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Colorado State Patrol Clarifies Liability for Vehicle Damage Caused by Debris

Published: 09/18/2026

Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused by Debris? (COLORADO) – Motorists traveling through Colorado's highways have likely seen signs on the back of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), semis, warning motorists to "stay back 300 feet" or stating that...

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Colorado State Patrol Plans Sunday Football Enforcement Operation Across Metro Counties

Published: 09/18/2026

Sunday Football Enforcement Operation Colorado State Patrol increases presence across metro communities (Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol will conduct a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative focused on six counties around the metro...

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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Reports 14 Bookings and 491 Calls for Service in August 2026

Published: 09/17/2026

Report for the month of August, 2026Bookings/Arrests: 148/2/26 Frank Medina Sex Offender Registration8/3/26 Teka MacNees Fingerprint Order for Ownership of a Dangerous Dog (Misdemeanor)8/9/26

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Vanda Dean Lyman Obituary

Published: 09/17/2026

Vanda “Woody” Dean Lyman Jul 24, 1936 — May 17, 2026 Elm Springs, Arkansas Obituary Vanda “Woody” Dean Lyman, of Elm Springs, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home on May 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Woody was born on July 24, 1936, to Norr...

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Monty Dean Palmer Obituary

Published: 09/17/2026

Monty Dean Palmer May 7, 1936 — Sep 16, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Monty Dean Palmer will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Crem...

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Verda Elaine Baker Obituary

Published: 09/16/2026

Verda Elaine Baker Feb 9, 1936 — Sep 15, 2026Olney Springs, ColoradoObituary Verda Elaine Baker, 90, of Olney Springs, Colorado passed away September 15, 2026, in Olney Springs. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 ...

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Picketwire Players Announce Auditions for “Lost in the Bermuda Triangle” in La Junta

Published: 09/16/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Local players are invited to join the fun as auditions are announced for the hilarious theatre farce "Lost in the Bermuda Triangle" by Margo Haas. Director, Natalie Summers, invites men and women 18 years of age and older to audition...

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CSP Aircraft Tracks Stolen SUV During 100+ MPH I-70 Eluding Incident; Two Arrested

Published: 09/16/2026

Watch the Video Here: Joint News Release: Aurora Police Department and Colorado State Patrol Coordinated APD and CSP Aircraft Unit Leads to Arr

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Nicholas “Nic” Martinez Announces Intent to Run for Mayor of Rocky Ford

Published: 09/15/2026

LETTER OF INTENT Nicholas "Nic" Martinez Candidate for Mayor — City of Rocky Ford, Colorado To the Citizens and Members of the Rocky Ford City Council:

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La Junta Senior Golf League Hosts Sept. 15 Scramble With 45 Golfers; Engebrecht Team Takes First

Published: 09/15/2026

LJ Senior Golf League - results for September 15, 2026 With 45 golfers present, the La Junta Senior Golf league started out the day with a group putting event on hole #8. All the golfers surrounded the green and putted at the same time. Anyone mak...

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Larry Dean Hendricks Obituary

Published: 09/15/2026

Larry Dean Hendricks Mar 23, 1954 — Sep 13, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Larry Dean Hendricks, 72, of La Junta, Colorado passed away September 13, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born March 23, 1954 in La Junta to Leo & Lois (Stephenson) He...

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Cattle Hauler Rollover Crash Closes I-76 East of Brush; Several Cattle Dead or Missing

Published: 09/15/2026

Cattle Hauler Rollover Crash Closes Interstate 76 The closure will be extended (Washington County) – On September 15, 2026, at about 2:58 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to Interstate 76 near milepost 102, east of Brush, for a report o...

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Otero County Sheriff Shawn Mobley Announces Resignation Effective September 30

Published: 09/15/2026

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La Junta Fire Dept. VS Suspicious Empty House Fire

Published: 09/15/2026

Watch the Video Here: Structure Fire Reported on East 10th Street After Heavy Fire Found at Rear of Home Last night (9/14/26) at approx 1108 pm, we responded to 113 E 10 st for

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Public Notice Issued for Lake Meredith After Arkansas River Sewage Spill Reaches Ordway

Published: 09/14/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE — LAKE MEREDITH Residents are advised that water impacted by the recent Arkansas River sewage spill near Pueblo has now made its way to Lake Meredith in Ordway. Out of an abundance of caution, please avoid direct contact with the w...

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Delfido Medina Obituary

Published: 09/14/2026

Delfido Medina Jan 9, 1940 — Sep 8, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Delfido “Delphy” “Del” “Baby Blue” Medina of Rocky Ford became an angel on September 8, 2026. He was born January 9, 1940 in Maes, New Mexico.

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Peggy Jane Schweizer-Love Obituary

Published: 09/14/2026

Peggy Jane Schweizer-Love Sep 30, 1936 — Sep 10, 2026 Obituary Peggy Schweizer-Love, 89, of Rocky Ford, went home to be with her Lord on September 10 at Cottonwood Ridge Assisted Living Center. She was born on September 30,1936, to Elwin Morgan ...

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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Being Ejected Into Ravine on Highway 83 Near Franktown

Published: 09/14/2026

Serious Injury Motorcycle Crash on Highway 83 Rider ejected into a ravine (Douglas County, COLO) – On August 29, 2026, at about 9:30 a.m., Colorado State Patrol Troopers responded to Highway 83 near milepost 46, south of Franktown, for a single ...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club September Newsletter Highlights Car Shows and Fall Events

Published: 09/14/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR

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Kim Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire North of Kim on Highway 109

Published: 09/14/2026

Kim Fire Dept was dispatched at 23:20 to a structure fire approximately 15 miles North of Kim on Hwy 109. Upon arrival, structure was fully engulfed and is a complete loss. Nobody was in the house at time of ignition. Cause of fire is unknown at t...

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Gabriella Marie Hastings Obituary

Published: 09/11/2026

Gabriella "Gabie" Marie Hastings Dec 4, 1966 — Sep 9, 2026 Obituary Gabriella "Gabie" Marie Hastings was born on a military base in the Philippines on December 4, 1966. Gabie passed away on September 9, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado; she wa...

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American Discovery 250 Relay Travels From Pueblo to La Junta

Published: 09/11/2026

American Discovery 250 Relay: PUEBLO to LA JUNTA SEPT. 12 FRONT ROYAL, VA – On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware - kicked off from...

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Glenn H Spriggs

Published: 09/11/2026

Glenn H Spriggs Obituary Glenn H Spriggs (AKA Jim) of La Junta passed away on September 2, 2026 in Las Animas at the age of 76. Glenn was born to Earl and Emma Spriggs of Crowley County. Glenn was known as a “Jack of all trades” and a faithful...

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Kennis Bentley Obituary

Published: 09/11/2026

Kennis "Ken" Bentley Nov 26, 1938 — Sep 4, 2026 Obituary Kennis E. Bentley, 87, of Lamar Colorado passed away peacefully September 4th, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born November 26th, 1938, in Greasy Creek, Pike County, Kentucky to parents ...

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Las Animas Police Officer Charged With Criminal Extortion, Official Misconduct

Published: 09/11/2026

On September 9, 2026, formal charges were filed in Bent County District Court against Las Animas Police Department Officer Thomas Dunagan following an investigation conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Dunagan has been charged ...

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Krista Ann McGlasson Obituary

Published: 09/10/2026

Krista Ann McGlasson November 2, 1972 – September 6, 2026 Obituary Krista Ann McGlasson (Booker), 53, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026, leaving behind a family and community of friends struggling to imagine a worl...

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Rocky Ford Police Seek Adam Martinez on Three Arrest Warrants; Last Known in Rocky Ford

Published: 09/10/2026

Can you help? We are looking for Adam Martinez on 3 arrest warrants (FTC - felony trespass of a dwelling, FTC - misdemeanor failure to register as a sex offender and felony failure to register as a sex offender). Mr. Martinez was last known to be ...

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Kenneth Minor Florea Obituary

Published: 09/10/2026

Kenneth Minor Florea March 20, 1993 ~ August 30, 2026 (age 33) Obituary A Memorial Service for Kenny Florea will be held at 10:00 a.m., September 19, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating. K...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Extra Caution for E-Bike and E-Scooter Riders at Intersections

Published: 09/10/2026

E-XTRA Caution for E-Device Riders at Intersections Troopers ask parents to educate their kids about the rules of the road (COLO) – Intersections can be confusing and dangerous for drivers, pedestrians, and e-device users of all ages. According ...

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La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority Hiring Full-Time General Maintenance Worker

Published: 09/09/2026

Position Overview: General Maintenance Worker Organization: La Junta/Otero County Housing AuthorityPosition Type: Full Time Position Summary: La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority is seeking a reliable, skilled and community-focused General Main...

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