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La Junta Fire Crews Contain Grass Fire on Himebaugh Caused by Escaped Controlled Burn

Published: 03/09/2026

Grass Fire in North La Junta Quickly Contained to Under One Acre After Controlled Burn Escapes At approx 344pm, we were dispatched to the 1800 blk of Himebaugh in North La Junta for a reported grass fire. Upon arrival crews found a slow moving fir...

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Lamar Police Department Clarifies Enforcement of Colorado Drug Laws and Fentanyl Distribution Cases

Published: 03/09/2026

Lamar Police Reaffirm Commitment to Enforcing Drug Distribution Laws and Protecting Community Safety The Lamar Police Department makes a point to issue press releases based on verified facts. Our releases are written intentionally and carefully to...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Advances Rulemaking on Proposed Ban of Wildlife Fur Sales

Published: 03/09/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves initiating rulemaking related to citizen petition to prohibit fur sales DENVER – At its March meeting in Westminster, the Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 6-4 to initiate rulemaking related to a...

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Arrest Made in Otero County Hit-and-Run: Suspect in Custody After Juvenile Seriously Injured on County Road FF

Published: 03/08/2026

Public Asked for Tips After Juvenile Seriously Injured in County Road FF Hit-and-Run March 9, 2026 - Early this morning an arrest was made in the Hit & Run incident on County Road FF. The vehicle identified as a white 2010 Ford Fusion that was all...

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Otero County Sheriff's Office Releases Info on Reports of Gunfire the Evening of March 8, 2026

Published: 03/08/2026

Callers reported hearing approximately a dozen rounds fired in the area. Deputies checked the area and conducted a search; however, no shell casings were located at this time. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) was also checked, and t...

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Emelio Baros Obituary

Published: 03/08/2026

Emelio Baros Nov 15, 2000 - Feb 26, 2026 Obituary Emelio Baros, 25, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away on February 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Joseph (Cruz) Vialpando; grandparents, Philip and Maryann Baros; great grandp...

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Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers: Left Lane Is for Passing on 65 MPH Highways

Published: 03/07/2026

Don’t Camp in the Left Lane of Colorado Highways Colorado requires drivers to ‘keep right’ unless passing on 65mph roadways (COLO) – It’s a pet peeve for many drivers, but Colorado State Troopers want drivers to know that hanging out in ...

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Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Event to Feature Reading of The Bent Descendants and the World They Knew

Published: 03/06/2026

The Bent Descendants and the World They Knew Our first event of the year for our membership meeting is a reading “The Bent Descendants and the World They Knew." This reading was first given at Bent’s Old fort shortly after it opened in 1976, w...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports: Missing Hiker Found Safe Near Fishers Peak State Park After Overnight Search

Published: 03/06/2026

Missing Hiker Located Safe Near Fishers Peak State Park Las Animas County, Colo. – A missing hiker was located, safe, but cold, walking along I-25 near Fishers Peak State Park today at approximately 6 a.m. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers an...

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Roy Louie Gueswel Obituary

Published: 03/06/2026

Roy Louie Gueswel April 8, 1944 — March 5, 2026 A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Roy Gueswel will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jim Kramer and Pastor D...

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Colorado State Patrol Releases Preliminary Details in Deadly I-25 Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Pueblo

Published: 03/06/2026

Update: Brown-Out Conditions Contributed to Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-25 Near Pueblo Partial summary of crash event (PUEBLO, COLO) - The following is an update on the multi-vehicle, fatal crash that happened on February 17, 2026, at 09:58 a....

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Springfield Police Explain Why Some Patrol Cars Use Low-Profile or Color-Matching Decals

Published: 03/06/2026

Why Some Springfield Police Patrol Cars Look Low-Profile: Department Explains Decal Design We recently saw a comment asking why some of our patrol vehicles have color matching decals or look a little more low-profile, suggesting it might make it h...

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DeBourgh Manufacturing Acquired by List Industries, La Junta Operations to Remain and Expand

Published: 03/05/2026

DeBourgh Manufacturing CEO Patrick Berg Confirms Acquisition by List Industries; La Junta Operations to Remain La Junta, Colorado - As the news has officially become public, I'd like to share the details of the recent changes in my world and the f...

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Triple Homicide Suspect Ivan Miller Arrested in Pagosa Springs After Multi-Agency Manhunt

Published: 03/05/2026

Pagosa Springs Police Arrest Triple Homicide Suspect Linked to Utah Killings PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO — At approximately 11:10 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Pagosa Springs Police Department and Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office were notified o...

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Lamar Police Seize Pounds of Fentanyl, Heroin and Meth in Ongoing Narcotics Investigation

Published: 03/05/2026

Lamar Police Execute Search Warrant, Seize Pounds of Fentanyl, Heroin and Meth On 03/04/26, Lamar Police Department responded to a location regarding an in-progress incident. Upon additional investigation and circumstances presented on scene, a se...

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care Hosting Free Advance Healthcare Planning Workshop in La Junta

Published: 03/05/2026

Free Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop Set April 16 at La Junta Senior Center Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind Free Advanced Healthcare Planning Workshop Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free workshop in recognition of National Healthcar...

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Huerfano County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrests Made in Lascar Wildfire Arson

Published: 03/04/2026

Two Arrested in Connection With Lascar Wildfire in Huerfano County With information obtained during the course of the criminal investigation, arrest warrants were obtained for two individuals that were named as responsible for the Lascar Wildfire ...

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La Junta Police Department Accepting Applications for 2026 Citizen Police Academy Starting May 4

Published: 03/04/2026

La Junta Police Department 2026 Citizen Police Academy Start Date: 5/4/2026 Classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and one Saturday If you are interested in attending, please send an email with your contact information to: ljpdcomments@lajun...

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William Robert Bill Wootten Obituary

Published: 03/04/2026

William Robert "Bill" Wootten June 7, 1937 — March 4, 2026 A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, William Robert Wootten, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, Marc...

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Arthur E. Gutierrez, Sr. Obituary

Published: 03/04/2026

Arthur E. Gutierrez, Sr. June 17, 1940 — February 27, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Arthur E. Gutierrez, Sr., 85, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at his La Junta home. He was born Monday, June 17, 1940 in Rowe, New...

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East Otero School District Meet & Confer Highlights Payroll Issues, Teacher Concerns and Calls for District Reforms

Published: 03/04/2026

East Otero School District Meet & Confer Feb 17, 2026 INTRO: • Danielle Dwyer, EOSD employee entire teaching career, currently on year 21. •

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Crowley County Fire Dept. Reports on Total Loss Structure Fire in Sugar City

Published: 03/04/2026

Sugar City Structure Fire Prompts Response from Crowley County Fire Department Date of Report: 02/23/2026 Location: Sugar City

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New Connectivity Mural Unveiled at Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub Along I-25 Corridor

Published: 03/03/2026

New mural enhances Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub Firestone — People using the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub are now greeted with murals designed to create a connection with the communities the facili...

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Pamela (Pam) H. Leinweber Obituary

Published: 03/03/2026

Pamela (Pam) H. Leinweber July 29, 1960 – February 19, 2026 Obituary Pam went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with very aggressive cancer. Pam was born on Jul...

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Colorado Fishing Licenses for 2026–2027 Now on Sale

Published: 03/03/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/ArkansasValleyLumber Colorado fishing licenses are now available for the 2026-2027 season

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Felipe Medina Obituary

Published: 03/03/2026

Felipe Medina March 21, 1947 — March 2, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Felipe Medina, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Rocky Ford on March 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 21, 1947, in...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department Reports Rising Calls in 2025 in Annual Report

Published: 03/03/2026

Fire Chief Ray Gonzales: 2025 Marked by Growth, Certification Advances, and Strong Teamwork What a year we had in 2025. Every year our call volumes continue to climb, and every year our staff continue to surprise me how they keep up with the risin...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 3 - 9, 2026

Published: 03/03/2026

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

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Robert Darrel Lovisone Obituary

Published: 03/02/2026

Robert Darrel Lovisone June 19, 0039 — February 26, 2026 Manzanola Obituary Robert Darrel Lovisone, born on June 19, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Manzanola. A lifelong resident of Colorado, Robert's ...

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Alice Arlene Mizer Obituary

Published: 03/02/2026

Alice Arlene Mizer February 8, 1932 — February 28, 2026 Kim, Colorado Alice “Arlene” Mizer, 94, of Kim, Colorado, formerly of Branson, Colorado passed away on February 28, 2026, at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born on February 8, 1...

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