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Trash Burning Sparks Brush Fire on Rd 809, LJFD Prevents Spread to Canal and Power Pole

Published: 03/29/2026

Brush Fire Contained Near Canal on Rd 809 After Trash Burn Sparks Morning Incident At approx 9:34am this morning, (3/29/26) we responded to a reported brush fire in the 27000 blk of Rd 809. Upon arrival fire was spreading toward the canal. Crews b...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public Help in Pueblo West Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Girl

Published: 03/28/2026

Colorado State Patrol is Requesting the Public’s Assistance Hit-and-run seriously injuring juvenile (Pueblo West, COLO) – The Colorado State Patrol is asking the public for assistance with a serious injury hit-and-run crash involving a juvenil...

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Decade-Old Colorado Homicide Solved as CBI Identifies Victim Through DNA and Genetic Genealogy

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Identifies Victim in Decade-Old Homicide Case Using Genetic Genealogy March 27, 2026 – CBI – Bailey, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in partnership with the Golden Police Department, Park Coun...

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Margaret Jean Stjernholm Obituary

Published: 03/27/2026

Margaret Jean Stjernholm May 8, 1931 — March 19, 2026 Obituary Margaret Stjernholm, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away peacefully early on the morning of March 19th at Fowler Healthcare. Margaret was born May 8, 1931, to Chester and Martha Irv...

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Kelli Jo Brubaker Announces Run for Crowley County Coroner, Bringing 25+ Years of Healthcare Experience

Published: 03/27/2026

My name is Kelli Jo Brubaker. I am an Unaffiliated candidate running for Crowley County Coroner in the 2026 general election. I began my career in healthcare in 1992 starting with CNA training, followed by graduation from nursing school in 1997. A...

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Ken R. Hood runs for Re-Election as Otero County Assessor, Highlighting 24 Years of Leadership

Published: 03/27/2026

Ken R. Hood Candidate for Re-Election for the Office of Otero County Assessor I have been an Otero County resident for the last 32 years. My wife and I own a small farm/ranch near Fowler. I have been in the Otero County Assessor’s Office for 29 ...

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Arvel Buggzie Netherton Obituary

Published: 03/27/2026

Arvel "Buggzie" Netherton November 29, 1954 — March 18, 2026 Obituary A private family service for longtime Walsh, Colorado resident, Arvel Lee Netherton will be held at a later date.

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Costilla County Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputies Indicted on Assault, Misconduct and Abuse of Corpse Charges

Published: 03/27/2026

12th Judicial District Grand Jury Charges Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputies with Serious Crimes March 27, 2026 RE: INDICTMENT OF COSTILLA COUNTY SHERIFF, UNDERSHERIFF AND DEPUTIES The 12th Judicial District Grand Jury issued indictments on March ...

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Letter to the Editor: Closing LJHS Pool Would Harm Health, Funding and Local Trust

Published: 03/27/2026

Cutting Pool Program Could Cost Community More Than It Saves I am writing as someone familiar with budgets and community program development. I have a master’s in organizational management from Regis University. I also regularly utilize the pool...

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Lamar Student Braxen Shelton Awarded Prestigious 2026 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship

Published: 03/27/2026

Lamar School District is proud to congratulate Braxen Shelton on being named a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship!! As a three-sport athlete, Colorado DECA Vice President, Student Council member, FFA member, Nationa...

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Baca County Sheriff Urges Fire Safety as Drought Raises Wildfire Risk, Proposed Fire Ban Under Review

Published: 03/27/2026

Sheriff Shiplett Calls for Extreme Caution Amid Elevated Fire Danger in Baca County Dear Baca County Residents, Fire season is upon us and has been for a while now. We are currently in varying degrees of drought in Baca County, the state, and in m...

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Holly McCuistion Runs for Re-Election as Crowley County Treasurer, Highlighting 11 Years of Service

Published: 03/27/2026

Re-Elect Holly McCuistion I have enjoyed being your County Treasurer for the past eleven years. I am responsible for the collection and distribution of the property taxes, investments and county funds. I take great pride in balancing all the diffe...

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Colorado Auto Theft Drops 34% in 2025, Marking Third Straight Year of Decline

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Statistical Report Shows Large Auto Theft Reductions (COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol business unit, the Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC), completed its annual statistical review of all statewide auto theft data....

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Expands Public Outreach on New Firearms Safety Law Ahead of August 2026 Rollout

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues public engagement for its new Firearms Safety Program ahead of Aug. 1, 2026, implementation DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Colorada...

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Simon Guillermo Announces 2026 Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Citing 22+ Years of Law Enforcement Experience

Published: 03/27/2026

My name is Simon Guillermo, and I am writing to formally declare my intent to run as a Republican candidate for Crowley County Sheriff in the 2026 election. I began my law enforcement career in December 2003 with the Crowley County Sheriff's Offic...

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Colorado State Patrol Responds to Semi Fire on I-70 Carrying Dried Cherries and Candy

Published: 03/26/2026

Semi Fire Shut down Eastbound I70 Fire has been extinguished (Mesa County, COLO) - This morning, March 26, 2026, at approximately 6:20 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a vehicle fire involving a semi hauling a trailer on eastbound I-70...

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CBI Investigating Human Remains Found in Costilla County Near Sangre de Cristo Ranches

Published: 03/26/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Leads Investigation After Discovery of Human Remains in Costilla County March 26, 2026 – CBI – Costilla County, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested by the Costilla County Sheriff...

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Colorado Announces New Statewide Agreement to Strengthen Backcountry Search and Rescue Operations

Published: 03/26/2026

State of Colorado announces interagency agreement on backcountry search and rescue operations to advance public safety DENVER – The State of Colorado through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Em...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two I-25 Crashes Near Mead; No Injuries Reported

Published: 03/26/2026

Troopers Investigate Two Crashes on Interstate 25 at Milepost 245 No injuries reported, and the road is open (Weld County, COLO) – On March 26, 2026, at about 7:48 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a 2-vehicle crash, involving a Toyot...

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How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Safely: Colorado State Patrol Urges Motorists to Give Space

Published: 03/26/2026

Give Space to Aggressive Drivers How you respond can reduce your risk of a crash (COLO) – Whether driving on a highway or community street, every motorist has experienced another driver making an unsafe lane change, a hand gesture or tailgating....

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Jonathan Mazzella Undersheriff Announces Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Promising Strong Leadership and Community Safety

Published: 03/26/2026

To the people of Crowley County: I am seeking your vote in the next election for the office of the Sheriff as a Republican candidate. I currently hold the rank as your Undersheriff for the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office and have been serving th...

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Red Flag Warning March 26, 2026 Issued Across Southern Colorado for High Winds and Low Humidity

Published: 03/26/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1246 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026 Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Move Vehicles After Minor Crashes to Prevent Secondary Accidents

Published: 03/26/2026

Property Damage Only? Move It for Safety Colorado Drivers can clear the roadway after minor crashes (Colorado) — The Colorado State Patrol is reminding motorists that remaining stopped in active traffic lanes after a minor crash is dangerous and...

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Otero College Announces 2026 President’s Leadership Scholars, Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program

Published: 03/25/2026

Otero College recognizes this year’s President’s Leadership Scholars - Applications are now open for 2026-2027 Scholars LA JUNTA – Students named as President’s Leadership Program (PLP) Scholars for 2026 were awarded scholarship for Spring...

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Las Animas Mayor Addresses March 23 Police Incident, Emphasizing Transparency and No Threat to Public Safety

Published: 03/25/2026

Las Animas Leaders Respond to Community Concerns Over Police Call and School Lockout To the citizens of Las Animas, Communication is the bedrock of trust between a community, it’s government and those sworn to protect it. Recently, specifically ...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman

Published: 03/25/2026

Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman Otero County has two (2) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the La Junta area and one (1) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the Swink/Rocky Ford area. The position is full-time and perform...

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Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Up: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ends Fish Salvage Order in Baca County

Published: 03/25/2026

Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Completely, CPW Lifts Emergency Fish Salvage Order March 24, 2026SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two

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Brian Lovato Announces Candidacy for Otero County Sheriff, Emphasizing Leadership and Accountability

Published: 03/24/2026

Brian Lovato Launches Campaign for Otero County Sheriff Focused on Leadership and Community Trust After much thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I am officially announcing my candidacy for Otero County Sheriff. I am running because ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 24 - 30, 2026

Published: 03/24/2026

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

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Reports Timpas Feedlot Loader Fire Contained with LJFD Mutual Aid

Published: 03/24/2026

Front-End Loader Fire Near Rocky Ford Fully Contained; Rocky Ford Fire and La Junta Crews Respond, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 11:35 am we were paged out to Timpas Feedlot for a front end loader on fire north of the feedlot. La Jun...

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