List of people from La Junta, Colorado

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of La Junta, Colorado, United States.

Arts and entertainment

 * William Charles Anderson (1920–2003), novelist, screenwriter
 * J. F. Burshears (1909–1987), Koshare Indian Dancers founder
 * James Erb (1926–2014), composer, conductor, arranger
 * Ken Kesey (1935–2001), novelist, essayist
 * The Space Lady (1948– ), singer-songwriter, musician

Military

 * Wendell Fertig (1900–1975), U.S. Army colonel, World War II guerrilla leader
 * Ambrosio Guillen (1929–1953), U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient

National

 * Lewis Babcock (1943– ), U.S. federal judge
 * Linda Smith (1950– ), U.S. Representative from Washington

State

 * Judy Burges (1943– ), Arizona state legislator
 * C. A. Robins (1884–1970), 22nd governor of Idaho

American football

 * Larry Elliott (1935–2008), coach
 * Dustin Osborn (1984– ), wide receiver
 * Eugene Reusser (1922–2010), coach

Baseball

 * Tippy Martinez (1950– ), pitcher
 * Mike Oquist (1968– ), pitcher

Other

 * Lane Frost (1963–1989), rodeo bull rider