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There is a Difference - Memorial Day
Know The Difference Armed Forces Day - For Those Who Currently Wear The Uniform. Veterans Day - For Those Who Used To Wear The Uniform. Memorial Day - For Those Who Never Made it Out of The Uniform.
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NWS: Bent County Under Flood Watch: Purgatorie River Crest Near Record
Flood Watch for Bent County 5/31/21 Update: Purgatorie River Receeding Below Flood Stage. Latest Update from NWS Office of Pueblo. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 6am 5/31/21 for the Purgatorie River in Bent County as i...
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5/29/21 Flooding on US Hwy 50 in La Junta
5/29/21 Flooding on US Hwy 50 in La Junta 1st Street in La Junta as seen from the North La Junta Bridge looking West. (Photo Credit: Helana Billie) (Photo Credit: Helana Billie) Saturday Evening's Thunderstorm was accompanied by quarter size hail ...
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5/29/21 La Junta Underpasses Flooded
5/29/21 La Junta Underpasses Flooded The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado... East Central Otero County in southeastern Colorado... * Until 100 AM MDT. * At 10...
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45 Youngsters Enjoy Kids Fishing Derby
By Sue Keefer It was a beautiful day for 45 youngsters to participate in the Kids Fishing Derby at the La Junta City Pond Saturday. The 22 nd annual event was sponsored by the La Junta Elks Lodge, Colorado Bank and Trust, and Colorado Parks and Wi...
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John Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th
John Martin Reservoir Art in The Park June 5th Bent County Extension and the Office of Behavioral Health have teamed up with John Martin Reservoir to Provide a workshop for our Bent County youth. Come learn the basics of your fishing pole, and sim...
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Makayla Rodriguez Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Family First Award: A young person who has been an outstanding support for their loved ones; perhaps a parent, siblings, or their own child. Recipient: Makayla Rodriguez Nomination Narrative: Makayla went above and beyond during this pandemic. Whe...
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Carlin Weber Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Pandemic Powerhouse Award: The last year has been TOUGH. This award is for a young person who handled the constant changes and challenges of COVID-19 and persevered even when it was most challenging. Recipient: Carlin Weber Nomination Narrative: A...
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SE Colorado 7 Day Weather Forecast May 29-June 5th
Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as ...
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Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service June 8th
Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service June 8th Our office will be closed Monday to observe Memorial Day. Hope you all will have a chance to drive by and see the Memorial tree. Charlie was able to put a few new leaves up just in time for Memoria...
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