Honorable Deni E. Eiring to Be Sworn In as 16th Judicial District Judge
It is my honor to announce the swearing-in of the Honorable Deni E. Eiring as district judge in the 16th Judicial District. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Otero County Courthouse in the Division B Courtroom – Room...
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Family Shares Update on Tom Billings One Week After Wreck, Asks for Continued Prayers
We don’t really have a recent update, today marks a whole week since the wreck. He’s still about the same as my update on Tuesday. Still fighting pneumonia, still fully sedated, still fully on the ventilator. Please keep your prayers up! All o...
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Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Walsenburg, Colorado
Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Abandoned Building Near 7th & Albert in Walsenburg Firefighters responded early Friday morning to a structure near Albert Street and West 7th Street in Walsenburg, according to the Huerfano County Fire Protection Distric...
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Sharpe Fire Reaches 100% Containment in Colorado After Burning 16,240 Acres
Colorado Sharpe Fire Fully Contained in Baca Sharpe Fire update (Colorado) 5/20/2026 6:30pm: Size: 16,240 acres burned in Colorado Containment: 100% (containment reported in this post is only for the fire area within the state of Colorado) Personn...
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Campo Volunteer Fire Department Seeks Donations After Heavy Fire Season
I am the Assistant Chief with the Campo Volunteer Fire Department. I am asking for everyone's help. Our Department has been getting hammered this year with fires and no end in sight. Our fleet is old, battered, and tired. We have a skid with a 100...
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Beware of Fake Colorado Traffic Violation Texts Demanding Immediate Payment
SCAM ALERT: “Colorado Civil Traffic Notice” Texts If you receive a text claiming you have an unpaid traffic violation with threats like: ❌ license suspension ❌ arrest warrants ❌ added legal fees ❌ “pay immediately” links
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Cruisin' Into Summer Festival June 6, 2026 Vendors and Got Wheels? Participants Wanted!!!!
"Cruisin' Into Summer Festival" June 6, 2026 Vendors and "Got Wheels? Participants Wanted!!!! Tri County Famiy Care Center is looking for vendors for our upcoming "Cruisin Into Summer Festival" & Keep Kids Safe Fair being held Saturday June 6, 202...
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3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Walsenburg, Colorado
WALSENBURG, Colo. — A minor earthquake shook southern Colorado early Sunday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting a 3.0 magnitude tremor near Walsenburg. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at approximately 5:29 a.m. loca...
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La Junta High School JROTC Donates 400+ Pounds of Food to Associated Charities of La Junta
LA JUNTA, Colo. — The La Junta High School JROTC program, led by Mr. Schmidt, proudly donated more than 400 pounds of food to Associated Charities of La Junta following a successful JROTC Food Drive. As part of the donation, Mr. Schmidt and the ...
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Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Dinner Auction Makes $2,000 Donation to Associated Charities
Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish donated $2,000 to Associated Charities, using proceeds from its community dinner auction to support local families in need and give back to the community. Our Lady of Guadalupe St Patrick Parish made the $2...
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