The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon:A Review Written by the La Junta High School Journalism Class In a truly side-splitting performance, a fabulous group of young actors from La Junta Junior/Senior H...

By Sue Keefer “The boys are back in town! The boys are back in town!” Oops…wait; those are the wrong lyrics to use if we’re talking about tarantulas. Although many people t...

La Junta Police Make Arrest In March 11th Attempted Murder Case The La Junta Police Department Released the Following on their Social Media: "On June 7th, 2022 at approximately 7:40 pm, officers wi...

Gary Leon Kaminsky July 23, 1948 — April 21, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Gary L. Kaminsky, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, ...

Even a “Dusting” of Snow Can Be Dangerous Trooper avoids a head-on crash (COLO) - While much of this winter season has been mild, March can still bring sudden snowstorms to Colorado. Ev...

Otero College recognized outstanding employees and faculty members during its annual End-of-Year Employee Awards celebration, honoring individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting i...

HELP PRESERVE THE MAGIC OF THE MOVIES IN DOWNTOWN ROCKY FORD The Grand Theater has been awarded a matching grant through History Colorado’s State Historical Fund, and now we need your help to...

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ADULT CATEGORY TECHNICIAN GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Conducts interviews to determine initial and on-going financial eligibility for public assistance pro...

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ANNEX CLERK RECEPTIONIST Grade 104 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Receptionists support business activities through a variety of tasks including greeting and ...

Rocky Ford Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame 2026 After 35 Years of Championship Success Legendary Rocky Ford Meloneer Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into the Color...