It is my honor to announce the swearing-in of the Honorable Deni E. Eiring as district judge in the 16th Judicial District. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Otero County Courthouse in the Division B Courtroom – Room...
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Courthouse Fugitive Arrested in La Junta Following Barricade Situation May 27, 2026 – CBI – La Junta, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the La Junta Police Department (LJPD) announce the arrest of Matthew Muniz Jr. today at ...
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Eloy "Poncho" Salazar August 25, 1956 — May 25, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Eloy “Poncho” Salazar, 69, of Swink, Colorado passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born August 25, 1956, in La Junta to Alfred, Sr. & Be...
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Warrant Executed After Subject Forcefully Enters Residence On 5/23/2026, Officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the 400 Block of E. College Road regarding a male subject who had forced his way into an apartment. The subject, la...
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Semi Roll-Over Blocks Interstate 70 Traffic is being diverted to Highway 40 (Jefferson County, COLO) - This morning, May 27, 2026, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to westbound Interstate 70 near milepost 258, w...
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The La Junta Senior Golf League met on May 26 for nine holes of scramble golf. Thirty-nine golfers played the "Lucky Draw Game." It was the luck of the draw for extra putts, mulligans, move up a tee box, or an extra chance at the challenge putt. T...
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**Update** Colorado State Patrol is Seeking Witnesses in a Hit-and-Run Crash (Boulder County, COLO) – The Colorado State Patrol is asking the public for assistance with a serious injury crash on Highway 36, milepost 27, north of Boulder, that oc...
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John P. Gonzales August 18, 1957 — May 24, 2026 Obituary Services are pending for lifelong Las Animas, Colorado resident, John Phillip Gonzales. Per John’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. John was born on Aug...
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Peggy Lauderdale February 14, 1944 — May 25, 2026 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Peggy Lauderdale will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 08, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Carlos Torres officiating. ...
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Crowley County Sheriff’s Office Reports May Arrests 05/18/2026 Aragon, Xavier, 19, Pueblo, Warrant Out of Another Jurisdiction, Transported 05/24/2026 Tolander, Brett, 42, Canon City, 3rd Degree Assault, Bonded Demoss, Lucas, 25, Ordway, Drove V...
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