The La Junta Tribune-Democrat

11/03/2025

Lamar Community College expands career pathways with new welding concurrent enrollment program at local high schools

Lamar Community College Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Holly High School beginning in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

11/03/2025

Linsay Rosser-Sumpter inducted into Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Sarah PetramalaOtero College Linsay Rosser-Sumpter, a proud alum of Wheatland High School has been officially inducted into the Wheatland Athletic Hall of Fame. This honor… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

11/02/2025

Southeast Colorado Angels eliminate La Junta, fall short in 3A state quarterfinals

A dominant pitching performance by Southeast Colorado’s Anna Wollert powered the Angels past a familiar foe, the La Junta Tigers, 3-1, in the opening round of the Class 3A Colorado High School Activities Association State Softball Championships on October 24 at the Aurora Sports Complex.

11/02/2025

South Swink gets loan, grants for AVC improvements

The South Swink Water Authority has received $2.173 million for improvements that will be made to connect to the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

11/01/2025

Early in-person voting for the 2025 Coordinated Election available statewide, drop boxes also available

Colorado Secretary of State Early in-person voting and drop boxes are now available statewide. “This year, over 150 voting centers and 430 drop boxes will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

11/01/2025

Attorney General speaks on issues facing rural southeastern Colorado, as he gears up for run at Governor’s seat in 2026

Phil Weiser addresses rural healthcare access, education and teacher shortages, opioid crisis, unfunded state mandates, agriculture, water, housing, more. Promises to have rural outreach coordinator

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced at the beginning of 2025 that he planned to run for the state’s governor’s seat in 2026. In an interview with The Chronicle-News, he addressed some of the prominent issues communities in rural southeastern Colorado face.

10/31/2025

BNSF upgrades track between La Junta, southwest Kansas

Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad worked with the Colorado and Kansas departments of transportation and Amtrak on a track project. BNSF shared it made progress on the project located on its La Junta Subdivision in southeast Colorado and southwest Kansas. Crews worked to upgrade 130 miles of trac...

10/31/2025

La Junta Workforce Center relocating to newly remodeled, accessible hub on 4th Street

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced a significant commitment to economic growth in southeast Colorado with the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/30/2025

State stage set for 3A Softball Championships

The La Junta High School and Southeast Colorado softball teams have come to know each other very well.

10/30/2025

Otero County voters prepare for 2025 election

Otero County residents are gearing up for the 2025 Coordinated Election, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

10/11/2025

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