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Beulah Students Celebrate Earth Day with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hands-On Activities

Published: 04/23/2026

Parks and Wildlife staff visits Beulah students on Earth Day BEULAH, Colo. – Students at the Beulah School of Natural Sciences celebrated Earth Day with a variety of hands-on conservation-focused activities Wednesday, continuing a tradition that...

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Bessie Mae Lantz Obituary

Published: 04/23/2026

Bessie Mae Lantz September 4, 1944 — April 21, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Bessie M. (Conyers) Lantz, 81, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on April 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 4, 1944, in Sugar Ci...

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"Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” Comes to Otero College with Student-Driven Production

Published: 04/23/2026

Otero Players present "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play" by Anne Washburn The Otero Players are excited to announce their spring production of "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play" by Anne Washburn. The cast features a mixture of Otero College students...

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Colorado State Patrol Uses Tactical Maneuver to Stop Impaired Driver Near Cortez Work Zone

Published: 04/22/2026

Watch the Video: Erratic Driver Stopped Moments Before Entering a Construction Zone (Montezuma County, CO) - On April 8, 2026, at approximately 10:59 a.m., Colorado State Patrol Troop

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings April 21 - April 27, 2026

Published: 04/22/2026

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

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Bent’s Old Fort Closures and Damage Sparks Concern in La Junta as Access Shrinks and Repairs Stall

Published: 04/22/2026

Bent’s Old Fort Faces Reduced Access as Community Pushes for Action LA JUNTA, Colo. — Access to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site has significantly declined over the past several years, raising concerns among residents and local leaders...

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Urgent Red Flag Warning in Colorado: Extreme Fire Danger, 60 mph Winds and 6% Humidity Creates a Particularly Dangerous Situation

Published: 04/22/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1220 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026 Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San...

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Mary Lou Karney Obituary

Published: 04/21/2026

Mary Lou Karney August 20, 1931 — April 20, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Mary Lou (Autry) Karney, 94, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Monday, April 20, in Pueblo, Colorado following a brief illness. She was born August 20,1931, ...

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Colorado State Patrol Vehicle Struck in Failure-to-Yield Crash in Huerfano County

Published: 04/21/2026

Crash Near Highway 160 Highlights Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle; No Injuries Reported Today, April 21, 2026, a Deputy with the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 160 and Cou...

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Las Animas County Coroner Investigates In-Custody Death of 58-Year-Old John Romero After Medical Emergency

Published: 04/21/2026

Investigation Underway Into In-Custody Death at Las Animas County Detention Center The Las Animas County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of John Romero a 58-year-old male who experienced a medical emergency while in custody at the Las ...

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Stephen King of Cotopaxi Arrested on Multiple Child Exploitation and Assault Charges, Held Without Bond

Published: 04/21/2026

Stephen King Arrested in Fremont County on Child Exploitation Charges On August 15, 2025, Detectives with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an ongoing investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department invol...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 21, 2026: 90% Contained Near Trinidad, CO as Crews Begin Demobilization

Published: 04/21/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres Containment: 90% Total Personnel: 58

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Prowers County Clerk Urges Voters to Update Registration Ahead of June 30, 2026 Primary Election

Published: 04/21/2026

Election Information Jana Coen Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: • Is your voter registration record up to date? &

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Otero College Choir to Perform “Inside Out” Pixar-Inspired Concert April 30 in La Junta

Published: 04/21/2026

The Otero College Choir presents: “An Inside Out Concert: Songs Based on the Emotions of the Pixar Movies” Thursday, April 30, 2026 First Presbyterian Church, 20th and Raton Free Admission Dean Rees, director of the Otero College Choir, believ...

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CDOT Launches Southeast Colorado Bridge Rehabilitation Project April 27, Impacting US 50 and Multiple Highways

Published: 04/21/2026

— Project Announcement — CDOT begins region-wide bridge rehabilitation project in southeast Colorado Project begins April 27 on US 50 in Otero County Custer, Huerfano, Otero and P

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CDOT to Upgrade Traffic Signals in Colorado Springs and Pueblo Starting May, Improving Driver Safety

Published: 04/21/2026

– Project Announcement –Colorado Springs and Pueblo will see upgrades to traffic signals at multiple intersections New backplates will improve signal visibility El Paso & Pueblo Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its co...

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

Published: 04/21/2026

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 drama...

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Margaret Martin Obituary

Published: 04/21/2026

Margaret Martin October 7, 1936 – April 16, 2026 Obituary Margare

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LuAnne Hall Obituary

Published: 04/21/2026

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. Interment wi...

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

Published: 04/21/2026

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 Pierce ...

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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

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Ken Bay Obituary

Published: 04/20/2026

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: 04/20/2026

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 action...

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Scott Bottoms Secures Top GOP Ballot Spot for Colorado Governor

Published: 04/20/2026

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 secured the ...

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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

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

Published: 04/19/2026

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: 04/19/2026

Watch the Video: Colorado State Trooper Struck in La Plata County Trooper with minor injuries due to the crash

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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

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