Otero County

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site reopened to the public Friday. The fort closed April 12 due to the Bent's Fort Fire.

Janet Lynne Schiro

August 3, 1957 - February 5, 2022

Janet Lynne Schiro of La Junta passed away February 5, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born August 3, 1957, in Rocky Ford to Howard Vance Holter and Lois Jean (Henney) Holter.

Sharon Kay Winfrey

March 27, 1953 - February 27, 2022

Sharon Kay Winfrey, 68, ran into the arms of Jesus February 27, 2022. Those who loved her were not ready to say goodbye, but Sharon was ready to see her savior and she let everyone who spoke to her or saw her know that she was not afraid because she was going to see her Jesus.

Are you interested in bringing your home-made food products to market? This training offered by CSU Extension- Southeast Area will provide food safety training required by the Colorado Cottage Food Act.  

Extension Agent Abby Weber will present Food Safety Training for Colorado Cottage Food Producers March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CSU Extension-Otero County at 27901 County Rd. 21 in Rocky Ford. 

The Bureau of Reclamation released a draft environmental assessment supplement for proposed changes associated with construction and operation of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC). 

Despite being mid-December, southeast Colorado faces high fire danger Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site will be changing entrance fees starting in January 2022.

Wilma Mae Cline

March 20, 1940 - July 11, 2021

Wilma Mae Cline, 81, passed away on July 11, 2021, at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Perryton, Texas, to Ben and Lillie (Black) Evans.

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