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The lower Arkansas Valley of Southeast Colorado is steeped in the lore of the Old West. Native Americans, early Spanish explorers, mountain men and traders on the Santa Fe Trail all passed through here. The old trails gave way to the new rails and the towns of Las Animas, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Swink, Manzanola, Ordway, Fowler and Cheraw sprang up in this rich agricultural and ranching area. But always it has been the people of the Arkansas Valley who have made the difference - and made this area what it is today.
We at the Arkansas Valley Community Center are proud to support the people and communities of the Arkansas Valley. Please visit some of their links for more information about our wonderful treasure that we call the Arkansas Valley. |
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| Arkansas Valley City and County Links |
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La Junta has evolved over the last century from a collection of shacks and huts clinging to the south bank of the Arkansas River to a small but modern, comfortable, economically sound community. |
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Las Animas, the only incorporated city in Bent County, is the county seat. In Colorado's days as a territory and through its early decades of statehood, Las Animas enjoyed prominent status as a frontier community. Today, the area's history is preserved as a living history museum of the frontier lifestyle. |
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The City of Rocky Ford is located in Southeastern Colorado on U.S. Highway 50, on the historic Santa Fe Trail. Famous for sweet melons, this is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation. |
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Relax and enjoy the quiet charm and traditions of Otero County. A hidden treasure in Southeastern Colorado, it has begun to experience a new sense of growth and development. The old and the new have blended to form a "new community", one filled with the respect for the past and access to the future. |
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Bent County is located on the Arkansas River in Southeast Colorado. The river provides water for irrigation, recreation and wildlife. The Santa Fe Trail traverses the north side of the Arkansas River and lies parallel to Highway 50. |
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Crowley County is located in central Southeast Colorado. It is north of the Arkansas River in the Arkansas River Basin. There are many activities offered here such as water sports, fairs and fiestas. Also, some of the best hunting, fishing and wildlife watching in Colorado are here. |
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| Other Arkansas Valley Resources |
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Our emphasis shall be on the Learner. Our intent is to develop a joy of learning. Our actions will result in greater Student performance. |
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OJC has a wide range of degree programs. Chances are, they have something that is right for you. |
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An independent living retirement community located in a peaceful setting in La Junta, Colorado. Their goal is to provide a retirement lifestyle that offers independence and companionship without the upkeep and expense of maintaining a home. |
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Serving the Arkansas Valley for 108 years. |
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La Junta is a growing city on the High Plains of scenic Southeast Colorado. Located strategically on the historic Santa Fe Trail, La Junta is a community (in the traditional sense of the word) of about 10,000 friendly people who are looking to build into the future. |
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Welcome to La Junta the best place to live, work, and raise a family. If you own or manage a small business or industrial operation, and are looking for a great relocation site, please click on the La Junta Development link. |
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Serving Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties. |
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| Related Colorado Resources |
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State Map - Participating Regional SBDCs - view current activities and workshops available from participating Colorado Small Business Development Centers in your area. |
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The Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium is one of the nine federally designated workforce regions in the state of Colorado. The region serves 52 rural counties by providing a wide array of employment and training services at no charge. |
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136th Year... and still on the job! |
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