LATEST NEWS

The Manzanola Methodist Church in Southeast Colorado, a loved historical site, is undergoing restoration. The Otero County Historic Preservation Project spearheads this initiative, with the church community, preservation board, local volunteers, and architecture specialists providing support.

Description: The La Junta Police Department and Otero County Sheriff's Office are seeking information regarding the recent use of illegal fireworks in La Junta and North La Junta. If you have any information please contact LJPD at (719) 384-2525 or OCSO at (719) 384-5940. This article is exclusive to SECO...

Instruction: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

An Amtrak train and a Jeep Wrangler collided on a Sunday morning, causing a temporary delay on the route in Otero County near the Oxbow State Wildlife Area. The incident forced the train to halt at an intersection. Both Colorado State Patrol and the Otero County Sheriff's Office responded quickly.

OTERO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is investigating a crash between an Amtrak Train and Jeep Wrangler.  It happened on Highway 50, mile post 389, near Otero County Road 36. Colorado State Patrol said they got the call at 11:10 a.m. Sunday morning.  According to CSP, they do not know the cause The post Colorado State Patrol investigating train versus car crash in Otero County appeared first on KRDO.

OTERO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A man is facing a citation after a crash involving a Jeep and a train. It happened around 11:00 a.m. Sunday in Otero County. Colorado State Patrol said the driver of the Jeep Wrangler was a 66-year-old man from Englewood. Troopers said an Amtrak train...

Description: The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Incident Report Regarding and Crash that Occurred Near the Oxbow Wildlife Area in Otero County on September 3, 2023. CSP Reports on Amtrak VS Jeep in Otero County. On Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 at 11:10 AM Colorado State Patrol Troopers Responded to...

The Arkansas Valley Resource Center (AVRC) provides assistance for individuals seeking protection orders. These orders, also known as restraining orders, are issued by a judge. They are meant to protect victims or witnesses of violent crime from further harm. The process and criteria for issuing these orders vary, as does the level of restrictions, depending on the victim's request.

OTERO COUNTY - POSITION DESCRIPTION. Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of the Otero County property grounds and buildings. SUPERVISION RECEIVED. Works under the day to day supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, works under the...

Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.