Otero County Opposes SB25-003, for Constitutional Violations and Negative Rural Impact
Otero County Adopts Resolution Opposing SB25-003, Condemns New Gun Law as Unconstitutional and Harmful to Rural Communities... Resolution # 2025-11 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING COLORADO SENATE BILL 2025-3, AND AFFIRMING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF OTERO...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Canine Distemper Impacting Raccoons in the San Luis Valley
Canine Distemper Impacting Raccoons in the San Luis Valley MONTE VISTA, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has responded to multiple cases of raccoons that have been positive for canine distemper in recent weeks in Alamosa and Monte Vista. ...
Read More InfoProwers County Officials Unite Against Senate Bill 25-003, Urge Governor Polis to Veto Gun Control Legislation
Prowers County, Colorado, Opposes Senate Bill 25-003, Calls on Governor Polis to Veto Legislation 4/9/25 - The Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff of Prowers County, Colorado, have jointly passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 25-003,...
Read More InfoOtero County Residents Can Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30
Eligible Otero County Residents Encouraged to Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30 Deadline Otero (April 2025) — April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistanc...
Read More InfoMassive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street
Massive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street Photos by Lamar Fire and Ralph Rodriguez On the evening of 4/3/25 at 1827 Lamar Fire was dispatched to the 600 block of N 13th for a structure fire. Upon arrival ...
Read More InfoOtero County Detention Center & Admin Building Ribbon Cutting April 15, 2025
Otero County to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Detention Center and Administration Building La Junta, CO — April 2, 2025 — Otero County is proud to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Detention Center and Ad...
Read More InfoPueblo Zoo Assures Community: Despite Budget Constraints, Zoo Remains Open and Committed to Mission
Pueblo Zoo Assures Community: Despite Budget Constraints, Zoo Remains Open and Committed to Mission Recent reports have suggested that the Pueblo Zoo may be at risk of closing due to budget cuts. We want to reassure our community that this is not ...
Read More Info69th Annual Otero Arts Festival Underway in La Junta
69th Annual Otero Arts Festival Underway La Junta, CO – The highly anticipated 69th Annual Otero Arts Festival is officially underway. This week on Otero College’s campus the incredible talents of local students is showcased across mul...
Read More InfoGobble Up Some Free Turkey Hunting Tips with Wildlife Experts in Pueblo on April 4
Gobble Up Some Free Turkey Hunting Tips with Wildlife Experts in Pueblo on April 4 PUEBLO, Colo. — If you have ever wanted to learn how to hunt turkey, or just hone your hunting skills, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a free opportunity perf...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife Big-Game Draw Deadline is April 1, 2025
CPW’s Big-Game Draw Deadline is One Week Away, Get Your Applications in By April 1 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw is approaching ...
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