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Veterans Day Celebration at LJ Intermediate School Nov 10th

Published: 09/21/2022

Veterans Day Celebration at La Junta Intermediate School on Nov 10th at 10am If you or a loved one served in any branch of the armed forces we invite you to attend so you may be recognized for your services. Join The American Legion Post #9 of La ...

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Eunice Jolene Onorati Bogner Obituary

Published: 09/21/2022

EUNICE JOLENE ONORATI BOGNER September 29, 1933 - September 18, 2022 Obituary Eunice Jolene (Onorati) Bogner 88 of Las Animas, Colorado passed on September 18, 2022 at home. She was surrounded by loved ones. She has returned home to those that hav...

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

Published: 09/21/2022

La Junta Police Seeking Info on Downtown Graffiti... Part One... Multiple La Junta businesses were defaced with graffiti by several individuals in three incidents. The La Junta police are asking the community to help identify them. Over the course...

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Dale W. Kesterson Obituary

Published: 09/21/2022

Dale W. Kesterson April 27, 1928 - September 17, 2022 Obituary Dale Kesterson, 94, passed away peacefully at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas on September 17, 2022. Dale was born April 27, 1928 at the Kesterson family farm 6 miles s...

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David Slaughter Obituary

Published: 09/19/2022

David Slaughter March 8, 1965 - September 12, 2022 Obituary David Slaughter of La Junta, Colorado, was known by many names. He was also know as Dave, David, Malakar, Deforest, Mordos, Wolfe, Sarge, and many more. On September 12, 2022, he passed a...

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Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/3-9/9, 2022

Published: 09/19/2022

Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/3-9/9, 2022 ❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/3-9/9❗️ 9/3/2022 Deputies responded to the 100 block of Bent Avenue in Las Animas for the report of suspicious activity. Deputies investigated the matter and impo...

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Marjorie Bradbury Smith Obituary

Published: 09/16/2022

Marjorie Bradbury Smith Obituary Marjorie Smith, 91, of The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and recently of Salida, Colorado, died Friday, September 2, 2022, while under the care of UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center after a short illnes...

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Betty Ann Grasmick Obituary

Published: 09/16/2022

Betty Ann Grasmick February 8, 1938 - September 14, 2022 Obituary On September 14, 2022, Betty Ann Grasmick passed away at the age of 84. Prior to her passing she had the opportunity to be surrounded by many family and friends who shared stories a...

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William Sigurd Olsen Obituary

Published: 09/16/2022

William Sigurd Olsen November 6, 1937 - September 12, 2022 Obituary William Sigurd “Willie” Olsen, 84, of La Junta passed away on September 12, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on November 6, 1937, in ...

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Trynadi Noelle Hickey Obituary

Published: 09/16/2022

Trynadi Noelle Hickey Jun 21, 2009 Sep 5, 2022 Obituary Trynadi Noelle Hickey of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest September 8, 2022 in Ordway, Colorado. She was born June 21, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida She was 13 years of age. The spirit of our b...

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Allen Cutsforth Obituary

Published: 09/15/2022

Allen Cutsforth Obituary A legend has passed. Allen M. Cutsforth, 84, died September 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife Patricia and his children Quinn and Kellen in Rocky Ford. The Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24 at ...

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Las Animas County Veteran's Resource Fair at Fort Wooten Sept 17, 2022

Published: 09/15/2022

JOIN US FOR A FREE RESOURCE FAIR AND VETERANS STAND DOWN AT FORT WOOTTON! SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 10:00-2:00 COME LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY... L.A.C.V.C. LAS ANIMAS COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL FOOD TRUCK ON 1ST STREET! T...

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Crowley County Sheriff's Office: Salvador Bailon Sentenced to 9 Years

Published: 09/15/2022

Feb. 2, 2023 Update from Crowley County Sheriff: On September 14, 2022, there was an incident at a housing project in Ordway, CO where shots were fired, and a woman assaulted. There were several people in close proximity and thankfully no one was ...

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Manzanola Parent Caught with BB Gun Without Incident

Published: 09/14/2022

September 14, 2022 Otero Sheriff: CORRECTION to previous post: Manzanola, CO. Earlier this afternoon an Adult Female identified as Stephanie Olguin, a parent, was in possession of a BB Gun inside the school gym, during a Volleyball game. She was c...

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About The Valley: Upcoming Festivals

Published: 09/14/2022

About The Valley: Upcoming Festivals Interview with The A.R.T. Project Organizer and Mortal Method Owner Zeke Ayala. Links to Upcoming Events: Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament Sept 17 Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Car Sho...

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CPW: 2022 the Deadliest Year on Colorado Waters with 36 Drowning Deaths

Published: 09/13/2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release 2022 the deadliest year on Colorado waters; CPW urges everyone to stay vigilant in fall and winter months DENVER - Three recent drownings pushed the number of water recreation-related fatalities in Colorad...

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Jennie Leona Leyba Obituary

Published: 09/12/2022

Jennie Leona Leyba Nov 28, 1938 Sep 6, 2022 Obituary Jennie Leona Leyba of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, September 6, 2022 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born to Martha and Jose Sandoval, November 28, 1938 in Vineland, ...

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Kay Frances Russell Obituary

Published: 09/12/2022

Kay Frances Russell May 14, 1941 - September 9, 2022 Obituary Kay Russell, 81, passed away September 9, 2022, at the Fowler Nursing Home. Kay was born on May 14, 1941, in Missouri. She came to La Junta in the 1970’s to teach at Otero Junior ...

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Otero County Commissioners Meeting September 12, 2022

Published: 09/12/2022

Otero County Commissioners Meeting September 12, 2022 In their regular public hearing the Otero County Commissioners approved their previous minutes and bills and payrolls as part of their consent agenda. Under New Business the commissioners passe...

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Keep Colorado Wild Pass Refund Options are Announced for Resident Annual Pass

Published: 09/12/2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release, 9-9-22 DENVER – At its September meeting , the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a refund policy for Colorado residents that purchase a Keep Colorado Wild Pass. Beginning in 2023, Colo...

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Birth Announcement Vaermina Jacklynne Trekell-Guder

Published: 09/12/2022

Birth Announcement Vaermina Jacklynne Trekell-Guder Rebecca Lynns Trekell and Tyler Gene Guder of Springfield, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Vaermina Jacklynne Trekell-Guder on September 6, 2022 at 10:05 am. Weighing...

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Birth Announcement Riggs Darrin Leiva

Published: 09/11/2022

Birth Announcement Riggs Darrin Leiva Sheri Louise Mendez and Christopher Alan Leiva of Eads, CO are excited to announce the birth of their Son Riggs Darrin Leiva on September 5, 2022 at 7:13 pm. Weighing 8 lbs. and 9.6 oz. and measuring 19 3/4 in...

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Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 8/27-9/2, 2022

Published: 09/12/2022

❗️Weekly Incident Report 8/27-9/2❗️ 8/27/2022 Deputies responded to the 200 block of sixth street in Las Animas for the report of suspicious activity. Deputies were able to locate the activity. Both parties had permission to be there. Depu...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Structure Fire 9/8/22

Published: 09/08/2022

Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Structure Fire 9/8/22 Today at approximately 2:10 pm we were paged to a structure fire with someone possibly inside at 1405 Swink Avenue. Upon arrival we found the front of the structure engulfed in flames and the per...

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Donald Williams Obituary

Published: 09/08/2022

Donald Williams Obituary Donald Lee Williams, son of Arthur Reed and Mable Baxter Williams, was born on September 20th, 1927. Fresh out of Rocky Ford High School, Don was recruited in the Army and was in the ASA Army Security Agency working in the...

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Public Health Matters: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; COVID-19 and Monkeypox Info

Published: 09/08/2022

PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; COVID-19 Information; Monkeypox Information The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Thursday 9/8/2022 at 10:52 am PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS WID...

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Dog Vaccine Clinic Oct 16th in La Junta

Published: 09/08/2022

Dog Vaccine Clinic Oct 16th in La Junta VACCINE CLINIC OCT. 16, 2022 DOGS ONLY 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Colorado Army National Guard Armory 103 Dalton Avenue La Junta, CO 81050 CASH ONLY: Bordetella (kennel cough) - $15 Distemper/Parvo - FREE Microchip...

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Win $100 Gift Card! Tell KABOOM! about PLAYGROUNDS in your neighborhood!

Published: 09/07/2022

Tell KABOOM! about PLAYGROUNDS in your neighborhood! Complete this 3 minute survey for a chance to win $100 gift card! —— Infórmele a KABOOM! sobre las zonas de parques infantiles de su vecindario! Complete esta encuesta de 3 mi...

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Woodruff Memorial Library receives 735 new books from Kids Need to Read’s “Grow Your Library” Program

Published: 09/07/2022

NEWS RELEASE September 7, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE La Junta, CO - Robin Lopez, Library Technical Assistant (left) & Heather Maes, Director of Library Services with the 735 book KNTR donation. Woodruff Memorial Library receives 735 new books ...

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Muriel L. Morgan Obituary

Published: 09/07/2022

Muriel L. Morgan October 8, 1926 - September 4, 2022 Obituary Muriel L. Morgan, 95, passed away on September 4, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born on October 8, 1926, in Short, Oklahoma to Matthew & Louella (Johnson) White. She married J...

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