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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Incident Report 4/8-4/14/23

Published: 05/15/2023

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Incident Report 4/8-4/14/23 4/8/2023 Deputies responded to the 300 block of Carson for a report of suspicious activity. The party advised deputies that they locked themselves out of their ve

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Christine (Marlman) Howe Obituary

Published: 05/14/2023

Christine (Marlman) Howe February 29, 1936 ~ May 6, 2023 87 Years Old Obituary A graveside memorial service for Christine Howe will be held at the at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Per her request, crem...

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Duane Wesley Hearrold Obituary

Published: 05/14/2023

Duane Wesley Hearrold August 14, 1937 - May 11, 2023 Obituary Duane Wesley Hearrold, 85, passed away on May 11, 2023, at Joni Fair Hospice House, in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1937, in Harden, Miss...

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Donald R. Sinks Obituary

Published: 05/12/2023

Donald R. Sinks March 9, 1947 - May 10, 2023 Obituary Donald Richard Sinks, 76, of La Junta, was born on March 9, 1947 in Raton, New Mexico. Don left this earthly life and earned his angel wings on May 10, 2023. In his younger years, Don earned th...

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Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District VS Structure Fire

Published: 05/11/2023

Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District VS Structure Fire Shortly after midnight 5-11-2023 the Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District was called to a working structure fire near mile marker 423 on Highway 50 in eastern Bent County.

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Ashley Lopez Obituary

Published: 05/10/2023

Ashley Lopez April 4th, 1990 – May 7th, 2023 Obituary Ashley Reneé Lopez of Rocky Ford passed away at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 33. Ashley was born April 4, 1990 in La Junta to John and Diane Lopez. She grew up in Rocky Ford and...

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State Prepared for Transition as Federal Public Health Emergency Expires on May 11, 2023

Published: 05/10/2023

State Prepared for Transition as Federal Public Health Emergency Expires on May 11, 2023 STATEWIDE (May 10, 2023) — As announced in late January, the federal public health emergency declarations for COVID-19 will end on May 11. The State of Colo...

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Kyle Wren of Swink Graduates Aviation School Before Earning His High School Diploma

Published: 05/10/2023

Kyle Wren of Swink Graduates Aviation School Before Earning His High School Diploma Swink, CO - Senior Kyle Wren has accomplished something many dream of but few achieve at such a young age. Kyle, a student at Swink School, went flying over his sc...

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Otero Phlebotomy Technician Pinning Ceremony Held on May 1, 2023

Published: 05/10/2023

Otero Phlebotomy Technician Pinning Ceremony Held on May 1, 2023 LA JUNTA — On Monday, May 1, Otero College held a pinning ceremony for seven new Phlebotomy Technicians in the Life Sciences building on the Otero Campus. Otero College’s Phlebot...

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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority Program Specialist

Published: 05/10/2023

Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority Program Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST Position Summary: Will perform duties and responsibilities in relation to the day to day operations of the Housing Authority properties....

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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority Groundskeeper

Published: 05/10/2023

Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker General purpose of the job: Seasonal Position The person is responsible for the general day to day upkeep of properties owned by the La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority. Essential Duties and Responsibil...

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Dissolving an Empire: Bent’s Old Fort in 1848

Published: 05/09/2023

Dissolving an Empire: Bent’s Old Fort in 1848 La Junta, CO – 175 years ago Bent’s Old Fort was a trading post operated by Bent, St. Vrain, & Company as a private place of business that relied on peaceful relations with the Cheyenne, Arapaho,...

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Earl Manyik Obituary

Published: 05/09/2023

Earl Manyik September 30, 1943 - May 6, 2023 Obituary Earl Manyik 79 passed away May 6 at home with his wife beside him. Earl fought a courageous fight against cancer for the past 5 years along with other health issues. Earl was born to Helen (Pal...

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Rainbow Photo Gallery May 8, 2023

Published: 05/08/2023

Rainbow Photo Gallery May 8, 2023 Photo by SECO News Contributor Adolph Martinez. Related Content:

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Sue Ann Pearsall Obituary

Published: 05/08/2023

Sue Ann Pearsall March 6, 1951 - April 27, 2023 Obituary Sue Ann (Merwin) Pearsall was born on March 6, 1951, in La Junta, Colorado, to Clarence E. Merwin and Lora Darline (Roberts) Merwin. She was the baby of five siblings. She lived most of her ...

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Dr. Kimberly Zant Named President of Otero College

Published: 05/08/2023

Dr. Kimberly Zant Named President of Otero College Experienced, collaborative leader to begin tenure on August 1, 2023 May 8, 2023 (Denver, CO) – Joe Garcia, chancellor of the

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AVRMC Celebrates National Hospital Appreciation Week!

Published: 05/08/2023

AVRMC Celebrates National Hospital Appreciation Week! MAY 7-MAY 13: THANK YOU for your Service! Monday: Take a Break and RELAX! Chair massages In MEC 1/2 - SIGN UP IN HR

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CSP: Be On Lookout for Green Dodge Involved in Rocky Ford Hit & Run Crash

Published: 05/07/2023

CSP: Be On Lookout for Green Dodge Involved in Rocky Ford Hit & Run Crash The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run serious injury crash that occurred at the intersection of Colorado 50 and Otero County Road 21 on May 7, 2023, at ap...

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Annual Higbee Cemetery Cleanup Needs Volunteers

Published: 05/06/2023

Annual Higbee Cemetery Cleanup Needs Volunteers The Higbee Club met to discuss the club's activities, including the annual Higbee Cemetery Cleanup, which is scheduled for May 13, 2023. The Higbee Club is asking for volunteers to help with their Ce...

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Richard Lovato Jr. Obituary

Published: 05/06/2023

Richard Lovato Jr. July 28th, 2004 – April 18th, 2023 Obituary Richard Craig Lovato Jr. was born on July 28, 2004, in Thornton, Colorado. On April 18, 2023, he went home to be with Jesus and forever walk the streets of gold. Richie is survived b...

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DEA Rocky Mountain Spokesperson Confirms Enforcement Action in Rocky Ford, CO

Published: 05/05/2023

DEA Rocky Mountain Spokesperson Confirms Enforcement Action in Rocky Ford, CO SECO News reached out to the Drug Enforcement Agency to request information regarding swat team activity in Rocky Ford, Colorado on May 4, 2023 beginning at approximatel...

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Allison Ily Siegel Obituary

Published: 05/05/2023

Allison Ily Siegel August 11, 2011 ~ April 27, 2023 (age 11) Obituary Allison Ily Siegel was born on August 11, 2011. She passed away on April 27, 2023 at the age of 11. Allison’s services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the...

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Cast Announced for The Play That Goes Wrong!

Published: 05/04/2023

Cast Announced for The Play That Goes Wrong! Thank you to everyone who auditioned. Our community is full of talent, and we hope all who support the arts will continue to audition, build, create, and watch the magic unfold for years to come! We wil...

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David James Jim Crandall Obituary

Published: 05/04/2023

David James "Jim" Crandall May 25, 1953 - May 1, 2023 Obituary David James “Jim&rdq

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The Space Lady Performs (Ghost) Riders in the Sky

Published: 05/03/2023

About The Content: Ghost Riders in Music Culture Ghost Riders in the Sky, written by Stan Jones in the late 1940s, has become a classic song that has stood the test of time. It tells the story of a cowboy who sees a herd of ghostly cattle being ch...

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National Day of Prayer Event in La Junta May 4, 2023

Published: 05/02/2023

National Day of Prayer Event in La Junta May 4, 2023 The La Junta Ministerial Association invites the public to join them at Livewell Park for the National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2023 at noon. Facebook Event Link Livewell Park is Located at 316 S...

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Otero Student, Jake Hinds, Presents at Research Conference in Lisbon, Portugal

Published: 05/02/2023

Otero Student, Jake Hinds, Presents at Research Conference in Lisbon, Portugal Written by: Chelsea Herasingh, Ph.D. LA JUNTA — In February of 2023, Otero student Jake Hinds traveled to Lisbon, Portugal to present at the Excellence in Research & ...

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Andrew Lee DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 05/02/2023

ANDREW LEE DEHERRERA January 29, 1958 - April 29, 2023 Obituary Andrew Lee DeHerrera, of Alamosa, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest, April 29, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving wife, Brenda and daughters, Bethany, Audrey, Andrea, and Bri...

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Adelicia Melendez Morales Obituary

Published: 05/02/2023

Adelicia Melendez Morales April 2, 1938 – April 21, 2023 Obituary Adelicia M. Morales, 85, of La Junta, CO, passed away April 21, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. She was born April 2, 1938 in Puerto Rico to Justo Melendez & Felici...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 4/1-4/7, 2023

Published: 05/02/2023

Bent County Sheriff Call Report 4/1-4/7, 2023 4/1/2023 Deputies responded to the 30,000 block of County Roa

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