La Junta Police

06/01/2026

Here is your Code Enforcement May Monthly Snapshot 05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

06/01/2026

Here is your May Monthly Snapshot 05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

05/24/2026

UPDATE 05/23/2026 10:30 PM: Juvenile, Damien has been located and is safe! Thank you for your help!

The La Junta Police Department needs your help locating a runaway juvenile. Sixteen year old Damien Martinez. Damien is autistic has other developmental disabilities. If you know where Damien is or see him, please contact the La Junta Police Department at 719-384-2525 option 1. Thank you.

05/04/2026

April Weekly Snapshot - 04/26/2026 - 05/02/2026

05/04/2026

April Weekly Code Enforcement Snapshot - 04/26/2026 - 05/02/2026

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

The La Junta Police Department would like to make the public aware of a safety concern we have recently observed within our community.

The stop sign located at US Highway 50 and Dalton Avenue has been causing some confusion for motorists. We have observed vehicles traveling northbound on Dalton Avenue stopping at the sign and then proceeding into the merge lane to travel east on US Highway 50.

That stop sign is intended for traffic crossing into or turning onto the westbound lanes of US Highway 50, not for vehicles entering the eastbound merge lane.

Due to this confusion, officers have observed several near-miss traffic incidents at this intersection. We ask that motorists use caution, pay close attention to traffic control devices, and be aware of the proper traffic flow in this area.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping keep our roadways safe.

04/29/2026

April Weekly Code Enforcement Snapshot - 04/19/2026 - 04/25/2026

04/29/2026

April Weekly Snapshot - 04/19/2026 - 04/25/2026

04/23/2026

Code Enforcement needs your help!

Code Enforcement has been tirelessly chasing a black and white rooster around town. They have not been able to catch the rooster, nor do they have any owner information on it. If anyone has any information on the owner of the rooster, please call (719) 384-2525 option 1 and ask to speak to Code Officer Peteque.