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Otero Treasurer Reports Over $500K in School District Funds Being Held for Lack of State Compliance

Published: 08/26/2024

Otero Treasurer Reports Over $500K in School District Funds Being Held for Lack of State Compliance At the August 26th Otero County Commissioners meeting Otero Treasurer Sharon Jones reported during the semi-annual treasurer's report that two scho...

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Judith Marie Gemmecke Obituary

Published: 08/26/2024

Judith Marie Gemmecke Jan 23, 1960 - Aug 7, 2024 Obituary Judith Marie Gemmecke of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest August 7, 2024 at the Bent County Nursing Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. She was born in La Junta, Colorado on January 23...

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Two Arrested in Rocky Ford After Early Morning Shooting, Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder

Published: 08/24/2024

Two Arrested in Rocky Ford After Early Morning Shooting, Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder August 24th, 2024 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO On August 23rd, 2024 at approximately 12:45 am officers of the Rocky Ford Police Depa...

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La Junta Police Seeking Public Assistance In Identifying Man Who Illegally Dumped at Hospice

Published: 08/24/2024

La Junta Police Seeking Public Assistance In Identifying Man Who Dumped a Mattress at Hospice The La Junta Police Department is Seeking the Public's Assistance in Identifying the person in this security Footage from August 18 illegally dumping an ...

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Shoplifting Suspect on Electric Scooter Leads LJPD on Highway Chase

Published: 08/23/2024

Shoplifting Suspect on Electric Scooter Leads LJPD on Highway Chase On 08/22/2024 at 1500 hrs, Officers with the La Junta Police Department were called to Wal-Mart located at 6 Conley Road in the City of La Junta regarding shoplifting in progress....

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CDOT Reports: Almost 4,000 Drivers Cited for Seat Belt Violations this Year

Published: 08/23/2024

714 Tickets Handed Out During the July Seat belt enforcement period Almost 4,000 Drivers Cited for Seat Belt Violations this Year Statewide — As the summer draws to an end, more Coloradans are taking action to buckle up and stay safe on the ...

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CSP Reports: SUV VS Ft. Carson Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Crash on I-25

Published: 08/23/2024

I-25 Crash Near Pueblo Involving Military Personnel (Pueblo, COLO) On August 23rd, 2024 at about 4:01 a.m. the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on I-25 southbound near milepost 107 just north of Pueblo. (Pueblo,...

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Rocky Ford Night at the Museum: Betty Blanco 9/11 Presentation

Published: 08/22/2024

Rocky Ford Night at the Museum: Betty Blanco 9/11 Presentation The Rocky Ford Museum would like to invite the community of Rocky Ford and vacinity area to A Night at the Museum program. Who: Betty Blanco, La Junta Resident What: A lecture and prog...

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Colorado, CPW, GOCO Award $1.3 Million in Regional Coalition Development and Planning Initiatives

Published: 08/21/2024

Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado Award $1.3 Million in Regional Coalition Development and Planning Initiatives DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) annou...

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Peggy Staley Obituary

Published: 08/21/2024

Peggy Staley February 27, 1930 — August 13, 2024 Golden Valley, AZ Obituary Mary L. “Peggy” Staley, 94, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Golden Valley, AZ. Peggy was born February 2...

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147th Arkansas Valley Fair Parade Winners

Published: 08/21/2024

147th Arkansas Valley Fair Parade Winners Sponsored by the Rocky Ford Lions Club Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd YOUTH 1st Rocky Ford High School Lady Meloneer Softball 2nd Rocky Ford Mini Cheer Camp 3rd La Junta Tigers Cheer NON-PROFIT 1st Goodwood ...

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Colorado State Patrol Adds Explosives Detection Dog "Gunner" to Executive Security Branch

Published: 08/20/2024

Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner Adding a second specially trained canine in explosives (Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is proud to introduce a new addition to its Executive Security Branch: Gunner. While the Patrol has used ca...

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Carol L. (Barnes) Gilbert Obituary

Published: 08/19/2024

Carol L. (Barnes) Gilbert August 7, 1938 ~ August 17, 2024 (age 86) Obituary Carol Lee Gilbert was born on August 7, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Claude Buster Barnes and Blanche Leona (Carroll) Barnes. She passed away on August 17, 2024 at...

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Milan John Brumit Jr. Obituary

Published: 08/20/2024

Milan John Brumit Jr. April 30, 1942 – August 16, 2024 Obituary Milan John Brumit Jr, 82, of La Junta, CO passed away at Bent County Nursing Home on, August 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1942 in La Junta, C...

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Shirley Ann Tucker Obituary

Published: 08/19/2024

Shirley Ann Tucker Obituary It is with a heavy heart that the family of Shirley Ann Tucker (née Sharpe) announce her passing on August 14, 2024, at the age of 86. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, J. Larry Tuck...

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Donald “Duke” Johnson Obituary

Published: 08/18/2024

Donald “Duke” Johnson November 20, 1942 – August 14, 2024 Obituary Donald “Duke” Eugene Johnson, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away peacefully at home on, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born N...

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Letter to High School Sports Community from Ernie Vigil

Published: 08/16/2024

Parents, students, and community members, We are asking for your support in providing positive role-modeling for our student athletes. The involvement of our students in athletics and activities contributes to the development of their values syste...

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Lamar Police Investigate Shooting After Victim Found on Main Street; Injuries Reported as Non-Life-Threatening

Published: 08/17/2024

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 0655 hours, Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service were contacted in the 500 block of S. Main St. by a male party suffering from a reported gunshot wound. Officers were advised the party had suffered the injury at a ...

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Granada/Holly Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Incident and Foot Pursuit

Published: 08/16/2024

Granada/Holly Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Incident and Foot Pursuit in Holly On August 15, 2024 at about 2:50pm officers with the Granada/Holly Police Department observed a wanted person in the area of 10th St & Colorado St. in Holly....

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Dee Ham Obituary

Published: 08/19/2024

Dee Ham August 10th, 1971 – August 13th, 2024 Obituary Dee Ham, 53, of Ordway died August 13, 2024 at her home unexpectantly. Dee was born in Rocky Ford to Dale and Diana Ham. She grew up and spent her whole life in Rocky Ford, until moving ...

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Dolores Aragon Obituary

Published: 08/14/2024

Dolores Aragon December 15th, 1939 - August 9th, 2024 Obituary Dolores was born December 15, 1939 in Santa Rosa, NM. She passed away August 9. 2024 at Fowler Healthcare Center. Even though her real name was Maria Dolores Martinez, she always prefe...

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James "Butch" Thayer Jr. Obituary

Published: 08/14/2024

James "Butch" Thayer Jr. May 5th, 1959 - August 7th, 2024 Obituary James (Butch) Kent Thayer, Jr. had a deep love for the Lord and his family. He was called to his eternal home to be with Jesus on August 7, 2024, at the age of 65. Jim is survived ...

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147th Arkansas Valley Fair SECO News Video Gallery with Facitair

Published: 08/14/2024

147th Arkansas Valley Fair SECO News Video Gallery Page: Featured SECO News Videos: 147th Arkansas Valley Fair Parade in Rocky Ford, Colorado More AVF Figure 8 Jump Race Drone Coverage with Facitair.com Releasing Soon! AVF Wakeup Breakfast with Th...

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Springfield Police Department Issues Warning About Counterfeit Pills Laced with Fentanyl Following Recent Arrests

Published: 08/13/2024

Springfield Police Department Issues Warning About Counterfeit Pills Laced with Fentanyl Following Recent Arrests Springfield, CO – August 13, 2024 – The Springfield Police Department is issuing a critical public safety alert following...

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Celena “Patty” Martinez Obituary

Published: 08/13/2024

Celena “Patty” Martinez September 24, 1961 – July 29, 2024 Obituary Celena Patricia Martinez, 62, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, ...

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Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with More Local Business and Community Support

Published: 08/13/2024

Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years of Supporting Local Businesses and Community The Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Established in 1945 as a nonprofit with the Colorado Secretary of State, we look ...

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Wild Boreal Toad Tadpoles Discovered at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reintroduction Site

Published: 08/12/2024

Wild Boreal Toad Tadpoles Discovered at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reintroduction Site GUNNISON, Colo. – Daniel Cammack made the familiar trek up to a wetland at 11,500 feet of elevation for the seventh consecutive year in an effort to boos...

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NWS Issues Flood Watch for Southeast Colorado Aug 12, 2024

Published: 08/12/2024

Flood Watch National Weather Service Pueblo CO 332 PM MDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 750...

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Prowers Commissioners Table $2,500 Mini Grant for Coroner's Office

Published: 08/11/2024

PROWERS COMMISSIONERS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE AGENDA ACTION ITEM FOR THE CORONER'S MINI GRANT-$2,500 Commissioner Grasmick made a motion duly seconded by Commissioner Buxton-Andrade to approv to tabling the acceptance of the Colorado Department...

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Letter to the Editor: Prowers Coroner Recall Effort Update

Published: 08/10/2024

Letter to the Editor: Prowers Coroner Recall Effort Update First, let me say to the entire Bond family I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I did not personally know your family member but have been told numerous times what a joy he brought to so m...

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