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Otero County Declares November 4–11, 2025 as Operation Green Light for Veterans to Support and Honor Service Members
Otero County Proclamation Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 WHEREAS, the residents of Otero County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community i...
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An Architect’s Open Letter Calls for Action to End La Junta’s Decline
Apathy Is Killing La Junta — Can Leadership Save It? An Open Letter to the People and Leaders of La Junta I started the Facebook group “Revitalize La Junta” 13 years ago after a difficult visit back home, prompted by what I saw a...
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Anthony Jiron Obituary
Anthony Jiron April 26, 1964 — October 21, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Anthony Jiron, 61, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his La Junta home. He was born Sunday, April 26, 1964 in La Junta to Jesus & M...
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Attorney General Phil Weiser Demands Trump Administration Explain Looming SNAP Funding Lapse Amid Federal Shutdown
Attorney General Phil Weiser demands answers from Trump administration on SNAP funding expected to lapse at end of month Oct. 24, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to U.S. Agricul...
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Doug Hudson Named 2025 Crowley County Friend of 4-H Award Honoree for Dedication and Service
Doug Hudson Named 2025 Crowley County Friend of 4-H Award Honoree for Dedication and Service Every year, the 4-H Council chooses a business or individual to receive the Friend of 4-H Award. For the program to be successful and activities to be off...
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Two Semi-Truck Crash Sparks Fire, Closes I-70 in Adams County, Colorado — Eastbound Lanes Reopened
Two Semi Crash, One Erupts into Flames I-70 is closed in both directions (Adams County, Colorado) - Earlier this morning at approximately 8:26 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving two semi trucks on Interstate 70 near mil...
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Carlos Chooch Vasquez Obituary
Carlos “Chooch” Vasquez August 28, 1958 - October 20, 2025 Obituary Carlos “Chooch” Vasquez, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and formerly of La Junta, peacefully entered into rest in his home on October 20, 2025. He was born...
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It’s Showtime! Tiger Theatre at La Junta High School Presents the Hilarious Musical ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ October 23–25
Watch the Cast Interview: Tiger Theatre Presents: Beetlejuice Jr. It's showtime! The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice Jr. at LJHS Tiger Theatre on October 23rd, 24th, & 25th. This is a frightfully funny musical based on th...
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Adolfo Willie Segura Obituary
Adolfo "Willie" Segura May 24th, 1940 – October 22nd, 2025 Obituary Adolfo “Willie” Segura passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home in Rocky Ford at the age of 85. Willie was born in New Mexico to Juan and Suce Segu...
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Scott Warren Shelton Obituary
Scott Warren Shelton October 4, 1970 — October 15, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Scott Warren Shelton’s life ended suddenly at the age of 55, in Mitchell, South Dakota from a massive heart attack on October 15, 2025. He was born Sun...
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