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In recognition of Bryan Simmons’ service and upcoming retirement, a reception will be held at the Las Animas office of First National Bank Colorado on Dec. 19, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The...

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LA Junta Tribune Scott Peterson, a longtime Coloradan with over 40 years of experience in community development, is the new mayor of the city of Las Animas. At the Las Animas City Council meeting June 29, Peterson was appointed mayor following a motion and a 3-2 vote. Councilman Dave Armstrong was the tie-breaking vote. After the June 10 resignation of former Mayor Jim Collins, who held the position since 2015, Armstrong was interim mayor for the 19-day period. Peterson was appointed over ...

LA Junta Tribune The application process for a new exterior housing rehab project has opened in the City of Las Animas. The program, called Paint & Connect, has been coordinated by the Las Animas City Council and the Bent County Development Foundation. After the winter application period, selected homeowners will have exterior home improvements done June 20-26. Work will include painting, light landscaping and property cleanup. Las Animas City Council member Cassandra Siefkas said that w...