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Clay Nimmo Sentenced to Community Corrections in Pueblo Explosive Device Case

Published: 08/13/2026

SENTENCING IN FOUND EXPLOSIVES Clay Nimmo, 48, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in Community Corrections after taking a plea agreement in a case in which he was found in possession of drugs and an explosive device. Nimmo pled guilty to a felon...

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Aspen Acres Fire Remains 72% Contained as Heavy Rain Raises Flood, Debris Flow Risk

Published: 08/13/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 13, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 5 Incident Commanders Jon Warder and Justin McArthur (trainee)

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,675 Acres, Remains 87% Contained as Flash Flood Risk Increases

Published: 08/13/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander

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Tri-County Family Care Center Celebrates 25th ‘Building Trust’ LEGO Contest at Arkansas Valley Fair

Published: 08/13/2026

Tri-County Family Care Center will sponsor their 25th annual “Building Trust” contest with LEGO kits on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. in the pavilion, this is the open facility off of the Main street gate, at the Arkansas Valley Fairg...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Takes on Club-Restriction Challenge at Aug. 11 Round

Published: 08/12/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for August 11, 2026 Forty-five members of the La Junta Senior Golf League met at the La Junta Golf Course on Tuesday, August 11, for a nine-hole round of golf. There was a twist to the game: three holes had re...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,646 Acres, Containment Drops to 87% Near Ouray

Published: 08/12/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 102,004 Acres, 72% Contained as Heavy Rain Raises Flooding Concerns

Published: 08/12/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 12, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 5 Incident Commanders Jon Warder and Justin McArthur (trainee) Fire Information: (7

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Gold Mountain Fire BAER Team Evaluates Soil Burn Severity and Post-Fire Flood Risks

Published: 08/12/2026

The Burned Area Emergency Response, or BAER Team, has been evaluating the burned landscape and developing Soil Burn Severity findings for the #GoldMountainFire. Using satellite imagery along with observations on the ground, specialists evaluate ho...

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Lamar Police Make Arrest After Days Inn Search; Guns, Ammunition and About 100 Grams of Controlled Substance Seized

Published: 08/11/2026

Search Warrant Executed at the Days Inn Leads to Drug and Weapons Charges. Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant on a room at the Days Inn, located in the 1300 Blk N. Main St on August 10th, 2026. Officers secured numer...

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2,500 Acre-Feet of FryArk Water Dedicated to Arkansas River Amid Historic Colorado Drought

Published: 08/11/2026

Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colo...

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CPW: Gray Wolf 2504 Died After Hunter Mistook Wolf for Coyote in Colorado

Published: 08/11/2026

Media Statement: CPW concludes investigation into mortality of gray wolf 2504 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have completed their joint investigation into the mortality of female gray w...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 102,004 Acres, Remains 72% Contained Near Rye, Colorado

Published: 08/11/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 11, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 5 Incident Commanders Jon Warder and Justin McArthur (trainee) Fire Information: 719-697

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Colorado Marks 811 Day: Call Before You Dig to Prevent Utility Damage and 911 Outages

Published: 08/11/2026

Colorado Celebrates August 11 "811 Day"  Annual commemoration highlights the importance of safe digging best practices. (DENVER) – The Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the P...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update: 39,646 Acres, 87% Contained Near Ouray, Colorado

Published: 08/11/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander

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John Dominick Zumbo Obituary

Published: 08/11/2026

John Dominick Zumbo Jan 1, 1939 Aug 6, 2026 Obituary John Dominick Zumbo of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, August 6, 2026, in his home. He was born, January 1, 1939 in Greenwich, Connecticut to Domenica and Dominick Zumbo. He was 87 years ...

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Derek Alan “DTox,” Romero Obituary

Published: 08/11/2026

Derek Alan “DTox,” Romero Sep 30, 1985 Aug 4, 2026 Obituary Derek Alan Romero, 40, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Walsenburg, Colorado, entered into rest on August 4, 2026, at his home in Denver. Derek was born on September 30, 1985, in Pueb...

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Two Arrested After Crowley County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrants

Published: 08/11/2026

On August 10, 2026, Deputies from the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Rocky Ford Police Dept conducted 2 search warrants. One at 225 Sherman Ave and one at 105 Arkansas Ave in Ordway. From these search warrants multiple ...

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Otero College Receives $125,000 Reisher Scholars Grant to Expand Student Scholarships

Published: 08/11/2026

Otero College Receives $125,000 Grant from the Denver Foundation’s Reisher Scholars Program Award celebrates 25 years of the program and expands scholarship access for Otero College students LA JUNTA, Colo, – Otero College is pleased to announ...

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Colorado State Patrol Trooper Injured in I-70 Crash Near Eisenhower Tunnel; Interstate Shut Down

Published: 08/10/2026

Crash Involving CSP Trooper Shuts Down I70 Both Directions Four Cars Involved (Clear Creek, CO) – Today, at approximately 10:46 a.m., a Colorado State Patrol Trooper was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 mile marker 215, east of...

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Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 29 in La Junta; Team Registration Open

Published: 08/10/2026

Otero College Foundation PHOTO CAPTION: The inaugural Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament is set for August 29 at the La Junta Municipal Golf Course. Registration is still open for 3-person teams. Proceeds from the tournament will help suppor...

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s La Junta Mini Walk Set for August 29 at City Park

Published: 08/10/2026

Walk to End Alzheimer’s La Junta Mini Walk Set for August 29 LA JUNTA, Colo. — The Alzheimer’s Association invites the community to come together for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – La Junta Mini Walk on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at La Ju...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Motorcyclists: Lane Splitting Is Illegal After I-76 Crash

Published: 08/10/2026

Watch the Video Here: Colorado State Patrol Warns Riders: Lane Splitting is Illegal and DangerousDashcam footage shows the danger of riding between moving vehicles

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Two Trinidad Men Identified After Being Found Dead in Pickup on East Main Street

Published: 08/10/2026

TWO TRINIDAD MEN IDENTIFIED IN EAST MAIN STREET DEATH INVESTIGATION TRINIDAD, COLORADO — At approximately 1640 hours on August 9, 2026, two adult men were found deceased inside a pickup truck in the 900 block of East Main Street in Trinidad. The...

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Back-to-School E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety: Colorado State Patrol Reminds Students of Road Rules

Published: 08/10/2026

Back to School on an E-Bike or E-Scooter Colorado State Patrol wants you to study up on the rules of the road (COLO) – Parents and caregivers, the first lesson of the school year is here for your students heading back to school on a bike, e-bike...

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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 72% Contained at 101,965 Acres Near Rye, Colorado

Published: 08/10/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 10, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 5 Incident Commanders Jon Warder and Justin McArthur (trainee) Fire Information:

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Gold Mountain Fire Update: 90% Contained Near Ouray, Colorado; Crews Target Remaining Hot Spots

Published: 08/10/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain FireMonday, August 10, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander Information Phone:

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Aspen Acres Fire Relief Fundraiser at Pueblo Mall Features Buddy Jewell, Live Music and Silent Auction

Published: 08/09/2026

Pueblo Mall to Host Aspen Acres Fire Relief Fundraiser Featuring Live Music, Silent Auction & Country Artist Buddy Jewell The Pueblo Mall, in partnership with The United Way, will host the Aspen Acres Fire Relief Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15,...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces 2026 Car Shows, Cruise Nights and Upcoming Events

Published: 08/09/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR

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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 101,965 Acres, 72% Contained as Flash Flood Risk Rises

Published: 08/09/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 9, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 5 Incident Commanders Jon Warder and Justin McArthur (trainee) Fire Information: 719-69

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 90% Containment, Grows to 39,532 Acres Near Ouray

Published: 08/08/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander<

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