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Colorado Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 A.M.—Leftover and OTC Tags Available

Published: 07/31/2025

Remaining Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 a.m. DENVER — Hunters, mark your calendars so you don’t miss your shot! Big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale next week and th...

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Christine Encinas Obituary

Published: 07/31/2025

Christine Encinas December 8, 1935 — July 28, 2025 Ordway, Colorado Obituary Christine Encinas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into rest on July 28, 2025, at the age of 89. She passed peac...

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Two Single-Vehicle Rollovers Reported in Otero County; Both Drivers Sustain Moderate Injuries

Published: 07/30/2025

Two Single-Vehicle Rollovers Reported Today in Otero County; Both Drivers Transported With Moderate Injuries Today was a busy day for auto accidents. Two separate one vehicle rollovers today. First one (left pic)at 1022am on Hwy 266 and Rd 25, sin...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Input on Beaver Conservation Strategy Through August 31

Published: 07/30/2025

CPW Seeks Public Input to Inform Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy Through August 31 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is launching the development of a formal Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy and invites the pu...

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Michael Owen Bolser I Obituary

Published: 07/30/2025

Michael Owen Bolser I May 14, 1956 — July 28, 2025 Obituary Services are pending at this time for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Columbus, Georgia, Michael Owen Bolser I. Michael was born on May 14, 1956 at St. Paul, Minnesota...

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Arkansas Valley Fair Announces New Parade Route for 148th Annual Celebration to Prioritize Safety and Offset Rising CSP Costs

Published: 07/30/2025

Arkansas Valley Fair Announces New Parade Route for 148th Annual Celebration to Prioritize Safety and Offset Rising CSP Costs The Arkansas Valley Fair will celebrate its 148th annual event this August. We appreciate your continued support and spon...

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CBI: Former San Miguel Deputy Jesus Nieblas Wanted for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Published: 07/29/2025

Former San Miguel Deputy on the run from Child Porn Charges July 28, 2025 – CBI – Telluride, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel...

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Marie Agnes Unruh Obituary

Published: 07/29/2025

Marie Agnes Unruh September 30, 1928 ~ July 27, 2025 (age 96) Obituary Marie Agnes Unruh passed away July 27, 2025. Marie was born September 30, 1928, to George Henry Hahn and Minerva Harriett (Myers) Hahn of Garfield, KS. Marie was the youngest o...

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Otero County Inmate Escapes While in Transport, Quickly Captured by Law Enforcement

Published: 07/28/2025

Otero County Inmate Escapes While in Transport, Quickly Captured by Law Enforcement On the morning of July 28, 2025, an inmate escaped from custody outside the Otero County Detention Center but was quickly apprehended thanks to the coordinated eff...

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Samuel Ruben Brusuelas Obituary

Published: 07/28/2025

Samuel "Ruben" Brusuelas November 8th, 1942 - July 25th, 2025 Obituary Samuel “Ruben” Brusuelas, 82, of Rocky Ford passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born on November 6, 1942, in El Paso...

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Cecilia Gloria Medina Obituary

Published: 07/27/2025

Cecilia Gloria Medina November 22, 1949 - July 25, 2025 Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Cecilia Gloria Medina on July 25, 2025, at the Bent County Nursing Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Born on Nove...

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33-Year-Old Man Dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park; Incident Under Investigation

Published: 07/27/2025

July 27, 2025 Male visitor dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park HASTY, Colo — A 33-year old male visitor was found non-responsive in the showers at John Martin Reservoir State Park at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday. The individual who dis...

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Kevin Neil Hefley Obituary

Published: 07/25/2025

Kevin Neil Hefley January 27, 1973 - June 24, 2025 Obituary Kevin Hefley was born January 27, 1973 and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, near Pine Bluff, Wyoming. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Maddison and Lela Hefley of...

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Lamar Police K9 Taco Receives Lifesaving Body Armor Thanks to Donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Published: 07/24/2025

Lamar Police Department’s K9 Taco has received donation of body armor Lamar Police Department, CO, K9 Taco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, In...

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Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy for Viewing Inmate Strip Searches

Published: 07/24/2025

Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy July 23, 2025 – CBI – Durango, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has charged a former La Plata County Jail Commander, Edward Aber, 62, w...

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Jack Willhoite Obituary

Published: 07/24/2025

Jack Willhoite September 18, 1948 — July 19, 2025 Rocky Ford, CO Obituary Jack Wesley Willhoite, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025. Jack was a “fr...

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Justin Jerald Busick Obituary

Published: 07/23/2025

Justin Jerald Busick June 23, 1981 - July 20, 2025 Obituary Justin Jerald "Jay" Busick passed away on June 20, 2025, in Hitachi Omiya-shi, Ibaraki-ken, Japan. He was just three days shy of his 44th birthday. Born on June 23, 1981, in Aurora, Color...

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Leonard Johnson Obituary

Published: 07/23/2025

Leonard Johnson October 26, 1941 — July 22, 2025 Obituary Leonard Earl Johnson passed peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025 In La Junta, Colorado. He was 83 years old. Leonard was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 26, 1941 to Henry an...

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Daniel Joseph Silva Obituary

Published: 07/22/2025

Daniel Joseph Silva March 22, 1963 — July 18, 2025 Obituary Per Daniel’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Daniel was born on March 22, 1963, at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise Silva and passed away ...

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Kelly Marie Casper Bunce Obituary

Published: 07/21/2025

Kelly Marie Casper Bunce May 27, 1986 - July 16, 2025 Obituary Kelly Marie Casper Bunce was known by her family and friends as energetic, spunky, having a great work ethic, fun, strong-willed, passionate towards people in need, and a “tell i...

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Tragic Boating Accident at Lake Pueblo: Woman Dies After Propeller Injury, Investigation Underway

Published: 07/19/2025

Tragic Boating Accident at Lake Pueblo: Woman Dies After Propeller Injury, Investigation Underway PUEBLO, Colo. – A 43-year old female was pronounced dead at Lake Pueblo State Park today following a tragic accident involving a powered waterc...

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Dwayne Dechant Obituary

Published: 07/18/2025

Dwayne Dechant December 25, 1975 — July 17, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Dwayne Dechant, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment ...

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Collecting Donations for Flood Relief in Texas - Truck Departs on July 20th from La Junta

Published: 07/17/2025

Left to right: Carolyn Ehrlich, Millie Nolan, Sammy Blanchard, Larry Hall, Jerry Deihl, Big Tony (Denver), Kathy Davis and Everett Blanchard (Courtesy Photo) Another Flood Relief Truck Departs for Texas on Sunday Another truck picking up donations...

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James Jason Litz Obituary

Published: 07/17/2025

James Jason Litz October 14, 1940 — July 17, 2025 Obituary James Jason LitzA graveside memorial service is pending for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident, formerly of Syracuse, Kansas, James Jason Litz. James was born on October 14, 1940 at L...

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Repeat Arson Suspect Arrested After Second Fire Threatens Cañon City Businesses

Published: 07/17/2025

Same Suspect - Second Arson Arrest On July 15th, 2025, at approximately 9:28 pm, Cañon City Police Officers responded to the area of 105 Latigo Lane, in Cañon City, for a reported fire in the trees to the west of this address. Multip...

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Charlotte Gonzales Obituary

Published: 07/17/2025

Charlotte Gonzales October 15, 1926 — July 15, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Charlotte Gonzales, 99, of La Junta, Colorado, passed peacefully on TBD July 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway, CO....

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4th Plays in the Park Youth Production of Annie Jr. in La Junta July 24 - 26, 2025

Published: 07/16/2025

4th Plays in the Park Youth Production of Annie Jr. in La Junta July 24 - 26, 2025 Join Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the heartwarming adventure of Annie JR.! Packed with beloved songs, energy, and excitement, this award-winning ...

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Otero College Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards

Published: 07/16/2025

Otero College Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards Name and Story Award This year’s Name and Story Award goes to someone who truly lives out Otero College’s mission of knowing each student by name and honori...

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300 Endangered Boreal Toadlets Released Near Leadville in Major Colorado Conservation Effort

Published: 07/16/2025

Photo Credit: FCON Dailyn Souder Partnered effort Breeds Hope for Colorado’s Endangered Amphibian Colorado Springs, Colo. – Amphibian and aquatic species experts from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife...

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Colorado State Patrol Uses Grappler to Stop Stolen Vehicle on I-25; Suspect Apprehended After Foot Chase

Published: 07/16/2025

The Colorado State Patrol Apprehends Suspect In Stolen Vehicle Using Grappler (Colorado) - At approximately 3:47 a.m. on July 16, 2025, the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of East 84th Avenue and Grant Street, following a Thornton Poli...

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