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National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) Hosts 49th Annual Convention in La Junta, Colorado — October 23–25, 2025

Published: 10/22/2025

National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) to Host 49th Annual Convention in La Junta, Colorado — October 23–25, 2025 The leadership of National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) is delighted to bring the 49th Annual WIFE C...

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Lamar Community College Launches High School Welding Program with $240,000 Grant to Expand Career Pathways in Skilled Trades

Published: 10/22/2025

Lamar Community College Expands Career Pathways with New Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Local High Schools Lamar, CO — 10/14/25 — Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment...

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Jerre Yozo Hirakata Obituary

Published: 10/21/2025

Jerre Yozo Hirakata August 27th, 1939 – October 20th, 2025 Obituary Jerre Yozo Hirakata of Rocky ford passed away on Monday, October 20th, 2025 in Cripple Creek at the age of 86 Jerre was born in La Junta to Keiji and Toki Hirakata. Jerre gr...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Oct. 21 - 27, 2025

Published: 10/21/2025

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Wanda Garrett Obituary

Published: 10/21/2025

Wanda Garrett February 29, 1952 — October 18, 2025 Obituary Wanda Louise Nidey Garrett, 73, of Shallowater, Texas passed away on October 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, O...

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Dominion Voting Systems Acquired by Liberty Vote’s Scott Leiendecker; Prowers County Reaffirms Election Integrity

Published: 10/20/2025

Subject: Change in Ownership of Dominion Voting Systems Dominion Voting Systems has been acquired by Scott Leiendecker, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Vote, a former elections director from St. Lewis, Missouri, effective immediately. This change ...

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Joshua Ethan Snyder Obituary

Published: 10/20/2025

Joshua Ethan Snyder July 12, 2005 — October 20, 2025 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Joshua Ethan Snyder (20), a beloved son, grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be remembered for his enthu...

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Multi-County Felony Suspect Fernando Hernandez Arrested by Lamar Police with Meth and Fentanyl

Published: 10/20/2025

Wanted Fugitive Fernando Hernandez Arrested in Lamar on Felony Warrants and Drug, Firearm Charges On 10/08/25 Officers of the Lamar Police Department conducted a contact with a known wanted party who appeared to be passed out in a parked vehicle. ...

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Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College by Colorado Shakespeare Festival - Oct 21, 2025

Published: 10/20/2025

Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College by Colorado Shakespeare Festival WHAT: Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College WHO: Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Otero College WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Ed Stafford Theatre, Otero ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Shares Fall Travel Tips for Scenic Adventures and Responsible Recreation Across Colorado

Published: 10/20/2025

Turn over a new leaf: CPW offers tips for scenic fall adventures and responsible recreation DENVER — As Colorado’s vibrant fall colors paint the landscapes in a breathtaking spectacle, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) encourages sport...

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Samuel Timothy Crum Obituary

Published: 10/20/2025

Samuel Timothy Crum October 16, 1954 ~ October 16, 2025 71 Years Old Obituary Samuel Timothy Crum, known to many as “Sam,” passed away on his 71st birthday, October 16, 2025, in San Jose, California, surrounded by his family. Sam was b...

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Springfield Police Department Reports 53% Theft Case Clearance Rate — Well Above Colorado’s 16% State Average

Published: 10/19/2025

Theft Case Clearance Rate Report So far this year, the Springfield Police Department has handled approximately 39 theft reports. Of those, approximately 21 have been cleared, giving us a local clearance rate of about 53%. For comparison, statewide...

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Travis Lee Billings Obituary

Published: 10/18/2025

Travis Lee Billings February 8, 1981 — October 16, 2025 Obituary Travis Lee Billings was born on February 8, 1981, in Walsh, Colorado to Thomas and Cheryl Billings. Travis left this earth too soon on October 16, 2025 in Springfield, Colorado...

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Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 287 Near Red Mountain Road in Larimer County, Colorado

Published: 10/17/2025

Double Fatal Crash in Larimer County Highway 287 is closed in both directions (LARIMER COUNTY, COLO) - This evening on October 17, 2025, around 6:18 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving a 2018 Honda Accord and a 1987 Chev...

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Community Mourns Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings After Fatal Work Accident

Published: 10/17/2025

Community Mourns Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings After Fatal Work Accident "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings." "Travis passed away on October 16, 2025, following a fatal wor...

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David Roger Smith Obituary

Published: 10/17/2025

David Roger Smith February 10, 1948 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 77) Obituary David R Smith died peacefully at Hugo’s Lincoln County Hospital after a prolonged battle with cancer on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was visited and surrounded by both ...

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Colorado State Patrol Uses Grappler Device to Stop Reckless Driver During Pursuit in El Paso County

Published: 10/16/2025

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Colorado State Patrol Uses Grappler to Safely Stop Dangerous Driver in El Paso County (EL PASO COUNTY, COLO) — In the early morning hours of October 5, 2025, a Colorado State Patrol trooper successfully stopped an unsafe...

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Kevin Edward Lantz Obituary

Published: 10/16/2025

Kevin Edward Lantz February 19, 1965 — October 14, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Kevin Edward Lantz, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born Friday, February 19, 1965 ...

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Jeanne Marie McAllister Obituary

Published: 10/16/2025

Jeanne Marie McAllister March 21, 1953 — October 11, 2025 Colorado Springs, Colorado Obituary Jeanne Marie McAllister, 72, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of La Junta, CO, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Colorado Springs. She was...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Residents to Secure Yard Items and Decorations to Protect Deer and Elk from Entanglement

Published: 10/15/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Residents to Secure Yard Items and Decorations to Protect Deer and Elk from Entanglement DURANGO, Colo. – Across the state, District Wildlife Managers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife have been responding to...

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Serious Injury Crash on Highway 115: One Airlifted After Collision Between Semi and Honda Civic

Published: 10/15/2025

Injury Crash on Highway 115 One Person Airlifted (EL PASO COUNTY, COLO) - Today, on October 15, 2025, at approximately 1:49 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a semi and a Honda Civic on southbound Highway 1...

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Semi-Truck Crashes into Weld County Patrol Vehicle During DUI Tow on I-25, Deputy Injured

Published: 10/15/2025

Semi Strikes Patrol Vehicle During Unrelated DUI Arrest Tow Weld County Deputy’s patrol vehicle hit (WELD COUNTY, COLO) - This morning on October 15, 2025 at approximately 4:13 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving a...

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Stephen Lyle Eddy Obituary

Published: 10/15/2025

Stephen Lyle Eddy December 8, 1940 — October 10, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Stephen Lyle Eddy, a beloved husband, father, and dedicated member of the community, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born December...

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Double Fatal Crash in Clear Creek County After Police Pursuit

Published: 10/14/2025

Double Fatal Crash in Clear Creek County Secondary crash involving responding law enforcement (CLEAR CREEK, COLO) - Today, on October 14, 2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to two separate crashes that occurred a...

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Prowers County 2025 General Election News & Information

Published: 10/13/2025

By Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the m...

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James Walter Sorensen Obituary

Published: 10/13/2025

James Walter Sorensen September 23, 1939 ~ October 10, 2025 (age 86) Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Karval Cemetery in Karval, CO. Memorial contributions can be made to the Karval Fellowsh...

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Fatal Semi-Truck Crash Closes Westbound I-70 in Summit County — Investigation Ongoing

Published: 10/12/2025

Morning Fatal Crash Results in Road Closure Interstate 70 closed for investigation (Summit County, COLO) – On October 12, 2025, at approximately 5:42 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Summit County involving a sin...

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Thomas E. Idler Obituary

Published: 10/12/2025

Thomas E. Idler December 19, 1946 ~ October 6, 2025 (age 78) Obituary Thomas Eugene Idler, the second of four children born to Leo and Marylin Idler, was born December 19, 1946, at Sacred Heart Hospital on Main Street in Lamar, Colorado, and passe...

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Jamie Lee Stevens Obituary

Published: 10/10/2025

Jamie Lee Stevens August 26, 1981 — October 2, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jamie Lee Stevens, born on August 26, 1981, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, passed away on October 2, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado. He was the son of Claude F. Steve...

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Mule Deer Muzzleloader Hunting in Piñon Canyon Suspended Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Published: 10/10/2025

Mule Deer Muzzleloader Hunting in Piñon Canyon suspended due to federal government shutdown COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - All hunting on Fort Carson (GMU 591) and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (GMU 142) continues to be suspended due to t...

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