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Bent’s Old Fort Revival Begins: Historic “Castle on the Plains” Named Endangered, Restoration Efforts Launch

Published: 04/07/2026

Saving a Timeless Treasure: The Rebirth of Bent’s Old Fort 1833-1849; 1976-2026; and Beyond It was “as though an air-built castle had dropped to earth… in the midst of the vast desert.” Matt C. Fields, 1841<

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Clear Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp Closed for 2026, Campground Shuts April 6 for Dam Work

Published: 04/07/2026

Clear Creek Reservoir boat ramp remains closed, camping pauses for dam improvements GRANITE, Colo. – The Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area boat ramp remains closed through the 2026 season and the campground closes April 6 as dam improvem...

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CO Highway 71 Closed Between Rocky Ford and Ordway Due to Culvert Failure, Detour in Place

Published: 04/07/2026

― Highway Closure Alert ― CO Highway 71 is closed between Rocky Ford and Ordway A culvert near Impassable Ditch Road failed and a detour is in place Otero County — Colorado Highway 71 is closed between Rocky Ford and Ordway due to a culvert ...

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Cristina Crissy Robinson Obituary

Published: 04/07/2026

Cristina "Crissy" Robinson April 26, 1976 ~ March 30, 2026 (age 49) Obituary Cristina “Crissy” Lynn Robinson, born April 26, 1976, in Syracuse, Kansas, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Pueblo West, Colorado at the age of 49. Crissy was a mili...

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Ellen M. Barboza Obituary

Published: 04/07/2026

Ellen M. Barboza March 16, 1952 ~ April 1, 2026 (age 74) Obituary Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Color...

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92nd Annual Santa Fe Trail Day Car Show - April 24th in Las Animas

Published: 04/06/2026

Coverage on SECO News Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Colorado Names Future Front Range Passenger Rail: Colorado Connector (CoCo) After 26,000 Public Votes

Published: 04/06/2026

Coloradans Choose “Colorado Connector” as Name of Future Front Range Passenger Rail Train “CoCo” wins public naming contest after 25,000+ votes cast DENVER (April 6, 2026) – With almost 26,000 votes cast by Coloradans, the Front Range Pa...

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Pelton, Winter: Rural Colorado Coaches Need Mental Health Training to Support Kids

Published: 04/06/2026

Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the c...

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Andrew Kline Obituary

Published: 04/05/2026

Andrew Kline May 22, 1964 - March 27, 2026 Obituary A private family service for Ramah, Colorado resident Andrew Kline will be held at a later date. Andrew Edwin Kline, age 61, passed away tragically on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1964,...

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Bent County Sheriff and ICAC Task Force Arrest Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Published: 04/04/2026

Antonio Marfil Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Bent County Exploitation Case The Bent County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (CSPD) conducted a lengthy investigation into the possessio...

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Pueblo Police Investigate Double Homicide, Suspect Dead in Apparent Suicide

Published: 04/04/2026

PUEBLO POLICE INVESTIGATE DOUBLE HOMICIDE & SUICIDE Pueblo, CO - At approximately 1:01 a.m. on April 4, 2026, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. 4th Street following reports of a shooting. ShotSpotter had identified mul...

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4-Year-Old Rescued from Catlin Canal in Rocky Ford After Bystanders Perform CPR

Published: 04/04/2026

Child rescued from Catlin Canal Rocky Ford, Colo. - April 3rd, 2026 - At about 4:44 P.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of a missing 4yo child. Two minutes later, Rocky Ford Communications Center received another 911 call about ...

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Randy Morris Obituary

Published: 04/03/2026

Randy W. Morris July 12, 1963 ~ March 30, 2026 (age 62) A Celebration of Life for Randy Morris will be held at the Lamar Christian Church on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. A gathering will follow at the L...

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CBI Sets Up Tip Line for Alleged Costilla County Sheriff’s Office Misconduct Investigation

Published: 04/03/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Establishes Tip Lines for Concerns Related to Costilla County Sheriff's Office Alleged Misconduct April 2, 2026 – CBI – Costilla County, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has established a dedica...

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I-25 Northbound Closure in Colorado Springs Delayed to April 10, Overnight Detours Planned

Published: 04/03/2026

– UPDATED Traffic Advisory – Planned April 3 overnight full closure of northbound I-25 in Colorado Springs delayed until April 10 Overnight closures will begin at 10 p.m. on April 10 with a detour route in effect Colorado Springs — The plann...

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CO 115 Road Work Near Penrose Begins April 6, Expect Single-Lane Traffic and Delays

Published: 04/03/2026

― Project Announcement ―Concrete panel preventive maintenance on CO 115 to begin April 6 Motorists will encounter single lane head-to-head traffic in Penrose Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Acm...

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Ross E. Rinker Obituary

Published: 04/03/2026

Ross E. Rinker June 15, 1935 — March 31, 2026 Obituary A private family graveside service for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Ross E. Rinker will be held at a later date at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming. Ross was born on June ...

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Shirley Mae Sterling Obituary

Published: 04/03/2026

Shirley Mae Sterling April 4, 1936 — March 30, 2026 Las Animas, Colorado Obituary Shirley M. Sterling, 89, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the Bent County Nursing Home. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Jackson County,...

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Melvin Lee Risenhoover Obituary

Published: 04/03/2026

Melvin Lee Risenhoover November 29, 2026 — March 31, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Mel Risenhoover, 94, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Sunday, November 29, 1931 in Hennesse...

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Three Drivers Cited for Illegal Passing on Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado State Patrol Warns of Deadly Risks

Published: 04/03/2026

Watch the Video: If Your Friend Illegally Passed on a Blind Curve, Would You? Three Drivers Cited for Illegal Passing on Wolf Creek Pass

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Fatal Head-On Crash Closes Boulder Canyon Drive (Hwy 119), Colorado State Patrol Investigating

Published: 04/02/2026

Fatal Head-on Crash on Boulder Canyon Drive Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route (Boulder, COLO) - On April 2, 2026, at approximately 9:23 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a head-on crash on Highway 119 (Boulder...

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Becky Ann Hicks Obituary

Published: 04/01/2026

Becky Ann Hicks Nov. 13, 1955 - April 1, 2026 Obituary Becky Ann Hicks was born on November 13, 1955, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Eva Keller (Gribble) and Charles William Hicks, and passed away on April 1, 2026, at UC Memorial in Colorado Springs,...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns ‘Seconds Matter’ as Distracted Driving Causes Thousands of Crashes

Published: 04/01/2026

Seconds Matter Troopers caution drivers about distractions (COLO) – April is National Distracted Driving Month, and the Colorado State Patrol doesn't want you to be fooled; multi-tasking behind the wheel is a myth. To be safe and allow for adequ...

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Free Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop with Lunch Set for April 22 in Bent County

Published: 04/01/2026

Plan Your Healthcare Wishes: Free Workshop April 22 at Bent County Senior Center Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind

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Update: CO 71 is Open - Culvert Failure Prompts Closure of CO 71 Between Rocky Ford and Ordway

Published: 04/01/2026

Update: CO 71 is Open as of April 18th Culvert Failure Prompts Closure of CO 71 Between Rocky Ford and Ordway Rocky Ford, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has implemented an extended closure of Colorado Highway 71 between...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Consolidates Sales at Lake Pueblo State Park Visitor and Service Center

Published: 04/01/2026

Customer service and sales consolidate at Lake Pueblo State Park PUEBLO, Colo – Colorado Parks and Wildlife consolidates over-the-counter sales inside the renamed &

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Colorado Hands-Free Law Cuts Distracted Driving 4.7%, Prevents 600 Crashes in First Year

Published: 04/01/2026

Colorado's hands-free law linked to 4.7% drop in distracted driving, preventing 600 crashes statewideDistracted Driving Awareness Month begins April 1 Statewide — New data shows Colorado's hands-free law is helping reduce distracted driving and ...

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New Costilla County Sheriff Joe Smith Announces Immediate Action Plan to Stabilize Operations and Restore Confidence

Published: 04/01/2026

Costilla County’s New Sheriff Takes Oath, Unveils Plan to Restore Trust and Strengthen Law Enforcement San Luis, Colorado - On March 30, 2026, I officially took the oath of office to serve as the Sheriff of Costilla County. I am stepping into th...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 31 - April 6, 2026

Published: 04/01/2026

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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La Junta Police Seek Public Help Identifying Suspects in Citywide Vandalism Incidents

Published: 03/31/2026

Multiple Vandalism Reports in La Junta, Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspects The La Junta Police Department is requesting the public's assistance regarding a series of vandalism incidents that occurred overnight on March 29th. Officers receive...

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