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Distracted Driving Ranked Third in Colorado At-Fault Motorcycle Crashes in 2025

Published: 06/02/2026

Distracted Driving's Impact on Motorcycle Riders Troopers investigated 566 at-fault motorcycle crashes in 2025 (COLO) – Motorcycle riding carries significant inherent risks due to a lack of protective structure, reduced visibility to other drive...

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Prowers County Announces 2026 Primary Election VSPC Location and Ballot Information

Published: 06/02/2026

Media Information By Jana CoenProwers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Prowers County Election’s Department-Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Change of address for the

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Robert Wayne Ballard Obituary

Published: 06/02/2026

Robert Wayne BallardNovember 6, 1946 – May 9, 2026 Obituary Robert Wayne Ballard, 79, passed away on May 9, 2026 at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado. He was born on November 6, 1946 in Eads, Colorado to R.L. Ballard and Dorth...

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Carrie Esquibel-Venegas Obituary

Published: 06/02/2026

Carrie Esquibel-Venegas February 25, 1969 — June 1, 2026 Obituary A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Granada, Colorado resident, Carrie Esquibel-Venegas, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholi...

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Josh E. Snyder Memorial 5K Fun Run to Honor Rocky Ford Runner’s Life and Legacy

Published: 06/02/2026

Josh E. Snyder Memorial 5K Fun Run Start Line: Rocky Ford High School Football Field 100 W. Washington Ave, Rocky Ford, CO Date: July 11, 2026

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Eastbound I-70 Reopens Near Palisade After Rollover Crash Leaves Driver Critical

Published: 06/02/2026

Injury Crash on Eastbound I-70 The roadway is reopened (PALISADE, COLO) - On June 1, 2026, at approximately 9:46 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Pathfinder on eastbound I-70 at milepost 45 nea...

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Pueblo Police Investigate City’s Ninth Homicide of 2026 After Oakshire Lane Shooting

Published: 06/02/2026

City of Pueblo’s Ninth Homicide of 2026 On June 1, 2026, at approximately 1:19 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department’s ShotSpotter system detected gunfire in the 2100 block of Oakshire Lane. At the same time, dispatch received multiple 911 calls ...

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Elizabeth Arredondo Obituary

Published: 06/02/2026

Elizabeth Arredondo August 10, 1959 — May 31, 2026 Obituary A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Elizabeth Arredondo will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic C...

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Colorado Moves Four Commercial Motor Vehicle Permits to Online COOPR System

Published: 06/01/2026

Colorado Moves Commercial Motor Vehicle Permits Online Four permits added to the COOPR online permitting system (COLO) – Beginning today, commercial motor vehicle operators and businesses will be required to obtain four types of permits original...

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Pueblo Police Arrest 18-Year-Old After Dirt Bike Crash, Foot Chase at Unsanctioned Car Show

Published: 06/01/2026

On May 31, 2026, Pueblo Police Officers were assigned to the 1200 block of Prairie Ave to uphold peace during an unsanctioned car show gathering on private property. While on scene, officers observed 18‑year‑old Jordan Trujillo‑Trevizo illeg...

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Cruisin’ Into Summer Festival & Keep Kids Safe Fair Event Schedule for June 6 in Rocky Ford

Published: 06/01/2026

"CRUISIN' INTO SUMMER FESTIVAL!" and "KEEP KIDS SAFE FAIR"Sponsored by Tri-County Family Care CenterSatur

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Mary Ann Poland Obituary

Published: 06/01/2026

Mary Ann Poland February 3, 1946 — May 27, 2026 Las Animas, CO Obituary Mary Ann Poland, 80, of Las Animas, Colorado, formerly of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. She was bo...

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Sugar City Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting

Published: 05/31/2026

Sugar City Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect Charged for First-Degree Murder Sugar City, Colorado - On 05/30/2026 at about 1:25 pm, the Crowley County Sheriff's Office responded to the 500 block of Colorado Ave in Sugar City for a report of a guns...

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Emergency Fish Salvage Begins June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir in Kiowa County

Published: 05/30/2026

Emergency fish salvage begins June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency public fish salvage effective June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir on

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Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Outdoor Workers Face Higher Skin Cancer Risk of Skin Cancer

Published: 05/30/2026

Skin Cancer Awareness Farmers, ranchers and those who recreate outdoors at higher risk (La Junta, CO May 15,2026) - Vanguard Skin Specialists, a southern Colorado dermatology and plastic surgery practice, wants to remind rural communities of skin ...

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La Junta United Methodist Church to Install Historic Recognition Plaque May 31, 2026

Published: 05/29/2026

The United Methodist Church of La Junta received National and State Historical Status in 2025 and we held a Concert and Celebration in October as we were 'officially' presented with our historic recognition plaque. This Sunday, May 31 at around 11...

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Penny E Lewis Obituary

Published: 05/29/2026

Penny E Lewis March 6, 1949 — May 27, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Penny E. Lewis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in La Junta, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March...

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Gregory Lynn Chambers Obituary

Published: 05/29/2026

Gregory Lynn Chambers October 12, 1952 — May 18, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Gregory Lynn Chambers of Rocky Ford passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Colorado Springs at the age of 73. Greg was born in La Junta to Robert and Helen Chambers. He gr...

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James Morgan Dillingham Obituary

Published: 05/29/2026

James Morgan Dillingham August 29, 1943 – May 13, 2026 Obituary James (Jim) Morgan Dillingham, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of the Fowler, Colorado community, passed away at his home in Fowler, on May 13, 2...

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CDOT to Begin Southeast Colorado Intersection and Culvert Improvements June 1

Published: 05/29/2026

CDOT begins intersection and culvert improvements project in southeast Colorado. Motorists can expect traffic impacts beginning June 1 Southeast Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with TLM Constructors, will beg...

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park Expands by 484 Acres, Adds New Camping and Boating Access

Published: 05/29/2026

Governor Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor Mobolade and CPW Announce Cheyenne Mountain State Park Expansion, Sign New Recreation Agreement to Increase Camping and Boating COLORADO SPRINGS– Today Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobo...

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Terry Lee Hollis Obituary

Published: 05/29/2026

Terry Lee Hollis July 29, 1951 — May 22, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Terry L. Hollis, 74, of Swink, Colorado passed away on May 22, 2026, at his Swink Home. He was born on July 29, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida to Earl and Gwen (Crane) Hollis...

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Poudre Fire Authority Determines Cause of Ponds Fire Near Fort Collins

Published: 05/28/2026

FIRE UPDATE: Cause of Ponds Fire Determined The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) fire investigation has concluded that the probable cause of the Ponds Fire was a power line that came loose from its insulator. The loose line contacted another line causi...

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La Junta Plaza Block Building Receives Statewide Historic Preservation Honor

Published: 05/28/2026

La Junta's Plaza Block Building Receives Statewide Preservation Honor Colorado Preservation, Inc. Recognizes the Plaza Block Building at 42nd Annual Dana Crawford Awards LA JUNTA, Colo. — The Plaza Block Building in La Junta has received the Cit...

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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Reports 12 Bookings and 352 Calls for Service in April 2026

Published: 05/28/2026

Baca County Sheriff’s Office Report for the month of April, 2026 Bookings/Arrests: 12 4/1/26 Aspen Dunivan Violation of a Protection Order (Misdemeanor)

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16th Judicial District to Celebrate Chief Judge MacDonnell’s Retirement and 33 Years of Service

Published: 05/28/2026

On Friday, June 26, 2026 the 16th Judicial District will be celebrating Chief Judge MacDonnell’s retirement and honoring his 33 years of service at the place where it all began. Celebration of Service and Retirement PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULAT...

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Honorable Deni E. Eiring to Be Sworn In as 16th Judicial District Judge

Published: 05/28/2026

It is my honor to announce the swearing-in of the Honorable Deni E. Eiring as district judge in the 16th Judicial District. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Otero County Courthouse in the Division B Courtroom – Room...

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CBI: Courthouse Fugitive Arrested in La Junta After 5½-Hour Standoff on Santa Fe Avenue

Published: 05/28/2026

Courthouse Fugitive Arrested in La Junta Following Barricade Situation May 27, 2026 – CBI – La Junta, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the La Junta Police Department (LJPD) announce the arrest of Matthew Muniz Jr. today at ...

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Eloy Salazar Obituary

Published: 05/27/2026

Eloy "Poncho" Salazar August 25, 1956 — May 25, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Eloy “Poncho” Salazar, 69, of Swink, Colorado passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born August 25, 1956, in La Junta to Alfred, Sr. & Be...

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Lamar Police Arrest Man After Forced Entry Report and Search Warrant Execution

Published: 05/27/2026

Warrant Executed After Subject Forcefully Enters Residence On 5/23/2026, Officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the 400 Block of E. College Road regarding a male subject who had forced his way into an apartment. The subject, la...

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