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Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado, Bringing Free Business Support to Local Entrepreneurs

Published: 02/10/2026

Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado to Support Local Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses La Junta, CO | February 25-27, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small business owners across Southeast Colorado will soon have a new opportunity to access ...

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Chris (Kelley) Waller Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Chris (Kelley) Waller March 26, 1965 - February 8, 2026 Obituary Chris (Kelley) Waller of Loveland, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her Loveland home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on March 26, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri, an...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 10 - 16, 2026

Published: 02/10/2026

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

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Mary H. Sena Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Mary H. Sena Jan 15, 1939 — Feb 5, 2026 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary H. Sena will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend ...

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Rodger Lee Harris Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Rodger Lee Harris January 23, 1945 — February 6, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Rodger L. Harris, 81, of Swink, Colorado, passed away February 6, 2026, in La Junta. He was born on January 23, 1945, in Sanger, California to Dale S. & Franc...

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Janice Pfingston Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Janice Pfingston October 26, 1941 — February 7, 2026 A graveside memorial services for longtime Eads, Colorado resident Janice M. Pfingston will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Eads Cemetery with Todd McCaughey offici...

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Annie LeBlanc Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Annie LeBlanc June 6, 1926 — February 7, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Annie LeBlanc of Rocky Ford passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 99, surrounded by her family at Pioneer Healthcare. Annie was born in Las Vegas, NM to Vale...

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Carl Lee Miller Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Carl Lee Miller July 10, 1955 — February 6, 2026 Ordway Obituary Carl Lee Miller was born on July 10, 1955, in Pueblo, to Clarence and Violet Miller. He grew up in and around Fowler and Olney Springs, where he developed a strong work ethic a...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Reports: Structure Fire on 6th Street and Walnut Avenue Extinguished with No Injuries

Published: 02/08/2026

Fire Crews Battle Major Structure Fire at 6th Street and Walnut Avenue Tonight at approximately 5:50 pm we were paged out to a structure fire at 6th Street and Walnut Avenue. Upon arrival we found a 2 story multi-family dwelling with the second fl...

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Increase in Vehicle Thefts Prompts Safety Reminder from Bent County Sheriff’s Office

Published: 02/08/2026

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Shares Vehicle Theft and Trespassing Prevention Guidance The Bent County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all residents of several safety tips to help prevent vehicle theft and trespassing. Recently, w...

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Otero Commissioners Urge Trump and Congress to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit and Deliver Safe Drinking Water

Published: 02/08/2026

Otero Commissioners Urge Trump to Support for H.R. 131 to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit and Deliver Clean Drinking Water Re: H.R. 131 - Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act President Trump and Secretary Rollins: First and foremost, thank yo...

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Delia Arlene Ybarra Obituary

Published: 02/06/2026

Delia Arlene Ybarra October 5, 1953 — February 3, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Delia Arlene Ybarra, 72, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away February 3, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona. She was born October 5, 1953, in Rocky Ford to Joe &...

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HELP WANTED: Otero County Dept of Human Services: Child Support Technician

Published: 02/06/2026

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT TECHNICIAN GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES This position is responsible for the establishment, enforcement and maintenance of child support orders. Employees investigate and analyze child support...

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Don Duane Stoker Obituary

Published: 02/06/2026

Don "Duane" Stoker September 2, 1947 — February 5, 2026 A memorial service for longtime Eads, Colorado resident, Don Duane Stoker, affectionately known to his family and friends as Duane, will be held at 11:00AM on February, 13, 2026 at the ...

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William Bill Leon Lightle Obituary

Published: 02/06/2026

William "Bill" Leon Lightle February 7, 1930 ~ February 5, 2026 (age 95) Obituary William Leon Lightle, lovingly known as Bill, was born on February 7, 1930, in Kirk, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, just days shy of his 9...

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Jimmie J.W. Wilks Obituary

Published: 02/05/2026

Jimmie "J.W." Wilks October 1, 1944 — February 3, 2026 A memorial celebration of life for Wiley resident Jimmie Wayne Wilks affectionately known to his family and friends as J.W. will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Li...

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Springfield Police Investigate Targeted Vehicle Vandalism

Published: 02/04/2026

Springfield PD Seeks Public Help in Overnight Targeted Vehicle Vandalism Case The Springfield Police Department is investigating two seemingly related vehicle vandalism incidents that occurred during the late-night hours of 02/03/2026 into the ear...

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Living History and Special Anniversary Events Highlight 2026 Programming at Bent’s Old Fort

Published: 02/04/2026

2026 Programming at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is excited to announce our program schedule for 2026! There will be something for everyone and a wide variety of programmi...

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CHSCA Hall of Fame Honors Rocky Ford Wrestling Legend Mike Jurney and Fowler Volleyball Icon Vincent Mizer

Published: 02/04/2026

Mike Jurney and Vincent Mizer Headline CHSCA’s 62nd Hall of Fame Class The Colorado High School Coaches Association is excited to announce the sixty-second Hall of Fame Class. The class includes: Joe Johnson, Mike Jurney, Vincent Mizer, Ron ...

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Former Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Charges

Published: 02/04/2026

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Former Deputy for Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Material PUEBLO COUNTY, CO — In late December 2025, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging a sheriff&rsquo...

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Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams

Published: 02/04/2026

Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams Victoria Andres and Michael of Lamar are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle Williams. Michelle was born on January 11, 2026, at 12:05 a.m. at Prowers Medical Center. She weighed 6 pound...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Gray Wolf Mortality During Routine Capture Operations in Routt County

Published: 02/04/2026

Gray wolf mortality occurs during capture operations in Routt County DENVER - On January 28, 2026, gray wolf 2305 — the three-year-old breeding male in the King Mountain Pack — died during routine collaring operations in Routt County. ...

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Evangeline Raedin Muniz Obituary

Published: 02/04/2026

Evangeline Raedin Muniz July 26, 1996 - January 22, 2026 Obituary Evangeline Raedin Muniz of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest, January 22, 2026 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She was born to Wendie Huston and David Muniz, July 26, 1996, in La Junt...

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Early Morning Crash Shuts Down I-25 Near Castle Rock, Causing Major Commuter Delays

Published: 02/04/2026

Early Morning Crash Closes Interstate 25 near Castle Rock Commuters should expect delays (Douglas County, COLO) – On February 4, 2026, at about 4:32 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 25 northbound near milep...

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Crowley County Fire Investigates Fatal Structure Fire in Olney Springs

Published: 02/03/2026

Fatal Overnight House Fire Under Investigation in Crowley County At approximately 11:36 pm on February 2, 2026 Crowley County Fire Departments were paged to a reported structure fire in Onley Springs, Colorado in the area of South Stith Ave. A man...

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East Otero School District R-1 Announces Budget Challenges, Staffing Reductions to Ensure Long-Term Stability

Published: 02/03/2026

East Otero School District R-1 Addresses Financial Shortfall, Outlines Budget Cuts and Path Forward Dear La Junta Community, As your Superintendent, I am writing to share important information regarding the financial health and future of our schoo...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2026

Published: 02/03/2026

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

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Sportsperson’s Roundtable Feb. 11 to Focus on Deer Herd and East Slope Lion Management Plans

Published: 02/02/2026

Deer Herd Management/Lion Plans highlight Sportsperson’s Meeting, Feb 11 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Deer Herd Management Plans and the East Slope Lion Plan highlight discussions at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sports...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Leads Major Habitat Restoration Efforts After 2025 Wildfires

Published: 02/02/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is helping restore thousands of acres impacted by 2025 wildfires MONTROSE, Colo. — After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staf...

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Jonathan I. Seufer Obituary

Published: 02/02/2026

Jonathan I. Seufer November 10, 1979 ~ January 29, 2026 (age 46) Funeral Services for Jonathan Seufer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Holly High School. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado. Visi...

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