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Otero County Commissioners Oppose Presidential Order 14008

Published: 10/10/2022

Otero County Commissioners Oppose Presidential Order 14008 In their regular public hearing on October 10, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution concerning private land and opposing the presidential order to " develop...

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La Junta Tarantula Fest Window Decorating Contest Winners

Published: 10/10/2022

La Junta Tarantula Fest Window Decorating Contest Winners Sangre De Cristo Community Care Won First Place in the with their window display on Colorado Ave. BJ's Sports Bar and Evergreen Gardens won people's choice in the inagural window decorating...

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CSP: Three Juveniles Injured in Motorcycle VS Deer Accident on Hwy 194

Published: 10/10/2022

CSP: Three Juveniles Injured in Motorcycle VS Deer Accident on Hwy 194 On October 9, 2022 The Colorado State Patrol responded to a single vehicle accident on CO Hwy 194 at approximately 2:30am. Vehicle: 1994 Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 14 year o...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 9/24-9/30, 2022

Published: 10/10/2022

❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/24-9/30❗️ 9/24/2022 Deputies responded to the area of Hwy 50 and School St. in Hasty for dogs running on the highway. When deputies arrived, they were unable to locate any of the dogs. Deputies responded to the 1...

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The A.R.T. Project and SECO News Porta Potty Photo Booth - La Junta Tarantula Fest Gallery

Published: 10/09/2022

The People of Southeast Colorado celebrated the Colorado Brown Tarantula with a festival October 7th and 8th in La Junta, Colorado. Check Out the Parade Here: Inagural La Junta Tarantula Fest Parade Results and Livestream Video Check Out the Taran...

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Otero College Softball Team Community Outreach - Let Us Help You

Published: 10/09/2022

Otero College Softball Team Community Outreach "Let us help you" Do you have a household chore, a home project, or know someone needing some extra hands? Whether that be landscaping, painting, moving, building, etc., let the Otero Softball team he...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 350 Single Vehicle Crash

Published: 10/07/2022

Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 350 Single Vehicle Crash Today at approximately 6:45 am we were paged to a 1 vehicle accident on highway 350 mile marker 42. Upon arrival driver was out of vehicle and was assessed by EMS. CSP and OCSO ar...

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SECO News Inaugural Tarantula Fest Merchandise Re-Emerges

Published: 06/13/2023

SECO News Inaugural Tarantula Fest Merchandise Emerges (2023 Re-release) Limited Edition SECO News Tarantula Merchandise. This previous year’s design features Tarantulas from last year's community photography contest availabile on T-Shirts, ...

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La Junta Trading - Klein Makerspace Tarantula String Art Event Saturday

Published: 10/07/2022

La Junta Trading - Klein Makerspace Tarantula String Art Event Saturday A few of our prototypes to get prepped for our first “Toolbox” by La Junta Trading Company project! Click the link below so we have yours ready to DIY at Tarantula...

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2022 Take a Picture, Not a Tarantula Photo Contest

Published: 10/06/2022

Take a Picture, Not a Tarantula Photo Contest Tips for Success: We Encourage thoughtful observation of the Colorado Brown Tarantula Mating Season on Colorado's Grassland. Please avoid illegal activities such as trespassing or removing wildlife fro...

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La Junta Fire Department Responds to Hwy 50 Vehicle Fire

Published: 10/06/2022

La Junta Fire Department Responds to Hwy 50 Vehicle Fire At approx 1200 today we responded to Hwy 50 at MM 382 East of La Junta for vehicle on fire. Upon arrival fire on the front end of the vehicle engine compartment and was starting to weeds on ...

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Nancy Louise Rudolph Obituary

Published: 10/06/2022

Nancy Louise Rudolph August 28, 1932 - October 4, 2022 Obituary As the sounds of Amazing Grace filled her room and surrounded by her children, Nancy L. Rudolph, 90 of Rocky Ford was called to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. She was born in De...

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Secretary Haaland Commits to Telling America’s Story at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Published: 10/05/2022

Secretary Haaland Commits to Telling America’s Story at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site EADS, Colo. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams today visited the Sand Creek Mas...

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La Junta Tarantula Fest Schedule of Events

Published: 10/03/2022

La Junta Tarantula Fest Schedule of Events While you're in town for the La Junta Tarantula Fest stop in and visit our local restaurants, shops and sights! Friday, October 7 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Disc Golf Tournament @ LJ (Clay Hills) Disc Golf Course...

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Alvin Eugene Bender Obituary

Published: 10/03/2022

Alvin Eugene Bender October 4, 1934 - September 29, 2022 Obituary Alvin Eugene Bender, 87, of La Junta passed away on September 29, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1934, in La Junta to Emanuel & ...

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Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos Obituary

Published: 10/03/2022

Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos November 8, 1977 ~ September 22, 2022 Obituary Gabriel Nicholas Gallegos, known to most as Gorilla, was born on November 08,1977 in Las Animas, CO to Bennie Gallegos and Solema Sanchez of Amalia, NM. He entered eternal re...

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La Junta Fire Department Extingiushes US HWY 50 Grass Fire

Published: 10/03/2022

La Junta Fire Department Extingiushes US HWY 50 Grass Fire (Courtesy Photo) From La Junta Fire Department Social Media: At approx 1037 this morning we responded to a small brush fire along Hwy 50 just West of Conley Rd. Slow fire growth upon arriv...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23, 2022

Published: 10/03/2022

Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23, 2022 ❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/17-9/23❗️ 9/17/2022 Deputies responded to the 900 block of 5th street in Las Animas for the report of medical assistance. Deputies helped load the patien...

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Letter To The Editor from Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel Matthew C. Packard

Published: 09/30/2022

Letter to the Editor: Colorado is amazing and so are the people who live, work and play here. As the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol I have the honor of leading a statewide law enforcement agency that provides many services and program in an ef...

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Edward Claude Chavez Obituary

Published: 09/30/2022

Edward Claude Chavez September 14, 2020 - September 25, 2022 Obituary Edward Claude Chavez, of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest September 25, 2022 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1920 in Cuchara, Colora...

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Fred Tabares Obituary

Published: 09/30/2022

Fred Tabares December 30, 1935 - September 26, 2022 Obituary Fred Tabares, 86, of Pueblo passed away on September 26, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Cheraw to Frank & Betsy (Ramirez) Tabare...

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21-Day Lane Closure as CDOT begins replacement of two structures near Timpas on US 350

Published: 09/29/2022

CDOT begins replacement of two structures near Timpas on US 350 Requires 21-day full lane closure on US 350 SOUTHEAST COLORADO — Colorado Department of Transportation and CapitalTezak JV Construction will begin bridge replacement work Oct. 3...

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George Russell Obituary

Published: 09/28/2022

George Russell Obituary George Franklin Russell of Las Animas passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Las Animas at the age of 86. George was born in San Rafael, California to Charles and Marie Russell. George enjoyed reading his bible, goi...

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Oliver John Alvarez Obituary

Published: 09/28/2022

Oliver John Alvarez September 6, 1943 ~ September 16, 2022 Oliver John Alvarez, age 79, passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1943, to Oliver and Ruby Alvarez in Embudo, NM. Johnny (OJ) graduated from L...

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La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part Two...

Published: 09/28/2022

La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part Two... On 9/20/22 at 0637 hours officers with the La Junta Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Colorado Ave. East alley, for the report of graffiti. Officers learned that ...

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History Comes Alive For Boggsville Days Oct 1st

Published: 09/27/2022

History Comes Alive For Boggsville Days Come join us for Boggsville Days this Saturday, Oct 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where living history characters bring the 1860s to life. It’s fun for the whole family and admission is free. Visit with mou...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 10 Semi Truck Rollover

Published: 09/27/2022

Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Hwy 10 Semi Truck Rollover Yesterday at approximately 3:15 pm we were paged to a Semi Truck Rollover accident on Hwy 10 and approximately County Road 11 with unknown injuries. Upon arrival we found the driver...

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Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Oct 19 - War & Calamity in 1847

Published: 09/27/2022

Rocky Ford Night at The Museum Oct 19 War & Calamity in 1847 The Rocky Ford Museum would to invite the town of Rocky Ford and vicinity to our next 'Night At The Museum' in October. Who: Jake Koch, Park Ranger, Bent's Old Fort N.H.S. What: "War...

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Back Track Vocals Opens AVCC Season Oct. 3rd

Published: 09/26/2022

Back Track Vocals Opens AVCC Season Oct. 3rd The Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Board of Directors is excited to welcome you to the first concert of the 2022-2023 season, Back Track Vocals on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the E...

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Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded

Published: 09/26/2022

Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded In their regular public meeting on September 26, 2022, the Otero County Commissioners announced the acceptance of a construction contract for the Otero County Detention Center and...

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