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VA Achieves Seven-Year High in Housing Homeless Veterans, Including 898 in Eastern Colorado

Published: 11/26/2025

VA houses largest number of homeless Veterans in seven years VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System helped house 898 Veterans locally WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless vetera...

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Wanted Felony Suspect Arrested After Armed Standoff in Rio Grande County, Colorado

Published: 11/26/2025

Joint Operation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Felony Suspect in Rio Grande County On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office U.S. Marshals Task Force Officers, the Alamosa Police Department U. S. Marshals Task Force Offic...

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Otero College Foundation Calls on Community Support for Students Ahead of Colorado Gives Day

Published: 11/26/2025

Otero College Foundation Calls on Community Support for Students Ahead of Colorado Gives Day The Otero College Foundation is calling on alumni, community members, and supporters across the region to stand behind students as Colorado Gives Day appr...

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William Bill R. Gray Obituary

Published: 11/26/2025

William "Bill" R. Gray April 24, 1951 — November 24, 2025 Ordway, CO Obituary William (Bill) Richard Gray, 74, of Ordway, Colorado passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. Bill was born April 24, 1951, in La Junta, Co...

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Colleen Monique Torres Obituary

Published: 11/25/2025

Colleen Monique Torres November 6, 1991 - November 24, 2025 Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colleen Monique Torres, beloved daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, aunt, and friend. Colleen left this world in Wals...

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Otero College Community Choir Presents Free Christmas Concert Featuring International Carols on Dec. 5

Published: 11/25/2025

Otero College Community Choir Presents Free Christmas Concert Featuring International Carols on Dec. 5 The Otero College Community Choir will present a treasure-trove of Christmas carols, a wealth of familiar and unfamiliar songs celebrating the S...

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Robert E. Tafoya Obituary

Published: 11/25/2025

Robert E. Tafoya Nov. 14, 1956 — Nov. 21, 2025 La Junta Obituary Robert Tafoya, 69, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 in Pueblo, CO. He was born November 14, 1956 to Mabel Raso. He was adopted by Frank and Mary Tafoya shortly after...

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Colorado CBI, La Junta Police Make Major Drug Seizure; Repeat Offender Arrested

Published: 11/25/2025

Major Narcotics Seizure in La Junta: Suspect on Probation for Weapons Offense Arrested November 25, 2025 – CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the La Junta Police Department conducted a search warr...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Removes Deceased Snow Geese at John Martin Reservoir - Tests for Avian Flu

Published: 11/24/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Removes Deceased Snow Geese at John Martin Reservoir Avian Flu Testing Underway Bent County -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers at John Martin Reservoir State Park removed eight deceased snow geese from the south sh...

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Multiple Fatalities in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 83 Near Franktown

Published: 11/24/2025

**UPDATE** Three Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Franktown (Douglas County, COLO) – The initial investigation of the fatal crash on Highway 83 near milepost 40.5 shows the driver of the Toyota hatchback (Matrix) was driven by a 31-year-old male out...

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Kyle Spencer Returns to Otero College as Athletic Director, Bringing Vision for Premier Region IX Athletics

Published: 11/24/2025

Kyle Spencer Returns to Otero College as Athletic Director, Bringing Vision for Premier Region IX Athletics This November, Otero College welcomes Kyle Spencer back to campus as he proudly takes on the responsibilities of the Athletic Director. No ...

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Bent’s Old Fort to Host: Mountain Men: Separating Legend from Fact Presentations on Dec. 6 in La Junta

Published: 11/24/2025

Separating Legend from Fact: Mountain Men and Bent’s Old Fort La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces special presentations for Saturday, December 6th, 2025, as part of its “Stories from the Borderla...

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CDOT Urges Drivers to Prepare for Heavy Thanksgiving Traffic and Winter Weather on Colorado Highways, Especially I-70

Published: 11/24/2025

CDOT urges safe, prepared travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday and winter driving season Statewide travel expected to surge, especially on I-70 Mountain Corridor Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists ...

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US 50 Culvert Repairs Begin Dec. 8 in Cañon City; CDOT Announces Lane Closures Through March

Published: 11/24/2025

US 50 Culvert repairs set to begin on Dec. 8 Various culvert repairs to occur in Cañon City Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a culvert repair project on Dec. 8 along US Highway 50 in Cañon C...

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Gary D. Downing Obituary

Published: 11/24/2025

Gary Downing October 19, 1937 — November 22, 2025 A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Springfield, Colorado, Gary Downing, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Inurnme...

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Colorado State Parks Offer Free Admission on Fresh Air Friday, Nov. 28, as Outdoor Alternative to Black Friday

Published: 11/24/2025

Visit a Colorado State Park For Free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’ DENVER — As the Thanksgiving holiday ushers in the busy shopping season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering a unique alternative to Black Friday shopping. On F...

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Dorothy LaVonne Hall Obituary

Published: 11/24/2025

Dorothy Hall March 23, 1931 — November 21, 2025 Obituary A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Dorothy LaVonne Hall will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Two Buttes Cemetery in Two But...

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Thomas Tom Charles Hornung Obituary

Published: 11/24/2025

Thomas "Tom" Charles Hornung November 15, 1982 ~ November 19, 2025 (age 43) Obituary Thomas “Tom” Charles Hornung and fondly known as "Uncle T," age 43, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on November ...

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P. Scott Briggs Obituary

Published: 11/24/2025

P. Scott Briggs July 28, 1950 ~ November 21, 2025 (age 75) Obituary Scott Briggs, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1950, in Lamar, Colorado, to Don and Emma Briggs. Sc...

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Colorado State Patrol Holiday Toy Drive Returns: Join the 2025 Christmas Cruiser Challenge in La Junta & Lamar

Published: 11/23/2025

2025 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge Pack The Patrol Car The Christmas season will be here before we know it, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 13th annual Christm...

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Suspected Drunk Driver Rams Patrol Vehicles During CSP Pursuit

Published: 11/22/2025

*CSP Call on Suspected Drunk Driver Leads to Pursuit Southbound Interstate 25 is now open (COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO) - This evening, November 20, 2025, around 7:31 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a *CSP call on a REDDI (Report Every Dru...

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Otero College Celebrates 11th MLT Graduating Class with Pinning Ceremony on December 1, 2025

Published: 11/21/2025

Otero College Celebrates 11th MLT Graduating Class with Pinning Ceremony on December 1, 2025 The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Otero will be holding a pinning ceremony for its 11th graduating class on Monday, December 1, 2025, at ...

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Stephen Ralph Rowdy Darnell Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

Stephen Ralph Darnell February 23, 1962 — November 20, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Stephen “Rowdy” Darnell, 63, of La Junta, Colorado, formerly of Deer Trail, Colorado, passed away on November 20, 2025, at his La Junta Home....

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James E. Lafferty Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

James E. Lafferty May 4, 1940 ~ November 11, 2025 (age 85) Obituary James Edwin Lafferty was born to Edwin Alfred Lafferty and Ruby Estelene Lafferty (Schrimp) on May 4, 1940 in Kit Carson, Colorado. James grew up in the Kit Carson Area, where he ...

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Leonard Lenny Thompson Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

Leonard "Lenny" Thompson February 7, 1962 ~ November 17, 2025 (age 63) Funeral services for Lenny Thompson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Holly Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating....

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Tom Allard Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

Tom Allard April 17, 1944 ~ November 13, 2025 (age 81) A memorial service for Tom Allard will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Friends Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Inurnment will foll...

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Carmen Delia Gomez-Villanueva Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

Carmen Delia Gomez-Villanueva February 12, 1945 - November 17, 2025 Obituary Carmen Delia Gomez-Villanueva, a beloved resident of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Bluestem Village Nursing Home in La J...

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Thomas Harve Van Hee Obituary

Published: 11/21/2025

Thomas Harve Van Hee June 23, 1943 – November 11, 2025 Obituary Thomas Harve Van Hee “Great day, Fire-up!”, 82, of Fowler, Colorado was born on June 23, 1943 in Lamar, Colorado & passed November 11, 2025. Tom was preceded in ...

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Henry Ashida Injured at Homecoming Game; Community Launches Support Fund

Published: 11/20/2025

Henry Ashida Injured at Homecoming Game; Community Launches Support Fund 87-year-ol Henry Ashida suffered serious injuries including a bruised lung when a play during Crowley County's homecoming game went out-of-bounds. Ashida has spent decades ca...

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School Bus Overturns on Snow-Covered Highway in South Fork; 13 Students Uninjured

Published: 11/20/2025

Single Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus 13 students on board, no injuries (SOUTH FORK, COLO) - This morning, November 20, 2025, around 7:10 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Highway 160...

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