Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded
Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded In their regular public meeting on September 26, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners announced the acceptance of a construction contract for the Otero County Detention Center and...
Read More InfoLa Junta Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire on Rd BB
La Junta Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire on Rd BB At 0953 this morning we responded to a reported structure fire in the 22000 blk of Rd BB. Upon arrival Chief Davidson found the deck on the back side of the house on fire. Eng 1 arrived and pulled a c...
Read More InfoLA JUNTA VA CLINIC HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
LA JUNTA VA CLINIC HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 1:00pm-4:00pm JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN MUSIC: SANTA MARIA MARIACHI Y CORO - provided by several veterans and/or family members of a veteran. RAFFLE: GUESSING G...
Read More InfoBent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/10-9/16, 2022
Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/10-9/16, 2022 ❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/10-916❗️ 9/10/2022 Deputies responded to the 200 block of 6th St. for a welfare check. Deputies spoke with the party and determined everything was okay. Deputie...
Read More InfoKyle Herring Named as Otero College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kyle Herring Named as Otero College Head Women’s Basketball Coach LA JUNTA — Kyle Herring has been named as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Otero College for the 22-23 season. Herring has over ten years of experience coa...
Read More InfoUpdate! Springfield Police VS Multiple Vehicle Thefts
Springfield Police VS Multiple Vehicle Thefts The Springfield PD released the following on their social media... Update!!!!! Suspect identified and charged in connection with this incident. Springfield Police Department in conjunction with the Bac...
Read More InfoBent County Sheriff Arrest Report: 9/6/22-9/12/22
Bent County Sheriff Arrest Report: 9/6/22-9/12/22 9/13/2022 Joseph Stanley FTA Warrant Felony $5,000.00 Personal Recognizance Judge Michael Schiferl 21CR83 9/14/2022 Roger Best FTA (Mesa County) X2 Misdemeanor $1250.00 & $1250.00 Cash Only Jud...
Read More InfoVeterans Day Celebration at LJ Intermediate School Nov 10th
Veterans Day Celebration at La Junta Intermediate School on Nov 10th at 10am If you or a loved one served in any branch of the armed forces we invite you to attend so you may be recognized for your services. Join The American Legion Post #9 of La ...
Read More InfoLa Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part One...
La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part One... Multiple La Junta businesses were defaced with graffiti by several individuals in three incidents. The La Junta police are asking the community to help identify them. Over the course...
Read More InfoOtero to Host Dr. Paula Cushing, Spider Expert, on Oct. 7th
Otero to Host Dr. Paula Cushing, Spider Expert, on Oct. 7th LA JUNTA — La Junta Tourism is hosting the First Annual La Junta Tarantula Fest on Oct. 7 and 8 in downtown La Junta. There will be a parade, vendors, tours, and an information pavi...
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