50 Monthly
PUC Announces the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefits Program DENVER - On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act became law and established an Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund of $3.2 billion...
Read More InfoWoodruff Memorial Library in Need of Teen Volunteers
Woodruff Memorial Library in Need of Teen Volunteers We are getting close to deadlines for the Teen Volunteer applications (May 13) and the Six Word Story Contest (May 22). As of today, only one Teen Volunteer application that has been turned in a...
Read More Info2021 SANTA FE TRAIL DAY ART SHOW WINNERS
SANTA FE TRAIL DAY ART SHOW WINNERS By: Kathleen Tomlin May 9, 2021 Bent County Art Guild and the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum are proud to announce the winners from their 15th Annual Santa Fe Trail Day Art Show which ended May 8th ...
Read More Info84th Annual La Junta Kids Rodeo and Race Meet Aug 6-8 2021
La Junta Kids Rodeo and Race Meet Aug 6-8 2021 Entries Due July 23rd! Queen/Princess Contest August 5th... This Rodeo is one of a kind; lots of heart and hometown tradition here! Performances Friday and Saturday Evenings beginning at 5 pm. You may...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail 200th Symposium Featured Speaker: David Beyreis
Santa Fe Trail 200th Symposium Featured Speaker: David Beyreis The Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association sends congratulations to David Beyreis who will be a featured speaker at the Santa Fe Trail 200th Symposium with his presentat...
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