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E. Coli Remains Elevated in Arkansas River Near Lamar; John Martin Reservoir Cleared for Recreation
From Prowers County Public Health and Environment: Update regarding the recent Pueblo wastewater spill Arkansas River Advisory (Hwy 50 Area in Lamar) Water samples collected on September 1, 2026, from the Arkansas River near the Highway 50 area in...
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E. Coli Levels Remain Elevated in Arkansas River Following Pueblo Sewage Spill
Public health releases E. coli testing data following Pueblo sewage spill The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with local partners, is releasing updated water quality testing results following the recent releas...
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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Wildfire Smoke from Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires
El Paso-Fremont-Pueblo-Custer-Teller-Huerfano- 910 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026 ...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY... The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the follo...
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Rocky Ford Community Rallies to Help Elsie Maes Find Kidney Donor and Transplant Support
A prominent member of our community needs our help. Former long-time owner of Rocky Ford Auto Parts, and lifetime member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, Elsie Maes is needing a kidney. As some of you know, this process is long and dif...
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Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Outdoor Workers Face Higher Skin Cancer Risk of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Awareness Farmers, ranchers and those who recreate outdoors at higher risk (La Junta, CO May 15,2026) - Vanguard Skin Specialists, a southern Colorado dermatology and plastic surgery practice, wants to remind rural communities of skin ...
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Sangre de Cristo Community Care Hosting Free Advance Healthcare Planning Workshop in La Junta
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Free Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop Set April 16 at La Junta Senior Center Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind Free Advanced Healthcare Planning Workshop Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free workshop in recognition of National Healthcar...
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Sangre de Cristo Community Care & Alzheimer’s Association Host Free Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Event in La Junta Feb. 20
Sangre de Cristo Community Care & ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Present: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Join us for a FREE informative and compassionate conversation designed to bring clarity, understanding, and support to those impacted by Alzhei...
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Parents and Community Members Invited to March 6 Student Programs Meeting in La Junta with CSU Prevention Research Center
CSU’s Prevention Research Center Is Working with Otero County Schools — Community Meeting Set for March 6 The Otero County Health Department in partnership with our area school districts and the Prevention Research Center from Colorado State U...
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Arkansas Valley Nurse Honor Guard Honors Nurses with Nightingale Tribute in Southeast Colorado
Honoring a Lifetime of Care: About the Arkansas Valley Nurse Honor Guard’s Nightingale Tribute The Arkansas Valley Nurse Honor Guard is a group of volunteer registered nurses dedicated to their profession, offering tribute to CNAs, LPNs, RNs, an...
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Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams
Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams Victoria Andres and Michael of Lamar are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle Williams. Michelle was born on January 11, 2026, at 12:05 a.m. at Prowers Medical Center. She weighed 6 pound...
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