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La Junta Police Seek Missing Person: Jordan Del Rio, 34, Last Seen Heading to Pueblo

Published: 10/15/2026

UPDATE: Jordan has been found safe... October 15, 2026 — La Junta Police Department MISSING PERSON PLEASE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR JORDAN DEL RIO, 34 YEARS OLD. JORDAN IS 5’08”, 160LBS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES AND WAS LAST SEEN IN L

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Repeat DUI Offenders Face Tougher Penalties Under Persistent Drunk Driver Law

Published: 10/15/2026

Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Persistent Drunk Driver Designation (COLORADO)—Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other impairing substances is a serious crime in Colorado and comes with serious consequences if convicted. �...

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CHSAA Places Lutheran High School on 12-Month Probation Following Racism and Discrimination Findings

Published: 10/15/2026

Lutheran High School Given Formal Notice of Potential Suspension, Placed on Probation The Colorado High School Activities Association has put Lutheran High School on formal notice that it faces suspension of its membership, and has placed its athl...

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La Junta Fire Crews Extinguish Attic Fire Caused by Old Electrical Wiring at West 7th Street Home

Published: 10/15/2026

This morning at approx 503 am, a reported structure fire was toned out at 14 W 7th in La Junta. The crew was on scene for a smoke call and upon the 360, they saw smoke coming from the attic and eves. A full structure alarm was called. Crews began ...

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Fowler Police Sergeant Jonathan Barclay Receives Meritorious Service Award for Seven Months of Solo Duty

Published: 10/15/2026

Tonight, I had the privilege of presenting Sergeant Jonathan Barclay with the Fowler Police Department Meritorious Service Award. From May through November 2025, Sergeant Barclay served as Fowler’s only police officer. During those seven months,...

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Early Morning I-70 Crash East of Byers Turns Fatal After Pickup Strikes CSP Patrol Vehicle

Published: 10/14/2026

Early Morning Crash on Interstate 70 Turns Fatal (Arapahoe County) – On October 14, 2026, at about 6:45 a.m., a Colorado State Patrol trooper was investigating a single-vehicle, property-damage-only, semi crash on westbound Interstate 70 near mi...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Wraps 2026 Season With Final Match Oct. 13

Published: 10/13/2026

La Junta Senior Golf - results for October 13, 2026 The last Senior League Golf match for the 2026 season was played on October 13 with 44 golfers participating. There was a different challenge on each hole. For example, some holes had the golfers...

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Judy Schwieterman Obituary

Published: 10/13/2026

Judy (McComas) Schwieterman Sep 25, 1953 — Oct 3, 2026 Lawrence, Kansas Obituary Judy (McComas) Schwieterman, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2026 at home in Lawrence, Kansas with her daughter, Nicki, by her side. Judy was born on September 25...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces Upcoming Events and October Meeting Highlights

Published: 10/13/2026

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Ronald Eugene Hall Obituary

Published: 10/13/2026

Ronald Eugene Hall Nov 21, 1947 — Oct 8, 2026La Junta, Colorado Obituary Ronald “Ron” Eugene Hall, 78, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Colorado Springs. Ron was born November 21, 1947, in La Junta, CO to Jame...

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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Motorcycle Pursuit Suspect Near Las Animas

Published: 10/13/2026

Watch the Video Here: On October 12 2026, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended a suspect following a pursuit that spanned across Las Animas and surrounding county roads. At approximately 2057 hours, a Bent County Sheriff’s De

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2026 Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit Set for Nov. 4 in Rocky Ford

Published: 10/13/2026

Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit Set for November 4 in Rocky Ford ROCKY FORD, Colo. — The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District will host the 2026 Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit on Wednesday, November 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

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Pueblo Police Update Conditions of Officers Injured in Oct. 10 Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 10/13/2026

UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting Update on Injured Officers The Pueblo Police Department is providing an update regarding the two officers injured during the officer involved shooting that occurred on October 10, 2026, in the 0-100 block of Regen...

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Pueblo Coroner Identifies 36-Year-Old Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 10/12/2026

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the individual who died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 0–100 block of Regency Boulevard. The decedent is Luis Antonio Morales, a 36-year-old male. Next of kin have been notified. Th...

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Lois Evelyn Freidenberger Obituary

Published: 10/12/2026

Lois Evelyn Freidenberger Jun 10, 1930 — Oct 10, 2026La Junta, Colorado ObituaryIn Loving Memory of Lois Evelyn Ridennoure Stjernholm Bishop Freidenberger.Lois Evelyn Ridennoure Stjernholm Bishop Freidenberger, a lifelong resident of Colorado’...

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Percy Pete Tafoya Obituary

Published: 10/12/2026

Percy Pete Tafoya Jan 4, 1940 — Oct 8, 2026Ordway, Colorado Obituary Percy Pete Tafoya, 86, of Ordway, formerly of La Junta, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the Crowley County Nursing Home. He was born on January 4, 1940, in La Junta, Colorad...

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Georgia Lee Martin Obituary

Published: 10/12/2026

Georgia Lee Martin Nov 3, 1945 — Oct 10, 2026 Obituary Georgia Lee Martin was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma to Paul and Cynthia (Young) Jones on November 3, 1945. Georgia passed away on October 10, 2026 in Springfield, Colorado; she was 80 years ol...

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Pueblo Police Report Officer-Involved Shooting After Home Invasion Call; Two Officers Injured

Published: 10/11/2026

Officer Involved Shooting, Two Officers Injured On October 10, 2026, at approximately 11:09 p.m., Pueblo Police Communications Center received a call for a home invasion in the 1600 block of Gaylord Avenue. While officers were responding, they wer...

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Celebration of Life for Larry Bohrer Set for Oct. 17 in La Junta

Published: 10/10/2026

Larry Bohrer’s Story Because he always said "there better not be any tears or feeling bad when I'm gone. Laugh and have fun or don't do nothin at all" So join us in celebrating Larry Bohrer's life October 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM @ The Arkansas Valle...

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Anthony Len Hillis Obituary

Published: 10/10/2026

Anthony Len Hillis Jun 5, 1969 — Oct 6, 2026 Fowler, Colorado Obituary Anthony Len Hillis, 57, of Fowler, Colorado passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in Fowler. He was born June 5, 1969 in Liberal, Kansas to Norman & Jackie (Ramsey) Hillis. An...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Witnesses After Injured Pedestrian Found on Highway 94

Published: 10/10/2026

The Colorado State Patrol Is Seeking Witnesses Pedestrian found with serious injuries (El Paso County, Colorado) – Last night, on October 9, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., a Colorado State Patrol Trooper was patrolling in the area of westbound Highw...

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Letter Questions Koshare Museum Art Sales Connected to Western Heritage Education Foundation Purchase

Published: 10/09/2026

I find the goals of Western Heritage Education Foundation, previously Colorado Boys Ranch, to be admirable, and I hope much success results from their efforts. However, if the purchase of that property was funded by the sale of paintings owned by ...

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CHSAA Reviewing Reports of Racism at Member School Events Under Bylaw Standards

Published: 10/09/2026

CHSAA Statement on Reported Incidents of Racism and Expectations for Member School Events Over the past week, CHSAA has spoken with administrators from each of the member schools and school districts involved in reported incidents of racism, inclu...

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Free Painted Canyon Presentation by Alanna Blu Set for Oct. 20 in Colorado Springs

Published: 10/09/2026

Free “Painted Canyon” Presentation Set for October 20 in Colorado Springs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alanna Blu will present “The Painted Canyon,” a free program exploring the life, artwork and legacy of Martin Bowden, on October 20, 2026...

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Linda Gae Bryant Obituary

Published: 10/09/2026

Linda Gae Bryant November 22, 1963 — October 5, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Linda Gae Bryant of Rocky Ford passed away at her home at the age of 62. She was born in Rocky Ford to Raymond & Patsy Bryant. Linda was a very caring person and a lot of p...

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Mercedes Medina Ferguson

Published: 10/09/2026

Mercedes Medina Ferguson May 8, 1937 - September 19,2026 Obituary Mercedes Medina Ferguson, a resident of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1937, to Aldegunda Fernandez Medina and Manuel Contreras Medina...

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Rocky Ford Woman Faces Felony Drug Distribution Charge After Arrest on Two Warrants

Published: 10/08/2026

Earlier today, Rocky Ford Police Officers contacted Laurie Cordova (44yo) in the area of Walnut and 6th for two arrest warrants: FTC - Controlled Substance (DM1), 2nd Degree Burglary (M2). Officers took her into custody and located more than 8 gra...

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Loretta Ann Gleason Obituary

Published: 10/08/2026

Loretta Ann Gleason August 11, 1947 - October 5, 2026 Obituary In Loving Memory of Loretta Ann Gleason Loretta Ann Gleason (Conder), 79, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Lake...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Medications Can Impair Driving During Cold and Flu Season

Published: 10/08/2026

There’s More Than One Way to Be Under the Influence Drowsy side effects (COLORADO)—Flu and cold season could be days or weeks away and while most people are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, not e...

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Crowley County Clerk Reports Duplicate Ballot Issue Affecting Precinct 2 Voters

Published: 10/08/2026

The Crowley County Clerk and Recorder’s office is aware of an issue that only affects voters in Crowley County Precinct #2. Voters in Precinct #2 are receiving 2 ballots for each voter in the mail. This is a mistake! Please do not panic. The fir...

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