Otero Junior College News
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- Watershed plan emphasizes water quality and quantity (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 12:25:29 am
Conservation practices work on a farm-by-farm basis, or for individual ranches, but the federal government is required to examine resources on a much larger scale – in Colorado that means 10 watersheds encompassing the entire state. - Rocky girls parlay experience into win (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on March 7, 2010 at 07:35:38 am
LA JUNTA — When pressure was paramount, the Rocky Ford High School girls basketball team prevailed. - School budget crisis hits Lower Ark (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 07:44:32 am
The Rocky Ford school board closed Liberty Elementary on Thursday, as looming budget cuts for school districts in Rocky Ford and La Junta have school board members in both towns scrambling to reorganize operations. - Sargent boys handle Cripple Creek easily, 65-30 (Valley Courier)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 06:34:31 am
ALAMOSA – Playoff pressure is a different type of feeling and emotional state. Some teams are able to handle it, while others simply fold. The Sargent High boys’ basketball team did a good job of handling all the pressure Cripple Creek could provide. - Wet conditions wash out MCC home softball games (McCook Daily Gazette)
posted on March 4, 2010 at 09:23:03 pm
Spring sports teams usually fight unfavorable weather conditions early in the season, with Mother Nature in control. Schedules for outdoor events are regularly altered due to rain and snow, making facilities unplayable, and McCook has not been immune from those weather conditions. - Community garden receives grant (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 11:19:23 pm
The central committee for the Community Garden in La Junta received a grant from the Colorado Garden and Home Show on Friday. - Ex-Falcons Still Hoopin' It Up (Colfax Record)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 12:34:54 am
As the 2009-10 collegiate basketball season starts to head into postseason action, it's time to catch up where some former Colfax High boys and girls standouts are currently playing. ... - La Junta library explores center for city’s youth (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 05:59:42 pm
LA JUNTA — A place for teenagers to call their own must fulfill some unique requirements. - Second half shooting woes doom MCC women (McCook Daily Gazette)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 06:08:13 pm
The McCook Community College women were forced to try and dial up a long-distance victory against Otero Junior College Wednesday, Feb. 24. Unfortunately for the MCC women, they could not make a connection. - WNCC men come up short against Knights (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 06:36:49 am
Western Nebraska Community College’s Francisco Cruz (left) defends North Platte Community College’s Dorian Williams during their basketball game Wednesday night. - Otero Players announce cast for ‘Wit’ (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 11:50:37 pm
The Otero Players at Otero Junior College are in rehearsal for their spring production of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Wit.” - East Otero school district calls public forum (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 10:20:35 pm
With state budget cuts on the horizon, the East Otero School District is seeking the community’s help. - Grant benefits TSJC, OJC nursing programs (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on February 22, 2010 at 08:14:42 am
Officials at two Southeastern Colorado community colleges said Friday that a grant the schools received last week to support health professional training will allow the schools to impact the nursing shortage in the communities they serve and across the state at multiple levels. - Softball season in full swing at OJC (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 20, 2010 at 02:07:18 am
Coming off of a remarkable season in 2009 that reclaimed the Otero Junior College softball team’s Region IX Championship trophy, as well as a return trip to the NJCAA National Tournament, the 2010 Lady Rattlers are fired up and determined to do it again. - Baseball season underway at OJC (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 20, 2010 at 01:52:18 am
The season for the Otero Junior College baseball team is well underway with nine games already in the books and a 5-4 record. According to Head Coach Chris Carrillo, this has been one of their best recruiting classes in years. - Lamar Community College sports roundup (The Lamar Ledger)
posted on February 18, 2010 at 05:10:02 pm
Lamar Community College athletic results. - Rural water authority in formative stages (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 18, 2010 at 01:04:35 am
A proposal to form a rural water authority in Otero, Bent and Prowers counties attracted nearly 50 people who represent county governments, rural water providers and other organizations to a meeting at Otero Junior College Tuesday night. - Support sought for grant to rehab La Junta City Park caretaker's cottage (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 17, 2010 at 08:49:38 pm
Woodruff Memorial Library Director Sandy Messick on Tuesday issued a letter to area residents asking for letters of support for a grant to help pay for rehabilitation of the caretaker's cottage at La Junta City Park. - Grant to build nursing industry (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 16, 2010 at 11:19:40 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Otero Junior College a $5 million grant to support health professional training in rural Colorado. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Health Care Sector grant program whose funding was made available through the Economic Recovery Act. - La Junta club hosts spa event to raise money for dictionaries (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 16, 2010 at 09:49:46 pm
The La Junta Rotary Club and Otero Junior College Cosmetology and Massage therapy departments have the perfect gift. It is “The Sweetheart Spa and Tea Party” held on Feb. 20 at Otero Junior College and Columbian School. - Otero Junior College gets grant to boost nursing (Denver Post)
posted on February 14, 2010 at 08:07:19 am
Otero Junior College in La Junta will receive nearly $5 million to provide scholarships for future nurses and other health professionals, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announced Friday. - Area rural health care gets $5 million boost (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on February 13, 2010 at 09:45:22 am
Otero Junior College and hospitals in La Junta and the San Luis Valley have been awarded a $5 million grant to help jobless people learn to be nurses and nurse assistants. - Markey announces $5 million for Otero Junior College (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 12, 2010 at 09:47:03 pm
Recovery Funds are granted to create jobs and support health professionals in rural Colorado. - Politics: Democrats announce in unison (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 10, 2010 at 08:02:05 pm
Sandoval, Fowler, Sisnroy and Garrett launch campaigns. - East Otero School Board to discuss several issues (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 8, 2010 at 09:24:23 pm
The East Otero School Board will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Otero Junior College. - Associated Charities receives $25,000 grant (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 8, 2010 at 03:24:23 pm
La Junta Associated Charities has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Daniels Fund, Pastor Ron Skorick, board president and Janet Clark, office administrator announced Thursday. - Registrations open for Girls in the Middle Conference (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 3, 2010 at 12:23:02 am
Conference encourages middle school girls to set their sails high. - OJC massage therapy students offering free massages (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 2, 2010 at 10:53:02 pm
Students enrolled in the OJC Massage Therapy program will be offering free massages to the public during the program’s Spring Grand Opening event on Thursday, Feb. 4 from noon to 7 p.m. - OJC offers free tax preparation (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 2, 2010 at 08:23:02 pm
State, federal forms to be filed for low-income folks. - Trash to Treasure planning begins (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
posted on February 2, 2010 at 05:08:07 pm
Planning sessions for the annual Trash to Treasure Hunt will begin this week, Beverly Babb reported to La Junta City Council Monday evening.