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NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado

Published: 02/27/2024

NWS Issues Snow Squall Warning for Southeast Colorado Bent County-Crowley County-Kiowa County-Otero County-Prowers County-Pueblo County- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northern Otero County in sout...

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Connie J. Hansen Obituary

Published: 02/27/2024

Connie J. Hansen October 26, 1968 ~ February 21, 2024 (age 55) Obituary A Graveside Service for Connie Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024. Per Connie’s request, there will be no visitation. Connie JoAnn (Edwards) Hansen was...

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Jessie Lopez Obituary

Published: 02/26/2024

Jessie Lopez Dec 25th, 1917 – Feb 22nd, 2024 Obituary Natividad de Jesus (Jessie Nettie) Lopez, 106, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Center. Jessie was born in Tuloso, New Mexico on December...

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Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots

Published: 02/26/2024

Otero Clerk Reports: Colorado Secretary of State and Post Office Investigating Missing Cheraw Primary Ballots According the Otero County Clerk Lyn Scott, she has contacted both the Colorado Secretary of State and the Post Office regarding missing ...

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Rocky Ford City Crew VS Fairgrounds Graffiti

Published: 02/26/2024

SECO News attended the 5th Annual Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Chili Dinner at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday Night. The people of Southeast Colorado came out to make it a great fundraising event. While there we noti...

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CDOT: CO 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Update

Published: 02/25/2024

Otero County - CO 109 bridge rehabilitation and improvements project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying CO 109 over US 50, BNSF Railroad, and the Arkansas River between MP 56.4 and MP 56.9. The work includes removing existing asphalt s...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS

Published: 02/24/2024

Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS! - Rehabilitation Department We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mount...

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The Wisdom of Winter: Learn outdoor tips on how to recreate responsibly

Published: 02/24/2024

The Wisdom of Winter: Learn Outdoor Tips on How to Recreate Responsibly Colorado is a winter wonderland and a world-class destination for outdoor activities involving snow and ice. For those willing to explore in colder temperatures and leave the ...

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Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie in La Junta Feb 29, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents: Camille and Stuie Feb 29, 2024 Camille and Stuie French have been touring together over the last 20+ years. The husband and wife vocal and guitarist duo have become beloved in Australian coun...

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Southeast Colorado Concert Association Presents Diva 3 in Lamar March 7, 2024

Published: 02/24/2024

Divas 3 Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm Lamar High School Auditorium The next performance from the Southeast Colorado Concert Association will be coming to Lamar on Thursday, March 7. The all female act Divas 3 will take the stage at Lamar High School at ...

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Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Menacing

Published: 02/23/2024

Rocky Ford Police VS 911 Dispatch Harrasment About 8:49pm, 22nd February, 2024, the Rocky Ford Police Department, working with the Otero County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 36 year old male suspect, Michael Vermette. The Rocky Ford Police Departme...

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68th Otero Arts Festival Online Registration Opens Monday, Feb 26, 2024

Published: 02/20/2024

68th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Opens Monday, February 26 The 68th annual Otero Arts Festival invites all students grades 7-12 to participate in a juried visual arts festival, theatrical and music competitions. Entries are free and o...

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Bennie C. (Webb) Evans Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Bennie C. (Webb) Evans Aug 26, 1940 ~ Feb 12, 2024 (age 83) Obituary Bennie Catherine (Webb) Evans passed away on February 12, 2024 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado at the age of 83. She was born August 26, 1940 in ...

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Jennie Madrid Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Jennie Madrid Oct 20, 1935 – Feb 16, 2024 Obituary Jennie Madrid, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born Sunday, October 20, 1935, in Rocky Ford to Rosalio “Charl...

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Gavina Alvidrez Obituary

Published: 02/19/2024

Gavina Alvidrez Feb 19, 1939 ~ Feb 16, 2024 84 Years Old Obituary Mass of Christian Burial for Gavina Alvidrez will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO with Rosary beginning at 1:00...

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Deacon Scott Beeby Obituary

Published: 02/18/2024

DEACON SCOTT BEEBY August 3, 1950 - February 4, 2024 Obituary Deacon Scott Beeby entered into rest, February 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 3, 1950. Scott was 73 years of age. Even though a brain inf...

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Otero County Sheriff Releases Feb 17 Shooting Incident Report

Published: 02/18/2024

La Junta, Colo. - February 17, 2023 - At about 7:51P.M. Deputies from the Otero County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to assist the La Junta Police Department at McDonalds in La Junta on a report of a shooting. Shortly thereafter, it was determi...

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Donald Alex Devie Obituary

Published: 02/16/2024

Donald Alex Devie Feb 17, 1948 ~ Feb 13, 2024 75 Years Old Obituary A memorial service for Las Animas, CO resident, Donald Devie will be held at a later date. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Donald A. De...

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Markos Chavez Obituary

Published: 02/16/2024

Markos Chavez April 24th, 1963 – Feb 3rd, 2024 Obituary Markos Chavez passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 60 in Pueblo. Mark was born in Rocky Ford to Tony and Lucy Chavez. They moved to La Junta in the late 70s and Mark Graduated from...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Support Services

Published: 02/16/2024

HELP WANTED: Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts websit

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Officer

Published: 02/16/2024

HELP WANTED: Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts website: https://www.courts.state.co.us/ Closing date for applications for both positions is 2/26/2024

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Application Period for Colorado Big-Game Licenses Begins March 1, 2024

Published: 02/16/2024

Sponsored By: seconews.org/ArkansasValleyLumber Application Period for Colorado Big-Game Licenses Begins March 1 DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2024 are urged to review the

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CBI Reports: Juvenile Male Arrested in La Junta Shooting

Published: 02/15/2024

La Junta Shooting Update In a joint effort with the La Junta Police Department, Denver Police Department and Colorado Bureau of Investigation, a warrant was served at a Denver residence on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The warrant was in connectio...

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Amache National Historic Site Formally Established as America’s Newest National Park

Published: 02/15/2024

Amache National Historic Site Formally Established as America’s Newest National Park WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today formally established Amache National Historic Site in Colorado, following the Town of Granada’s acq...

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Norman E. Wolak Obituary

Published: 02/15/2024

Norman E. Wolak Nov 11, 1931 Feb 11, 2024 Obituary Norman E. Wolak, of Walsenburg, Colorado, entered into rest February 11, 2024 peacefully in his Walsenburg, home surrounded by family. He was born on November 11, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Gen...

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Kathy Ann Torrez Obituary

Published: 02/14/2024

Kathy Ann Torrez Dec 7, 1964 - Feb 9, 2024 Obituary Kathy Ann Torrez, 59, of La Junta, CO passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Bent County Health Care Center. She was born December 7, 1964 in La Junta to Alvaro & Estella (Chavez) Torrez.

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Aurora Dora Mayberry Obituary

Published: 02/14/2024

Aurora "Dora" Mayberry Aug 13th, 1927 - Feb 12th, 2024 Obituary Aurora “Dora” Medina Mayberry, age 96, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on February 12, 2024. Aurora was born on August 13, 1927 to her parents, Jose Leon M...

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Letter to the Editor: Citizens in Support of a La Junta Dog Park

Published: 02/14/2024

Letter to the Editor: Citizens in Support of a La Junta Dog Park We are just a grassroots group of people who love dogs and have been discussing a mutual dream of having an off-leash dog park in La Junta. We’ve shared our dream with other local ...

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Gary W. Shane Obituary

Published: 02/13/2024

Gary W. Shane Oct 23, 1940 - Feb 11, 2024 Obituary Gary Ward Shane, 83, of La Junta, CO, passed away at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas on February 11, 2024. Gary was born on Oct. 23, 1940 to Arthur Ward & Margaret (Hamm) Shane. He wa...

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Otero College to Showcase Cutting-Edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs at Open House & Social Event

Published: 02/13/2024

Otero College to Showcase Cutting-Edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs at Open House & Social Event LA JUNTA — Otero College is excited to announce its upcoming CTE Open House & Social, an event designed to connect businesses and i...

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