Otero County · Colorado
Tree removal in La Junta, CO
La Junta: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near La Junta
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Otero County
- 7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near La Junta, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Otero County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 44 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 7 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Otero County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 155 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 72 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in La Junta
| Households | 3,190 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1958 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC |
|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | |
| City of La Junta |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Otero County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for La Junta
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
Rules in Colorado
Colorado: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Colorado Division of Insurance.
Map of La Junta
Close by
- Rocky Ford 2 with trees
- Fowler 1 with trees