La Junta has a rich and varied history and the Otero Museum is dedicated to preserving that heritage; the modern visitor to La Junta is treated to a glimpse of La Junta’s exciting past. La Junta’s storied yesterdays come back to life through an extensive collection, gleaned from the Otero County Historical Society and local residents alike, which celebrate the people and places that shaped what has become the La Junta of today.