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Otero College Alum Richard Wadhams Credits Otero With Launching Political Career
Richard Wadhams Otero College Alum Time spent at Otero helped to launch his successful political career LA JUNTA – Richard (Dick) Wadhams, a 1975 graduate of Otero Junior College, launched his distinguished political career after studying at Ote...
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Update: Eastbound I-76 Reopens in Commerce City After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two
**Update** I-76 Closed Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - This is an update to the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on June 8, 2026, at approximately 4:23 a.m. This crash has been...
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Highway 50 Fatality Victim Identified - Investigation Continues in Pueblo County
The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of the fatal incident that occurred on Highway 50 on June 6, 2026. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Robert J. Hepler. Next of kin have been formally notified. An investi...
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Pueblo Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal State Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo
Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Crystal M. Case, 36, as Victim in Fatal Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of a fatal, single-vehicle accident that occurred on State Highway 165 near mile ...
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Colorado DOC Investigates Incident at Bent County Correctional Facility; Two Inmates Dead, One Hospitalized
Colorado Corrections Responds to Deadly Incident at Bent County Prison; No Threat to Public, Investigation Ongoing The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and state officials, is actively responding...
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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County on Highway 50 and Highway 165
CSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County (PUEBLO COUNTY, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two fatal crashes. The first fatal crash in Pueblo County occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Highway 50 at mile...
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US 6 Reopens Near Golden After Head-On Crash Injures Three
US 6 Reopened After a Head-On Crash (GOLDEN, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 6 near Tunnel 1. The crash involved a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Cadillac A...
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Sherri Ruth Rider Obituary
Sherri Ruth (Foster) Rider November 20, 1965 ~ June 5, 2026 (age 60) Obituary Sherri Ruth Rider, 60, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 20, 1965. Sherri lived a spirited life, she...
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Jordan M. Melendez Obituary
Jordan M. Melendez November 10, 1993 ~ June 3, 2026 (age 32) Obituary Funeral services are currently pending for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jordan Melendez. Jordan Matthew Melendez passed away on June 3, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the a...
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Michael D. LeForce Obituary
Michael D. LeForce September 18, 1984 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 41) Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean LeForce a devoted father, son, brother, and cherished friend on June 2, 2026 in Lamar, Color...
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