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Las Animas city officials look to take on 'panhandling' with government ordinance, despite constitution concerns
City of Las Animas councilmembers took to City Hall Tuesday, July 14, where officials proposed an ordinance to address aggressive panhandling, saying they received increasing complaints about people approaching motorists and pedestrians in the city’s downtown area. The idea they proposed didn’t come without some pushback, however, with Las Animas’s city attorney warning there could…
Entertainment
Lion King play coming to Livewell Park in La Junta
Noah Nunez-Rebel Plays In The Park Youth-Led Theatre CompanyJoin Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of “The Lion King Jr.,’ wiith Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, featuring a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a cast of iconic characters. Join Plays…
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Ortiz named SFL Player of the Year
A memorable baseball season across the 2A Santa Fe League was recognized this week with the announcement of the 2026 All-Conference Baseball Team, highlighted by a strong showing from league champion Fowler and Player of the Year honors for Las Animas standout Braydon Ortiz.