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Otero College Inducts New Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Members, Celebrates 2025–2026 Student Leaders

Published: 04/20/2026

The following students were officially inducted into Otero College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm: Lillian Morgan Klein. Lillian is a certified phlebotomist, an active member of Otero College theater and dram...

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Margaret Martin Obituary

Published: 04/20/2026

Margaret Martin October 7, 1936 – April 16, 2026 Obituary Margaret was born in Ordway, CO to Wesley & Mary Martin. She is survived by son Dennis & Karen Martin, daughter Mary Harris, grandchildren Teresa & Britt Jessop, Dennis &a...

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LuAnne Hall Obituary

Published: 04/20/2026

LuAnne (Clark) Hall August 29, 1932 — April 19, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident LuAnne (Clark) Hall will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Intermen...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Suspect in Littleton Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured 15-Year-Old Cyclist

Published: 04/20/2026

The Colorado State Patrol Is Seeking Information on a Hit-And-Run Crash Second hit-and-run crash this weekend injuring a Teenager (COLORADO) – On April 19, 2026 at about 3:45 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of South Pie...

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Inside Las Animas Police Department: Investigator Thomas Dunagan’s Impact on Drug Interdiction

Published: 04/20/2026

Las Animas Police Department SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Dunagan - LAPD Investigator Thomas Dunagan brings over 16 years of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the Colorado Department of Corrections and later served with the numerous law en...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 20: 90% Contained at 1,582 Acres Near Trinidad, Crews Mop Up Remaining Hot Spots

Published: 04/20/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Monday, April 20, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres Containment: 90% Total Personnel: 93 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles southeast...

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Ken Bay Obituary

Published: 04/19/2026

Ken Bay Nov 27, 1951 - April 10, 2026 Cheraw, CO Obituary Ken Bay, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born November 27, 1951, in Cheraw, CO, he was the son of Elton and Darlene (Quick) Bay, both of whom predeceased him. Ken brought ...

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Colorado State Patrol Names Trooper Dennis Guffey 2025 Trooper of the Year for Leadership and DUI Enforcement

Published: 04/19/2026

Colorado State Patrol Names the Trooper of the Year (Colorado, Golden) – Each year, the Colorado State Patrol selects a trooper who best demonstrates outstanding work performance, initiative, leadership, character, and integrity and whose ac...

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Scott Bottoms Secures Top GOP Ballot Spot for Colorado Governor

Published: 04/19/2026

SCOTT BOTTOMS, TOP-LINE CANDIDATE FOR COLORADO GOVERNOR, THANKS GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS FOR RECORD TURNOUT AND UNVEILS PLAN TO “RECLAIM COLORADO” COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14, 2026 – State Representative Dr. Scott Bottoms, who ...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 19: 1,582 Acres, 50% Contained Near Trinidad, CO; Crews Continue Mop-Up

Published: 04/19/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 120 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles southeas...

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Fatal RV Fire at Salida RV Park Under Investigation; One Escapes, Two Dead

Published: 04/18/2026

Salida Fire Department Responds to Fatal Fire at Salida RV Park SALIDA, CO, April 18, 2026 - On April 18, 2026 at approximately 0143 hours, the Salida Fire Department responded to a report of a recreational vehicle (RV) fire at the Salida RV Park,...

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Colorado State Trooper Injured in La Plata County Crash; DUI Suspect Arrested After Highway 172 Collision

Published: 04/18/2026

Watch the Video: Colorado State Trooper Struck in La Plata County Trooper with minor injuries due to the crash (COLORADO) – This afternoon at 3:14 p.m., Colorado State Patrol trooper Ziegler was traveling on Highway 172 through the intersect...

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3rd Annual OCHD Ride for Recovery Set for May 9, 2026 in La Junta to Raise Awareness on Substance Use Disorder

Published: 04/18/2026

The 3rd Annual OCHD Ride for Recovery will be taking place on Saturday, May 09, 2026. This is a community wide, all ages, all vehicle (2, 3, 4 wheel) welcome event designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use disorder. We wil...

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April 2026 Car Club Meeting Recap: Upcoming Colorado Car Shows, Events, and Cruise Nights Announced

Published: 04/18/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR Bag Lady Boutique Facebook Page April 7 Car Club Meeting Minutes: 2026 Event Schedule, Car Shows, and Route 66 Plans Minutes of the April 7 meeting P...

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Ermelinda Gallegos Obituary

Published: 04/18/2026

Ermelinda "Erma" Gallegos December 21, 1943 — April 15, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Ermelinda “Erma” Gallegos, 82, of Swink, Colorado passed away on April 15, 2026, at Pikes Peak Hospice Facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks White Sedan Driver, Witnesses After Teen Seriously Injured in I-25 Hit-and-Run

Published: 04/18/2026

The Colorado State Patrol is Seeking An Involved Driver and Witnesses Hit and run involving a teen (El Paso County, Colorado) – This evening, at about 8:00 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of northbound Interstate 25 nea...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 18: 63% Contained at 1,012 Acres Near Trinidad, CO; Crews Plan Controlled Burns

Published: 04/18/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 63% | Total Personnel: 115 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles so...

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Frances Jean Brown Obituary

Published: 04/17/2026

Frances Jean Brown October 23, 1940 ~ April 11, 2026 (age 85) Graveside services for Frances Brown will take place at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Obituary Frances Jean Brown, 85, passed away on April 11, 2...

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Olivia G. Silvas Obituary

Published: 04/17/2026

Olivia G. Silvas March 14, 1945 ~ April 10, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Olivia Gonzalez Silvas passed away on April 10, 2026 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado at the age of 81. She was born on March 14, 1945 in Odem, Texas to Candel...

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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Shootout in Pueblo Parking Lot

Published: 04/17/2026

SHOOTING On April 16, 2026, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received multiple reports of a shooting in the 4200 block of Dillon Drive. Officers arrived on the scene and found a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim stated tha...

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Frances Howard Ochoa Obituary

Published: 04/17/2026

Frances Howard Ochoa June 12, 1942 — April 9, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Frances Howard Ochoa, a radiant spirit known for her infectious joy and unwavering kindness, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Pueblo. Born on June 12, 1942, in...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 17: 1,012 Acres, 36% Contained Near Trinidad, Colorado

Published: 04/17/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Friday, April 17, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 36% | Total Personnel: 124 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, southeast of ...

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Rocky Ford Police Arrest 61-Year-Old in Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins and Credit Card Use Case

Published: 04/16/2026

Rocky Ford Police Department Reports: Arrest Made in Multiple Vehicle Break-ins Rocky Ford, Colo. - April 11th, 2026- At about 3:43 P.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of a male using another person's credit card. Rocky Ford Pol...

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Lamar Man Arrested After Park Disturbance, Allegedly Attempts to Bribe Police Officer with “Millions”

Published: 04/16/2026

Subject attempts to bribe officers after causing a disturbance with city park workers 04/14/26 Officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the Northside Park in the 300 Blk of N. 5th St. Officers received a call from a City of Lamar...

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USDA Invests $7.27M to Upgrade Cheraw, Colorado Water Treatment Facility, Expanding Clean Water Access

Published: 04/16/2026

USDA Rural Development Investment Brings Water Treatment Facility Upgrades for Town of Cheraw and Surrounding Communities (Cheraw, Colo., April 8, 2026) – USDA Rural Development State Director for Colorado Sallie Clark announced the Town of ...

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Local Community Unites: Trinidad State Volleyball Delivers Critical Supplies to Firefighters

Published: 04/16/2026

Thank you community! In just two hours, we collected an incredible amount of donations, this is truly a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together for a greater cause. The Trinidad State volleyball team is beyond grateful ...

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Florence Shooting Investigation Update: Woman Claims Self-Defense in Deadly Colorado Incident

Published: 04/16/2026

Florence Shooting Investigation Update April 16, 2026 – CBI – Florence, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is assisting the Florence Police Department (FPD) in actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred S...

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High Wind Safety in Baca County: Health Risks, Hazards & Essential Tips to Stay Safe

Published: 04/16/2026

Safety First: Navigating the Winds of Baca County We all know that life in Southeast Colorado comes with a fair share of wind. While it’s a familiar part of our landscape, high winds can pose serious risks to our health and safety. At Southe...

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Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen Obituary

Published: 04/16/2026

Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen September 6, 1952 – April 15, 2026 Obituary Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her sister, Martha Martinez, remained by her side day and night dur...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 16: 1,012 Acres, 36% Contained Near Trinidad, CO Amid Red Flag Warning

Published: 04/16/2026

Colorado’s Schwachheim Fire Reaches 36% Containment as Crews Battle Winds Near Trinidad Schwachheim Fire Update Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres Cont...

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