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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Brings Over 200 Motorcycles Through Lamar on Cross-Country Journey
Over 200 motorcycles made their way into town today and made a quick pitstop at nowhere better than Pit Stop LLC! The group of bikers is making their way from California to North California for the 30th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across Americ...
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Michelle Rae Cooper Obituary
Michelle Rae Cooper May 29, 1971 — May 3, 2026 Obituary Michelle Rae Cooper, a beloved member of the community went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend full of ...
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SECO Weather 7 Day Forecast May 4th-10th 2026
Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 10 mph. Tonight A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy...
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Distracted Driving Affects All Ages, Colorado Patrol Warns
The Age of Distracted Driving The problem isn’t one generation – it’s everyone (COLO) – With the rise and adoption of technology made available by smartphones and built-in dashboard computers, there are many ways people can get distracted ...
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Colorado Sees Deadliest Start for Motorcyclists Since 2017
Colorado experiences deadliest start to a year for motorcyclists since 2017 May 1, 2026 - Colorado - CDOT urges road safety as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month begins Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Colorado Depart...
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Boggsville: Colorado's First Settlement & Kit Carson's Last Home
Did you know? About two miles southeast of present day Las Animas, Colorado, Boggsville was established in 1866 by the great grandson of Daniel Boone, Thomas O. Boggs (1824–1894). He founded the settlement on land owned by his wife, Rumalda Luna...
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Poitrey Canyon Fire Reaches 100% Containment - Final Update Confirms Crews Monitoring Ahead of Incoming Storm
Poitrey CanyonFire update 7am 5/4/26 This will be the final update for the Poitrey Canyon Fire in Las Animas County. Fire management officials reported reaching 100% containment late yesterday. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) successfully gu...
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La Junta Fire Crews Stop Backyard Camper Fire Before It Reaches Nearby Home
Firefighters Contain Camper Fire in La Junta At approx 926pm, we were toned out to a reported structure fire in the 500 blk of Lewis. Upon arrival of Engine 1, they found a fully engulfed camper in the backyard threatening a house. Crews made an a...
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Ricky Dean Hair Obituary
Ricky Dean Hair July 10, 1958 – April 28, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Hair of Springfield passed away April 28, 2026, at his home in Springfield.Rick chose to be cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date.
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Maurice Vallejos Obituary
Maurice "Moe" Vallejos October 9, 1944 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 9, 1944 to John Sr. and Mercy (Perez) Vallejos. He passed away on April 27, 2026 at Parkview Medical...
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