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Ark Valley Kitchen of Kindness and City of La Junta Provide Shelter from Cold

Published: 12/22/2022

Ark Valley Kitchen of Kindness and City of La Junta Provide Shelter from Cold Volunteers with Ark valley Kitchen of Kindness served a Chili Supper at the La Junta Armory Thursday evening. They reported that three people utilized the La Junta Armor...

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Southeast Health Group and Valley-Wide Health Systems Plan 2023 Merger

Published: 12/22/2022

Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group Merge Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group have are merging companies, with an expected completion date of June 30, 2023. LA JUNTA, December 22, 2022 – On December 15, th...

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NWS: Minimum Windchill Reports 12/22/22

Published: 12/22/2022

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO 1201 PM MST THU DEC 22 2022 ...MINIMUM WIND CHILL REPORTS... LOCATION WC TEMP. TIME/DATE ...COLORADO... ...BACA COUNTY... 8 S SPRINGFIELD -33 F 0856 AM 12/22 ...EL PASO COUNTY... CALHAN -48 F 0735 AM 12/22 COLORA...

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Southeast Colorado Closures, Delays and Shelter Info Dec. 22, 2022

Published: 12/21/2022

Closures, Delays & Shelter Info December 22, 2022 Report Your Organization's Closures and Delays to SECO News . Map of Warming Shelters Locations: La Junta Armory Building at 103 Dalton Ave. La Junta, CO ( More Info ) First United Methodist Ch...

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NWS: Wind Chill Warning Remains in Effect Until 10 AM Friday Dec 23, 2022

Published: 12/21/2022

3:18 PM MST Wed Dec 21 2022 Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Fe...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship

Published: 12/21/2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife: The Human Side of Stewardship by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Chair Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser Previous columns in this space have highlighted stories about the 2.5 million acres of land managed by Colorado P...

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Prowers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps

Published: 12/21/2022

Prowers County Offices Closed Dec 22, 2022 Due to Sub-Zero Temps After reviewing the updated forecasts and Wind Chill Warning from the National Weather Service and recognizing that many Counties in the region are doing the same, the Board of Count...

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The City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter

Published: 12/21/2022

The City of La Junta will Open up the Armory as a Temporary Warming Shelter PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the upcoming extreme weather conditions moving into the Arkansas Valley between Wednesday evening and Friday morning. The City of La Jun...

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Ordway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Regular Hours

Published: 12/21/2022

Ordway Offices Closed 12/22/22 - Crowley Library Open for Business Due to extreme cold temperatures expected on Thursday, Town Hall for the Town of Ordway will be closed to the public on December 22, 2022. Staff will be available to answer phone c...

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Colorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures

Published: 12/21/2022

Driving for the Holidays? Plan for Frigid Storm in the Forecast Colorado State Patrol Offers Life-Saving Tips in Freezing Temperatures (COLO) – As Coloradoans brace themselves for tumbling temperatures anticipated for tomorrow, many motorist...

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Joseph Alexander Poitier, Jr. Obituary

Published: 12/21/2022

JOSEPH ALEXANDER POITIER, JR. August 8, 2022 - December 1, 2022 Obituary Joseph Alexander Poitier, Jr. of La Junta, Colorado and formerly of Florida, entered into rest December 1, 2022 at the UC Health Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado....

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Rose Patton Obituary

Published: 12/20/2022

Rose Patton June 14, 1950 ~ December 17, 2022 (age 72) Obituary Roseanna (Smith) Patton, affectionately known as Rose, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022, in La Junta, Colorado at the age of 72. She was born June 14, 1950, in Lamar, Color...

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CBI: Guilty Verdict in Rocky Ford Homicide

Published: 12/20/2022

Guilty Verdict in Rocky Ford Homicide News Release sent on behalf of the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office. December 20, 2022 – CBI – Pueblo, CO – On December 10, 2022, a jury in Otero County convicted a Rocky Ford man in ...

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Larry Lopez Obituary

Published: 12/20/2022

Larry Lopez October 17, 1962 - December 15, 2022 Obituary Larry Lopez, 60, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2022, at his La Junta home surrounded by his family. He was born in La Junta on October 17, 1962, to Alex Sr. and Agnes Lopez....

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 12/3-12/9, 2022

Published: 12/19/2022

❗️Weekly Incident Report 12/3-12/9❗️ 12/3/2022 Deputies responded to the 400 block of Ambassador Thompson for a report of a domestic dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and the parties agreed it was a civil matter. Deputies r...

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Lamar Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire 12/18/22

Published: 12/19/2022

Lamar Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire Crews responded to two fire calls at once last night. The first call was a false alarm. The second was this house fire was contained to one bedroom. Three dogs were safely removed from the home during a primary s...

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Peggy Louise Horn Obituary

Published: 12/18/2022

Peggy Louise Horn January 28, 1945 – December 16, 2022 Obituary Peggy Louise Horn, 77, passed away on December 16, 2022, at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28, 1945, in La Junta to Albert & Bert...

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Multiple Agencies VS 2-Story Stucture Fire in Sugar City

Published: 12/18/2022

Multiple Agencies VS 2-Story Stucture Fire in Sugar City LJFD: "Last night at approx 2107 we were requested for mutual aid to Sugar City to help the Crowley County Fire Department and Ordway Fire on a two story structure. It was 2 degrees outside....

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McClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named High Performing School

Published: 12/16/2022

McClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named a High Performing School The McClave School is pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Education has recognized the district as Accredited with Distinction for the 2021-22 s...

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AVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Door Decorating Contest

Published: 12/16/2022

AVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Decorating Contest The Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center celebrated the holiday season by holding a Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Valerie Carnes Office took 2nd place in the AVRMC Christmas Door Decorat...

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Raymond J. McClure Obituary

Published: 12/16/2022

RAYMOND J. MCCLURE July 30, 1950 - November 26, 2022 Obituary -Raymond J McClure, entered into rest November 26, 2022, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, Colorado of natural causes. He was born July 30, 1950, the son of the late Earl S McC...

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Josephine JoAnn Wine Obituary

Published: 12/15/2022

Josephine "JoAnn" Wine Obituary JoAnn was the kind of person who shared delicious meals with family, friends and those in need. Her cheese lasagna with meatballs was a crowd favorite. During the holidays, she was known for spending weeks baking an...

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Update - Fatal Crash Involving El Paso County Deputy Vehicle and Pedestrian in Wheelchair

Published: 12/14/2022

Watch the video here: COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash between an adult male in a wheelchair and an El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol vehicle. At approximately 6:39 AM, a 48-year-old deput...

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Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner Delivery Info Announced

Published: 12/14/2022

Elf Central has announced they are now taking orders for delivery on Christmas day. The following number should be called for ordering your meals (maximum of 4 only) and also volunteering to assist in delivery: 719-384-4294 - If no answers please ...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 11/26-12/2, 2022

Published: 12/14/2022

❗️Weekly Incident Report 11/26-12/2❗️ 11/26/2022 Deputies received a call to Highway 50 and mile marker 417 for a possible reckless driver. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies received a call to respond to th...

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Jerred JD Stuart Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Jerred "JD" Stuart November 19, 1993 ~ December 4, 2022 (age 29) Obituary Jerred Dee “JD” Stuart passed away on December 4, 2022, in the family home at the age of 29. He will be greatly missed by his father, Paul Stuart and mother, Fai...

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Randy Dunning Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Randy Dunning September 30, 1946 ~ December 10, 2022 (age 76) Obituary Graveside services for Randy Dunning will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Vis...

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Vernon John Proctor Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Vernon John Proctor December 20, 1959 - December 7, 2022 Obituary Vernon John Proctor, 62, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born December 20, 1959, in Rocky Ford, to Vern...

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Jose G. Rizo Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Jose G. Rizo April 5, 1931 - December 10, 2022 Obituary Jose Rizo, 91, passed away on December 10, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Jalisco, Mexico to Salvador & Epiffana (Espinoza) Rizo. He married Sadie Martinez on ...

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Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Dec 19, 2022

Published: 12/13/2022

Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Dec 19, 2022 You are cordially invited to attend this year's Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert at The Ed Stafford Theatre on the Otero College Campus on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7...

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