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Springfield Police Chief Addresses Property Rights, Trash Burning, and Fire Risk Under Town Ordinance

Published: 02/21/2026

Chief Chris Griffin: Illegal Trash Burning, Fire Risk, and Sanitation Violations Threaten Springfield Neighborhoods This is not an easy topic to address, but as usual, I'm going to do it anyway. Put your reading glasses on (if necessary), this is ...

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Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Jan. 2, 1973 — Feb. 2, 2026 Olney Springs, Colorado Obituary Lynell Johnston was born on January 2, 1973, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Gale Briggs. On February 2nd, 2026, Lynell passed away in her home, in Olney Spring...

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Kathy Evelyn Nelson Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Kathy Evelyn Nelson November 1, 1938 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Kathy Nelson, formerly of La Junta, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2026 at Brookshire Post Acute Care Facility, where she had been a resident in memory care for some t...

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William Kent Willhite Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

William "Kent" Willhite March 21, 1953 ~ February 17, 2026 (age 72) Obituary William Kent Willhite was born March 21, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. He was the first of four children born to Bill and Roberta Willhite of Holly, Colorado. He passed away p...

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Ruth Erlinda Herrera Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Ruth Erlinda Herrera March 10, 1940 — February 17, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Ruth Erlinda Herrera, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced the world with her presence on March 10, 1940, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She departe...

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Springfield Police Serve Felony Warrant, Detain Juvenile in Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Case

Published: 02/20/2026

Springfield Police Make Felony Arrest, Detain Juvenile After Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Investigation The Springfield Police Department has been actively addressing several incidents over the past few days. On 02/18/2026, o...

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Swink Drama Presents Charlston - A School Musical by Tim Kelly & Bill Francoeur Feb 21 & 22

Published: 02/19/2026

Swink Drama Presents Charleston at Otero Ed Stafford Theatre Feb. 21–22 | $5 School Musical Set in the Roaring 1920s Coming this weekend at the Otero Ed Stafford Theatre 3 o’clock Saturday 3 o’clock Sunday - tickets five dollars - text 719 4...

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Otero County Raises Agriculture, Wildfire and Cultural Concerns Over Proposed Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site Enhanced Training

Published: 02/19/2026

Otero County Comments on Preliminary Scoping for Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Enhanced Training PCMS NEPA c/o Tetra Tech 7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 To Whom It May Concern, The Otero County Board of Count...

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care & Alzheimer’s Association Host Free Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Event in La Junta Feb. 20

Published: 02/19/2026

Sangre de Cristo Community Care & ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Present: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Join us for a FREE informative and compassionate conversation designed to bring clarity, understanding, and support to those impacted by Alzhei...

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Otero County High-Speed Pursuit on US Hwy 50 Ends in Rollover in Pueblo County; Suspect Ejected After TVI

Published: 02/19/2026

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash; Driver Ejected On February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:03 a.m., the Otero County Sheriff’s Office assisted the La Junta Police Department with a vehicle pursuit that began following a traffic stop nea...

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Semi Rollover on I-70 Near Limon Prompts Multi-Agency Rescue

Published: 02/19/2026

Semi Rollover on I-70 East of Limon: Limon Ambulance, Limon Fire, and Hugo Fire Complete Successful Rural Rescue This morning, Limon Ambulance Service responded to a semi rollover on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 364. Thanks to the outstanding tea...

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Wilbur Dean Davis Obituary

Published: 02/19/2026

Wilbur Dean Davis Aug. 13, 1938 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Wilbur Dean Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, near Ellicott, Colorado. He was born to Virgil Arthur Davis and Lucille Alice (Walters) on August 13, 1938, in Hug...

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Come From Away Auditions Announced at Picketwire Center in La Junta – March 2 & 4, 2026

Published: 02/18/2026

Picketwire Players to Hold Come From Away Auditions in La Junta This March As we near the end of the month, we wanted to get these initial details out to all of those who are interested, anxious and as excited as we are to say “Welcome to the ro...

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Parents and Community Members Invited to March 6 Student Programs Meeting in La Junta with CSU Prevention Research Center

Published: 02/18/2026

CSU’s Prevention Research Center Is Working with Otero County Schools — Community Meeting Set for March 6 The Otero County Health Department in partnership with our area school districts and the Prevention Research Center from Colorado State U...

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Joyce Mae Martinez Obituary

Published: 02/18/2026

Joyce Mae Martinez d. February 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Joyce Mae Martinez, 76, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in La Junta. She was born October 9, 1949, to Jonas & Jessie (Aaron) Denny in Sturgeon Bay, W...

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Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept Assists on Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 and CR 131; Blaze Contained After Downed Power Line

Published: 02/17/2026

Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 Contained After Wind-Downed Power Line; Kim Area VFD Responds to Mutual Aid Call Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a mutual aid request by Branson today in area of Hwy 160 and CR 131; Tree Creek Fire. Multiple ...

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Update: 15-Year-Old Bicyclist Charged in Greeley Crash Involving Off-Duty Police Chief in Unmarked Police Cruiser

Published: 02/17/2026

**UPDATE** Bicycle vs. Unmarked Police Cruiser Crash Crash investigation update (GREELEY, COLO) - Based on the results of the investigation of a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash on February 15, 2026, the 15-year-old male bicyclist was charged with the ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 17 - 23, 2026

Published: 02/17/2026

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

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Jim Vagher Obituary

Published: 02/17/2026

Jim Vagher Nov. 18 - Feb. 8, 2026 Rosary for former Bristol, Colorado resident, Jim Vagher will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bristol, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a....

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Ron Dean Pearce Obituary

Published: 02/17/2026

Ron Dean Pearce February 11, 1963 — February 15, 2026 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary Ron D. Pearce, 63, of Cheraw, Colorado passed away on February 15, 2026, at his Cheraw Home. He was born on February 11, 1963, in La Junta, Colorado to Jack L. & Fra...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Milk Truck VS Semi Crash on US Hwy 50 in Otero County

Published: 02/17/2026

Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 50 in Otero County Closes Lanes, No Injuries Reported The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Information Regarding a Two-Vehicle Crash on US Hwy 50 that Occurred on February 16, 2026. The Colorado State Pa...

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I-25 Reopens After Deadly 30+ Vehicle Crash Near Pueblo; Fatalities Rise to Five

Published: 02/17/2026

**UPDATE** I-25 Northbound Reopened Fatality total rises (PUEBLO, COLO) - The following is an update on the crash that happened on February 17, 2026, at 10:02 a.m.on I-25. All lanes of Northbound I-25 were reopened around 11:39 p.m. on February 17...

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Prowers County Sheriff's Office Arrests Alamosa Man in Holly Drive-By Shooting; Attempted Homicide Charges Filed

Published: 02/17/2026

Prowers County Sheriff's Office Arrests Alamosa Man in Holly Drive-By Shooting; Attempted Homicide Charges Filed On Saturday, 2/14/26, at approximately 6:45pm, Prowers County Communications Center received a 911 call that originated in Coolidge, K...

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Black Hills Energy Declares Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Four Colorado Counties Amid Fire Risk

Published: 02/16/2026

Black Hills Energy Issues Emergency PSPS Watch for Crowley, Fremont, Otero and Pueblo Counties Amid High Fire Risk Black Hills Energy declares Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch in isolated portions of Crowley County, Fremont County, Oter...

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Rocky Ford Police Investigate Injury Crash on US Hwy 50 - 18-Year-Old Arrested on DUI and Vehicular Assault Charges

Published: 02/16/2026

Crash With Injuries Being Investigated Rocky Ford, Colo. – February 15th, 2026 – At about 8:21 P.M. the Rocky Ford Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 600 block of Elm Avenue. Three people were transpor...

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Lucy M. Dunham Obituary

Published: 02/16/2026

Lucy M. Dunham September 29, 1927 — February 14, 2026 A private family graveside service for lifelong Lamar resident, Lucy Dunham will be held at Fairmount Cemetery. A public come and go reception and time of remembrance for Lucy will be held at...

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14th Annual Otero College Ag Gala Set for March 14, 2026: Night at the Races to Support Agriculture Students

Published: 02/16/2026

14th Annual Otero College Gala set for March 14 Night at the Races is major fundraising event for Otero Ag Program LA JUNTA - The Otero College Agriculture program will host its annual fundraising campaign for student support with A Night at the R...

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CBI Assists La Junta Police Dept. in Valentine's Day Homicide Investigation; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Second-Degree Murder Charge

Published: 02/16/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists La Junta Police Department with Homicide Investigation February 16, 2026– CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided assistance to the La Junta Police Department (LJPD), ...

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Diego Figueiredo to Perform Feb. 16 at Ed Stafford Theatre

Published: 02/15/2026

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Diego Figueiredo at Ed Stafford Theatre The Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association presents their fourth Community Concert of this season, to be at 7 pm next M...

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Paul Rusty Waide Wood Obituary

Published: 02/15/2026

Paul "Rusty" Waide Wood Oct. 12, 1940 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Paul Waide Wood, affectionately known as "Rusty," passed away on February 13, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was 85 years old. &

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