Around Town

La Junta is a really small town, so there isn't much to do here. Most people just drink and smoke weed. There's a pool at the high school that's free for the college students, there's a movie theater, a bowling alley, and that's about it. If you're into video games, you'll probably play a lot of those here just out of sheer boredom. Be advised though, if you are going to go out into town, definitely don't walk around by yourself at night. La Junta might be small, but it's definitely not the safest place in the world. La Junta is only an hour away from Pueblo, so there's a lot of gang and drug cartel activity in this area. Just be smart. Stay by the college at night, and you'll be safe.

i like to go on long walks during my down time especially in the early morning for the sunsets and then again in the evening for the sunsets. im still fairly new to the school so i havent found everything to do yet but i see flyers all over so i have no doubts in my mind that you can find at least one thing of interest here for your own personal enjoyments

La Junta is an extremely small town, but we still find ways to have fun. Otero Junior College does an amazing job at hosting many events such as dances, holiday parties, intramural sports and even school wide competitions. After a long day of studying and practices, it is nice to lounge in the dorm lobbies and watch a movie on the flat screen or play an intense match of pool or ping pong with fellow students. We may be a small school but we students undoubtedly make this a very fun environment.

There are lots of programs to join, such as TriO, which is what I'm a member of.

Otero Junior College has many intramural sports to participate in.

Otero is in the small town of La Junta. Even though there isn't a lot to go & do the comrotary with other classmates is good. Pueblo is only an hour away for shopping, movies and restaurants.

There is always activities going on for the students. Some take place on campus and others are fun trips off of campus. The local high school has an indoor pool which allows OJC students to swim for free. (Yes, there is a hot tub.)

There is basketball, tennis and soccer near by.

The town is small, so there isn't a ton to do. But the college does a great job of creating lots of on-campus events.

For fun you can always go to a sporting event! Otero has an awesome sport support and going to games is always a great time. Also, just hanging out with the new friends you meet!