La Junta, Colorado ... the Smile-Hi City. We are a close-knit community of approximately 8,000 people located in Southeastern Colorado on the Arkansas River and Santa Fe Trail. This area of Colorado offers a wide variety of history and tourism opportunities. Whether you are looking for hiking or biking trails, museums, bird watching, hunting, or relaxing on a lake, La Junta and its surrounding areas will not disappoint you.

Located in or near La Junta are Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Boggsville Historic Site, Comanche National Grasslands, Picketwire and Vogel Canyons, both offering hiking trails, Lake Meredith, Lake Hasty, Lake Henry, Holbrook Lake, John Martin Reservoir State Park, La Junta City Park with SK8- Way park, Wipe Out water slide and pool, the Koshare Indian Museum and Dancers, the Otero Museum, and the Picketwire Theater.

From preschool through Otero Junior College, we are proud to boast of our quality schools and an education system that encourages lifelong learning. We are proud of our strong family values, the many school, church, and civic organizations for our youth and adults alike, and the numerous activities and events that promote and nurture a vital and energized community throughout the year.

La Junta grew on the foundations of farming and agriculture in the 1800's. With the arrival of the railroad, new businesses and families flourished in this rapidly growing town. Hard work was, and still is, a way of life here. People seeking business opportunities will find La Junta is affordable and accessible, a forward-thinking community with a growing industry base and a talented, diversified, and hard-working populous.

We invite you to explore our site further. Meet the members of our Chamber, the people of our town, and discover the "Hometown" feel of La Junta, Colorado.