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Published: 02/22/2026
Francisco “Cisco” Aaron Montano-Aragon Nov 20, 2008 - Feb 14, 2026 Obituary Francisco Aaron Montano-Aragon, “Cisco," entered into rest, February 14, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born November 20, 2008, in La Junta, Colorad...
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Published: 02/21/2026
5,568-Acre Wildfire Near Limon Fully Contained After Multi-Day Response After a long few days, starting out on Tuesday, February 17th, the fire and smoke reports have finally ceased. At over 5568 acres, the community witnessed it’s first lar...
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Published: 02/21/2026
Imogene Sparks November 28, 1931 — February 19, 2026 A celebration of life for current longtime Canon City resident, formerly of Cheyenne Wells, Imogene Sparks will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Wells of Faith Chur...
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Published: 02/21/2026
Chief Chris Griffin: Illegal Trash Burning, Fire Risk, and Sanitation Violations Threaten Springfield Neighborhoods This is not an easy topic to address, but as usual, I'm going to do it anyway. Put your reading glasses on (if necessary), this is ...
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Published: 02/20/2026
Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Jan. 2, 1973 — Feb. 2, 2026 Olney Springs, Colorado Obituary Lynell Johnston was born on January 2, 1973, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Gale Briggs. On February 2nd, 2026, Lynell passed away in her home, in Olney Sp...
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Published: 02/20/2026
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon:A Review Written by the La Junta High School Journalism Class In a truly side-splitting performance, a fabulous group of young actors from La Jun
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Published: 02/20/2026
Kathy Evelyn Nelson November 1, 1938 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Kathy Nelson, formerly of La Junta, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2026 at Brookshire Post Acute Care Facility, where she had been a resident in memory care for some t...
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Published: 02/20/2026
William "Kent" Willhite March 21, 1953 ~ February 17, 2026 (age 72) Obituary William Kent Willhite was born March 21, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. He was the first of four children born to Bill and Roberta Willhite of Holly, Colorado. He passed away p...
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Published: 02/20/2026
Ruth Erlinda Herrera March 10, 1940 — February 17, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Ruth Erlinda Herrera, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced the world with her presence on March 10, 1940, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She dep...
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Published: 02/20/2026
Springfield Police Make Felony Arrest, Detain Juvenile After Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Investigation The Springfield Police Department has been actively addressing several incidents over the past few days. On 02/18/2026, o...
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