Otero County Colorado History
This section contains information about the early beginnings of the
county, including histories of early pioneers, biography of the county
namesake, early photographs of county places and a 1904 booklet of La
Junta with photos of places, club members and more.
County History
A brief depiction of the county from 1889-1895. Includes details about agriculture, railroads, schools etc.
History of Bent County
By Charles W. Bowman. From History of the Arkansas Valley, 1881.
Photographs
Photographs and postcards of historic places and gatherings in Otero County.
Souvenir Book
1904 Souvenir Book of La Junta, including it's history and early photographs.
Don Miguel Antonio Otero
A biography about the namesake of Otero County.
Mennonite Sanitarium
A brief history of the Mennonite Sanitarium located south of Swink