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Golden Plains Insurance Awards 2026 Scholarship to Kree Wallace of Las Animas

Published: 05/13/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Kree Walace Lamar— May 12, 2026 — Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Walace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship...

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Ross Edwin Rinker Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Ross Edwin Rinker June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2026 Obituary Ross Edwin Rinker, 90, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, M...

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Shines as Moving 9/11 Anniversary Tribute in La Junta

Published: 05/13/2026

Come From Away Review The stars are shining bright on the Picketwire stage this week as Picketwire presents its spring musical Come From Away. Director Cameron Salzbrenner has amassed so much talent in the cast and crew that it is difficult to bel...

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Pat Palmer Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Pat Palmer September 28, 1939 — May 12, 2026 Obituary A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patt...

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US Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 in Fremont County After Vehicle and Grass Fire

Published: 05/13/2026

Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 Due to Vehicle and Grass Fire Fremont County HIGHWAY 50, Colo. — Highway 50 at mile marker 266 is currently closed following a vehicle fire that spread into a nearby grass fire, according to emergency offic...

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Rocky Ford Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm During Drug Bust on Catalpa

Published: 05/13/2026

Multi-Agency Drug Raid in Rocky Ford Leads to Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm Seizure On May 6th, the Rocky Ford Police Department, supported by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, Crowley County Sheriff's Office and La Junta Police Department, executed...

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Otero County Adopts Ordinance Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas

Published: 05/13/2026

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OTERO COUNTY

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Brothers Arrested After Lamar Police Search Warrant Finds Drug Packaging Evidence and Firearm

Published: 05/13/2026

Search Warrant Executed, Brothers Arrested On May 8, 2026, the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block S. 8th St regarding narcotics activity. The residence is known to officers as well as several associated individuals ...

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Boggsville Announces Voices of the Passed Cemetery Tour in Las Animas

Published: 05/13/2026

BOGGSVILLE ANNOUNCES VOICES OF THE PASSED CEMETERY TOUR The “Voices of the Passed” cemetery tour returns to Boggsville, Colorado, on Friday, May 22nd from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy the fun! You can take a horse-drawn wagon ride and come fac...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Celebrates Women Golfers During May 12 Scramble

Published: 05/13/2026

The La Junta Senior Golf League welcomed 47 golfers on Tuesday, May 12, with a scramble format which included extra putts on every green. If any member of a team made the putt, the team could subtract one stroke from its score. With a Mother's Day...

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Leonard S. Wine Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Leonard S. Wine February 17, 1934 - April 23, 2026 ObituaryLeonard S. Wine (aka Len or Steve), passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, while in hospice care in La Junta, CO. Steve was born on February 17, 1934 in Urbana, Illinois. He was the eld...

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Theodore Gibbs Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Theodore "Tom" Gibbs June 11, 1945 — May 7, 2026 Obituary Theodore Thomas Gibbs, known affectionately to family and friends as Tom, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80. A graveside c...

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Semi Hauling 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes Crashes Into Cemetery Near Hwy 10 and Dalton Avenue

Published: 05/12/2026

At approx 621 am today, we responded to a reported accident with a semi going through a dirt embankment into the cemetery. Upon arrival a semi hauling 40,000 lbs of potatoes lost control at a curve at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Dalton Ave. Luc...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Hands-Free Law Covers More Than Cell Phones and Texting

Published: 05/12/2026

Why Colorado’s Hands-Free Law Isn’t Just About Phones Apps people use while driving (COLO) – When Colorado’s Hands-Free law went into effect on January 1, 2025, most people wanted to simplify the message that texting and cell phones were b...

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Frisco Man Killed in Fatal Crash on Westbound I-70 Near Milepost 203

Published: 05/12/2026

I-70 Fatal Crash Near Frisco The interstate was reopened at 1:27 a.m. (Summit County, COLO) – Yesterday, May 11, 2026, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on westbound Interstate 70 n...

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VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System in Aurora

Published: 05/12/2026

ICYMI: (In Case You Missed It) VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System AURORA, Colo. – On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare Sys...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Serious Injury Crash on Highway 74 Near Lair O’ the Bear

Published: 05/12/2026

**Update** Crash at Highway 74 and Lair 'O the Bear (Jefferson County, COLO) - The ongoing investigation shows a Mini Cooper was driving west on Highway 74 near milepost 13. The Mini Cooper went off the right shoulder of the roadway, striking an u...

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SECOM Highlights Local Leadership, Community Commitment and Reliable Internet Service

Published: 05/12/2026

At SECOM, leadership starts with being local, involved, and committed to the communities we proudly serve every day. Our CEO, Scott Monarco, believes in more than just providing internet, he believes in building relationships, supporting local com...

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Las Animas Schools Name Lana Gardner and Addie Wallace as Superintendent Finalists

Published: 05/12/2026

The Las Animas School District Board of Education will host a "Meet the Candidates Reception" on May 14, 2026, from 4:30pm to 6pm in the Junior High Commons Area. Providing Staff, students and community members an opportunity to meet the Superinte...

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Alamosa Police Seize 6,000+ Fentanyl Pills, Firearms and Narcotics in Major Multi-Agency Drug Bust

Published: 05/11/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Distribution Seizure Alamosa, CO – Starting May 7th, 2026 through May 8th, 2026, the Alamosa Police Department (APD) concluded a significant multi-agency narcotics investigation resulting in the seizure of thousa...

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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Suspect Report, Schools Secured as Precaution

Published: 05/11/2026

Bent County Law Enforcement Responds to Potential Threat Near County Road 10 On May 11, 2026, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a potentially armed suspect in the 30,000 block of County Road 10. Due to the nature of the r...

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Pueblo Police Arrest 3 Drivers Found Passed Out in Running Vehicles Following Fatal DUI Hit & Run

Published: 05/11/2026

Three DUI Suspects Found Unresponsive in Running Vehicles Sunday Night in Pueblo May 10, 2026, at approximately 1:52 a.m. Pueblo police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Santa Fe after receiving a report of a male passed out in the driv...

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Doug England Announces Re-Election Campaign for Crowley County Assessor, Highlights Transparency and GIS Innovation

Published: 05/11/2026

Doug England Announces Campaign for Re-Election as Crowley County Assessor Doug England is pleased to announce the start of his campaign for re- election as Crowley County Assessor. England has enjoyed serving the people of Crowley County and rema...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on East 4th Street Bridge

Published: 05/11/2026

On May 9th, 2026, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of East 4th Street (4th Street Bridge). Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who was pronounced dec...

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Charles Stephen Shipman Obituary

Published: 05/10/2026

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Shipman February 4, 1935 — May 9, 2026 Obituary Charles “Chuck” Stephen Shipman of Rocky Ford passed away on May 9, 2026 at age 91. Chuck grew up on a farm in Illinois in a family of 5 boys and 3 girls. Chuck became t...

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Catherine B. Santistevan Obituary

Published: 05/10/2026

Catherine B. Santistevan November 30, 1954 — April 30, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt reverence that we announce the passing of Catherine B. Santistevan, who departed this life on April 30, 2026, in Pueblo, sur...

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Sharon Setter Obituary

Published: 05/10/2026

Sharon Setter March 31, 1944 — May 8, 2026 Obituary A graveside service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Sharon M. Setter will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Sharon will be hel...

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Emergency Water Outage: Victor and Goldfield Residents Told to Stop All Water Use

Published: 05/10/2026

EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE UPDATE The City of Victor has officially declared an emergency related to the ongoing water outage affecting Victor and Goldfield. Several failures within the system have compounded this crisis and the City has stood up a fo...

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CBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montrose After Armed Man Encounter

Published: 05/09/2026

CBI-LED CRITICAL INCIDENT TEAM INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MONTROSE May 9, 2026 – CBI – Montrose, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is leading the 7th Judicial District Critical Incident Team (CIT) investigation i...

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Ordway Workcamp to Bring Nearly 150 Volunteers for Free Home Repairs for Local Residents

Published: 05/09/2026

Desire Sprosty Town Clerk 719-267-3134 Press Release (pre-camp) Town of Ordway is bringing up to 150 teenagers and adults to improve the homes of elderly, disabled, and low-income residents.

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