The intersection of US 50 and CO 71 brings fear and mourning among residents throughout the Arkansas Valley, who travel through the intersection often, many of whom know someone who had been in a devastating or fatal car accident. And although the dangerous intersection has existed for many decades, causing numerous casualties, no one has stepped up to make a change— until now.
At the end of May, Imagination Library of Colorado received a funding award from the state’s Office of Early Childhood to increase access to age-appropriate books and promote kindergarten readiness by providing 12 free books mailed directly to 1,465 children in 13 targeted Colorado counties including Bent County. Through this partnership, all children in these areas are eligible to enroll in the program from birth until their fifth birthday, with their first 12 books will be funded by this partnership. After the first year, a yet to be determined local county-based affiliate would pay just $1.15 per book per child enrolled in the program thanks to additional matching funds for the state.
Joan Kinsley hosted a Knitting Workshop Wednesday, June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Museum Grand Hall. This is the first of three workshops to be offered during the summer from the Rawlings, “Needlework History Exhibit,” ending Labor Day.
Sangre de Cristo Community Care’s Music Therapy Program has received funding from NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based foundation that supports efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. This funding will allow Sangre de Cristo Community Care to grow its effort to support those 50 and older in southern Colorado.
COLORADO - Once Colorado residents got wind that Colorado State Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because they are the only Bank Rolls known to exist with the exclusive State Restricted Design.
STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 Colorado State Bank Rolls per CO resident has been imposed COLORADO - “Colorado residents get first dibs. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S.
VFW Day of Service was celebrated this past week with Flag Day activities. The Las Animas, McClave, and Hasty Avenue of Flags flew proudly on Flag Day, which was Tuesday, June 14.
The Las Animas / Bent County Fire Protection District confirmed Tuesday that they will move forward with the annual fireworks show July 4 at the Las Animas High School football field. The fire department will be canvassing the city for donations on June 30 and July 1.
Two individuals have submitted a Letter of Intent to fill the seat vacated by outgoing city councilman David Armstrong, who vacated the seat last month for personal reasons. According to Las Animas City Clerk Charmaine Tripp, Andrew Montoya and Terry Kim have expressed interest in being appointed to the seat, which be filled by a majority vote of the existing council.
June 1st, 2022 was a rainy Wednesday, and that was the very day Gary and Robin Reed, owners of Thunder Media, Inc. (TMI) traveled to Lamar to purchase KBLJ 1400AM & KTHN 92.1FM. The rain was so welcome and surprisingly appropriate for the day for launching these two local radio stations and also streaming on-line at www.lajuntaradio.com.