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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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Marsha Monean Jacquart Obituary

Published: 02/23/2023

Marsha Monean Jacquart October 16, 1942 - February 19, 2023 Obituary Marsha Monean Jacquart, 80, of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Marsha was born on October 16, 1942, to Yvonne &...

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State Highway 109 North LJ Bridge Project Begins February 27, 2023

Published: 02/22/2023

SH 109 Bridge Project to begin February 27 (La Junta, CO) -- Beginning Monday, February 27, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will start construction on the State Highway 109 bridge in North La Junta. The project will span over the ...

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MaryAnn Davis Obituary

Published: 02/22/2023

MaryAnn Davis April 20, 1947 - February 21, 2023 Obituary MaryAnn Davis, 75, became an angel in Heaven on February 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by her family when she took her last breath. She was born on April ...

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Margaret Peggy Jacks Obituary

Published: 02/21/2023

MARGARET "PEGGY" JACKS September 1, 1956 - February 2, 2023 Obituary Margaret “Peggy” Jacks, peacefully entered into rest, February 2, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born, September 1, 1956, in Boulder, Colorado to...

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Veterans Make The Connection and Suicide & Crisis Resources

Published: 02/21/2023

The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Tuesday 2/21/2023 at 12:07pm PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS WIDELY Please take the time to read and understand this entire message. Internet links: Before I send out...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 2/4-2/10, 2023

Published: 02/20/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 2/4-2/10❗️ 2/4/2023 Deputies responded to the 800 block of 5th Street for the report of theft. Deputies determined that everything was okay. Deputies responded to the 400 block of Ash Ave on a report of dogs runnin...

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Karen Kay Pohlen Obituary

Published: 02/20/2023

Karen Kay Pohlen May 21, 1952 - February 16, 2023 Obituary Karen Kay Pohlen, 70, passed away on February 16, 2023, at her La Junta home. She was born on May 21, 1952, in Canby, Minnesota to Raymond & Lola (Erp) Ouverson. She was baptized and c...

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La Junta Fire Department VS North La Junta Bridge Brush Fire

Published: 02/17/2023

La Junta Fire Department VS North La Junta Bridge Brush Fire Around 947pm on Thursday LJFD was dispatched to a brush fire in the Hwy 50 Bridge on the East end of town. Upon arrival of the brush trucks they found a very large brush and debris pile ...

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Picketwire Players Next To Normal Casting Call

Published: 02/16/2023

Next to Normal Audition Information Auditions for Next to Normal will be February 28th and March 1st from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please come prepared to sing at least 32 bars of music, preferably from the show or a song in the style of the show. We will a...

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Beverly J. Pollart Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Beverly J. Pollart June 21, 1946 ~ February 12, 2023 (age 76) Obituary Funeral services for Beverly Pollart will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with interment to follow in th...

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Laura J. Shaw Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Laura J. Shaw April 13, 1976 ~ February 9, 2023 (age 46) Obituary A Celebration of Life for Laura Shaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiati...

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Joyce Mae Hamilton Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Joyce Mae Hamilton May 5, 1929 - February 13, 2023 Obituary Joyce Mae Ellis Hamilton, 93, of La Junta, Colorado, died peacefully at Fowler Health Care Center on Monday, February 13, 2023. She lived in North La Junta for almost 40 years. Since her ...

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Jack Lewis LePlatt Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Jack Lewis LePlatt January 19, 1944 - February 15, 2023 Obituary Jack Lewis LePlatt, 79, of Ordway, passed away on February 15, 2023 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. He was born on January 19, 1944, to Herbert & Mabel (Boren) Le...

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Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries

Published: 02/16/2023

Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries LA JUNTA — The 67th annual Otero Arts Festival is set to be held April 4-6 in the Student Center Rizzuto Banquet Room on the Otero College campus. The Otero Arts Festival will showcase cr...

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Wallace Eugene Plank Obituary

Published: 02/16/2023

Wallace Eugene Plank July 2, 1935 - February 14, 2023 Obituary Wallace Eugene Plank, 87, of Cheraw, passed away on February 14, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Cheraw to Walter Solomon & Anna Ruby (Palmer) Plank, Sr. He worked at NIBCO i...

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La Junta Fire Department VS Harriet Ave. Structure Fire

Published: 02/16/2023

La Junta Fire Department VS Fire on Harriet Ave. At 437 this morning we were toned out for a structure fire. Upon arrival of Eng 1 heavy fire seen on the back portion of the house with heavy smoke from the eves. Aggressive defensive attack made. S...

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Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Thurs. Feb 16, 2023

Published: 02/15/2023

Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Thurs. Feb 16, 2023 La Junta Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 16, 2023. Swink School will be on a 2 hour delay Thursday, February 16th. No breakfast will be served. Due to...

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Birth Announcement Alison Ximena Perez

Published: 02/15/2023

Birth Announcement Alison Ximena Perez Blanca. N. Ortiz Carranza of Lamar, Colorado and Alberto Perez Hernandez of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Alison Ximena Perez born on November 13, 2022 at 5:39 am. Weighi...

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Birth Announcement Marianna Marie Gauna

Published: 02/15/2023

Birth Announcement Marianna Marie Gauna Lea Vigil of Rocky Ford, Colorado and Brandon Gauna of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Marianna Marie Gauna born on December 27, 2022 at 8:39 am. Weighing 5 lbs. 11.7...

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Birth Announcement Noah Gene Rydor Samora

Published: 02/15/2023

Birth Announcement Noah Gene Rydor Samora Ashlee Samora of Las Animas, Colorado is excited to announce the birth of her Son Noah Gene Rydor Samora on December 9, 2022 at 4:32 PM. Weighing 6 lbs. and 15.9 oz. and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. Noah ...

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Birth announcement Asher Rodolfo Vargas

Published: 02/15/2023

Birth Announcement Asher Rodolfo Vargas Erica Danielle Dowdy of La Junta, Colorado and Mark Anthony Vargas of La Junta, Co are excited to announce the birth of their Son Asher Rodolfo Vargas on October 19, 2022 at 9:20 PM. Weighing 5 lbs. and 13.1...

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Birth Announcement Antonio Lane Adame

Published: 02/15/2023

Birth Announcement Antonio Lane Adame Hannah and Austin Adame of Swink, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Antonio Lane Adame on October 18, 2022. Weighing 7 lbs. and 5.2 oz. and measuring 18 1/2 inches long. Antonio was deliv...

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NWS: Southeast Colorado Winter Storm Warning Feb 15, 2023

Published: 02/14/2023

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 305 PM MST Wed Feb 15 2023 Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lama...

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Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Published: 02/14/2023

Closures and Delays Feb 15, 2023 From Las Animas School District: Due to the predictions of snow accumulation and high winds, the district will cancel school tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 15. This will also include JumpStart Learning Center Daycare. D...

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Harold L. Morlan Obituary

Published: 02/14/2023

Harold L. Morlan September 26, 1933 ~ February 11, 2023 (age 89) Obituary Graveside Services for Harold Morlan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel. Per Harold’s request, there wi...

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Picketwire Players 2022 Season Mickie Awards Winners

Published: 02/14/2023

Picketwire Players 2022 Season Mickie Awards Winners The Picketwire Players held their Annual Meeting and Mickie Awards on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The Mickie Awards celebrated the 2022 season which consisted of four productions: Almost, Maine...

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Picketwire Players Announce 2023 Season Performances

Published: 02/14/2023

Immediately following our 2022 Mickie Awards, the Picketwire Board announced the 2023 season! Watch the video here: First up, we have "Next to Normal." Directed by Veteran Tracey Salzbrenner. Audition Dates: February 28 & March 1 Production Da...

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Come Listen to the Otero College Community Jazz Ensemble Feb. 21

Published: 02/13/2023

Come Listen to the Otero College Community Jazz Ensemble Feb. 21 LA JUNTA — The Otero College Community Jazz Ensemble is quickly preparing for a special concert/rehearsal open to the public in partnership with the AIM Program on campus. The ...

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Bent County Sheriff's Office Incident Report 1/28-2/03/23

Published: 02/13/2023

Weekly Incident Report 1/28-2/3/23 1/28/2023 Deputies responded to the 27,000 block of County Road 11 for an ambulance assist. Deputies assisted ambulance personnel. Deputies respond to Hwy 50, MM 400 for a motorist assist. Deputies assisted with ...

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