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Experience what the Holidays may have been like at Bent’s Old Fort on December 2, 2023

Published: 11/30/2023

Experience what the Holidays may have been like at Bent’s Old Fort on December 2, 2023 La Junta, CO – The sights, sounds, and smells of what the Holiday Season may have been like at Bent’s Old Fort in the 1830s and 1840s will be ...

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Rafael Marquez, Jr. Obituary

Published: 11/29/2023

Rafael Marquez, Jr. Oct 5, 1975 – Nov 20, 2023 Obituary Rafael Marquez, 48, of Rocky Ford, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023 at the home of his mother. He was born on October 5, 1975 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He lived in Florida f...

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Santa's Village & Las Animas Parade of Lights Dec 16, 2023

Published: 11/29/2023

Santa's Village & Las Animas Parade of Lights Dec 16, 2023 Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm in Downtown Las Animas. Pictures with Santa - Vendors - Snacks - Warm Cider - Parade Prizes Parade starts 5pm at High Scool Contact LABC Cha...

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Virginia Elder Obituary

Published: 11/29/2023

Virginia Elder August 23, 1937 ~ November 26, 2023 (age 86) Obituary A memorial service for Virginia Elder will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Aspen Center at Casa Del Sol in La Junta, Colorado. A private inurnment will take...

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Mildred Millie Meardon Obituary

Published: 11/29/2023

Mildred "Millie" Meardon March 17, 1940 ~ November 25, 2023 (age 83) Obituary A Memorial Service for Mildred Meardon will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Wesleyan Fellowship Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Mark...

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Carolyn Marie (Marples) Carr Obituary

Published: 11/29/2023

Carolyn Marie (Marples) Carr October 27, 1935 ~ November 25, 2023 (age 88) Obituary Graveside services for Bristol, Colorado resident, Carolyn Carr will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol, Colorado wi...

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Vernie Mae Ellis Obituary

Published: 11/29/2023

Vernie Mae Ellis April 30, 1939 - November 19, 2023 Obituary Vernie Mae (Wilson) Ellis born April 30, 1939 at Hartville, Missouri to Clifton Claud Wilson and Anna Elberta (Woody) Wilson. Vernie was the eldest of the nine children. She attended gra...

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Janet Rae Pinamonte Obituary

Published: 11/28/2023

Janet Rae Pinamonte June 25, 1932 – Nov 22, 2023 Obituary Janet Rae Pinamonte, 85, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 at her La Junta home surrounded by loved ones. She was born, June 25th 1938 in Pueblo, CO to Corrina Nichols &...

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2023 City of La Junta - Utility Board Christmas Lighting Contest

Published: 11/27/2023

2023 City of La Junta - Utility Board Christmas Lighting Contest THE CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 11TH THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH DECORATED HOMES WILL BE JUDGED ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON BY 5:00 P.M. PRIZ...

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Joe Milenski Obituary

Published: 11/27/2023

Joe Milenski April 30, 1937 - Nov 19, 2023 Obituary Joe Milenski of Edmond, Oklahoma entered into the presence of his Savior on November 19, 2023, at the age of 86 at OU medical center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on April 30, 1937, to Fr...

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AVRMC Phone Scam Warning

Published: 11/27/2023

AVRMC Phone Scam Warning PHONE SCAM ALERT!!!!! November 27, 2023 To all patients of AVRMC Physician Clinics there is a phone call going around requesting information about a recent visit at an AVRMC physician clinic... PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY IN...

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Elizabeth Liz Gallegos Obituary

Published: 11/26/2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Gallegos Jul 12, 1954 - Nov 19, 2023 Obituary Elizabeth “Liz” Gallegos of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest November 19, 2023 at UC Memorial Central Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Liz wa...

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SECOM Fiberhood FREE Installation for a Limited Time

Published: 11/26/2023

SECOM IS A SECO NEWS FOUNDING ADVERTISING CONTRIBUTOR HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET SERVICES AT THE SECO NEWS STUDIO AND OFFICES ARE PROVIDED BY SECOM WHAT IS ZOOM BOMBING PSA - CLICK HERE ONLINE SCAMS - WARNING SIGNS - HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF PSA - C...

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Jo Anne Miller Obituary

Published: 11/25/2023

Jo Anne Miller Oct 24, 1934 ~ Nov 21, 2023 89 Years Old Obituary A funeral liturgy for Jo Anne Miller will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Per Jo Anne’s reques...

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Bent County Sheriff Releases Hwy 50 Standoff Incident Report

Published: 11/25/2023

Bent County Sheriff Releases Hwy 50 Standoff Incident Report On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at approximately 1130, deputies of the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 50 at the Bent/Otero county line for a report of a man mena...

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Lottie Marie Curtsinger Obituary

Published: 11/22/2023

Lottie Marie Curtsinger March 27, 1927 - November 20, 2023 Obituary Lottie Marie Curtsinger, 96, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 at Belmont Lodge Healthcare Center in Pueblo, CO. She was born March 27, 1927, in Pryor, Oklahoma to Milla...

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2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car

Published: 11/21/2023

2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car Christmas is just around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year the Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol...

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AC Rowan Obituary

Published: 11/21/2023

AC Rowan July 23, 1935 ~ November 20, 2023 (age 88) Obituary AC Rowan, age 88, of Lamar, CO passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. AC was born July 23, 1935 in Las Animas, CO to parents Archie Cyde and Ada (B...

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Charles E. Hawkins Obituary

Published: 11/21/2023

Charles E. Hawkins September 17, 1922 ~ November 18, 2023 (age 101) Obituary Funeral Services for Charles Hawkins will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lamar Christian Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ian Blacker officiat...

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Trail to Summit of Fishers Peak State Park Opens

Published: 11/20/2023

Gov. Polis Opens Trail to Summit of Fishers Peak State Park Trail will remain open until March 15 summer closure for raptor nesting TRINIDAD - This Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis opened the new, much anticipated eight-mile trail to the 9,633-foot summit...

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The Otero Dance Studio Proudly Presents: Fire and Ice on Dec. 1 & 2

Published: 11/20/2023

The Otero Dance Studio Proudly Presents "Fire and Ice" on Dec. 1 & 2 LA JUNTA — The Otero Dance Studio is thrilled to announce its annual holiday performances, "Fire and Ice," taking place on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 a...

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Frank Aragon Obituary

Published: 11/20/2023

Frank Aragon Sept 24th, 1932 - Nov 5th, 2023 Obituary Frank G. Aragon, of Rocky Ford entered his eternal rest on November 5, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 91. He was born on September 24, 1932, in Anton Chico, N.M. to Miguel Cruz and Ade...

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2024 Prowers County Sheriff's Office Youth Academy Registration Opens

Published: 11/20/2023

2024 Prowers County Sheriff's Office Youth Academy Registration Opens Our academy targets individuals aged 16-21, aiming to provide insights into the diverse realms of law enforcement. Spanning from dispatch operations to first responders, distric...

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Thomas Oliver McFatridge Obituary

Published: 11/19/2023

Thomas Oliver McFatridge April 4, 1935 - November 13, 2023 Obituary Thomas “Tom” McFatridge, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his Rocky Ford home in the loving presence of his wife Kay. He was born Apri...

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Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season at Otero College's Frost Fest

Published: 11/19/2023

Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season at Otero College's Frost Fest LA JUNTA — Otero College's Student Life and Enrollment Services are excited to invite the community to Frost Fest, a magical holiday event that promises an evening fill...

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Jarold Jerry Sitton Obituary

Published: 11/18/2023

Jarold "Jerry" Sitton Dec 11th, 1937 - Nov 12th, 2023 Obituary Jarold “Jerry” B. Sitton of Rocky Ford passed away on November 12, 2023 at the age of 85 in Fowler. Jerry was born in La Junta to Bert and Leola Sitton. He married the love...

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Bridge Structure Work Complete on US 350 Near La Junta

Published: 11/18/2023

Bridge Structure Work Complete on US 350 Near La Junta East - Plains Region Otero County —­­ The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner CapitalTezak Joint Venture have finished replacing a bridge structure ...

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Otero County Commissioners Meeting Nov 13, 2023

Published: 11/17/2023

Otero County Commissioners Meeting Nov 13, 2023 Monday afternoon the Otero County Commissioners recognized Otero County employees with years of service awards during their regular meeting. The commissioners also heard from Pebble Pearl during the ...

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RFPD: Suspect Arrested for Narcotics After School Lockdown Incident

Published: 11/16/2023

RFPD: Schools Locked Down After Disorderly Conduct Incident The Rocky Ford Police Department responded to the High School today, where a male party had entered the school without authorization, or checking in at the front office. The male engaged ...

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First Hydrogen Powered Train in The U.S. Passes Through La Junta

Published: 11/17/2023

First Hydrogen Powered Train in The U.S. Passes Through La Junta Built by Stadler, the Hydrogen Powered Train "Flirt H2" was being transported by diesel engine and stopped on the side of US Hwy 50 in La Junta, Colorado on Nov 16, 2023... San Berna...

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