Local Author Releases Her Memoir About Bents Fort NHS
by Ed Stafford "Alejandra: First Lady of the New Bent's Old Fort," the new memoir by Alejandra Aldred-Adams, will celebrate its release to the public at a "launch party" at Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. F...
Read More InfoPayton Rae Arbuthnot Is The 2021 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient
For Immediate Release May 6, 2021 Congratulations to the 2021 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Payton Rae Arbuthnot Lamar — May 6, 2021 — Each year Golden Plains Insurance awards an eligible graduating senior an ed...
Read More InfoWoodruff Memorial Library May 2021 Calendar & Events
MAY 2021 Calendar - Woodruff Memorial Library (719) 384-4612 Monday-Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm & Sunday Closed http://lajunta.colibraries.org SUMMER READING PROGRAM June 1 – July 24 The Summer Reading Pr...
Read More InfoPeople of Southeast Colorado - Cinco De Mayo
People of Southeast Colorado - Cinco De Mayo Great Food, Fun, Vehicles, Vendors, Contests, Community Celebrations and Holidays Would Be Nothing Without The People of Southeast Colorado . SECO News is Built Not Bought By The People of Southeast Col...
Read More InfoBob Benz, A Career of Service Leads to the Emery Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Benz, A Career of Service Leads to the Emery Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award Local resident and business owner, Bob Benz, of Digitcom Electronics was presented the Emery Reynolds Lifetime Achievement Award on April 29, 2021 in La Junta, CO...
Read More InfoWheels to Work event has been POSTPONED until Fall
Santa Fe Trail BOCES announced their event has been postponed until Fall "The Wheels to Work event has been POSTPONED until September or October. Due to the up tick in COVID cases in the SFT BOCES communities, it is in the best interest of the stu...
Read More InfoSECO Community Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With A Car Show in La Junta
2021 Cinco De Mayo Car Show People from across Colorado came to La Junta for the Cinco De Mayo Car Show held Saturday May 1st. The event was organized and hosted by Wicked Attractions Car Club and C&M Auto Detail of La Junta. Hundreds attended...
Read More InfoCinco De Mayo - Pat's Moving Service - SECO News Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Cinco De Mayo - Pat's Moving Service SECO News Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Support Southeast Colorado Journalism by Supporting The Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Purchase of a Hat in Honor of PJ Mondragon. 50% of Proceeds Go To the SECO Ne...
Read More InfoCinco De Mayo - Lowrider Walk
Cinco De Mayo Lowrider Walk C&M Auto Detail and Wicked Attractions Car Club hosted a Cinco De Mayo celebration in La Junta that attracted hundreds. It featured local food vendors, non-profit organizations, a cornhole tournament, door prizes, a...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Day Costume Contest Winners Announced
Santa Fe Trail Day Costume Contest Winners Announced Thank you to everyone who participated in our “virtual” 87th Annual SFTD! Congratulations to our Costume Contest Winners! The winner in each category receives $20 and Honorable Menti...
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