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Clean Out Your Closet! Local Clothing Donation Drive

Published: 08/14/2023

Clean Out Your Closet! La Junta Elks Donation Drive A community service project organized by Trent Johnston in colaboration with the La Junta Elks Lodge. The La Junta Elks Lodge is collecting new or gently used winter clothing for ages 5-18 from A...

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Otero County 4-H Exhibit Day Results

Published: 08/14/2023

Exhibitor First Name Exhibitor Last Name, 4-H Age, Club, Department, Division, Class, Class Ribbon, Class Placing ,Class Awards Follow SECO Sports and SECO News on Facebook. Subscribe to the SECO News YouTube Channel. Briley Mayhoffer, 10th grade,...

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La Junta/Otero Housing Authority Property Listings

Published: 08/14/2023

PROPERTY LOCATIONS La Junta Public Housing 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Units (Scattered Sites) Nava Manor - 965 Swink Ave., Rocky Ford 1 Bedroom and Efficiency Units Cheraw Manor - North 1st Street - 1 Bedroom Units Manzanola Manor - South Park Stree...

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Birth Announcement Raya Zelyianna Crawford

Published: 08/14/2023

Birth Announcement Raya Zelyianna Crawford Gabriela Marie Raso and Mario Daniel Crawford of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Raya Zelyianna Crawford born on August 3, 2023 at 1:49 pm. Weighing 6 lbs. 5.8 oz. a...

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Birth Announcement Cristian Perez

Published: 08/14/2023

Birth Announcement Cristian Perez Citlalli Cervantes and Jordan Perez of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Cristian Perez born on July 27, 2023 at 12:09 am. Weighing 9 lbs. 9.4 oz. and measuring 19 inches long. He was ...

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CPW Searching for Bear that Broke Into Home, Scratched Elderly Woman

Published: 08/12/2023

CPW Searching for Bear that Broke into Home, Scratched 82-Year-Old Woman Before Leaving TRINIDAD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are searching for a small, cinnamon-colored black bear that broke into a home near Boncarbo, west ...

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Colorado State Patrol: 120 MPH Highspeed Chase Ends in Arrest

Published: 08/11/2023

Colorado State Patrol is Targeting Aggressive Drivers Video Highlights: Arrest of a Colorado Driver Going Over 120 MPH (COLORADO) – Colorado State Troopers from the Golden Troop Office arrested a male party for traveling at speeds in excess ...

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Rocky Ford Police Dept. Picnic in The Park Aug. 31, 2023

Published: 08/11/2023

Rocky Ford Police Dept. Picnic in The Park Aug. 31, 2023 Join us for the 8th Annual Picnic in the Park at BABCOCK PARK/ SWIMMING POOL Thursday, August 31,2023 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm FOOD! SWIMMING! FUN! THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSERS: OLIVER MANUFACT...

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La Junta Fire Dept VS Bradish Ave. Shed Fire

Published: 08/10/2023

La Junta Fire Dept VS Bradish Ave. Shed Fire At approx 646 pm a reported structure fire was toned out in the 1300 blk of Bradish. Upon arrival of the first engine, they found heavy smoke coming from a single car detached garage and fire inside. Cr...

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Letter to the Editor: La Junta Kid's Rodeo a National Treasure

Published: 08/10/2023

Letter to the Editor: La Junta Kid's Rodeo a National Treasure The La Junta Kid's Rodeo and Race Meet is a National Treasure in my humble opinion. The longest running, and most unique event for children and those who are children at heart. My fami...

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Bonnie Ilene Rowan Obituary

Published: 08/10/2023

Bonnie Ilene Rowan November 17, 1940 ~ August 6, 2023 (age 82) Obituary Bonnie Ilene Rowan, age 82, of Lamar, CO passed away with her family by her side on August 6, 2023, at her home in Lamar. Bonnie was born November 17, 1940, in Wiley, CO to pa...

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U.S. Marshals Offer $10K Reward for Escaped Inmate from Bent County Mark Fox

Published: 08/09/2023

U.S. Marshals Offer $10K Reward for Mark Fox Escaped Inmate from Bent County ARMED AND DANGEROUS Case Outline: The United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are requesting assistance in locating Mark Desmo...

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Otero Phlebotomy Technician Pinning Ceremony Held on July 17, 2023

Published: 08/09/2023

Otero Phlebotomy Technician Pinning Ceremony Held on July 17, 2023 LA JUNTA — On July 17, Otero College held a pinning ceremony for five new Phlebotomy Technicians in the Life Sciences building on the Otero Campus. Otero College’s Phle...

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Kenny Feidler and The Cowboy Killers at AVF Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Published: 08/09/2023

Kenny Feidler and The Cowboy Killers at AVF Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 The Arkansas Valley Fair is very excited to announce that Kenny Feidler and The Cowboy Killers will be playing at this year fair. On Friday August 18th after the (CPRA) Rodeo. Openi...

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Rocky Ford Fire Medical Assist at Ark Valley Correctional Guard Tower

Published: 08/08/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Medical Assist at Ark Valley Correctional Guard Tower "At approximately 2:15 pm we were paged for an agency assist in Crowley County at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility for a person that fell in a guard tower." "We responded w...

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Maryann Virginia Cordova Obituary

Published: 08/08/2023

Maryann Virginia Cordova May 21st, 1952 - August 6th, 2023 Obituary Maryann Virginia Cordova of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Colorado Springs at the age of 71. Virgina was born to Elias and Erma Jaramillo. She grew up in Roc...

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146th AVF Car Show and Meet & Greet - Aug. 13, 2023

Published: 08/08/2023

146th AVF Car Show and Meet & Greet - Aug. 13, 2023 CAR SHOW & Meet n' Greet 1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM - Rail Road Park in Rocky Ford Wiener Dog Races - Weiners of all ages and colors are welcome! If your ride is COOL, Custom, Fast or UNIQUE we w...

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CSP PSA: Pedestrian Traffic Set to Increase Around Schools

Published: 08/08/2023

Pedestrian Traffic Set to Increase Around Schools (COLO) – As school-aged children return to the classroom, the Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers to stay alert and watch for pedestrians on foot and bicycles. According to statewide statis...

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Frank Efren Maes Obituary

Published: 08/08/2023

Frank Efren Maes May 23, 1974 ~ July 22, 2023 (age 49) Obituary Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Maes will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Rosary will be held prior to the ...

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April Elizabeth Baca Obituary

Published: 08/08/2023

April Elizabeth Baca Feb 1, 1983 Aug 2, 2023 Obituary April Elizabeth Baca, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest, August 2, 2023, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She was born to Georgina and Manuel Baca February 1, 1983, in Rocky Ford, Color...

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86th La Junta Kids Rodeo & Race Meet - Results & Winners!

Published: 08/07/2023

2023 La Junta Kid’s Rodeo Winners Girls Sportsmanship: Kraigan Hall- Cheraw, CO Boys Sportsmanship: Charlie Suto-Rocky Ford, CO Tiny Tot Girls Pole Bending 1st : Lilly Edwards-Stephenville, TX 2nd : Rivers Koontz-Des Moines, NM 3rd : Kessey ...

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CPW Hunts Bear that Bit a Trinidad Camper as he Relaxed in a Hammock; Victim Treated at a Hospital

Published: 08/07/2023

CPW Hunts Bear that Bit a Camper as he Relaxed in a Hammock; Victim Treated at a Hospital TRINIDAD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are searching for a black bear that bit the arm of a man relaxing in a hammock late Saturday nig...

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MaryJo Jacquelin Johnson Obituary

Published: 08/07/2023

MaryJo Jacquelin Johnson June 7, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Obituary MaryJo Jacqueline Johnson, 76, of La Junta, passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2023. She was born June 7, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to Winfred Carl & Mary Elsa (Seide...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Transfer of Bear from California to Springfield Sanctuary

Published: 08/07/2023

California Dept Fish and Wildlife Captures South Lake Tahoe Conflict Bear And Her Three Cubs Bears Destined for Wildlife Sanctuary in Colorado and Rehabilitation Facility in Sonoma County Wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish a...

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CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project

Published: 08/07/2023

CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Traffic Update August 7 - August 11 Otero County - CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying SH 109 over US 50, BNSF Railroad, and the...

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William (Bill) Dale Rodgers Obituary

Published: 08/06/2023

William (Bill) Dale Rodgers October 14, 1952 — August 3, 2023 William (Bill) Dale Rodgers, 70, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Bill was born in Tulare, California on October 14, 1952, to Curtis Rodgers and Mary Dav...

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Martha Montoya Gomez Obituary

Published: 08/04/2023

Martha Montoya Gomez August 29th, 1961 – July 18th, 2023 Obituary Martha Montoya Gomez passed away July 18th, 2023 in Edmond Oklahoma. Martha was born August 29th 1961 to Cornelio and Flora Montoya of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Martha was a long ...

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Dennis Ray McCormick Obituary

Published: 08/03/2023

Dennis Ray McCormick December 12, 1957 - July 24, 2023 Obituary Dennis Ray McCormick, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Aurora, Colorado. He spent several years in the U.S. Air Force with 49th Tactical Fighter Wing. Graveside services wi...

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Otero College Hires Tim Bowlen as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Published: 08/03/2023

Otero College Hires Tim Bowlen as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach LA JUNTA — The Otero College Athletics Program is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Bowlen to the Men's Basketball coaching staff. Bowlen assumed his duties on Ju...

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Tri-County Family Care Center Melon Chunkin Festival

Published: 08/03/2023

Tri-County Family Care Center Melon Chunkin Festival Vendors, Special Events, Corn Hole Beer Garden sponsored by Dawggg House This is a Family Strengthening & Team Building Activity Come watch for $7.00 adults, $5.00 8-18, 7 & under Free W...

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