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La Junta Fire Dept. Deploys to Assist at Bear Fire Burns in Las Animas County Near Hwy 350

Published: 06/10/2026

Bear Fire Grows to 125 Acres in Las Animas County, Prompting Evacuations and Multi-Agency Response The La Junta Fire Department is currently assisting Las Animas County with a wild fire.

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Bear Fire Near Trinidad Grows to 120 Acres, Evacuations Ordered Near Bear Springs Trail on Las Animas Ranch Near Delhi

Published: 06/10/2026

A rapidly growing wildfire north of Trinidad has prompted evacuation orders as firefighters work to contain the blaze now known as the Bear Fire. According to Las Animas County fire officials, the fire ignited Wednesday afternoon near County Road ...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Double Fatal Head-On Crash on CO HWY 71 in Crowley County

Published: 06/10/2026

Colorado State Patrol Reports on Double Fatal Head-On Crash in Crowley County Colorado State Patrol Troopers responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on CO Highway 71 near mile post 42 in Crowley County on June 4, at 4:30 PM, according to the CSP ...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Restrain Pets and Avoid Distractions During Summer Travel Season

Published: 06/10/2026

Don’t Let Your Dog Become a Distraction Colorado State Patrol Cautions Drivers about Unrestrained Pets (COLO) – Hiking, camping, running to the store, pets are part of the family for many Coloradoans, and often accompany their owners on the ro...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: 50 Golfers Compete in June 9 Scramble and Chipping Contest

Published: 06/10/2026

The La Junta Senior Golf League hosted 50 players on June 9. Two new senior golfers were welcomed: Jane Jacquart and Bruce Baca. Participants broke up into ten teams of five golfers. Two games were played: a nine-hole scramble and a chipping conte...

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Sheryl Perkins Obituary

Published: 06/10/2026

Sheryl Perkins November 29, 1956 — June 9, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Sheryl Perkins will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interme...

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Pueblo DUI Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on W. Northern Avenue

Published: 06/10/2026

On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the 600 block of W. Northern Ave. Officers arrived and located the victim, who was pronounced deceased on sc...

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Crowley County Arrest Report: First-Degree Murder, Child Abuse, Assault, DUI and Burglary Charges Filed May 26-June 7, 2026

Published: 06/10/2026

Arrests 05/26/2026 Montanez, Matthew, 33, Ordway, Failure to Appear Warrant, Warrant out of Another Jurisdiction, In-Custody 05/28/2026 Crandall, Kaleb, 25, Colorado Springs, Harassment, Menacing, 3rd Degree Assault, Bonded 05/29/2026

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Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident

Published: 06/09/2026

Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident LAS ANIMAS, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has confirmed that two inmates died and a third was hospitalized following a deadly incident at the ...

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Gail Piper Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Gail Piper August 18, 1938 — May 23, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00pm. Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia...

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Colorado Teen Crash Fatalities Rise 91% Over Last Decade, CDOT Urges Safer Summer Driving

Published: 06/09/2026

Teen crash fatalities have increased by 91% in the last decad CDOT provides safe driving reminders for teens as summer break kicks off Statewide — As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department ...

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La Junta Gymnast Jennylynn Zamora Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year

Published: 06/09/2026

La Junta Gymnast Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year Article by: Ronald Hernandez Jr. LA JUNTA, Colorado. — Jennylynn Zamora, 12, a talented gymnast from La Junta is once again preparing to compete on the national stage after earning a s...

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Two Morning Crashes on Northbound I-25 Near Mead Prompt CSP Investigation

Published: 06/09/2026

Two Morning Commute Crashes on I-25 (MEAD, COLO) - On June 9, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two separate multi-vehicle crashes on northbound I-25 at milepost 245 and milepost 246 (just north of County Road 34) in Weld County. 7:41 a...

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US 350 Resurfacing Project Near La Junta Begins June 15, With Lane Closures and Delays Expected

Published: 06/09/2026

― Project Announcement ―US 350 resurfacing project to begin in mid-June Alternating lane closures expected southwest of La Junta Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Bettis Asphalt & Construct...

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Colby B. Piersall Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Colby B. Piersall April 16, 1970 — June 4, 2026 Ordway, Colorado Obituary Colby B. Piersall, a devoted family man, a cherished friend, and a steadfast servant of his country, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Ordway, Colorado. Born on April 16, 19...

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Jacqueline Rae Dillingham Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham November 11, 1946 — May 29, 2026 Fowler Obituary Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Fowler community, passed away at Pioneer Heal...

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Leslie Alan Carlock Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Leslie " Les" Alan Carlock June 26, 1952 — June 6, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Leslie "Les" Alan Carlock, 73, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1952, in La Junta, Colorado to Viola “Bernice...

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Prowers County Primary Election Ballots Arriving This Week; Voters Must Return Ballots by June 30

Published: 06/08/2026

Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Primary Election Ballots should be arriving through the mail this week, June 8-12, 2026. If you do not get a ballot by the end of next week, plea

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Otero College Alum Richard Wadhams Credits Otero With Launching Political Career

Published: 06/08/2026

Richard Wadhams Otero College Alum Time spent at Otero helped to launch his successful political career LA JUNTA – Richard (Dick) Wadhams, a 1975 graduate of Otero Junior College, launched his distinguished political career after studying at Ote...

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Update: Eastbound I-76 Reopens in Commerce City After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two

Published: 06/08/2026

**Update** I-76 Closed Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - This is an update to the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on June 8, 2026, at approximately 4:23 a.m. This crash has been...

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Highway 50 Fatality Victim Identified - Investigation Continues in Pueblo County

Published: 06/08/2026

The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of the fatal incident that occurred on Highway 50 on June 6, 2026. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Robert J. Hepler. Next of kin have been formally notified. An investi...

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Pueblo Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal State Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo

Published: 06/08/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Crystal M. Case, 36, as Victim in Fatal Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of a fatal, single-vehicle accident that occurred on State Highway 165 near mile ...

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Colorado DOC Investigates Incident at Bent County Correctional Facility; Two Inmates Dead, One Hospitalized

Published: 06/08/2026

Colorado Corrections Responds to Deadly Incident at Bent County Prison; No Threat to Public, Investigation Ongoing The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and state officials, is actively responding...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County on Highway 50 and Highway 165

Published: 06/08/2026

CSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County (PUEBLO COUNTY, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two fatal crashes. The first fatal crash in Pueblo County occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Highway 50 at mile...

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US 6 Reopens Near Golden After Head-On Crash Injures Three

Published: 06/06/2026

US 6 Reopened After a Head-On Crash (GOLDEN, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 6 near Tunnel 1. The crash involved a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Cadillac A...

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Sherri Ruth Rider Obituary

Published: 06/07/2026

Sherri Ruth (Foster) Rider November 20, 1965 ~ June 5, 2026 (age 60) Obituary Sherri Ruth Rider, 60, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 20, 1965. Sherri lived a spirited life, she...

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Jordan M. Melendez Obituary

Published: 06/07/2026

Jordan M. Melendez November 10, 1993 ~ June 3, 2026 (age 32) Obituary Funeral services are currently pending for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jordan Melendez. Jordan Matthew Melendez passed away on June 3, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the a...

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Michael D. LeForce Obituary

Published: 06/07/2026

Michael D. LeForce September 18, 1984 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 41) Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean LeForce a devoted father, son, brother, and cherished friend on June 2, 2026 in Lamar, Color...

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Arrest Made in 1998 Frisco Cold Case Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Investigation

Published: 06/06/2026

Arrest in 1998 Frisco Cold Case Sexual Assault June 5, 2026 – CBI – Frisco, CO –The 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Frisco Police Department and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), are announcing the ...

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Sally Jacobs Obituary

Published: 06/06/2026

Sally Jacobs March 28, 1930 — June 4, 2026 Obituary Sally A. Jacobs A mass of Christian burial for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Sally A. Jacobs, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Gua...

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