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Fire near Bent’s Old Fort burns 100 acres

A fire near Bent’s Fort and Highway 50 burned roughly 100 acres Sunday. The fire has since been contained and the historical structure remains unharmed. La Junta Fire Department Joe ZembaLa Junta ...
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69th annual Otero Arts Festival underway

Otero College The highly anticipated 69th annual Otero Arts Festival is officially underway. This week on Otero College’s campus the incredible talents of local students… ...
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ICE’s detention plans highlight why private prisons should be outlawed

Michael DoughertyDistrict Attorney20th Judicial District Opinion The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency is intensifying its plans to detain immigrants in private prisons by using $45… ...
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Applications Open for El Pomar Foundation's 2024 Fellowship and Internship Programs

El Pomar Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2024 Fellowship and summer Internship programs. The Fellowship is a paid, two-year program for recent college graduates… ...
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AirBnB opens in Fowler

Attached is the picture for The Fowler Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Green House, a local Airbnb. Pictured, from left, is Brandon McCuistion, Jennifer Bressler, ...
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Childhood vaccination rates, a rare health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping

Daniel Chang &Sam WhiteheadKFF Health News Jen Fisher can do only so much to keep her son safe from the types of infections that children… ...
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VFW Post No. 2411 commander and Auxiliary members attend state convention

Patti SheneVFW Post No 2411 Three members of the VFW Post No. 2411 Auxiliary along with post and district Commander Jess Garcia attended the VFW… ...
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After USDA funding freeze, Colorado farmers brace for tariffs

Eric GalatasPublic News Service Colorado farmers and ranchers are feeling frustrated and concerned since the Trump administration froze U.S. Department of Agriculture funding. Mike Lavender,… ...
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Athlete of the Week to highlight local Tribune-Democrat athletes in coming weeks

Staff reportLa Junta Tribune-Democrat Look for this Starting this month, please support your local student athletes each week by voting for your favorite hometown sports… ...
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JOE ZEMBA City of La Junta Mayor Joseph Ayala isn’t done yet. The one term incumbent announced his bid for re-election amid ongoing debate about… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...
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McClave, Cheraw advance to Class 1A State Championships

JOE ZEMBA The Cardinals and Wolverines carved differing paths to the Denver Coliseum, but both volleyball squads will, nevertheless, vie for a state championship this… ...
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Southeast Area Extension warns of grasshoppers return

Southeast Area Extension In 2024 grasshoppers were a big problem. Since big infestations usually run for about three years, specialists expect two more years of… ...