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Help Wanted AVRMC: Director Med/Surg: Sign On Bonus!

Published: 05/18/2023

Director Med/Surg: Sign On Bonus - Med/Surg We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC CNA (M/S)

Published: 05/18/2023

CNA (M/S) We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the S...

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Charles Chuck Dewayne Leitner Obituary

Published: 05/18/2023

Charles "Chuck" Dewayne Leitner May 30, 1952 - May 17, 2023 Obituary Charles Dewayne Leitner, 71, of La Junta passed away May 17, 2023 at Memorial North Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Friday, March 30, 1952 in Oberlin, Kansas ...

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Peggy Anne Klinkerman Obituary

Published: 05/16/2023

Peggy Anne Klinkerman February 1, 1938 - May 15, 2023 Obituary Peggy Anne (Mair) Klinkerman went home to the Lord on May 15, 2023 at the Fowler Health Care Center following a short illness. Peggy was born to Andrew J. Mair and Norma Asmus Mair on ...

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Dirt Lovers 12U Softball Finishes 2nd in Dodge City Tournament!

Published: 05/16/2023

Dirt Lovers 12U Softball Finishes 2nd in Dodge City Tournament! Dirt Lovers Softball 12U finished in second place at the Miss Kitty Tournament played on a very rainy weekend at Legends Park in Dodge City, Kansas. Dirt Lovers started the tournament...

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La Junta Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day Poetry Contest Winners Announced

Published: 05/15/2023

La Junta Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day Poetry Contest Winners Announced! We would like to congratulate the winners of the La Junta Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day Contest. Winners were as follows: Isaac Casillas Jr. - Kindergarten; Nyla Rodrig...

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Leota Cox Obituary

Published: 05/15/2023

Leota Cox November 20th, 1926 - May 13th, 2023 Obituary Leota Cox, born to Ralph and Rose Monroe November 20, 1926, went to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Her husband Bert J “Jimmie" Cox, parents and sis...

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Springfield Police Department VS Doggie DUI Offender

Published: 05/15/2023

Springfield Police Department VS Doggie DUI Offender DUI ARREST On 05/13/23 around 1130 pm Springfield Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at 52 miles per hour in a posted 30 mile per hour zone near 7th and Main St. The driver a...

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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 vehicle. Deputies...

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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. First arriving u...

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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 Rock...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 Ch...

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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: Double Rainbows Over La Junta Sept. 28, 2021 seconews.org/seco-weather Follow SECO Weather on Facebook. Subscribe to the SECO News YouTube Channel.

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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 Colorado Community College System (CCCS), announced Dr. Kimberly ...

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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 Tuesday: Our TREAT! ЕПЈОУ a Pancakе Breakfast In Thе cafeteria, 6:30am...

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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, a...

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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 surviv...

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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...

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