La Junta
in Otero County of Colorado, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.985 and -103.544 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 59' 6" and W -103° 32' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:19 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:22 am and 5:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into La Junta

La Junta in Otero County (Colorado) with it's 6,951 habitants is located in United States about 1,431 mi (or 2,303 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in La Junta is now 02:19 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 7 airports close to La Junta, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Pueblo Memorial Airport in a distance of 56 mi (or 90 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Taos Pueblo in a distance of 118 mi (or 190 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ordway, Las Animas, Eads, Lamar and Springfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express LA JUNTA

Address
1,1 mi
27994 Us Highway 50
81050 LA JUNTA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn La Junta

Address
1,4 mi
27800 US Hwy 50
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travel Inn of La Junta

Address
0,2 mi
110 East First Street
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


STAGECOACH MOTEL

Address
0,6 mi
905 WEST 3RD STREET
81050 LA JUNTA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MIDTOWN MOTEL

Address
0,3 mi
215 EAST 3RD STREET
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travelodge La Junta

Address
0,9 mi
E 3rd St 1327
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Red Lion Hotel LaJunta

Address
1,0 mi
1325 E 3rd St
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge La Junta

Address
1,4 mi
27882 Frontage Road
81050 La Junta
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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EB BNSF Train C-CAMSLP1-98A Yards Its Train In La Junta, CO with two Executive Painted SD70MACs

Published: March 04, 2012
Length: 30:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GulfWindProductions

Date: 07.18.10 Location: The La Junta, CO Amtrak Station at the East end of the platform. Train: EB BNSF C-CAMSLP1-98A Units: BNSF #9602 SD70MAC BNSF #9552 SD70MAC Comments:...


La Junta High School Forensics Coach-Joe Trainor

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 46:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Salo and Hutch

La Junta High School Forensics coach, Joe Trainor, shares his thoughts on coaching Forensics, what makes a great Forensics competitor, and the upcoming Tiger Tiger Invitational.


1812 Smithland Ave, La Junta, CO 81050

Published: May 24, 2011
Length: 07:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: eProperty Sites

http://1812smithlandave.epropertysites.com?rs=youtube Newly painted inside and outside, 4 bedroom Bi-Level, 1.75 bath, laundry, living room, dining room/kitchen and large family room. Oak...


Amtrak's Southwest Chief: An Overview

Published: February 03, 2012
Length: 41:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: GulfWindProductions

Here is a short video giving a brief overview of the exterior of Amtrak's Westbound Souhtwest Chief. I made this trip on it in the summer of 2010. At La Junta, CO we had an extended stay...


Jane on her Scooter, one of the first times.

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 37:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Gaines

Jane rides her scooter through the town of La Junta In March of 2015.


Night of Interpretation 2015

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 59:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Derek Hutchison

La Junta High School Forensics "Night of Interpretation" 2015.


Riding Amtrak Southwest Chief Train #3, Pt 1

Published: November 02, 2010
Length: 28:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jfybby2

Video is a little long in parts, but it was my first time!! Trip began in Jefferson City MO (10-3-10) to Riverside CA, via Kansas City and Albuquerque on the Missouri River Runner and the...


Salo and Hutch Indie Bands Bits and Pieces

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 47:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Salo and Hutch

Jacob, Senon, and Izaiah share their Indie band names. www.saloandhutch.com.


Stormy dunking at Otero Junior College

Published: September 21, 2011
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Juan Chavez

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Ring of fire

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 20:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Austel34

Tasting Jane.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

La Junta, Colorado

The City of La Junta is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Otero County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 7,568 at the U.S. Census 2000. La Junta is located on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado east of Pueblo.

Located at 37.9814, -103.548 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Otero County, Colorado, Cities in Colorado, County seats in Colorado, Populated places established in 1881

La Junta (Amtrak station)

The La Junta Amtrak station is a train station in La Junta, Colorado, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. The Southwest Chief trains 3 & 4 stop here for 10–15 minutes. Westbound trains are scheduled to arrive at 8:15 AM and depart at 8:30 AM, while the eastbound trains arrive at 8:13 PM and depart at 8:23 PM (all times Mountain Time Zone). There are no facilities at the station itself beyond a toilet and beverage vending machine.

Located at 37.9883, -103.544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Colorado, Buildings and structures in Otero County, Colorado, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1955, Transportation in Otero County, Colorado

KBLJ

KBLJ is a radio station licensed to La Junta, Colorado, USA. The station is currently owned by Ccr-La Junta Iv, LLC. It first aired on 1370 kHz as KOKO in 1937. It moved to 1400 kHz in 1941 as a result of the NARBA agreement.

Located at 37.9872, -103.567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Colorado, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1971

KTHN

KTHN (92.1 FM, Thunder Country) is a radio station broadcasting a country music music format. Licensed to La Junta, Colorado, USA. The station is currently owned by Ccr-La Junta Iv, LLC and features programing from Citadel Broadcasting.

Located at 37.9875, -103.567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Colorado

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Otero, Lajunta, لا جونتا, Ла Хунта, ལ་ཇུན་ཏ།, La Junta, لا خونتا، کلرادو, ला जुन्टा, Ла Хуента, لا جنتا، کولوراڈو, 拉洪塔