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WEBSeptember 11, 2024. Community discusses homelessness in the Arkansas Valley at community forum. A diverse group of community members, local officials, and social service organizations gathered on Wednesday, September 4, at the Otero College Banquet Hall to address the growing issue of homelessness in the Arkansas Valley.
Weekly Pick ‘em: Crowley County and Swink face off in classic rivalry
WEB1 day ago · Home News Weekly Pick ‘em: Crowley County and Swink face off in classic rivalry. Weekly Pick ‘em: Crowley County and Swink face off in classic rivalry. September 25, 2024. News, Sports. Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat FOOTBALL Week 5 of high school football is here, and while there are some intriguing matchups ahead, roughly half the ...
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WEB1 day ago · News. Mental Health Colorado welcomes former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade as Vice President of Government Affairs. September 21, 2024. Monday, Mental Health Colorado, the state’s leading advocacy organization for people experiencing mental health and substance use conditions, announced that Wendy Buxton-Andrade, a former ...
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WEBAug 28, 2024 · The Rocky Ford Police Department announced that on August 23, the department dispatched officers to the 500 block of S 14th St. JOE ZEMBA A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds near the Boggsville Historical Site quickly coined the site’s namesake over the weekend, forcing evacuations and….
VOLLEYBALL: Two narrow losses for Trojans - Bent County Democrat
WEB1 day ago · Home Sports VOLLEYBALL: Two narrow losses for Trojans. VOLLEYBALL: Two narrow losses for Trojans. September 25, 2024. Sports. Dave ArmstrongBent County Democrat The Las Animas Lady Trojans had two varsity matches this week as they hosted the Cheraw Lady Wolverines on Tuesday and….
Weekend round-up: Rocky Ford scores first win in three seasons
WEB1 day ago · Legals. More. Home Sports Weekend round-up: Rocky Ford scores first win in three seasons. Weekend round-up: Rocky Ford scores first win in three seasons. September 25, 2024. Sports. Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat Rocky Ford 24, Walsenburg 20 On Friday night, Rocky Ford secured a hard-fought 24-20 victory over Walsenburg to score their first….
Becoming better pedestrians - Bent County Democrat
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Being a better pedestrian means demonstrating responsibility for your personal safety. The Colorado State Patrol and National Safety Council offer these important tips: 1) Whenever possible, walk on the sidewalk; if no sidewalk is available, walk facing traffic. 2) Follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signs and signals.
Prioritize pedestrian safety as daylight hours lessen
WEB1 day ago · Pedestrian crashes investigated by the Colorado State Patrol in 2023 revealed that the peak days for these incidents were Thursday – Saturday with the peak hours covering 3 – 8 p.m. Safety is a two-way street! Drivers and pedestrians must each do their part to share the road with one another. The Colorado State Patrol is offering these tips ...
Rocky Ford shooting leaves one dead - Bent County Democrat
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Rocky Ford shooting leaves one dead. August 26, 2024. News, Uncategorized. La Junta Tribune-Democrat On July 18, the Rocky Ford Police Department announced that the night prior, at around 11 p.m., officers responded to reports of….
Bent County Fair draws large crowds for annual tradition
WEBAug 26, 2024 · JOE ZEMBA Last week’s Bent County Fair can be described as a lot of things – wet, hot, or even humid; but, despite oftentimes undesirable weather patterns, the fair, as it’s traditionally become known locally, can best be described as a family-fun event for individuals of all ages. Among the many participants in 4-H shows […]
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