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La Junta Tarantula Fest Schedule of Events

Published: 10/03/2022

La Junta Tarantula Fest Schedule of Events While you're in town for the La Junta Tarantula Fest stop in and visit our local restaurants, shops and sights! Friday, October 7 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Disc Golf Tournament @ LJ (Clay Hills) Disc Golf Course...

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Alvin Eugene Bender Obituary

Published: 10/03/2022

Alvin Eugene Bender October 4, 1934 - September 29, 2022 Obituary Alvin Eugene Bender, 87, of La Junta passed away on September 29, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1934, in La Junta to Emanuel & ...

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Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos Obituary

Published: 10/03/2022

Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos November 8, 1977 ~ September 22, 2022 Obituary Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos, known to most as Gorilla, was born on November 08,1977 in Las Animas, CO to Bennie Gallegos and Solema Sanchez of Amalia, NM. He entered eternal re...

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La Junta Fire Department Extingiushes US HWY 50 Grass Fire

Published: 10/03/2022

La Junta Fire Department Extingiushes US HWY 50 Grass Fire (Courtesy Photo) From La Junta Fire Department Social Media: At approx 1037 this morning we responded to a small brush fire along Hwy 50 just West of Conley Rd. Slow fire growth upon arriv...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23, 2022

Published: 10/03/2022

Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23, 2022 ❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23❗️ 9/17/2022 Deputies responded to the 900 block of 5th street in Las Animas for the report of medical assistance. Deputies helped load the patien...

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Letter To The Editor from Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel Matthew C. Packard

Published: 09/30/2022

Letter to the Editor: Colorado is amazing and so are the people who live, work and play here. As the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol I have the honor of leading a statewide law enforcement agency that provides many services and program in an ef...

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Edward Claude Chavez Obituary

Published: 09/30/2022

Edward Claude Chavez September 14, 2020 - September 25, 2022 Obituary Edward Claude Chavez, of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest September 25, 2022 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1920 in Cuchara, Colora...

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Fred Tabares Obituary

Published: 09/30/2022

Fred Tabares December 30, 1935 - September 26, 2022 Obituary Fred Tabares, 86, of Pueblo passed away on September 26, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Cheraw to Frank & Betsy (Ramirez) Tabare...

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21-Day Lane Closure as CDOT begins replacement of two structures near Timpas on US 350

Published: 09/29/2022

CDOT begins replacement of two structures near Timpas on US 350 Requires 21-day full lane closure on US 350 SOUTHEAST COLORADO — Colorado Department of Transportation and CapitalTezak JV Construction will begin bridge replacement work Oct. 3...

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George Russell Obituary

Published: 09/28/2022

George Russell Obituary George Franklin Russell of Las Animas passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Las Animas at the age of 86. George was born in San Rafael, California to Charles and Marie Russell. George enjoyed reading his bible, goi...

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Oliver John Alvarez Obituary

Published: 09/28/2022

Oliver John Alvarez September 6, 1943 ~ September 16, 2022 Oliver John Alvarez, age 79, passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1943, to Oliver and Ruby Alvarez in Embudo, NM. Johnny (OJ) graduated from L...

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La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part Two...

Published: 09/28/2022

La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part Two... On 9/20/22 at 0637 hours officers with the La Junta Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Colorado Ave. East alley, for the report of graffiti. Officers learned that ...

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History Comes Alive For Boggsville Days Oct 1st

Published: 09/27/2022

History Comes Alive For Boggsville Days Come join us for Boggsville Days this Saturday, Oct 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where living history characters bring the 1860s to life. It’s fun for the whole family and admission is free. Visit with mou...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 10 Semi Truck Rollover

Published: 09/27/2022

Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 10 Semi Truck Rollover Yesterday at approximately 3:15 pm we were paged to a Semi Truck Rollover accident on Hwy 10 and approximately County Road 11 with unknown injuries. Upon arrival we found the driver...

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Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Oct 19 - War & Calamity in 1847

Published: 09/27/2022

Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Oct 19 War & Calamity in 1847 The Rocky Ford Museum would to invite the town of Rocky Ford and vicinity to our next 'Night At The Museum' in October. Who: Jake Koch, Park Ranger, Bent's Old Fort N.H.S. What: "War...

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Back Track Vocals Opens AVCC Season Oct. 3rd

Published: 09/26/2022

Back Track Vocals Opens AVCC Season Oct. 3rd The Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Board of Directors is excited to welcome you to the first concert of the 2022-2023 season, Back Track Vocals on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the E...

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Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded

Published: 09/26/2022

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...

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Higinia Saenz Obituary

Published: 09/26/2022

HIGINIA SAENZ January 8, 1930 - September 18, 2022 Obituary Higinia Saenz Born January 8, 1930 Chihuahua, Mexico Entered into Rest September 18, 2022 Trinidad, Colorado Funeral Services Full Gospel Church 11:00 A.M. September 27, 2022 Rocky Ford, ...

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Birth Announcement Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr.

Published: 09/26/2022

Birth Announcement Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr. Jade Pizania and Elvis Deleon Sr. are excited to announce the birth of their son Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr. born September 10,2022 at 9:30 pm. Weighing 7lbs and 3.9oz and measuring 21.5in. He was delivered by Dr...

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Birth Announcement Divinity Delfina Orozco

Published: 09/26/2022

Birth Announcement Divinity Delfina Orozco Annise Marie Whyte of Lamar, Colorado is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Divinity Delfina Orozco on September 9, 2022 at 4:48 am. Weighing 6lbs 3oz and measuring 18 in. She was delivered by Dr...

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Kaylee Ann Springer Obituary

Published: 04/30/2018

Kaylee Ann Springer December 5, 2000 - April 29, 2018 Obituary Kaylee Ann Springer, 17, of Cheraw passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on December 5, 2000 to Shawn &...

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Shirley May Walter Obituary

Published: 09/26/2022

Shirley May Walter September 1, 1936 - September 23, 2022 Obituary Shirley May Walter, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Shirley was born ...

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La Junta Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire on Rd BB

Published: 09/26/2022

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...

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Regina Marie Salazar Obituary

Published: 09/26/2022

Regina Marie Salazar November 4, 1960 - September 20, 2022 Obituary Regina Marie Salazar, 61, passed away on September 20, 2022, at her mother’s home in La Junta. She was born on November 4, 1960, in La Junta to Francisco E., Sr. & Lydia...

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LA JUNTA VA CLINIC HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Published: 09/26/2022

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...

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Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/10-9/16, 2022

Published: 09/26/2022

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...

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Nikki Turner's Fearless Fight Against Cancer Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Published: 09/25/2022

Nikki Turner's Fearless Fight Against Cancer Ice Cream Sundae Bar & Auction Fundraiser Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 2pm-5pm Sundaes and auction held by Swink Methodist Community and Swink Cheerleaders. All funds raised help with travel and med...

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David E. Matthews Obituary

Published: 09/24/2022

David E. Matthews September 29, 1947 - September 20, 2022 Obituary David E. Matthews, 74, passed away on September 20, 2022, at his Ordway home. He was born on September 29, 1947, in La Junta to Edward Francis & Edith Mae (Peltzer) Matthews. H...

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Debra Deb Schmidt Obituary

Published: 09/24/2022

Debra "Deb" Schmidt Obituary Debra Schmidt, long time resident of Rocky Ford, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Pike's Peak Hospice Center in Colorado Springs. Known by family and friends as Deb, she was born in Washington, D.C., b...

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La Junta Trading Company Colabs with Klein Makerspace for Tarantula Fest

Published: 09/23/2022

La Junta Trading Company Colabs with Klein Makerspace for Tarantula Fest La Junta Trading Company is celebrating our 115th Anniversary and we are excited to announce our latest adventure. “The Toolbox” by La Junta Trading Company will ...

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