Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries
Otero Arts Festival Creative Writing Call for Entries LA JUNTA — The 66th annual Otero Arts Festival is set to be held March 29-31 in the McDivitt Center Gym on the Otero College campus. The Otero Arts Festival will showcase creative writing, vi...
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Rattler Run Returns to Otero College on April 9, Benefits Foundation
Otero College will Host the Rattler Run on April 9 By: Sarah Petramala LA JUNTA — After a seven-year hiatus, the Rattler Run will once again take place on the Otero College campus. Sponsored by the Otero College Foundation, the proceeds from the...
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LJFD VS 130 Year Old Two Story House Fire 2/23/22
La Junta Fire Department Narrative "Today at approx 1017 am we responded to 222 Steen on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Chief Davidson found heavy smoke coming from the roof and eves."
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Ty O’Connor Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Otero
Ty O’Connor Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach LA JUNTA — Otero Athletics is extremely excited to announce the addition of Ty O’Connor as the new Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Coach O’Connor comes to Otero from Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)...
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CDOT: Project Postponed! Both directions of I-25 at Exit 11 will be fully closed March 1 and 2, 2022
― CDOT TRAVEL ALERT ― CANCELLEDBoth directions of I-25 at Exit 11 will be fully closed March 1 and 2 for a concrete bridge deck pour Work has been postponed Las Animas County &m
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AVCC Hosts New Odyssey Guy Feb 22, 2022 at Otero College
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association reminds you of our next concert on Tuesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ed Stafford Theatre on the Otero College campus. Masks are highly recommended. New Odyssey Guy...
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Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Van Rollover on US Hwy 50
Colorado State Patrol Investing Single Vehicle Rollover on US Hwy 50 The Colorado State Patrol has an open investigation on a fatal single vehicle rollover that occurred this morning (2/19/22) at 1:40 am on US Hwy 50 between La Junta and Las Anima...
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Celebration Of Life Memorial for Fred Freidenberger
Celebration Of Life Memorial for Fred Freidenberger A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Lifetime La Junta resident, Fred L. Freidenberger, will be held on what would have been his 94th Earthly Birthday on February 26, 2022 at 10am. The Cele...
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District V LDE FFA Competition Results, Hosted by Otero College Ag Program
The Fowler FFA Chapter had 18 students compete at the District V FFA LDE contest at Otero College. The parliamentary procedure and conduct of chapter teams both placed first and get to advance to the state contest in June. FFA Competition Hosted b...
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