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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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Otero College Welcomes Jada Walton as New Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Published: 08/03/2023

Otero College Welcomes Jada Walton as New Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach LA JUNTA — On July 5, Otero College welcomed Jada Walton as the new Assistant Women’s Basketball coach. The Athletic department is excited to welcome he...

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Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Dinosaur Tracks on The Comanche Grassland

Published: 08/02/2023

Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Dinosaur Tracks on The Comanche Grassland A presentation with Lynn Neve and Anthony De Freece - Tour Guides for the Dinosaur Tracks and Comanche National Grassland. Presentation will include a history of the Picketwi...

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Diamondback Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Returns Sept 9, 2023

Published: 08/02/2023

Diamondback Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Returns Sept 9, 2023 La Junta Parks and Recreation has teamed up with The ART Project and will be be bringing back the Diamondback Classic 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Games will be played at LJ Ci...

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Jack Lewis LePlatt Obituary

Published: 08/02/2023

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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La Junta Police in The Park August 11, 2023

Published: 08/02/2023

August 11th, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM LA JUNTA La Junta City Park ( Colorado Avenue & 12th Street) Building Police and Community Partnerships! Police In The Park • Music! SERVICE • Food, Games and Prizes! • Police Vehicles •...

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Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort Aug 5, 12, 2023

Published: 08/01/2023

Buffalo Robes For Beads: A Fur Trade Program at Bent's Old Fort Aug 5, 12, 2023 Children Can Experience Trading at Bent’s Fort The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on the next two Saturdays, August 5th and A...

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Free Entry to Colorado State Parks for Military and Veterans in August

Published: 08/01/2023

Free entry to Colorado state parks for military and veterans in August DENVER – As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state par...

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86th Annual La Junta Kids Rodeo & Race Meets

Published: 08/01/2023

86th Annual La Junta Kids Rodeo & Race Meets ✰✰✰✰ August 4, 5 & 6 Saddles & Prizes! 100% Payout! $3,000 Bonus Money Senior Champions ✰✰✰✰✰ Tiny Tot Boys & Girls Ages 6-9 Barrels, Pole Bending, Flag Race, Goat Tyin...

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Zachary Martinez Montanez Obituary

Published: 08/01/2023

Zachary Martinez "Montanez" Mar 17, 1982 - Jul 24, 2023 Obituary Zachary Martinez, "Montanez" 41, entered into rest July 24, 2023. Zach was born March 17, 1982, in Rocky Ford, CO. Zach graduated from Rocky Ford High School where he excelled in his...

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Peter Donald Mathewson Obituary

Published: 07/31/2023

Peter Donald Mathewson December 24, 1941 - July 28, 2023 Obituary On the 28th of July Pete packed up his guitar, grabbed his fiddle and went off to join the Angel Band. Peter Donald Mathewson was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve 1941, t...

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Kurt Grasmick Obituary

Published: 07/31/2023

Kurt Grasmick October 21, 1957 - July 30, 2023 Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt, who peacefully departed this world on July 30, 2023. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to many. Kur...

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U.S. Space Command Permanently at Peterson Space Force Base in Co. Springs

Published: 07/31/2023

Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome U.S. Space Command Basing Decision Denver — Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the U.S. Air Force decision to permanently base U.S. Space Command at Peterson Space Force B...

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Drivers in Colorado Must Now Move Over or Slow Down for Any Vehicle on the Side of the Road

Published: 07/31/2023

Drivers in Colorado Must Now Move Over or Slow Down for any Vehicle on the Side of the Road Changes to Colorado’s Move Over law take effect Monday, Aug. 7 Statewide — Starting Monday, Aug. 7, Colorado is enhancing its Move Over law to ...

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Jimmy Gordon Arellano Obituary

Published: 07/30/2023

Jimmy Gordon Arellano May 31, 1978 - July 26, 2023 Obituary Jimmy G. Arellano, 45, passed away July 26, 2023 at Skyridge Medical Center in Lonetree, Colorado. Jimmy was born, Wednesday, May 31, 1978 to Jimmy F. Arellano and Barbara Martinez in Col...

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Mackenzie Hall Obituary

Published: 07/28/2023

Mackenzie Hall February 3rd, 2002 - July 20th, 2023 Obituary Mackenzie Hall of Rocky Ford passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 21 in Pueblo. Mackenzie was born in Denver to Richard and Kirstin Hall. Mackenzie was a very creative person, she ...

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Otero College Athletes Recognized by NJCAA for Academic Success

Published: 07/28/2023

Otero College Athletes Recognized by NJCAA for Academic Success LA JUNTA — The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honors both athletic and academic achievement in student athletes at the junior college level. Otero College ...

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Otero Lady Rattlers' Basketball Players, Gia Bradley and Katia Nekic, Enjoy Successful Summers

Published: 07/27/2023

Otero Lady Rattlers' Basketball Players, Gia Bradley and Katia Nekic, Enjoy Successful Summers LA JUNTA — The Otero Lady Rattlers basketball team is proud to announce the outstanding summer performances of two of its players, Gia Bradley and...

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Jo Ann Brenda Martinez Obituary

Published: 07/27/2023

Jo Ann "Brenda" Martinez December 14th, 1961 - June 18th, 2023 Obituary Jo Ann “Brenda” Martinez of Rocky Ford passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Pueblo. Jo Ann was born in Rocky Ford, the daughter of Jose and Eva Grano. Jo Ann worke...

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Opera House Pizzeria Grand Opening Friday July 28, 2023

Published: 07/26/2023

Opera House Pizzeria Grand Opening July 28, 2023 With Friday’s 1 year anniversary celebration (10:30am), OPERA HOUSE Pizzeria is debuting updated menus…with products we’ve tried the past year! Try New Menu Items that made the cu...

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Geoffrey Burney Obituary

Published: 07/26/2023

Geoffrey Burney July 30th, 1948 - July 22nd, 2023 Obituary Geoffrey Oliver Burney, 74, died July 22nd, 2023. At Geoff’s request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life has not yet been determined. Geoff was the only child born t...

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Bent County Sheriff Reports Mark Fox Still At Large

Published: 07/26/2023

Bent County Sheriff Reports Mark Fox Still At Large According to Bent County Sheriff Jake Six, the U.S. Marshal's Office is the lead investigating agency in the active search for escaped inmate, 46-year-old, Mark Desmond Fox and any leads discover...

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Thunder Stadium Public Input Survey Opens July 26, 2023

Published: 07/26/2023

Thunder Stadium Public Input Survey Opens July 26, 2023 Lamar School District Will be Conducting a Community Survey in the Next Few Weeks The Lamar School District will be starting a public opinion survey this week regarding the school district&rs...

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Marilyn Jean Hogue Obituary

Published: 07/25/2023

Marilyn Jean Hogue September 15, 1946 - July 19, 2023 Obituary Marilyn Jean Hogue, 76, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on July 19, 2023. She was born Sunday, September 15, 1946 in La Junta, Colorado to Albert Lee & Georgia A. (Johnson) O&rsquo...

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Be On The Lookout for Two Escaped Bent County Inmates

Published: 07/25/2023

Update: Bent County Sheriff Reports Mark Fox Still At Large Update From Bent County Sheriff's Office: "Update as of 1330 - Valdez has been found in Pueblo deceased of possible drug overdose." CodeRed Alert Notified Bent County Residents after 4 pm...

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Tom Allsworth Obituary

Published: 07/25/2023

Tom Allsworth August 3, 1941 - July 22, 2023 Obituary Tom Allsworth, 81, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family that loved him very much on July 22, 2023. Tom died from complications associated with cancer, after having survived several ...

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Rocky Ford Police Incident Report: Body Found at Crystal Lake

Published: 07/24/2023

Rocky Ford Police Incident Report: Body Found at Crystal Lake According to Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh, Officers received a call at 12:22 am (00:22) reporting a deceased male body at Crystal Lake. Upon arrival, shortly after receiving th...

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Colorado State Patrol VS Drunk Drivers - Dashcam Crash Footage Released

Published: 07/24/2023

COLORADO STATE PATROL PRESS CONFERENCE WRAP UP: Struck By on I-270 Watch the Complete Press Conference: (Colo.) - At approximately 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) was working a property damage crash on Interst...

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Finish What You Started Grant Allows Students to Return to Otero College

Published: 07/24/2023

Finish What You Started Grant Allows Students to Return to Finish at Otero College Otero College is thrilled to help you return to school to complete that degree that you started but didn't finish. We know that sometimes life gets in the way. Lear...

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