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Meet Dan Gallegos: Experienced Fuel & Propane Transport Driver at La Junta Valley Oil
La Junta Valley Oil is proud to welcome Dan Gallegos to our team. With more than 10 years of experience transporting fuel and propane products and over 40 years of truck driving experience, Dan is a reliable, dependable part of the behind-the-scen...
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Meet John Pollmiller: La Junta Valley Oil's Certified Propane Service Technician with 30+ Years of Experience
La Junta Valley Oil is proud to recognize John Pollmiller, a valued team member with more than 30 years of propane industry experience. As a certified propane service technician and with fuel delivery expertise, John is committed to providing cust...
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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 101,961 Acres, 71% Contained as Crews Continue Suppression Repair Near Rye, Colorado
Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 6, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov
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Juvenile Killed in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 70 Near Highway 36, Colorado State Patrol Investigating
**Update** Fatal Crash On Interstate 70 Involving A Juvenile (Colorado) – The ongoing investigation shows the Acura struck the end terminal, or nose, of the guardrail directly on the passenger side door, causing the door to push through the vehi...
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Viola G. Fischer Obituary
Viola G. Fischer Mar 28, 1931 — Jul 29, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Viola G. Fischer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Rocky Ford, holding the loving hands of her daughter Vicky and granddaughter Katie. Viola was born on Ma...
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Otero College Community Choir Seeks New Singers Ages 16–70 for 2026 Broadway Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Otero College Community Choir Invites Singers Ages 16–70 to Join Special Broadway Concert Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial LA JUNTA, Colo. — Otero College is welcoming music lovers from across southeastern Colorado to become part of it...
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Serious Crash on Highway 50 Near La Junta Leaves One Trapped, Airlifted After Lengthy Rescue
Watch the Video Here: At approx 838 pm tonight LJFD responded to a MVC at Hwy 50 and Rd 31 in La Junta. Upon arrival crews found two vehicles just off the highway with heavy damage and one person trapped.
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Blue-Green Algae Advisory Issued for West Boat Ramp Cove at John Martin Reservoir State Park
Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with t...
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La Junta Valley Oil Welcomes Certified Propane Technician Patrick Duffy to Better Serve Southeast Colorado
We’re excited to welcome Patrick Duffy to the La Junta Valley Oil team! As a certified propane technician with several years of experience, Patrick is ready to provide the dependable service and safety-minded care our customers count on to keep ...
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Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Obituary
Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Oct 23, 1946 — Jul 29, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden, 79, of La Junta, Colorado, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on July 29, 2026, after a l...
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