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Pueblo Police Arrest Stolen Vehicle Driver After Shots Fired at Officers, PIT Maneuver

Published: 08/08/2026

DRIVER OF STOLEN VEHICLE SHOOTS AT POLICE, RESULTS IN PIT AND ARREST On August 7, 2026, at approximately 1:07 a.m., Pueblo Police officers were responding to an unrelated call for service when they observed a stolen Hyundai Accent near East 1st St...

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Fishers Peak Summit Trail Reopens After Peregrine Falcon Nesting Closure

Published: 08/08/2026

Fishers Peak State Park Summit Trail opens for the season Fishers Peak State Park Manager Crystal Dreiling takes in the view from the Fishers Peak summit at 9,633 feet. After a long spring closure for annual peregrine falcon mating, the final mile...

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Fatal Highway 83 Motorcycle Crash Near Colorado Springs Leaves Passenger Dead, Driver Arrested

Published: 08/07/2026

Fatal Crash On Highway 83 Subaru vs motorcycle (COLORADO) – On July 30, 2026, at about 9:25 p.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the intersection of Highway 83 and Shoup Road near Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a reported two-vehic...

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Jefferson County Motorcycle Eluding Operation Leads to Arrests, Citations on C-470

Published: 08/07/2026

Watch the Video Here: Jefferson County Vehicular Eluding Operation Law enforcement teamed up to stop vehicles from fleeing

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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 101,965 Acres, 71% Contained Near Rye, Colorado

Published: 08/07/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 7, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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Missing At-Risk Woman Sought in Rye, Colorado: Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Requests Public's Help

Published: 08/07/2026

MISSING PERSON ALERT The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing at-risk adult. Judith Mileg, 57, was reported missing by her family Thursday morning (August 6). She was last seen at her home on Gre...

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Marsha Jo Crafton Obituary

Published: 08/07/2026

Marsha Jo Crafton Jun 1, 1952 Aug 4, 2026 Obituary Marsha Jo Crafton of Manzanola, Colorado, entered into rest on August 4, 2026, at the Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. Marsha was born to Flossie and Charles Potts on June 1, 1952, i...

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Orlando Nelo DeLaRiva Obituary

Published: 08/07/2026

Orlando Nelo DeLaRiva July 13, 1974 - July 23, 2026 Obituary Orlando Nelo DeLaRiva, 52, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amador and Mary DeLaRiva, Enrique and Ninfa Rodriguez Sr; brother, Albert Collins J...

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Robert Dean Martinez Obituary

Published: 08/07/2026

Robert Dean Martinez Apr 7, 1959 — Jul 30, 2026 Fowler Obituary Robert Dean Martinez of Fowler passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Pueblo at the age of 67. Bob was born in Rocky Ford to Robert & Molly Martinez. He grew up in the...

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Raymond Virgil Coffee Obituary

Published: 08/07/2026

Raymond Virgil Coffee Nov 24, 1940 — Jul 27, 2026 Olney Springs Obituary Raymond “Papa” Coffee of Olney Spring passed away at his home on July 27, 2026 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Springer, NM to Glenn and Olet...

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Robert Wolf Lucero Obituary

Published: 08/07/2026

Robert "Wolf" Lucero Jun 11, 1956 — Aug 2, 2026 La Junta Obituary Robert "Wolf" Lucero, 70, of La Junta, CO passed away August 2, 2026 at his La Junta home. He was born June 11, 1956 in Pueblo, CO to Carlos & Elizabeth (MGrath) Lucero. Robert is...

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Meet Herman Ross: Experienced Fuel Delivery Professional Joining La Junta Valley Oil

Published: 08/06/2026

La Junta Valley Oil is proud to welcome Herman Ross to the team. With more than seven years of fuel delivery experience, Herman is eager to share his knowledge and serve our customers with dependable care. Locally owned and operated since 1964, La...

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Meet Wes Chaney: Trusted Fuel & Propane Delivery Expert Serving Southeast Colorado for 14 Years

Published: 08/06/2026

Wes Chaney has been a valued member of the La Junta Valley Oil team for 14 years, delivering fuel and propane to customers throughout Southeast Colorado. Known for dependable, reliable service, Wes is ready to help with all your fuel needs. Locall...

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Meet Dan Gallegos: Experienced Fuel & Propane Transport Driver at La Junta Valley Oil

Published: 08/06/2026

La Junta Valley Oil is proud to welcome Dan Gallegos to our team. With more than 10 years of experience transporting fuel and propane products and over 40 years of truck driving experience, Dan is a reliable, dependable part of the behind-the-scen...

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Meet John Pollmiller: La Junta Valley Oil's Certified Propane Service Technician with 30+ Years of Experience

Published: 08/06/2026

La Junta Valley Oil is proud to recognize John Pollmiller, a valued team member with more than 30 years of propane industry experience. As a certified propane service technician and with fuel delivery expertise, John is committed to providing cust...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 101,961 Acres, 71% Contained as Crews Continue Suppression Repair Near Rye, Colorado

Published: 08/06/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 6, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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Juvenile Killed in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 70 Near Highway 36, Colorado State Patrol Investigating

Published: 08/06/2026

**Update** Fatal Crash On Interstate 70 Involving A Juvenile (Colorado) – The ongoing investigation shows the Acura struck the end terminal, or nose, of the guardrail directly on the passenger side door, causing the door to push through the vehi...

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Viola G. Fischer Obituary

Published: 08/06/2026

Viola G. Fischer Mar 28, 1931 — Jul 29, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Viola G. Fischer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Rocky Ford, holding the loving hands of her daughter Vicky and granddaughter Katie. Viola was born on Ma...

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Otero College Community Choir Seeks New Singers Ages 16–70 for 2026 Broadway Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Published: 08/06/2026

Otero College Community Choir Invites Singers Ages 16–70 to Join Special Broadway Concert Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial LA JUNTA, Colo. — Otero College is welcoming music lovers from across southeastern Colorado to become part of it...

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Serious Crash on Highway 50 Near La Junta Leaves One Trapped, Airlifted After Lengthy Rescue

Published: 08/06/2026

Watch the Video Here: At approx 838 pm tonight LJFD responded to a MVC at Hwy 50 and Rd 31 in La Junta. Upon arrival crews found two vehicles just off the highway with heavy damage and one person trapped.

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Blue-Green Algae Advisory Issued for West Boat Ramp Cove at John Martin Reservoir State Park

Published: 08/06/2026

Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with t...

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La Junta Valley Oil Welcomes Certified Propane Technician Patrick Duffy to Better Serve Southeast Colorado

Published: 08/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Patrick Duffy to the La Junta Valley Oil team! As a certified propane technician with several years of experience, Patrick is ready to provide the dependable service and safety-minded care our customers count on to keep ...

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Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Obituary

Published: 08/05/2026

Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Oct 23, 1946 — Jul 29, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden, 79, of La Junta, Colorado, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on July 29, 2026, after a l...

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David Charles DeGroat Obituary

Published: 08/05/2026

David Charles DeGroat Jul 1, 1962 — Jul 26, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary David Charles DeGroat, 64, of La Junta, Colorado passed away July 26, 2026 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 1, 1962 in Saginaw, Mi...

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Two HAZMAT Semi-Trucks Crash in Weld County, Hydrochloric Acid Leak Contained

Published: 08/05/2026

HAZMAT Troopers Called For Two-Semi Collision (Weld County, Colorado) – This morning, at about 12:45 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers were notified of a crash involving two HAZMAT semi-trucks located at Weld County Road 66 and Weld County Ro...

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Colorado Education Initiative Welcomes 20 Leaders to 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Cohort

Published: 08/05/2026

Welcome, 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Fellows! Twenty Colorado School and School District Leaders Selected to Join RSA Denver, CO: The sixth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched the week of July 20, welcoming 20 new and e...

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Aspen Acres Fire Update Aug. 5: Fire Reaches 71% Containment, Evacuations Mostly Cleared in Colorado

Published: 08/05/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 5, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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Swink Board of Trustees to Discuss Water Tower Grant, ADA Ramp, and Municipal League Events on August 12, 2026

Published: 08/05/2026

TOWN OF SWINK STATE OF COLORADO Board of Trustees A G E N D A DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 12th 2026

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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: Rod Soden's Team Wins August 4, 2026 Scramble; August 11 Event Details Announced

Published: 08/05/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League Tuesday, August 4, 2026 It was a very pleasant day for nine holes of scramble golf for the La Junta Senior Golf League on Tuesday, August 4. Forty-four golfers broke up into eight teams of five golfers and one team of f...

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Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Promotes Ryan Cook to Deputy Chief

Published: 08/03/2026

Today, as Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, it is my distinct honor and privilege to announce the promotion of Captain Ryan Cook to the rank of Deputy Chief. Ryan has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering integrity...

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