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Fine Arts League to Host Early Settlers Day Art Show Sept. 4-7
The Fine Arts League of La Junta’s Early Settlers Day Art Show will be held Sept. 4-7 at the Koshare Art Museum, 115 West 18th Street, La Junta, CO. This year’s judge is J.R. Monks, a visual storyteller of the West. He works both directly in t...
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Kevin Neil Hefley Obituary
Kevin Neil Hefley January 27, 1973 - June 24, 2025 Obituary Kevin Hefley was born January 27, 1973 and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, near Pine Bluff, Wyoming. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Maddison and Lela Hefley of...
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Annie Jr. Shines in Plays in the Park’s Spirited Outdoor Production
Plays in the Park Presents: “Annie Jr.” Just as the title implies, “Annie Jr.” is the favorite Broadway musical “Annie” cut down to size for junior theatricals, which is just the right size for a lot of other people, too. Like people w...
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Lamar Police K9 Taco Receives Lifesaving Body Armor Thanks to Donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Lamar Police Department’s K9 Taco has received donation of body armor Lamar Police Department, CO, K9 Taco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K...
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Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy for Viewing Inmate Strip Searches
Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy July 23, 2025 – CBI – Durango, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has charged a former La Plata County Jail Commander, Edward Aber, 62, with 117 coun...
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Justin Jerald Busick Obituary
Justin Jerald Busick June 23, 1981 - July 20, 2025 Obituary Justin Jerald "Jay" Busick passed away on June 20, 2025, in Hitachi Omiya-shi, Ibaraki-ken, Japan. He was just three days shy of his 44th birthday. Born on June 23, 1981, in Aurora, Color...
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Leonard Johnson Obituary
Leonard Johnson October 26, 1941 — July 22, 2025 Obituary Leonard Earl Johnson passed peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025 In La Junta, Colorado. He was 83 years old. Leonard was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 26, 1941 to Henry and Ca...
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Daniel Joseph Silva Obituary
Daniel Joseph Silva March 22, 1963 — July 18, 2025 Obituary Per Daniel’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Daniel was born on March 22, 1963, at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise Silva and passed away on July ...
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Kelly Marie Casper Bunce Obituary
Kelly Marie Casper Bunce May 27, 1986 - July 16, 2025 Obituary Kelly Marie Casper Bunce was known by her family and friends as energetic, spunky, having a great work ethic, fun, strong-willed, passionate towards people in need, and a “tell it li...
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