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Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament to Raise Scholarship Funds Aug. 29

Published: 07/13/2026

Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament set for August 29 Scholarship Fundraising Event sponsored by SEBREA LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation will be hosting its first golf tournament on Saturday, August 29 at the La Junta Municipal Golf ...

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CBI Grand Junction Open House to Collect DNA for Missing Person Cases

Published: 07/13/2026

CBI Grand Junction to Host Open House to Collect DNA Samples, Aid Missing Person Cases July 13, 2026 – CBI – Grand Junction, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is hosting a Missing Person Open House on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, f...

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Otero College Hiring Full-Time Construction Trades Faculty in La Junta

Published: 07/13/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Faculty-Construction Trades Position #: 300370 Position Status: Full-Time (9 months) Reports To: Department Chair of Career and Technical Education DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Otero College Hiring Full-Time TRiO Advisor/Success Coach in La Junta

Published: 07/13/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: TRiO Advisor/Success Coach Position #: 400170 Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director of Student Support Services <

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,259 Acres, Reaches 11% Containment Near Ouray

Published: 07/13/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 13, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Jay Miller, Jared Hohn, and Cody Rohrbach, Incident Commanders Fire Information: 970-355-3286

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Otero County Hiring Director of Human Services: Leadership Position Offers Up to $100,000 Salary and Full Benefits

Published: 07/13/2026

Position Announcement Director, Otero County Department of Human Services Otero County, Colorado, is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative, and results-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Human Services. Following the retirement of ...

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Off-Duty Jefferson County Deputy Arrested on DUI Charge; Colorado State Patrol Leads Investigation

Published: 07/13/2026

Off-Duty Jefferson County Deputy Taken into Custody Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation (DENVER, COLO) - On July 12, 2026, an off-duty Jefferson County Deputy, Tyler Stahl, was arrested and charged with DUI. On July 12, 2026, at app...

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Judith "Judy" Ann Rife Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Judith Ann Rife January 12, 1945 - May 29, 2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico. Obituary Judith Ann Rife, 81, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy was born on January 12, 1945, in Raton, New Mexico to Oscar and Betty Short, and w...

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 98,609 Acres, 36% Contained as Beulah and Wetmore Re-Entry Begins

Published: 07/13/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Monday, July 13, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Colorado State Patrol Shares 5 Habits to Prevent Distracted Driving

Published: 07/13/2026

Distraction Doesn't Have to Control You 5 Habits of Highly Focused Drivers (COLO) – Distracted Driving isn't seasonal; it's pervasive, and the Colorado State Patrol is asking for your attention behind the wheel. Troopers investigated 600 injury ...

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Colorado DUI Enforcement in Rio Grande County Results in 10 Arrests

Published: 07/13/2026

Results: State Troopers Increase Presence to Stop Impaired Drivers The event has concluded (Colorado) - The Colorado State Patrol's DUI Task Force partnered with local troopers and the Alamosa Police Department and added extra enforcement for trav...

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Rye Fire Chief: Evacuation Order Remains as Wildfire Threatens Town

Published: 07/13/2026

Message from the Fire Chief To the residents currently under evacuation: I understand the frustration of being unable to return to your home. However, I want to be clear: it is not safe to return at this time. The fire remain

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Colorado Connector Unveils New “CoCo” Brand for Future Pueblo-to-Fort Collins Passenger Train

Published: 07/13/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the new brand and bold personality of Colorado Connector (CoCo): You were among the nearly 26,000 Coloradans who helped choose the name of the future express intercity passenger train, and CoCo now has a personality an...

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Aspen Acres Fire Officials Warn Returning Residents About Active Fire and Re-Entry Hazards

Published: 07/12/2026

As some communities begin to transition back into their homes, we want residents to be aware of some common threats and hazards as you re-enter the fire area. Most importantly - The fire is still active. Please stay alert, stay vigilant, and stay ...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 35,601 Acres as Crews Protect Highway 550, Silver Jack Lake and Nearby Homes

Published: 07/12/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 12, 2026 Size: 35,601 acres | Containment: 5% | Cause: Undetermined | Start Date: June 27, 2026 @ 5:33p.m.

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 98,100 Acres, 35% Contained as Beulah Re-Entry Planned

Published: 07/12/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Sunday, July 12, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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CSP Seeks Witnesses After Highway 71 Crash North of Limon Injures Three

Published: 07/12/2026

**Update** Crash Investigation on Highway 71 CSP seeking witnesses (LINCOLN COUNTY, COLO) - This is an update on the crash that occurred on Highway 71 and Lincoln County Road 3N, north of Limon. Preliminary reports indicate the Ford Pickup was nor...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Drivers After Highway 36 Hit-and-Run Causes Diesel Spill and Seven-Hour Closure

Published: 07/12/2026

Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 36 The roadway is open (DENVER, COLO) - On July 11, 2026, at approximately 7:04 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a semi hauling a trailer on westbound Highway 36, just west of ...

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Pueblo County Announces Phased Beulah Re-Entry Plan Starting July 13 Following Aspen Acres Fire

Published: 07/11/2026

Pueblo County Announces Tentative Phased Re-Entry Plan for Beulah Residents Beginning July 13 Pueblo, CO - Residents in many areas of Beulah will tentatively be allowed to re-enter their properties beginning Monday, July 13, unless conditions chan...

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Ferris Fire Reaches 63,271 Acres as Extreme Heat, Low Humidity and Strong Winds Challenge Crews

Published: 07/11/2026

Ferris Fire Update Saturday, July 11, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov Phone: 661-990-4727

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Local Goat Becomes the “GOAT” of Rock Creek Canyon Fire, Guiding Crews Safely Off the Mountain

Published: 07/11/2026

We interrupt the seriousness of the last many days to share a little heart warming story about a goat... Not just any goat... This home owner's goat was first on scene at today's Rock Creek Canyon Fire and took it upon herself to lead fire crews i...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 97,505 Acres, Reaches 34% Containment as Crews Focus on Western Flank

Published: 07/11/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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State Patrol Reports: Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Thefts Rise in Colorado

Published: 07/11/2026

Attention Southwestern Colorado: Strong Trend of Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Theft (COLORADO) – The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) wants to provide the information and resources to help owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles ward off w...

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La Junta Police Seize 386 Grams of Suspected Meth, Fentanyl After 120 MPH Chase; Two Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges

Published: 07/10/2026

La Junta Police Department Arrests Two Following Vehicle Pursuit and Major Narcotics Seizure La Junta, Colorado – On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic ...

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 97,083 Acres and 28% Containment as Crews Expand Firelines

Published: 07/10/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Friday, July 10, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Yolanda Mercedes Rael Obituary

Published: 07/10/2026

Yolanda Mercedes Rael Sep 24, 1959 — Jul 8, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Yolanda “Yoyo” M. Rael, 66, of La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on September 24, 1959, in La Junta,...

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Town of Swink Board of Trustees to Meet July 15, 2026: Water Tower Grant, Town Hall Hours and Junk Vehicle Ordinance on Agenda

Published: 07/10/2026

TOWN OF SWINK STATE OF COLORADO Board of Trustees A G E N D A DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 15th, 2026

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Young Bear Safely Captured on Southside of Pueblo as Wildlife Flees Ongoing Fire Conditions

Published: 07/10/2026

Our south side fire crews assisted CPW officers and Pueblo Police Department with the successful capture of an approximately 1 year old bear which was originally spotted near La Vista Rd. With the continuing fire conditions and unseasonably dry we...

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Ferris Fire Update July 9: Fire Grows to 60,105 Acres, 19% Contained as Crews Strengthen Lines and Evacuations Remain in Effect

Published: 07/10/2026

Ferris Fire Update Thursday, July 9, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres:

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La Junta Police Capture Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Otero and Las Animas Counties with Multi-Agency Response

Published: 07/09/2026

La Junta Police Capture Suspect After Multi-County High-Speed Chase with Multi-Agency Assist La Junta, CO- La Junta Police Officers attempted to stop a black sedan on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at approximately 3:25 PM. The suspect vehicle attempted t...

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