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Otero College Announces 2026 President’s Leadership Scholars, Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program
Otero College recognizes this year’s President’s Leadership Scholars - Applications are now open for 2026-2027 Scholars LA JUNTA – Students named as President’s Leadership Program (PLP) Scholars for 2026 were awarded scholarship for Spring...
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Las Animas Mayor Addresses March 23 Police Incident, Emphasizing Transparency and No Threat to Public Safety
Las Animas Leaders Respond to Community Concerns Over Police Call and School Lockout To the citizens of Las Animas, Communication is the bedrock of trust between a community, it’s government and those sworn to protect it. Recently, specifically ...
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Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman
Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman Otero County has two (2) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the La Junta area and one (1) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the Swink/Rocky Ford area. The position is full-time and perform...
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Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Up: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ends Fish Salvage Order in Baca County
Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Completely, CPW Lifts Emergency Fish Salvage Order March 24, 2026SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two
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Brian Lovato Announces Candidacy for Otero County Sheriff, Emphasizing Leadership and Accountability
Brian Lovato Launches Campaign for Otero County Sheriff Focused on Leadership and Community Trust After much thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I am officially announcing my candidacy for Otero County Sheriff. I am running because ...
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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 24 - 30, 2026
The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.
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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Reports Timpas Feedlot Loader Fire Contained with LJFD Mutual Aid
Front-End Loader Fire Near Rocky Ford Fully Contained; Rocky Ford Fire and La Junta Crews Respond, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 11:35 am we were paged out to Timpas Feedlot for a front end loader on fire north of the feedlot. La Jun...
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Brush Fire East of La Junta Quickly Contained; Crews Credit Rapid Multi-Agency Response
2.6-Acre Brush Fire Near Hwy 194 Started by Accidental Spark At approx 12:29pm today, a reported brush fire was toned out in the area of 30916 Hwy 194 East of La Junta. Upon arrival of the first crews they found a fast moving brush fire in trees a...
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Fatal Semi Crash Closes Larimer County Road 72 Near Highway 287, Hazmat Responds to Fuel Leak
Fatal Crash Closes West Larimer County Road 72 Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes (Larimer County, COLO) – On March 24, 2026, at about 3:52 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Larimer County Road 72, just east of...
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Antonio H. LaForé Obituary
Antonio H. LaForé June 19, 1945 ~ March 20, 2026 (age 80) Mass of Christian Burial for Antonio LaForé will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interme...
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