OCHD: COVID-19 Enforcement Process Outlined
OCHD COVID-19 Enforcement Process Hello to all. At this point in the pandemic, we have far fewer state public health orders than we did a few months ago. We do, however, have requirements regarding schools and congregate care facilities (i.e. nurs...
Read More Info9/2/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Weekly Update
THIS IS A FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT. The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Thursday 9/2/2021 at 1:07 p.m. P...
Read More InfoOCHD Emergency Preparedness & Response Zombie Apocalypse Scenario
You Can All Rest Assured That An Emergency Preparedness Scenario to Deal With The Zombie Apocalypse Was Catalogued on Video by The Otero County Health Department on Feb, 20, 2019. "Great Scott!" - An Emergency Preparedness & Response Saga SECO...
Read More InfoOgallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour Sept. 28th
Ogallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour Sept. 28th Ogallala Commons is hosting a Farm Tour throughout the Arkansas Valley! On Sept. 28th, board a bus to connect with local food producers, community leaders, and learn how institutions can navigate ...
Read More InfoBSNF Work Will Require Two-Day Closure of US 287 in Lamar
BSNF work will require two-day closure of US 287 in Lamar Lamar — Colorado Department of Transportation will close US 287, between Hickory Street and Beech Street in Lamar, on Sept. 12 and 13 for BSNF to replace tracks at the railroad crossi...
Read More InfoLamar Area Paint Recycling Drop-Off Event Aug 31st
Lamar Paint Recycling Drop Off Event Now’s your chance to recycle your paint! Drop off your leftover house paint, stain, and varnish at Big R (8723 US HWY 40, Lamar, CO, 81052) on August 31 between 2 and 6 p.m. Space is limited. Eventbrite r...
Read More InfoProwers County Sheriff’s Office VS Rooftop Jumper with Knife
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office VS Rooftop Jumper with Knife On 08-29-2021 at approximately 1617 hrs, a male suicidal subject was discovered on the second-story roof of the Prowers County Jail. A Detentions Sergeant had been checking pod whe...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium Update LJCC BLT 8/26/21
Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium Update LJCC BLT Secretary and Finance Officer of the Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association LaDonna Hutton gave an update during the August La Junta Chamber of Commerce Business, Lunch and Talk ...
Read More Info8/29/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Crowley Has Zero Rate, Otero Is Back In Blue Level
THIS IS A FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT. The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Sunday 8/29/2021 at 10:27 a.m. P...
Read More InfoChild Maltreatment Prevention Program Seeking Parent Input
Child Maltreatment Prevention Program (CMPP) The Child Maltreatment Prevention Program (CMPP) is looking for parents to represent the three counties in our area, Otero, Bent and Crowley. We would like a minimum of two parents from each county, but...
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