Otero County
County in Colorado
Otero County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,690. The county seat is La Junta. The county was named for Miguel Antonio Otero, one of the founders of the town of La Junta and a member... Wikipedia
Population: 18,303 (2022)
Cities: La Junta, Rocky Ford, Manzanola, and more
Area: 1,270 mi²
Colleges and Universities: Otero College and La Junta Jr/Sr High School
Congressional district: 3rd
Largest city: La Junta
Named for: Miguel Antonio Otero