La Junta, CO
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About La Junta
- • Dennis Moore, a former U.S. Representative, was born in La Junta.
- • The "La Junta Cantaloupe," known for its sweetness, originated here.
- • The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway established La Junta as a division point.
- • La Junta housed a WWII Japanese internment camp, Camp Amache, nearby.
- • The Arkansas River flood of 1921 devastated La Junta, causing significant damage.
- • Named "the junction" in 1875, it became incorporated in 1881.
- • With around 7,000 residents, it's smaller than many Colorado ski towns.
- • At 4,054 feet, it's a high plains town with expansive skies.
- • Agriculture, particularly farming and ranching, drives the local economy.
- • A blend of rural charm and historical echoes creates a peaceful feeling.
- • The Denver Broncos, Colorado's NFL team, are about 180 miles away.
- • La Junta High School's football team has a storied history of state championships.