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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 1/14-1/20, 2023

Published: 01/30/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 1/14-1/20❗️ 1/14/2023 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 50 and mile marker 390 for speeding. The driver was issued a citation for speeding. Deputies responded to the airport for the report of a plane cra...

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Closures and Delays Jan. 30, 2023

Published: 01/29/2023

Closures and Delays Jan. 30, 2023 Otero County offices will have a 2 hour delay tomorrow January 30... The trial courts and probation will open at 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 30. Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties. All Otero CDS employees will be on...

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Marlys J. Allen Obituary

Published: 01/29/2023

Marlys J. Allen November 19, 1937 ~ January 24, 2023 85 Years Old Obituary A Memorial Service for Marlys Allen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Per Marlys’ reques...

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Raymond J. Gonzales Obituary

Published: 01/29/2023

Raymond J. Gonzales June 25, 1950 ~ January 20, 2023 72 Years Old Obituary Raymond J. Gonzales was born on June 25, 1950 in Las Animas, Colorado to Henry and Flossie (Cortez) Gonzales. He passed away on January 20, 2023 at Bent County Health Care ...

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NWS: Wind Chill Advisory for Southeast Colorado Jan 28, 29 & 30

Published: 01/28/2023

NWS: Wind Chill Advisory for Southeast Colorado Jan 28, 29 & 30, 2023 Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 344 AM MST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT...

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Erminio Gilbert Maestas Jr. Obituary

Published: 01/27/2023

Erminio "Gilbert" Maestas Jr. January 23rd, 1946 - January 24th, 2023 Obituary Erminio Gilbert Maestas Jr was born January 23, 1946, in La Junta to Erminio Gilbert Sr and Mollie Maestas. He passed away unexpectedly in his home in Rocky Ford, Color...

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Birth Announcement Kenneth Creed Groves

Published: 01/27/2023

Birth Announcement Kenneth Creed Groves Wyncie Evelyn Groves and Kenneth Bryghton Groves of Las Animas, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Kenneth Creed Groves on October 17, 2022 at 2:51 PM. Weighing 6 lbs. and 10 oz. and mea...

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Birth Announcement Masai Vincent Ruiz

Published: 01/27/2023

Birth Announcement Masai Vincent Ruiz Shanua Gonzales and Mario Ruiz of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Masai Vincent Ruiz on October 5, 2022 at 11:21 AM. Weighing 7 lbs. and 3.6 oz. and measuring 18 1/4 inches ...

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Girls in the Middle Conference Registration Open Until Feb. 9, 2023

Published: 01/27/2023

Girls in the Middle Conference Registration Open Until Feb. 9 LA JUNTA — The annual Girls in the Middle Conference will be held on Sat., March 4, at Otero College from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s conference is "Rive...

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44th Annual Groundhog Supper at First Church of God Feb 4, 2023

Published: 01/27/2023

44th Annual Groundhog Supper at First Church of God Feb 4, 2023 First Church of God 9th & Carson - La junta 44th Annual Groundhog Supper Feb. 4th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm $10.00 Donation Sausage Biscuits & Gravy Green Beans & Brown Beans &...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Shed Fire

Published: 01/26/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Shed Fire This morning at approximately 7:30 AM we were paged out to a structure fire at 608 North 13th. Upon arrival we found a large shed in the back yard engulfed in flames. Crews worked hard at extinguishing this ...

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The Breakout Podcast - Premier Episode

Published: 01/26/2023

The Breakout Podcast Premier Episode Local author talks about his upcoming book The Breakout Blueprint. La Junta serial entrapanuer and restaurant owner, Damon Nichols breaks the business blueprint in multiple business endeavors. In this premier e...

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Otero College Rodeo sweeps National Western Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Horseman’s Challenge

Published: 01/26/2023

Otero College Rodeo sweeps National Western Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Horseman’s Challenge By Linsay Sumpter LA JUNTA — The National Western Stock Show added an invitational Collegiate Challenge to the Horseman’s Challenge ...

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Daniel Peter Schultz Obituary

Published: 01/26/2023

Daniel Peter “Perfect” Schultz October 18, 1945 ~ January 20, 2023 Obituary Daniel Peter “Perfect” Schultz, 77, was born Oct. 18, 1945, to Charles and Ethel Schultz in Chicago, Ill., and passed away Jan. 20, 2023, at home i...

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Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series to Begin Friday Feb. 3, 2023

Published: 01/26/2023

Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series to Begin Fri Feb. 3 LA JUNTA — The first installment of the Otero Faculty and Staff Seminar Series will be held on Fri. Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons which is located inside Wheeler Hall ...

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The Whole Kit and Caboodle - La Junta Parks and Rec Making Improvements for 2023

Published: 01/26/2023

La Junta Parks and Rec Making Improvements We spoke with La Junta Parks and Recreation Director Brock Hinkhouse about current projects in La Junta. Topics discussed range from the new brick and tile park playground installation to the repair and r...

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Richard Eugene West Obituary

Published: 01/26/2023

Richard Eugene West Jul 21, 1939 - Jan 9, 2023 Obituary Richard passed away Monday morning after suffering a heart attack in Rocky Ford Colorado. Richard was born to Sterling and Bernice West in Milwaukee Wisconsin July 21st 1939. After graduating...

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Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand Obituary

Published: 01/26/2023

Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand Apr 29, 1991 - Jan 22, 2023 Obituary Ashley Nicole Lucy Hestand of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest January 22, 2023 at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. She was born to Chris Jara and Shelly Vasquez April 29,...

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2023 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Application Open

Published: 01/23/2023

2023 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Golden Plains Insurance is offering a $2,000 educational scholarship for 2023. Lamar - January 23, 2023 — Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recog...

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Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: The Dry Presentation with Darlene Derbigny Feb 7, 2023

Published: 01/25/2023

Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: The Dry Presentation The Rocky Ford Museum would like to invite the Southeast Colorado community to an evening of discussion about "The Dry." Who: Darlene Derbigny, her grandparents were residents at "The Dry" and s...

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National Weather Service: Winter Safety Tips

Published: 01/25/2023

National Weather Service: Winter Safety Tips WINTER WEATHER SAFETY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BEFORE A WINTER STORM Before the storm strikes, make sure your home, office and vehicles are stocked with the supplies you might need if stranded in a winte...

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VA ECHCS to Host Rural Resource Fairs, Offer Toxic-Exposure Screenings in La Junta and Lamar

Published: 01/25/2023

VA ECHCS to Host Rural Resource Fairs, Offer Toxic-Exposure Screenings VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will host resource fairs and town halls Feb.13-17 in five rural communities. VA ECHCS rural resource fairs and town halls take pl...

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Dorothy Arvetta Vigil Obituary

Published: 01/25/2023

Dorothy Arvetta Vigil July 5, 1941 - January 21, 2023 Obituary Dorothy “Betty” Vigil, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, joined the love of her life on January 21, 2023, at the Parkview Medical Center in Puebl...

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La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Outreach Presentation

Published: 01/24/2023

La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Outreach Transcript:  This is Adrian Hart with your Southeast Colorado News with the La Junta Police Department. We're meeting for Neighborhood watch. We're going to let officer Mitch take it away here. Hi. So ...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 1/7-1/13/23

Published: 01/24/2023

❗️Weekly Incident Report 1/7-1/13/23❗️ 1/7/2023 Deputies responded to Hwy 50 and County Road 8.75 for a motorist assist. Deputies assisted the motorist with a blown tire. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 50 near MM 410. The driver ...

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Help Wanted - Otero County Road and Bridge Crew

Published: 01/23/2023

Help Wanted - Otero County Road and Bridge Crew Otero County has an opening for Road and Bridge Crewman. This will be in the District 3 that covers the Fowler and Manzanola area. The position is full time and performs a variety of work in the cons...

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Help Wanted - Otero County Crusher Operator

Published: 01/23/2023

Help Wanted - Otero County Crusher Operator Otero County has one (1) opening for Crusher Operator. Performs semi-skilled manual labor, duties and responsibilities at the County crusher site, i.e., operate feed hopper, maintain equipment, etc. Driv...

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Harold Allen Obituary

Published: 01/23/2023

Harold Allen December 31, 1942 - January 15, 2023 Obituary Harold Vernon Allen, 80, passed away at his home, north of Fowler on January 15, 2023. Harold was born December 31, 1942 in Olney Springs to Raymond and Pearl Allen. He was raised north of...

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Robert Bob Ratliff Obituary

Published: 01/23/2023

Robert "Bob" Ratliff Saturday, June 17th, 1944 - Sunday, January 15th, 2023 Obituary Robert (Bob) Barton Ratliff passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Denver, CO on June 17, 1944. Bob is survived by his wife (Diane) of 56 years, ...

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Otero Approves Cellular Tower Land Use South of Rocky Ford

Published: 01/23/2023

Cellular Tower Zoning Moves Forward in Otero County The Otero County Commissioners approved a land use by review permit for Atlas Tower One LLC that will impact cellular service in Otero County. Lex Nichols, with Otero County said, "It's a request...

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