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Picketwire Players Present “Come From Away” in La Junta to Honor the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Published: 05/09/2026

To Honor the 25th Anniversary of September 11th Picketwire Players Present: “Come From Away” Picketwire Players pay homage to the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 by highlighting the strength and service shown with their Spring musical: “Come From A...

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Tri-County Family Care Center Celebrates 31 Years of Serving Families in Rocky Ford and Southeast Colorado

Published: 05/09/2026

Tri-County Family Care Center ‘‘31st’ Anniversary Tri-County Family Care Center (TCFCC) completed “31” years in business as of May 5, 2026. Sarah Dillon, Founder and Executive Director established the Family Center and opened an office a...

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Family Seeks Support After Colorado Crash Kills Young Couple, Leaves Two Daughters Behind

Published: 05/09/2026

Family seeks community support after young couple killed in Colorado highway crash, leaving 5-year-old survivor and two daughters behind After a pickup truck rolled off a Colorado highway and claimed the lives of Devante Griffin, 25, and Klariza T...

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Deluvina Ramirez Obituary

Published: 05/08/2026

Deluvina Ramirez May 20, 1948 — May 2, 2026 La Junta Obituary With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Deluvina Ramirez (Maestas), affectionately known as “Vina” and “Della,” a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend...

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Carl Lee Buford Obituary

Published: 05/08/2026

Carl Lee Buford July 8, 1932 — May 6, 2026 Ordway, CO Obituary Carl Lee Buford, 93, of Ordway, Colorado passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Carl was born in Lovelady, Texas on July 8, 1932, to John and Emily May (Murphy)...

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Colorado State Patrol Shares 10 Reasons to Wear Your Seat Belt Every Time

Published: 05/07/2026

Top 10 Reasons to Wear Your Seat Belt Every Time The Sound that Saves (COLO) – Despite information and research showing the effectiveness of seat belts, some drivers, especially teen

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Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Routt and Baystate Avenues

Published: 05/07/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Routt and Baystate Avenues PUEBLO, Colo. — The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died following a hit-and-run crash near Routt Avenue and Baystate Avenue...

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Passenger Train and Tanker Truck Collide Between Rifle and Silt, Causing Derailment

Published: 05/07/2026

Passenger Train and Tanker Truck Collide between Rifle and Silt, Colorado. At approximately 9:39 a.m. this morning, Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) was dispatched to a reported collision involving a passenger train and a tanker truck between Sil...

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Pioneer Health Care Center to Host Community Flag Retirement and Raising Ceremony

Published: 05/07/2026

Join us at Pioneer Health Care Center Friday May 15th at 11:00am! In partnership with our local American Legion, we will respectfully retire the current flag and raise a new one in its place. All are welcome to attend! We invite the community to s...

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CDOT Warns Colorado Motorists to Prepare for Heavy Spring Snow and Hazardous Roads

Published: 05/07/2026

Motorists: prepare for a spring storm this weekSeveral inches of heavy, wet snow expected statewide, including the Denver metro area Statewide - After weeks of summer-like weather, motorists must be prepared for rapidly changing conditions in the ...

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Darwin James Klippert Obituary

Published: 05/06/2026

Darwin James Klippert September 4, 1953 — May 5, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Darwin James Klippert will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 09, 2026 at the High Plains Fellowship Church with Pastor Paul Floyd off...

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Community to Gather at Gateway Prayer Garden for 75th National Day of Prayer

Published: 05/06/2026

Community Gathers for National Day of Prayer at Gateway Prayer Garden Fountain, CO — On Thursday, May 7th, at 10:00 am community members and leaders will gather at Gateway Prayer Garden for the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer, joining million...

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Dr. Dustin Eicke Named Next President of Trinidad State College

Published: 05/06/2026

Chancellor DeSanctis Names Dr. Dustin Eicke as Next President of Trinidad State College May 6, 2026 (Denver) — Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Dr. Marielena DeSanctis today announced the selection of Dr. Dustin Eicke as the n...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Auto Theft Victims to Apply for Assistance Before Grant Funding Ends

Published: 05/06/2026

Last Call for Auto Theft Victims Assistance (COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol wants to encourage victims of auto theft, whose vehicle was stolen after April 29, 2024, to apply for victims' assistance; via the online app

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Passenger Train Derails After Semi-Tanker Crash on Highway 6 in Garfield County, Colorado

Published: 05/06/2026

Train Derailment Following Crash On Highway 6 (Garfield County, Colorado) – This morning, around 9:40 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 9 near Mile Pond Road (milepost 95) for a report of a Passenger Train that str...

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The Colorado Sun to Host Arkansas River Event May 7 in Rocky Ford

Published: 05/06/2026

YOU’RE INVITEDThe Arkansas River: Sharing a Precious Resource Vital to Southeast Colorado May 7, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.The Grand Theater | Rocky Ford Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Join

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HELP WANTED: Cheraw School District Announces Teaching and Coaching Job Openings for 2026–27

Published: 05/06/2026

Cheraw School District Hiring for 2026–27 School Year Cheraw School District is seeking applicants for the 2026–27 school year and has announced several open positions in teaching and coaching. AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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Prowers County Clerk Shares Important June 30 Primary Election Ballot Information

Published: 05/06/2026

Media Information By Jana Coen Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Primary Election Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors

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Pikes Peak Catamount Reservoirs Reopen as CPW Restocks Fisheries

Published: 05/06/2026

Pikes Peak Catamount reservoirs reopen as CPW restocks fisheries COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is actively rebuilding fisheries on Pikes Peak following the reopening of North and South Catamount reservoirs May 1 after ext...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Man Accused of Menacing Near Daycare With Realistic Water Gun

Published: 05/06/2026

Pueblo Police Arrest Man Accused of Trying to Enter Daycare With Realistic-Looking Water Gun On May 5, 2026, Pueblo Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Prairie Avenue after receiving reports of a man with a gun attempting to get into a ...

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Two Killed, Child Injured in Highway 160 Rollover Crash Near Bayfield

Published: 05/05/2026

Double Fatal Crash On Highway 160 Near Bayfield (COLORADO) – On May 2, 2026, at about 12:35 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 160 near milepost 104 (just east of Bayfield, Colorado) for a reported single vehicle ro...

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Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht July 19, 1931 ~ May 3, 2026 (age 94) Obituary Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht passed away at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Garden City, Kansas, ...

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Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. July 5, 1953 — May 4, 2026 Obituary Raymond Lee Mora, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born to Frank and Anita Mora on Jul...

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Cleon Joseph Scriven Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Cleon Joseph Scriven March 20, 1943 — April 25, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Irving, Texas resident, formerly of Lamar, Colorado, Cleon Scriven will be held at a later date. Cleon Joseph Scriven went to be ...

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La Junta Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony Set for May 23 at LJPD Training Center

Published: 05/05/2026

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Tickets On Sale Now

Published: 05/05/2026

COME FROM AWAY Tickets On Sale NOW! A story that shook the world. A cast that will shake your heart. Don’t miss this powerful, deeply human musical brought to life by your own community. We know your calendar looks like a game of Tetris… but t...

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Freeze Watch Issued Across Southern Colorado

Published: 05/05/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 757 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County...

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Cruisin Into Summer Festival Returns to Rocky Ford for 20th Annual Celebration

Published: 05/05/2026

Cruisin Into Summer Festival! 20th Annual! Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Location: South Main Street, Rocky Ford (City Hall area)

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Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area Reopens After Schwachheim Fire Containment

Published: 05/05/2026

Lake Dorothy SWA reopens; CPW contacting impacted hunters TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area near the Colorado–New Mexico state line has reopened following 100 percent containment of the Schwachheim Fire. The SWA reopened t...

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Brings Over 200 Motorcycles Through Lamar on Cross-Country Journey

Published: 05/05/2026

Over 200 motorcycles made their way into town today and made a quick pitstop at nowhere better than Pit Stop LLC! The group of bikers is making their way from California to North California for the 30th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across Americ...

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