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La Junta Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Crash Damages Two Parked Vehicles

Published: 10/08/2026

Driver Arrested on DUI Following Crash Involving Parked Vehicles On October 6, 2026, at approximately 2:42 a.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to a crash near the intersection of W. 8th Street and Carson Avenue. Upon arriv...

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Final Public Meeting on Bent’s Old Fort Concept Alternatives Set for Oct. 15 in La Junta

Published: 10/08/2026

Final Public Meeting on Bent’s Old Fort Concept Alternatives Set for October 15 LA JUNTA, Colo. — The City of La Junta, in conjunction with Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, will host a final public meeting on Thursday, October 15, 202...

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Michael D Donelson Obituary

Published: 10/08/2026

Michael D Donelson August 16, 1954 — October 1, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Michael “Mike” Duane Donelson, born August 16, 1954, was the kind of man you could often recognize before you ever saw his face—by his cap, his ponytail, his overalls...

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Pueblo Jury Finds Samantha Kimberly Guilty of First-Degree Murder in 3-Year-Old Son's Death

Published: 10/07/2026

The October 7, 2026 verdict sends a message that justice was served. Samantha Kimberly, 40, was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse today by a Pueblo jury in the death of her 3-year-old son and the abuse of an older s...

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Crowley County Schools Issue Alert After Credible Threat, Increases Law Enforcement Presence on Campus

Published: 10/07/2026

Crowley County Schools Notifies Parents of "Credible Threat" to Students Dear Charger Families, We want to inform you that we have been made aware of a potential credible threat involving our Jr./Sr. High School. We are taking this information ver...

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Weld County Deputies Arrest Man After Neighborhood Dispute Escalates Into Gun Threat

Published: 10/07/2026

Weld County Deputies Arrest Man After Neighborhood Dispute Escalates [Weld County, COLO.] Over the weekend, Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation into an assault. On Oct. 4, shortly af...

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La Junta Art Project Shirts Available for $15 to Support Local 4-H Youth

Published: 10/07/2026

Official 2026 Art Project Shirts — Support Local Youth! 🎨🦖🕷️🍀🐯💚🖤🧡 We are clearing out our remaining shirt inventory, and a large portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Tiger Trades Academy 4-H club! The...

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Rye Fire Protection District Responds to Three Simultaneous Emergency Calls

Published: 10/07/2026

THREE CALLS. AT THE SAME TIME. Within the last two hours, Rye Fire Protection District received: • A medical emergency in Rye • A medical emergency in Colorado City • A traffic accident with injuries o

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Juvenile Arrested After Pueblo Police Find Illegally Modified Firearm Near Ray Aguilera Park

Published: 10/07/2026

On October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to 715 McCulley Ave. (Ray Aguilara Park) after Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) observed a group of individuals drinking alcohol in the park. RTCC cameras observed a male had a ...

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Preserving Our Water Field Day Set for Oct. 18 in Las Animas

Published: 10/07/2026

Preserving Our Water Field Day in Las Animas, CO on October 18, 2026 For More Information: Contact Maria Yanez, Regional Coordinator, Ogallala Commons 832-524-9448 maria@ogallalacommons.org Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators,...

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Mary Ellen Root Obituary

Published: 10/07/2026

Mary Ellen Root Jul 10, 1952 — Oct 2, 2026 Westcliffe Obituary It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Root, age 74, of Westcliffe, CO, Who departed this life on October 2nd, 2026. Mary was born in Denver to Robert & Hele...

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Bernadette Diane Scott Obituary

Published: 10/07/2026

Bernadette Diane Scott Aug 4, 1967 — Oct 3, 2026 Obituary In Loving Memory of Bernadette Diane Scott Bernadette was born on August 4, 1967 and lived in Colorado the majority of her life. Even though she is a Colorado native she was a diehard Dal...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public’s Help in Denver Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Investigation

Published: 10/07/2026

Colorado State Patrol Seeking the Public's Help Two-vehicle serious bodily injury crash (ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLO) - On July 25, 2026, at approximately 11:12 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on R...

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Colorado MOST Program Shows Motorcycle Training Helps Reduce Crash Risk for Riders

Published: 10/06/2026

Colorado's M.O.S.T. Program Continues to Show Training Saves Riders from Crashes CO-MOST Trained Students Made Up Less Than 10% of all Motorcycle Crashes in Colorado (COLORADO) – In the State Fiscal Year 2026, Colorado's Motorcycle Operator Safe...

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Lee Jaramillo Obituary

Published: 10/06/2026

Lee Jaramillo Jan 25, 1957 — Oct 5, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Elfido “Lee” Jaramillo, 69, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in La Junta. He was born Friday, January 25, 1957, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Emillio...

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Big Timbers Museum to Host Music and History Program Featuring Jeff Broome Oct. 15

Published: 10/06/2026

Big Timbers Museum to Host Music and History Program October 15 Big Timbers Museum invites the public to an evening of fiddle music and pioneer history on October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., featuring Chris and Dr. Jeff Broome. The program will open with...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Hosts Oct. 6 Scramble; Final Match Set for Oct. 13

Published: 10/06/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for October 6, 2026 Forty-eight senior golfers enjoyed playing nine holes of scramble golf at the La Junta Golf Course on October 6. It was a ball-toss format day, with mulligan tickets for the first 35 golfer...

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Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson Obituary

Published: 10/06/2026

Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson December 11, 1951 - October 3rd, 2026 Obituary Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson was born December 11, 1951 in Springer, NM to Alberto and Rafaelita (Portillo) Manchego. She went to be with the Lord on October...

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Town of Swink Board of Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Oct. 14

Published: 10/06/2026

TOWN OF SWINKSTATE OF COLORADOBoard of TrusteesAGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, October 14th 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM - General Meeting

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Rocky Ford Arkansas River Advisory: Avoid Water Contact Due to Elevated E. coli

Published: 10/06/2026

ARKANSAS RIVER SAFETY ADVISORY — ROCKY FORD Please avoid contact with the Arkansas River downstream of Pueblo, including the Rocky Ford area, until public health officials lift the advisory. Elevated E. coli levels can make river water unsafe. F...

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CSP Investigating Six-Vehicle Crash on Southbound I-25 Near Timnath

Published: 10/06/2026

CSP Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-25 At least one transported to the hospital (LARIMER COUNTY, COLO) - At approximately 7:54 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-25 at milepost 266 (north of E...

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Fuel Leak Forces Extended Closure on Eastbound I-76 Near Arvada

Published: 10/06/2026

Fuel Leak Disrupting Morning Commute Extended Interstate 76 Closure (Adams County) – On October 6, 2026, at about 7:44 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to Interstate 76 near milepost 2, east of Arvada, for a report of an incident involv...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges E-Device Riders to Stay Visible as Daylight Hours Decrease

Published: 10/05/2026

E-devices are Small, Quick and Quiet Troopers want you to be safe and be seen (COLO) – With daylight hours decreasing, risk will rise for pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-device riders. Staying visible to motor vehicles is a challenge, so vulnerab...

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James M. Poe Obituary

Published: 10/05/2026

James M. Poe Apr 26, 1973 — Oct 1, 2026 Obituary Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on April 26, 1973 at Lamar, Colorado to James Lee and Melvina Flora (Satterly) Poe and passed away on O...

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CPW Urges Coloradans to Keep Pumpkins and Halloween Decorations Safe From Wildlife

Published: 10/05/2026

Keep wildlife in mind when placing pumpkins this season Oct. 2, 2026DURANGO, Colo. – Carved jack-o’-lanterns delight Halloween trick-or-treaters, but leaving pumpkins out in yards or porches where wildlife can access them can introduce a diffe...

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Bill "Billy" Hieronymus Obituary

Published: 10/05/2026

Bill "Billy" Hieronymus Oct 11, 1941 — Oct 2, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Billy Hieronymus, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 17, 20...

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“Beat the Hell Out of Cancer” Fundraiser Set for Oct. 21 at Pueblo Village Inn

Published: 10/05/2026

“Beat the Hell Out of Cancer” Event Coming to Pueblo October 21 PUEBLO, Colo. — The Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group invites the community to “Beat the Hell Out of Cancer” on October 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Village Inn, 47...

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Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group to Host Spirit Night at Village Inn Oct. 21

Published: 10/04/2026

“May the Cure Be With You” Spirit Night to Support Local Cancer Support Group PUEBLO, Colo. — The Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group invites the public to its “May the Cure Be With You” Spirit Night on October 21, 2026, from ...

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Johnnie Lou Crum Obituary

Published: 10/04/2026

Johnnie Lou (Clark) Crum January 2, 1952 ~ October 1, 2026 (age 74) Obituary A Graveside Service for Johnnie Crum will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado with Logan Smith presiding. Visitation w

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Joy Cecil Dellinger Obituary

Published: 10/02/2026

Joy Cecil "J.C." Dellinger Sep 14, 1936 — Oct 1, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Joy Cecil “J.C.” Dellinger, 90, of Rocky Ford, formerly La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully at home with his family on October 1, 2026. He was born on ...

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