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Otero Detention Center and Sheriff Station Construction Bid Awarded

Published: 09/27/2022

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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Higinia Saenz Obituary

Published: 09/27/2022

HIGINIA SAENZ January 8, 1930 - September 18, 2022 Obituary Higinia Saenz Born January 8, 1930

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Birth Announcement Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr.

Published: 09/26/2022

Birth Announcement Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr. Jade Pizania and Elvis Deleon Sr. are excited to announce the birth of their son Elvis Alan DeLeon Jr. born September 10,2022 at 9:30 pm. Weighing 7lbs and 3.9oz and measuring

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Birth Announcement Divinity Delfina Orozco

Published: 09/26/2022

Birth Announcement Divinity Delfina Orozco Annise Marie Whyte of Lamar, Colorado is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Divinity Delfina Orozco on September 9, 2022 at 4:48 am. Weighing 6lbs 3oz and measuring 18 in. She was delivered by Dr...

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Kaylee Ann Springer Obituary

Published: 04/30/2018

Kaylee Ann Springer December 5, 2000 - April 29, 2018 Obituary Kaylee Ann Springer, 17, of Cheraw passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on December 5, 2000 to Shawn & Se...

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Shirley May Walter Obituary

Published: 09/26/2022

Shirley May Walter September 1, 1936 - September 23, 2022 Obituary Shirley May Walter, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Shirley was born ...

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La Junta Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire on Rd BB

Published: 09/26/2022

La Junta Fire Dept. VS Structure Fire on Rd BB At 0953 this morning we responded to a reported structure fire in the 22000 blk of Rd BB.

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Regina Marie Salazar Obituary

Published: 09/26/2022

Regina Marie Salazar November 4, 1960 - September 20, 2022 Obituary Regina Marie Salazar, 61, passed away on September 20, 2022, at her mother’s home in La Junta. She was born on November 4, 1960, in La Junta to Francisco E., Sr. & Lydia (Medina...

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LA JUNTA VA CLINIC HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Published: 09/26/2022

LA JUNTA VA CLINIC HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 1:00pm-4:00pm JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN MUSIC: SANTA MARIA MARIACHI Y CORO

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Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/10-9/16, 2022

Published: 09/26/2022

Bent County Sheriff Incident Report 9/10-9/16, 2022 ❗️Weekly Incident Report 9/10-916❗️ 9/10/2022 Deputies responded to the 200 block of 6th St. for a welfare check. Deputies spoke with the party and determined everything was okay. Deputie...

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Nikki Turner's Fearless Fight Against Cancer Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Published: 09/26/2022

Nikki Turner's Fearless Fight Against Cancer Ice Cream Sundae Bar & Auction Fundraiser Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 2pm-5pm Sundaes and auction held by Swink Methodist Community and Swink Cheerleaders. All funds raised help with travel and medical...

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David E. Matthews Obituary

Published: 09/24/2022

David E. Matthews September 29, 1947 - September 20, 2022 Obituary David E. Matthews, 74, passed away on September 20, 2022, at his Ordway home. He was born on September 29, 1947, in La Junta to Edward Francis & Edith Mae (Peltzer) Matthews. He at...

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Debra Deb Schmidt Obituary

Published: 09/24/2022

Debra "Deb" Schmidt Obituary Debra Schmidt, long time resident of Rocky Ford, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Pike's Peak Hospice Center in Colorado Springs. Known by family and friends as Deb, she was born in Washington, D.C., b...

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La Junta Trading Company Colabs with Klein Makerspace for Tarantula Fest

Published: 09/24/2022

La Junta Trading Company Colabs with Klein Makerspace for Tarantula Fest La Junta Trading Company is celebrating our 115th Anniversary and we are excited to announce our latest adventure. “The Toolbox” by La Junta Trading Company will feature ...

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La Junta Police: At Risk Runaway FOUND SAFE!

Published: 09/23/2022

La Junta Police: At Risk Runaway FOUND SAFE! The La Junta Police Department Reported that Savanah Rayne Jones has been FOUND SAFE! Previous Press Release: LJPD SEEKING INFO - RUNAWAY! Female Savanah Rayne Jones is a runaway juvenile last seen 09/2...

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About The Valley: Brown Tarantula - Interview with Researcher Dallas Haselhuhn

Published: 09/23/2022

About The Valley: "Colorado" Brown Tarantula Episode One - Interview with Tarantula Expert Dallas Haselhuhn, Masters Researcher with Dr. Schillington's Arachnid Lab (Largest in United States) out of Eastern Michigan University. Episode Two - Field...

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Update! Springfield Police VS Multiple Vehicle Thefts

Published: 09/23/2022

Springfield Police VS Multiple Vehicle Thefts The Springfield PD released the following on their social media... Update!!!!! Suspect identified and charged in connection with this incident. Springfield Police Department in conjunction with the Bac...

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Synchronicity Dance Gala October 1st

Published: 09/22/2022

SYNCHRONICITY DANCE GALA AN EVENING OF DANCE PERFORMANCE, HORS D'OEUVRES, AND DRINKS OCTOBER IST AT 7:30PM. KOSHARE MUSEUM. 115 WEST 18 ST. LA JUNTA, CO FREE ADMISSION

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PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS - Newsletter from Otero County Health Dept. 9/22/22

Published: 09/22/2022

PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS Recall/Outbreak Information; COVID-19 Information; Monkeypox Information; Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Information; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Number The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were ...

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Bent County Sheriff Arrest Report: 9/6/22-9/12/22

Published: 09/22/2022

Bent County Sheriff Arrest Report: 9/6/22-9/12/22 9/13/2022 Joseph Stanley FTA Warrant Felony $5,000.00 Personal Recognizance

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Veterans Day Celebration at LJ Intermediate School Nov 10th

Published: 09/22/2022

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 Flagler,...

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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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