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2023 La Junta Chamber of Commerce Membership Plaque Photo Winner: Kaitlyn Myers

Published: 03/06/2023

La Junta Chamber of Commerce Press Release 2023 La Junta Chamber of Commerce Membership Plaque Photo Winner: Kaitlyn Myers Congratulations to Kaitlyn Myers who is 2023 La Junta Chamber of Commerce photo contest winner. Kaitlyn's beautiful photo wi...

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Las Animas/Bent Fire + Mutual Aid VS Purgatory River Fire

Published: 03/05/2023

Las Animas/Bent Fire + Mutual Aid VS Purgatory River Fire Today at approx 1210 we were paged out to a mutual aid fire in Las Animas just south of town by the Purgatory River. Very strong winds and low humidity made this fire move very fast. An out...

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Alfredo Michael Hidalgo Jr. Obituary

Published: 03/05/2023

ALFREDO MICHAEL HIDALGO, JR. October 5, 1988 - February 27, 2023 Obituary Alfredo Michael Hidalgo, Jr. of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest, February 27, 2023 in La Junta, Colorado. He was born October 5, 1988 to Marsha and Alfredo Hidalgo Sr. ...

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Baby Leia Louise Mae Torres Harmes Obituary

Published: 03/05/2023

"BABY" LEIA LOUISE MAE TORRES HARMES February 23, 2023 - February 23, 2023 Obituary On the eve of February 23, 2023, our beautiful angel, Leia Louise Mae Torres Harmes entered our earthly home. God decided he wanted her home with him, so he wrappe...

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Birth Announcement Melody Azalea Mendoza

Published: 03/03/2023

Birth Announcement Melody Azalea Mendoza Ashley Renee Lopez and Andres Hernando Mendoza of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Melody Azalea Mendoza born on February 7, 2023 at 9:16 pm. Weighing 4 lbs. 12.5 oz....

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Birth Announcement Jackson Augustus Biszark

Published: 03/03/2023

Birth Announcement Jackson Agustus Biszak Elizabeth and Mathew Biszak of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their son Jackson Agustus Biszak born on February 6, 2023 at 11:12 pm. Weighing 6 lbs. 8.2 oz. and measuring 18 inches lo...

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Birth Announcement Laurel Lingle

Published: 03/04/2023

Birth Announcement Laurel Lingle Lyaneah and Darrel Lingle of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Laurel Lingle born on January 17, 2023 at 3:35 pm. Weighing 6 lbs. 4.2oz. and measuring 18 inches long. She was deliv...

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Birth Announcement Cash Frank Miller

Published: 03/03/2023

Birth Announcement Cash Frank Miller Madyson Michelle Block and Doug Miller of Las Animas are excited to announce the birth of their son Cash Frank Miller born on January 18, 2023 at 8:16. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.2 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches long. H...

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Fred Freddie Chavez Obituary

Published: 03/02/2023

Fred "Freddie" Chavez March 26th, 1953 – February 23rd, 2023 Obituary Fred Chavez 69, of Manzanola was embraced by his heavenly father on February 23, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center surrounded by his family. Fred was born March 26, 1953 in ...

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Dead Air - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre with Elevate HS Youth Group March 12, 2023

Published: 03/02/2023

Dead Air - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Presented by: Elevate HS Youth Group When -Sunday, March 12 at 5 & 7 pm Where - First Presbyterian Church of La Junta 111 E 20th Street What - A Murder Mystery Play while Serving a 3 Course Meal Why - T...

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Community Opinions Wanted: Arkansas Valley Fairground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area GOCO Project

Published: 03/02/2023

Community Opinions Wanted: Arkansas Valley Fairground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area GOCO Project 1. The City of Rocky Ford is working with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) on a visioning process for the Arkansas Valley Fairground and Crystal Lake...

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Virgil Henry Bragg Obituary

Published: 03/02/2023

Virgil Henry Bragg October 16, 1958 - February 26, 2023 Obituary Virgil Henry Bragg, Jr., 64, West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Catherine-North, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Virgil “Hank” w...

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Otero County Emergency Services Signs Mutual Aid Agreement with Pueblo County

Published: 03/02/2023

Otero County Emergency Services Signs Mutual Aide Agreement with Pueblo County Otero County Emergency Manager Danny Chavez presented a mutual aid agreement with Pueblo County Emergency Services on Monday afternoon at the regular Otero County Commi...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 6 to March 10

Published: 03/02/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 6 to March 10 Ongoing Traffic Impacts The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford. Motorists can expec...

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Margaret Chavez Obituary

Published: 03/01/2023

MARGARET CHAVEZ January 21, 1940 - February 25, 2023 Obituary Margaret Chavez, of Pueblo, Colorado went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2023. She was born to John and Eva Briones in Trinidad, Colorado January 21, 1940, She was 83 years of age....

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Otero Wrestling Sends Four Student-Athletes to the National Tournament

Published: 02/28/2023

Otero Wrestling Sends Four Student-Athletes to the National Tournament LA JUNTA — Four of the Otero College wrestlers, Isaiah Gamez, Adam Schulz, Matt Santos, and Gavin Howes, have qualified for and will compete in the National Junior Colleg...

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Mary B. Martinez Obituary

Published: 02/28/2023

MARY B. MARTINEZ May 1, 1928 - February 24, 2023 Obituary The family of Mary B. Martinez of La Junta, Colorado would like to share that on February 24, 2023 at the Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado, Mary transitioned life&rsqu...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 2/11-2/17, 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 2/11-2/17❗️ 2/11/2023 Deputies responded to the 100 block of Locust Avenue for the report of a violation of protection order. After further investigation, deputies discovered that there was no protection order in p...

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Woodruff Memorial Library Calendar March 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

Adults still have time to participate in the 2023 Winter (Adult) Reading Program! We will be using the same theme for our Summer Reading Program titled, “ALL TOGETHER NOW”. With this theme we are encouraging our community to get in the...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project in Otero County

Published: 02/27/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project in Otero County PROJECT OVERVIEW The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Arrow Electric will begin an intersection improvement project on March 6. The project will take plac...

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NWS: Red Flag Warning + Fire Weather Watch Feb 27 + Feb 28, 2023

Published: 02/27/2023

Red Flag Warning URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023 ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of the I-25 corridor and parts of the eastern plains for Monday afternoon... ...A Fire ...

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Days After Casting Call March 5, 2023

Published: 02/26/2023

Days After Casting Call March 5, 2023 The Public is Invited to an Open Casting Call for Days After, a La Junta based film series by Hugh Johnson Films held at the SECO News Office and Studio at 201 Colorado Ave. on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 10 AM...

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67th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Open

Published: 02/26/2023

67th Otero Arts Festival Online Registrations Open LA JUNTA — The 67th 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 open ...

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Rose Marie Vana Obituary

Published: 02/25/2023

Rose Marie Vana January 11, 1934 ~ February 22, 2023 89 Years Old Obituary Services are pending. Longtime Holly, CO resident, Rose Marie (Jellison) Vana was born in Boulder, CO on January 11, 1934 along with her twin sister, Betty Jane to Sumner W...

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Allan Presser Obituary

Published: 02/25/2023

Allan Presser January 19, 1945 ~ February 17, 2023 78 Years Old Obituary Allan Isaac Presser was born on January 19, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Norbert and Goldie (Perlman) Presser. He passed away on February 17, 2023 in Las Animas, Colorad...

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Las Animas/Bent County Fire VS Structure Fire

Published: 02/24/2023

Las Animas/Bent County Fire VS Structure Fire Interview with Las Animas Fire Chief Jim Pryor: Interview Transcript: SECO News: This is Adrian Hart with your Southeast Colorado News on seconews.org . I'm here with Las Animas Fire Chief Jim Pryor on...

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Birth Announcement Bryleigh Layne Ortiz

Published: 02/23/2023

Birth Announcement Bryleigh Layne Ortiz Emily Nicole Ortiz and Luis Andres Ortiz, Jr. of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Bryleigh Layne Ortiz born on January 13, 2023 at 7:35 am. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and measur...

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Birth Announcement Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas

Published: 02/23/2023

Birth Announcement Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas Erica Arguello and Ryan Ornelas of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Soulyicia Tina Arguello-Ornelas born on January 12, 2023 at 11:32 pm. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 ...

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Ronald Goebel Obituary

Published: 02/23/2023

Ronald Goebel November 3rd, 1952 - February 10th, 2023 Obituary Ronald Dean "Elmo" Goebel Born Nov 3rd 1952 in Rocky Ford. Went to Rest Feb 10th 2023 in Ordway. Ron was born to Esther Grassmick and David Goebel Sr. whom were both first generation ...

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Otero College Rattler Run on April 15 Benefits Otero Foundation - Sign Up Info

Published: 02/23/2023

Rattler Run, hosted by Otero College, to be held on April 15 LA JUNTA — The Otero College Rattler Run will be held this year on Sat. April 15. This event is sponsored by the Otero College Foundation. Early registration for the event is now o...

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