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CDOT and Colorado State Patrol Highlight New 2025 Traction Law Requirements and Winter Driving Safety Ahead of Holiday Travel

Published: 11/20/2025

CDOT, CSP and safety partners share new Traction Law requirements, winter driving preparedness tips Colorado’s updated Traction Law emphasizes tire condition and type for compliance, regardless of vehicle drivetrain Statewide - The Colorado ...

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Record 1.7 Million Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Seized in Colorado Storage Unit; Largest Bust in State History

Published: 11/20/2025

Record 1.7 Million Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Seized in Colorado Storage Unit; Largest Bust in State History DENVER – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) has announced the seizure of approximately...

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Help Wanted: Otero Combined Court - Peer Training Specialist

Published: 11/20/2025

Help Wanted: Otero Combined Court - Peer Training Specialist PEER TRAINING SPECIALIST – Otero Combined Court, La Junta, CO. Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts website: Judicial CO . Closing date for a...

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Alleged Drug Kingpin Charged in Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Colorado History; Feds Indict 15

Published: 11/20/2025

Alleged Drug Kingpin Charged in Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Colorado History; Feds Indict 15 DENVER – The United States Attorney for the District of Colorado announces that 15 individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury in conne...

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SRDA Offers Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help for Connect for Health Colorado During Open Enrollment

Published: 11/19/2025

SRDA - Connect for Health Colorado Enrollment Open Nov 1 - Jan 15, 2026 Open Enrollment November 1st, 2025-January 15th 2026 At Senior Resource Development Agency we offer free help for health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado. Our cer...

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Carrie Jones Obituary

Published: 11/19/2025

Carrie Jones June 17th, 1936 – October 24th, 2025 Obituary Carrie Annette Jones, 89, went to be home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1936 to Hubert and Ruth Jones. She is preceded in death by ...

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Martha L. Vigil Obituary

Published: 11/19/2025

Martha L. Vigil March 8, 1931 — November 17, 2025 Obituary A private family service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Fairmount Cemetery. Martha was born on March 08, 1931 at Lourdes, New Mexico to Daniel and Dolores (Garcia...

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Reward Doubled to $4,000 as Colorado Investigators Seek Tips in Las Animas County Elk Poaching Case

Published: 11/19/2025

Reward Doubles, Investigation Continues After Multiple Elk Poached in Las Animas County Nov 19, 2025 Reward doubles, investigation continues after multiple elk poached in Las Animas County LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo - Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in ...

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John Benson Obituary

Published: 11/19/2025

John Benson July 1, 1968 — November 16, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Hartman, Colorado resident, Jonathan Benson affectionately known to his family and friends as John, will be held at a later date. Jonathan Ewell Benson pas...

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Refusing a Chemical Test in Colorado Brings Severe Penalties: State Patrol Warns Drivers About DUI Refusal Consequences

Published: 11/18/2025

Refusal is a Separate Mistake Refusing chemical testing has consequences in Colorado (Colorado) – Receiving a DUI comes with serious consequences due to the threat an impaired driver poses to other roadside users in a vehicle, bicycle, or on...

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Leroy Jose Gallegos Obituary

Published: 11/18/2025

Leroy Jose Gallegos February 8, 1935 - November 13, 2025 Obituary Leroy Jose Gallegos, a beloved resident of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the Fowler Nursing Care Center. He was born on February 8, 193...

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Lake Pueblo State Park Shifts Winter Boat Access to North Ramp After Strong Public Feedback

Published: 11/18/2025

Lake Pueblo State Park winter boat access shifts to North Ramp on Wednesday PUEBLO, Colo - Lake Pueblo State Park staff have made a change designating the North Boat Ramp as the only access and departure point for boaters during the winter season....

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CDOT Worker Seriously Injured After Hit-and-Run on I-70; Suspect Arrested Following Construction Zone Crash

Published: 11/18/2025

CDOT WORKER IS STRUCK BY PICKUP TRUCK ON I-70 EAST OF DENVER (ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLO) - Today at 11:30 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a serious injury crash involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck on Interstate 70 mile marker 310, e...

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Heroes on the Highway: Colorado Highlights Crash Responder Safety Week and Urges Drivers to Follow the Move Over Law

Published: 11/18/2025

Heroes on the highway: Keeping crash responders safe starts with you Crash demo highlights risk that emergency workers face Statewide - Today, Colorado State Patrol, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the National Highway Traffic Safet...

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Ruby Helen Baca-Sandoval Obituary

Published: 11/18/2025

Ruby Helen Baca-Sandoval May 28, 1946 — November 16, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Ruby Helen Baca-Sandoval 79, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford surrounded by her...

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Yvonne Burnside Obituary

Published: 11/18/2025

Yvonne Burnside February 15, 1961 ~ November 14, 2025 (age 64) A memorial service for Yvonne Burnside will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Dan Tyree and Pastor Rod Coulte...

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Robert Lynn Beek Obituary

Published: 11/18/2025

Robert Lynn Beek May 29, 1948 ~ November 11, 2025 (age 77) There will be no public services held. Mr. Beek passed away unexpectedly at his home. Obituary Robert (Bob) Beek was the third child of Mary Evelyn Tinsley Beek and Lorenz Emil (Larry) Bee...

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Swink Drama Presents: Suitable for Hanging

Published: 11/18/2025

Swink Drama Presents: Suitable for Hanging by Donald Payton Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing A 1970's comedy Fri Nov 21, 2025- 6:30 -Full dinner $15 Sat Nov 22, 2025- 6:30 -Full dinner $15 Sun Nov 23, 2025- 2:00 -Dessert $10 S...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Nov 18 - Dec 2, 2025

Published: 11/18/2025

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Swink High School’s Audrey Leitner Selected to Perform at 2026 Varsity Spirit Spring Break Showcase at Walt Disney World

Published: 11/18/2025

SOUTHEAST COLORADO CHEERLEADER/DANCER TO PERFORM IN THE 2026 VARSITY SPIRIT SPRING BREAK PERFORMANCE AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT La Junta, CO – Audrey Leitner from Swink High School in Swink, CO is one of more than 250 performers fr...

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Jack Wallace Kelly Obituary

Published: 11/17/2025

Jack Wallace Kelly February 8, 1932 ~ November 11, 2025 (age 93) Obituary A visitation for Jack Wallace Kelly is set for 4:30 until 7:30 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. Funeral...

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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Icy Highway 24 Near Florissant; Colorado State Patrol Reopens Road After Investigation

Published: 11/17/2025

Early Morning Highway 24 Crash Turns Fatal The road has been opened (Teller County, COLO) – Colorado State Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area of Highway 24 at milepost 270, just east of Florissant, at 5:44 a.m. for a report of a mul...

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Larry Dean Manning Obituary

Published: 11/17/2025

Larry Dean Manning September 27, 1945 — November 15, 2025 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Larry Manning will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Lamar United Methodist Church w...

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Early Morning Crash Involving Jack-Knifed Semi Shuts Down Westbound I-76 in Jefferson County for Extended Cleanup and Investigation

Published: 11/17/2025

Early Morning Vehicle Crash Closes Interstate 76 Interstate closed for an extended time for clean up investigation (Jefferson County, COLO)- Colorado State Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area of Interstate 76 westbound near milepost 1, nea...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Motor Vehicle Theft Victims to Apply for Financial Assistance Through New Statewide Support Program

Published: 11/17/2025

Colorado State Patrol Wants Victims of Motor Vehicle Theft to Apply for Assistance (COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol is leading the way in providing economic recovery services to victims of motor vehicle theft through the Victims Assist...

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Snow and Rutting Season Drive Wildlife Onto Colorado Roads: State Patrol Urges Drivers to Slow Down and Stay Alert

Published: 11/15/2025

Snow Can Bring Wildlife to the Road Colorado State Patrol reminds you to reduce your speed (Colorado)— November is the peak rutting season for many types of Colorado wildlife and the peak month for wildlife crashes across the state. Last yea...

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Help Wanted: Otero/La Junta Housing HCV Specialist

Published: 11/14/2025

Help Wanted: Otero/La Junta Housing HCV Specialist La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority has a job opening for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Specialist in La Junta. The position is full time Applications and full job description can be picked u...

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Colorado Approves Dual Legal Status for Bison, Paving the Way for Wild Herd Management Under 2025 Protect Wild Bison Act

Published: 11/14/2025

Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Dual Classification for Bison DENVER — At its November meeting in Sterling, Colo., the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations giving bison a dual legal classification as both liv...

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Merle LeRoy Shalberg Obituary

Published: 11/14/2025

Merle LeRoy Shalberg January 6, 1936 ~ November 10, 2025 (age 89) Obituary Merle LeRoy Shalberg was born on January 6, 1936, in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, and passed away on November 10, 2025, at Weisbrod Hospital in Eads, surrounded by his family, ...

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Otero College Students Earn 2nd Place at UCCS Ethics Case Competition for AI Ethics and Business Solutions

Published: 11/13/2025

Otero College Shines at 2025 UCCS Ethics Case Competition Addressing Discriminatory AI Resume Tool The UCCS Ethics Case Competition took place on Nov. 8, 2025 requiring students throughout Colorado's universities and Colleges to implement ethical,...

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