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La Junta Chamber of Commerce Director Amy Grajeda announces Kaitlyn Myers as the winner of the 2023 chamber membership plaque photography contest.

The La Junta Police Department Responded to 253 calls the third week of 2023...

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On January 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM, the La Junta Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The theft had just occurred in the area of the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave in La Junta, Colorado. At about 7:08 AM, officers located the vehicle driving and attempted to stop the vehicle.

The driver failed to stop and officers pursued the vehicle to the area of HWY 50 and Otero County Road 24 where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.

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Otero’s competitors Bella Ayers and Lorah Jacobson finished first in the team challenge paired up with NJC’s Ranch Horse Team competitors Zoey Boos and Colton Bashor. Ayers also took home The Collegiate Challenge title.

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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 "Rivers of Discovery" and will encourage middle school aged girls to traverse the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)

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We'd just like to talk about the importance of this program in our community. We all are very invested in this program and what it does for our community, because we need you to help us do our jobs. We can't be everywhere at once. And so we rely on our community and the members of our community to tell us what's going on and report crimes or suspicious activity when they see it happening.

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The La Junta Police Department Responded to 253 calls the second week of 2023, including 67 Security Checks, 26 traffic stops, and 10 Trespassing Calls...

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About The Valley: Three Corners Connector

Three Corners Connector held an open house to meet with local landowners and community leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in La Junta.

The Three Corners Connector Project will cost $1.5 Billion and Connect the Eastern and Western Power Grids by Running a 3,000 Mega-watt Transmission Line (up to 300 miles) through Southeast Colorado. The Grid United - Three Corners Connector offices are at 502 Colorado Ave. in La Junta.

The project passes through Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Baca Counties in Colorado, then through Cimmaron and Texas Counties in Oklahoma and completes the connection in Guymon.

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TLC Vet Clinic Re-opened Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Jayne Aldrich - primary care vet moved to TLC Vet Clinic when Mrs. Krugman made the decision to close Krugman Small Animal Hospital mid December. Effective Dec 31, 2022

Dr. Dale Davis-retired in June of 2022, and will remain retired.

Dr. Jayne Aldrich reached out to Dr. Davis with a desire to remain in the valley to help serve the local communities, clients and patients.

With short notice, the decision was made to re-open TLC Vet Clinic with the goal to transition to Aldrich Veterinary Services in the near future.

When asked about the challenge in trying to merge two veterinary clinics under one veterinarian, Dr. Aldrich said that they will do their best to meet the community needs.

Krugman Clients should obtain their records from the Krugman Clinic.

Contact TLC Veterinary Clinic at (719) 384-7387.

TLC Vet Clinic is locate at 505 Jackson Ave. in North La Junta.

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The La Junta Police Department Responded to 296 calls the first week of 2023, including 72 Security Checks 24 traffic stops, and 2 Arson Calls.

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Southeast Colorado Business Owner Damon Nichols talks with SECO News Publisher Adrian Hart about the upcoming book release of "The Breakout Blueprint."

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The La Junta Police Department responded to 411 calls during the week of October 16 through October 22, 2022.

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Former Bent County Commissioner, Bill Long addressed the Bent County Commissioners Tuesday regarding their failed resolution to create a county manager position. Read responses from Chuck Netherton, Amanda Leck, and Kim MacDonnell in this article exclusive to SECO News.

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For the Week of October 9-15, 2022, La Junta Police Officers Responded to 456 calls

Announcement, Speeches, and Reaction from Otero County Officials

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Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Bill Long, and local leaders celebrate the announcement of $60 million in new funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) to provide Coloradans with a secure and safe supply of water.

The AVC is a planned 130-mile water-delivery system from the Pueblo Dam to communities throughout the Arkansas River Valley in Southeast Colorado. This funding will expedite the construction timeline for the Conduit and allow for federal drinking water standards to be met more quickly by local water providers. The Conduit is the final phase of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, which Congress authorized in 1962.

About The Colorado Brown Tarantula presentation by Tarantula Researcher Dallas Haselhuhn at La Junta Tarantula Fest Planning Committee Meeting.

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The ART Project Artist Interview - GSEVO - SECO News Exclusive

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The ART Project Artist Interview - Cameron Ayala of Taos, New Mexico - Oct 2, 2022

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The ART Project Artist Interview - Flip - SECO News Exclusive

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The ART Project Artist Interview - Jinx - SECO News Exclusive

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Livestream Coverage of the WW Feed and Supply Fire on US Hwy 50 in La Junta, Colorado on October 17, 2022.

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WW Feeds Fire Incident Report and Interview with La Junta Fire Chief Brad Davidson.

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Interview with The ART Project event organizer Zeke Ayala. We discuss The ART Project and other upcoming Southeast Colorado Festivals.

"This is a huge piece of safety equipment that needed to be replaced from the previous truck that's 20 years old," Davidson said.

Because of the mutual aide agreement between Southeast Colorado Fire Departments, this truck will serve Swink, Cheraw, and surrounding towns when needed.

Stepping up safety was a priority, according to Davidson, not only for the fire fighters and first responders, but for citizens in need of a rescue.

There is still training to be done before La Junta's new ladder truck is put into service, Davidson said.

The truck was purchased through by the City of La Junta and Davidson expressed thanks to the city council, city manager Rick Klein, Public Safety Director Bill Jackson and everyone who worked with them through the process.

Although it still needs its first wash at its new home, the fire department is feeling "on top of the world."

Photo Gallery and More: http://seconews.org/article/3572

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Interview with La Junta City Manager Rick Klein about actions taken by the La Junta City Council Meeting held on May 16, 2022. http://seconews.org/article/3099 #seconews #secopodcast #aboutthevalley

Classic About The Valley: Body Works Originally aired on April 20, 2000. On ARTV Public Access. Produced by Stage One Video Productions Used with Permission.

Complete Recording of the Otero County Commissioner's Meeting on May 9, 2022 from the Otero County Courthouse in La Junta, Colorado. 

Complete Article: http://seconews.org/page/3048

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About The Valley: Colorado Youth Initiative & Koshare Interview with David Balicki on May 5, 2022. Sponsored By: http://seconews.org/Edward-Jones

The Koshare Dancers performed for over 1,000 students and teachers on May 5, 2022 at the Koshare Kiva and Museum on the Otero College campus in La Junta. David also maintains the new Colorado Youth Initiative Bike Share Program. #seconews #secopodcast #aboutthevalley seconews.org

Interview about actions taken during the May 2 La Junta City Council Meeting, interview with City Manager Rick Klein. #seconews

La Junta Gets Some New Wheels thanks to the Colorado Youth Initiative and a 66K Grant. In this episode of About The Valley we interview one of the La Junta High School students responsible for bringing the program to life. Learn about this new service now available in La Junta, Colorado in this episode. Sponsored by Edward Jones - Joe Ayala and La Junta Trading Company.

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