Lamar School District VS Savage Mascot Change
The Lamar School District Board of Education held a community forum on July 15th to provide information related to SB21-116 which prohibits the use of Native American mascots by Colorado schools beginning June 1, 2022. The Board of Education notif...
Read More InfoNathan Howell Named Head Softball Coach
Nathan Howell Named Head Softball Coach FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .............................. .............................. ...... July 22, 2021 Written by: Tim Kelley LA JUNTA — Otero College has announced that Nathan Howell will be the Hea...
Read More InfoLas Animas Registration Day August 11th
Las Animas Schools Registration Day August 11th When: Wednesday August 11th, 2021 LAES-6th grade - 7:30am-1:00pm (walk-in at your convenience) 7th - 12th schedule time with your advisor Location Las Animas Elementary and Junior High/High School
Read More InfoNew Staff Members Hired at Otero College
Gage Mayo has been named as the new residence hall manager for Otero College. Some student-athletes will be moving onto campus as soon as Aug. 2. New Staff Members Hired at Otero College By: Sarah Petramala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .....................
Read More InfoCDOT: Groundbreaking for the I-25/Exit 11 Interchange Improvement Project Near Fishers Peak
Governor Polis joined CDOT, state and local officials on Sunday at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the I-25/Exit 11 Interchange Improvement project LAS ANIMAS COUNTY – Governor Jared Polis along with CDOT’s Executive Director Shoshan...
Read More InfoCOVID WEEKLY UPDATE Kiowa County Public Health July 21, 2021
COVID WEEKLY UPDATE Kiowa County Public Health July 21, 2021 DATA Cases Hospitalizations Deaths** 103 6 4 *These are cumulative totals as of 07/20/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Age in Years ...
Read More InfoTiny Tot Goat Show at the Bent County Fair in Memory of Josh Gardner July 29th
The Family of Joshua Gardner is happy to announce that they are once again sponsoring the Tiny Tot Goat Show at the Bent County Fair in Memory of Josh Gardner! It will be held next Thursday, July 29 @ 5:30 p.m. Get your little ones signed up right...
Read More InfoLA JUNTA SENIORS GOLF LEAGUE – July 20, 2021
LA JUNTA SENIORS GOLF LEAGUE – July 20, 2021 By: Janet Golding There were 34 players (eight teams) playing a scramble format. Winners of the challenge putt on hole #3 were CaSandra Thomas, Virgil Lindsay, and Pat Englebrecht. No one made the...
Read More InfoSolar cars to travel 900+ miles along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Solar cars to travel 900+ miles along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail in the 2021 American Solar Challenge from Independence, MO to Las Vegas, NM LA JUNTA, CO – On August 4-5, 2021, solar cars participating in the 2021 American Solar Ch...
Read More InfoCreekside Smokehouse Grand Opening LJCC Ribbon Cutting
Creekside Smokehouse Grand Opening LJCC Ribbon Cutting Creekside Smokehouse Owner Damon Nichols Cuts The Ribbon with the La Junta Chamber of Commerce July 20, 2021 at the Grand Opening of Creekside Smokehouse. Stacy Ayala painted faces for several...
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