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Colorado State Patrol Explains E-Bike vs. E-Moto Rules After 8-Year-Old Stopped Riding Electric Motorcycle
**Update** E-Bike vs. E-Moto (COLO) - On July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Trooper Nate Alluisi contacted an eight-year-old riding a 2,000-watt electric motorcycle on a sidewalk near Highway 50 in Salida. Trooper Alluisi used the contact ...
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Pueblo West Fire Chief Thanks Community After Aspen Acres Fire Response
7/15/2026 To: Our Pueblo West Community From: Fire Chief Brian K. Caserta As our Pueblo West firefighters complete their assignments on the Aspen Acres Fire, I wanted to share some information about our department’s response and, more importantl...
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Rocky Ford Police, Otero County Deputies Arrest Man on Lamar Warrant Alleging Child Enticement, Sexual Assault and Internet Luring Charges
Man arrested on warrant out of Lamar, Colorado Rocky Ford, Colo. - July 15th, 2026 - The Lamar Police Department contacted the Rocky Ford Police to locate and arrest Jade Downey (37) on a warrant out of Lamar for: Enticement of a Child (Felony 4),...
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Ark Valley Turkey Trot Donates Emergency Supplies for Aspen Acres Fire Response
A huge thank you to Amber, her daughter, and the entire team behind Ark Valley Turkey Trot for their incredible donation and support during the Aspen Acres Fire response efforts. They delivered: 💧 10 cases of bottled water ⚡ 14 boxes of elect...
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Alamosa County Pursuit Ends in SWAT Arrest of Wanted Suspect in Monte Vista
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest Following SWAT Operation On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Deputies with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4500 block of County Road 3 South, regarding a report of an unwa...
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Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp Named Fowler’s 2026 Parade Marshals
Introducing our 2026 Parade Marshals Article written by: Claireanna Martin (FHS Student) Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp are two proud members of the Fowler community. Both of these amazing ladies have been raised in the Arkansas Valley and lived here
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Picketwire Players Announce Fahrenheit 451 Auditions July 20–21 in La Junta
Picketwire to hold Auditions for Fahrenheit 451 Auditions, Fall, Featured, La
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Ferris Fire Grows to 64,869 Acres, Reaches 43% Containment
Ferris Fire Update Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 64,869
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The Lion King Jr. Takes the Stage at Livewell Park in La Junta July 16–18
Join Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of The Lion King Jr! With Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, it features a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a c...
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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 99,077 Acres and 36% Containment as Crews Defend Rye
Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation Size: 99,077 acres Containment: 36%
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