Consulting with A Hart LLC

2023 La Junta Candidate Forum Presented by: SECO News

Published: 10/09/2023

2023 La Junta Candidate Forum Presented by: SECO News SECO News Hosts the 2023 La Junta Candidate Forum and Debate on Wednesday October 11th at the Ed Stafford Theatre on the Otero College Campus... This Non-Partisan Event in Not Affiliated with A...

Read More

---

LJPD Incident Report: Vehicle VS Pedestrian

Published: 10/09/2023

LJPD Incident Report: Vehicle VS Pedestrian On 10-6-2023 at approximately 12:42 hours officers with the La Junta Police Department were dispatched to 10th Street and Grace Ave. for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The...

Read More

---

Solomon Santistevan Jr. Obituary

Published: 10/07/2023

Solomon Santistevan Jr. March 15th, 1957 – Sept 18th, 2023 Obituary Solomon Santistevan, Jr. of Rocky ford passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 66 in La Junta. Solomon was born in Rocky Ford to Solomon and Abelina Santiste...

Read More

---

David Hoyt Mendenhall Obituary

Published: 10/07/2023

David Hoyt Mendenhall Dec 6, 1963 - Oct 4, 2023 Obituary David Hoyt Mendenhall, 59, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Friday, December 6, 1963 in Rocky Fo...

Read More

---

Anthony Allen Caleb (Pie) Nelson Obituary

Published: 10/05/2023

Anthony Allen Caleb “Pie" Nelson Mar 21, 1990 - Sep 18, 2023 Obituary Anthony Allen Caleb Nelson, also known as “Pie” of Alamosa, Colorado, and formally of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest September 18, 2023, at his residen...

Read More

---

Expect Delays for US Hwy 350 Bridge Construction Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

Published: 10/05/2023

Bridge work requiring traffic stops on U.S. Highway 350 rescheduled for Friday, October 6 Otero County —­­ Traffic stops on U.S. 350 scheduled for earlier this week have been postponed until Friday, Oct. 6. The traveling public can e...

Read More

---

Rita Kay Roberts Obituary

Published: 10/05/2023

Rita Kay Roberts January 4, 1960 - October 4, 2023 Obituary Rita Kay Roberts, 63, of La Junta, CO passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her La Junta home. She was born Monday, January 4, 1960 in La Junta to Jay & Luella (Langdon) Miller. ...

Read More

---

Norman Sorensen Obituary

Published: 10/05/2023

Norman Sorensen October 28, 1944 - October 1, 2023 Obituary Norman Sorensen, 78, of La Junta, Colorado passed away October 1, 2023 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Norman was born October 28, 1944 in Hugo, Colorado to ...

Read More

---

Springfield Police VS Hitchhiking Semi Thief

Published: 10/04/2023

AGGRAVATED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ARREST On 10/4/23 around 230 am, Springfield Police Responded to a motor vehicle theft just occurred. It was discovered that a male party attempted to take a Semi Tractor Trailer that was idling on the 1200 block of ...

Read More

---

Crowley County Heritage Society Fall Program & Pie Social

Published: 10/03/2023

Crowley County Heritage Society Fall Program & Pie Social Mark your calendars for the evening of October 26th at 6:30 to attend our pie social and Hispanic History Night. On display will be artwork commemorating our region’s history by D...

Read More

---

Tri-County Family Care Center 2023 Melon Chunkin’ Festival Results

Published: 10/02/2023

Melon Chunkin’ Festival Post News Release Tri-County Family Care Center sponsored a Melon Chunkin’ Festival on Saturday, September 16 at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds. Teams were recruited to launch the watermelons and cantaloupes wi...

Read More

---

3rd Annual Good Wood Festival in Rocky Ford Oct. 7, 2023

Published: 10/01/2023

Good Wood Festival in Rocky Ford Oct. 7, 2023 Facebook Event Page ( ArguelloWay ) The Good Wood Festival Facebook Page Follow SECO News on Facebook. Subscribe to the SECO News YouTube Channel.

Read More

---

James Hubert Grasmick Obituary

Published: 09/30/2023

James Hubert Grasmick Sept 24, 1935 — Sept 27, 2023 Obituary James “Jim” Hubert Grasmick, a man who knew no strangers and was known for his love and devotion to his family, passed away on September 27, 2023. Jim “celebrated...

Read More

---

Anthony E. Maes Obituary

Published: 09/29/2023

ANTHONY E. MAES September 2, 1953 - September 8, 2023 Obituary Anthony E. Maes of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into eternal rest, September 8, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born just outside of Manzanola, Colorado, S...

Read More

---

Two Arrested For Danny-Boy 2020 Cold Case Homicide in Otero County

Published: 09/29/2023

Two People Arrested in 2020 Cold Case Homicide September 29, 2023 – CBI – Denver – Two people have been arrested in a 2020 Otero County, Colorado cold case homicide. On September 29, 2023, the Aurora Police Department and the US ...

Read More

---

AJ Quick Family Benefit Dinner Oct. 1, 2023

Published: 09/28/2023

YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY BENEFIT For the AJ Quick Family SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER 4PM-8PM SPAGHETTI DINNER FREE ENTRY / DONATIONS ACCEPTED DINNER 4PM | SILENT AUCTION 4PM-730PM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE SILENT AUTION PLEASE CONTACT...

Read More

---

A Quick Monster Run 5K + Walk Oct. 14, 2023

Published: 09/28/2023

A QUICK MONSTER RUN 5K RACE & 3K WALK All proceeds support AJ Quick family medical expenses. Oct. 14 La Junta City Park Race and Walk+ Food, Bakesale, Drawings and More! $35 per runner 6 a.m. Registration 7 a.m. Race All ages Welcome! Children...

Read More

---

CSP Reports Hwy 50 Closure Due to Car VS Truck Crash

Published: 09/27/2023

CSP Reports Hwy 50 Closure Due to Car VS Truck Crash The Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Hwy 50 and Otero County Rd. 5 1/4 at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The Colorado State Patrol Public ...

Read More

---

Sonya Elaine Gutierrez Obituary

Published: 09/27/2023

Sonya Elaine Gutierrez January 30, 1967 - September 23, 2023 Obituary Sonya Elaine Gutierrez, 56, passed away peacefully at her home, September 23, 2023, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Monday, January 30, 19...

Read More

---

Lamar Fire Dept VS Landfill Fire

Published: 09/27/2023

Lamar Fire Dept VS Landfill Fire Yesterday at approximately 1802 Lamar Fire Department was notified of a fire at the City Landfill. On arrival, crews initiated fire attack. During the attack, mutual aid was requested from Prowers County Rural Fire...

Read More

---

Colorado State Troopers Seize 290 Pounds of Cocaine During Grand Junction Traffic Stop

Published: 09/27/2023

Colorado State Troopers Seize 290 Pounds of Cocaine During Traffic Stop (GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO) – Two men have been arrested for drug trafficking along Interstate 70 after a traffic stop with a Colorado State Trooper which resulted in the...

Read More

---

Arrest Warrant Issued for Phillip Lieurence in Kiowa County Homicide

Published: 09/27/2023

Remains Found in Kiowa County Identified September 27, 2023 – CBI – Kiowa County, CO – The Kiowa County Coroner’s Office has identified the human remains located in Kiowa County as Linda Estrada (44) of Emporia, Kansas and ...

Read More

---

Boggsville Days Brings History Alive on Oct. 7th

Published: 09/27/2023

Boggsville Days Brings History Alive on Oct. 7th Come join us for Boggsville Days on Saturday, Oct 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where living history characters bring the 1860s to life. It’s fun for the whole family and admission is free. We welc...

Read More

---

Kiowa County Coroner’s Office ID's Homicide Victims

Published: 09/26/2023

Kiowa County Coroner’s Office ID's Homicide Victims The Kiowa County Coroner’s Office has identified the human remains recovered on September 20 in Kiowa County as Linda Estrada (44) of Emporia, Kansas and Amy Ford (39) of Emporia, Kan...

Read More

---

Stephen Perry Gearhart Obituary

Published: 09/26/2023

Stephen Perry Gearhart January 6, 1947 - September 21, 2023 Obituary Perry Gearhart, 76, of La Junta, Colorado passed away September 21, 2023 at his home in La Junta, Colorado. Perry was born January 6, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Carl C. & ...

Read More

---

Edwin Burns Obituary

Published: 09/26/2023

Edwin Burns Friday, September 15th, 2023 Obituary Ed was born in La Junta, CO to Lewis Vandiver and Estella Myrtle (Stamp) Burns. He was the youngest of 12 children. Ed served in the US Army. He married Norita Houchens in1957. They were a very spe...

Read More

---

Wayne Howard Tyler Obituary

Published: 09/25/2023

Wayne Howard Tyler May 19, 1929 – September 22, 2023 Obituary Wayne Tyler, a devoted husband, dedicated educator, and passionate golfer, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born, Sunday, May 19, 1929, in Hutchinson, K...

Read More

---

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Incident Reports August 2023

Published: 09/25/2023

August Incident Report 8/1-8/31/23 8/1/2023 Deputies responded to the 400 block of 5th street for suspicious activity. Deputies arrived on scene and were unable to locate. Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Maple in Las Animas for a possible ...

Read More

---

Tickets on Sale Now for Jekyll & Hyde the Musical

Published: 09/25/2023

Tickets on Sale Now for Jekyll & Hyde the Musical The cast and crew of Picketwire’s "Jekyll & Hyde the Musical" are ready to help you jumpstart your spooky season with their production of the phenomenal gothic horror musical by Frank...

Read More

---

AVRMC Backpack Drive Supports Southeast Colorado Students

Published: 09/23/2023

AVRMC Backpack Drive Serves Southeast Colorado Students The AVRMC Back to School Backpack Drive serves more than 24 students throughout the Arkansas Valley. Las Animas – Laura Garcia, Kelly Ortiz, Elsie Goines Superintendent, Giget Brubacher...

Read More

---