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Ross Edwin Rinker Obituary
Ross Edwin Rinker June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2026 Obituary Ross Edwin Rinker, 90, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, M...
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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Shines as Moving 9/11 Anniversary Tribute in La Junta
Come From Away Review The stars are shining bright on the Picketwire stage this week as Picketwire presents its spring musical Come From Away. Director Cameron Salzbrenner has amassed so much talent in the cast and crew that it is difficult to bel...
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Pat Palmer Obituary
Pat Palmer September 28, 1939 — May 12, 2026 Obituary A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patt...
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US Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 in Fremont County After Vehicle and Grass Fire
Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 Due to Vehicle and Grass Fire Fremont County HIGHWAY 50, Colo. — Highway 50 at mile marker 266 is currently closed following a vehicle fire that spread into a nearby grass fire, according to emergency offic...
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Rocky Ford Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm During Drug Bust on Catalpa
Multi-Agency Drug Raid in Rocky Ford Leads to Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm Seizure On May 6th, the Rocky Ford Police Department, supported by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, Crowley County Sheriff's Office and La Junta Police Department, executed...
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Otero County Adopts Ordinance Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OTERO COUNTY
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Brothers Arrested After Lamar Police Search Warrant Finds Drug Packaging Evidence and Firearm
Search Warrant Executed, Brothers Arrested On May 8, 2026, the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block S. 8th St regarding narcotics activity. The residence is known to officers as well as several associated individuals ...
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Boggsville Announces Voices of the Passed Cemetery Tour in Las Animas
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BOGGSVILLE ANNOUNCES VOICES OF THE PASSED CEMETERY TOUR The “Voices of the Passed” cemetery tour returns to Boggsville, Colorado, on Friday, May 22nd from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy the fun! You can take a horse-drawn wagon ride and come fac...
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La Junta Senior Golf League Celebrates Women Golfers During May 12 Scramble
The La Junta Senior Golf League welcomed 47 golfers on Tuesday, May 12, with a scramble format which included extra putts on every green. If any member of a team made the putt, the team could subtract one stroke from its score. With a Mother's Day...
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Leonard S. Wine Obituary
Leonard S. Wine February 17, 1934 - April 23, 2026 ObituaryLeonard S. Wine (aka Len or Steve), passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, while in hospice care in La Junta, CO. Steve was born on February 17, 1934 in Urbana, Illinois. He was the eld...
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