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Otero College's 31st Annual International Foods Night Set for November 6 in La Junta
Tickets Available for International Foods Night For 31 years, Otero College's annual International Foods Night has served as one of La Junta's longest-standing traditional events. Hosted by Otero College's International Relations department, the I...
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Crowley County Schools Issue Alert After Credible Threat, Increases Law Enforcement Presence on Campus
Crowley County Schools Notifies Parents of "Credible Threat" to Students Dear Charger Families, We want to inform you that we have been made aware of a potential credible threat involving our Jr./Sr. High School. We are taking this information ver...
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East Otero School District Issues Safety Update After Unsubstantiated La Junta High School Threat
EAST OTERO SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1Central Administrative Office Subject: Important Safety Update Regarding La Junta High School Dear La Junta High School Families, We are writing to inform you that a note containing a warning about attending school to...
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Otero College Receives $125,000 Reisher Scholars Grant to Expand Student Scholarships
Otero College Receives $125,000 Grant from the Denver Foundation’s Reisher Scholars Program Award celebrates 25 years of the program and expands scholarship access for Otero College students LA JUNTA, Colo, – Otero College is pleased to announ...
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Otero College Foundation Honors Betty Velasquez for 11 Years of Board Service
Otero College Foundation Otero Foundation Board Honors Betty Velasquez for Years of Service LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation Board recently honored retiring board member, Betty Velasquez, from La Junta, for her 11 years of service to the ...
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Swink Schools Investigating Vandalism; Community Asked to Provide Information
Swink School Seeks Public Help After Vandalism and Property Damage Incident Swink Community-the school received some unwanted and unnecessary vandalism and destruction of property today. We are reviewing camera footage and reaching out in hopes th...
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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Restrain Pets and Avoid Distractions During Summer Travel Season
Don’t Let Your Dog Become a Distraction Colorado State Patrol Cautions Drivers about Unrestrained Pets (COLO) – Hiking, camping, running to the store, pets are part of the family for many Coloradoans, and often accompany their owners on the ro...
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Otero College Alum Richard Wadhams Credits Otero With Launching Political Career
Richard Wadhams Otero College Alum Time spent at Otero helped to launch his successful political career LA JUNTA – Richard (Dick) Wadhams, a 1975 graduate of Otero Junior College, launched his distinguished political career after studying at Ote...
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Otero College Honors Outstanding Employees and Faculty at Annual End-of-Year Awards
Otero College recognized outstanding employees and faculty members during its annual End-of-Year Employee Awards celebration, honoring individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on the college community. Employee and Facul...
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