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CPW Concludes Lethal Removal of Wolves From Copper Creek and Three Creeks Packs

Published: 09/09/2026

CPW concludes lethal removal efforts for Copper Creek and Three Creek Packs wolves in Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties September 8, 2026DENVER – On Sept. 7, 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and its agents concluded two separate lethal remov...

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Ronald Lee Keller Obituary

Published: 09/09/2026

Ronald Lee Keller May 24, 1938 — Sep 6, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Ronald Lee Keller, 88, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his La Junta home. He was born Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in La Paz, Indiana to Roy & Aud...

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Penny Jean Baker Obituary

Published: 09/09/2026

Penny Jean Baker Nov 15, 1951 — Sep 4, 2026 Abilene, Kansas Obituary Penny Jean Baker, 74 of Abilene, from the Del Norte/Fowler Colorado area passed away Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born November 15, 1951, in LaJunta, Colorado, the daught...

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La Junta Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Advisory After East 22nd Street Incident

Published: 09/09/2026

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 9:09 a.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to the 100 block of East 22nd Street following a report of a potentially suicidal individual who may have been armed with a firearm. As a prec...

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Free Creative Aging Project for Adults 55+ Coming to John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum

Published: 09/08/2026

John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum Lifetime Arts • Think 360 Arts for Learning • Colorado Creative Industries The John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum is partnering with three organizations to bring the Creative Aging Project to ou...

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Girl Scout Interest Meeting Coming to La Junta Sept. 11 at Woodruff Memorial Library

Published: 09/08/2026

Girl Scout Interest Meeting Coming to La Junta Local families invited to discover opportunities available through Girl Scouts of Colorado LA JUNTA, Colo. — Girls and their families are invited to attend a Girl Scout Interest Meeting on Friday, S...

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Frances C. Aragon Obituary

Published: 09/08/2026

Frances C. Aragon Aug 21, 1938 — Sep 5, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Frances C. Aragon, 88, La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1938, in Pueblo, Colorado to Antonia & Jose Moreno. Franc...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Holds Sept. 8 Par-3 Event; Jacquart Team Takes First Place

Published: 09/08/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for September 8, 2026 The La Junta Golf Course was set up as a par-3 course for the Senior Golf League on September 8. Thirty-six players split up into nine teams. The challenge chip was on hole # 3 and no one...

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Former CBI Forensic Analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods Sentenced for Criminal Misconduct

Published: 09/08/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Statement on Sentencing of Former Forensic Analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods September 8, 2026 – CBI – Lakewood, CO –Today former Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) forensic analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods was se...

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Labor Day Fire Reaches 100% Containment at 50 Acres Near Hwy 194

Published: 09/08/2026

Labor Day fire update:9/8/29 @1445Containment: 100%Official acreage: 50 Crews put in a lot of good work this morning to button up all hot spots and strengthen the line around the fire. At this time the fire on 194 and county road 7 (now known as t...

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Lamar Police Seize Fentanyl, Meth, Heroin, Cocaine and Firearms in Drug Raid; Man Faces 15 Charges

Published: 09/08/2026

Lamar, CO - On 09/06/2026, Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the area of the 500 Block of E. Oak St. The location has had prior search warrants executed regarding narcotics distribution. During the search warrant...

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Colorado State Patrol Opens Public Opinion Survey for Community Feedback Through September 25

Published: 09/08/2026

Colorado State Patrol Wants Your Feedback Online survey is now available (COLORADO)—The Colorado State Patrol needs your help to improve as a law enforcement agency by answering one simple question: How are we doing? From September 8 through Sep...

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Fire Crews Hold Lines Overnight in Bent County as 60-Acre Fire Reaches 50% Containment

Published: 09/08/2026

Fire crews are out working again this morning. All lines held overnight. Crews are working to strengthen lines today and mop up any hotspots. As for right now containment is 50% with an estimated acreage of 60 acres. A heat detection plane (DFPC M...

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Head-On Fatal Crash on Highway 50 West of Gunnison Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured

Published: 09/08/2026

Head-On Fatal Crash Closes Highway 50 The road has been reopened (Gunnison County) – On September 7, 2026, at about 2:22 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near milepost 155, west of Gunnison, that was blo...

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Vehicle Found Overturned in Canal Near La Junta; Blood Discovered, No Occupants Located

Published: 09/07/2026

At approx 644pm this evening as crews were still clearing from the search and rescue call, a reported MVC on Rd FF and Rd 26 of a car down in the canal. Upon arrival of Chief Davidson a vehicle was on its top in the canal with no water. Crew made ...

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Labor Day Rescue: Crews Responded to Woman Experiencing Medical Emergency in Withers Canyon

Published: 09/07/2026

LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sept. 7, 2026 — The La Junta Fire Department and several partner agencies conducted a search and rescue operation in Withers Canyon south of La Junta on Labor Day after a woman experienced medical issues. LJFD crews responded...

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Labor Day Motorcycle Crash on Highway 24 Near Cascade Turns Fatal

Published: 09/07/2026

Single Motorcycle Crash Turns Fatal (El Paso County, Colorado) – On September 7, 2026, at about 12:57 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a single motorcycle crash on westbound Highway 24 near milepost 295, south of Cascade. Initial investi...

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Pueblo Police Officer Shoots Armed Domestic Disturbance Suspect After He Flees With Infant

Published: 09/06/2026

Officer Involved Shooting On September 5, 2026, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Pueblo Police Department officers were flagged down regarding a reported domestic disturbance involving weapons in the 400 block of W. 9th Street. Responding officers were...

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Picketwire Center Presents Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” September 10–13

Published: 09/06/2026

Box office will be opening on Monday September 7th for the Picketwire Center’s production of “Fahrenheit 451,” directed by Ashley Jo Kelley. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 5:30-7:00 PM for the duration of the run. Ticket prices are ...

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Rye Fire Crews Contain Maple Drive Structure Fire, Prevent Spread to Nearby Homes

Published: 09/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MAPLE DRIVE STRUCTURE FIRE At approximately 5:20 a.m. this morning (9/6/26), Rye Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire spreading into nearby trees on Maple Drive. Due to the initial report and...

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CBI Independent Review Supports Original Findings in Megan Trussell Death Investigation

Published: 09/05/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Concludes Independent State-Level Review into the Tragic Death of Megan Trussell Comprehensive multi-disciplinary review under SB22-150 supports original investigative findings September 4, 2026 – CBI – Lakewoo...

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Careless Riding, Speeding Lead Colorado State Patrol Motorcycle Citations in 2026

Published: 09/05/2026

Troopers Reveal Top Citations for Riders Careless riding and speeding vie for the top spot year over year (COLORADO) – Motorcycles provide a unique opportunity when it comes to a morning commute or a scenic getaway into the mountains. From the f...

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Lamar Announces Automated Photo Speed Enforcement as Part of Traffic Safety Effort

Published: 09/04/2026

City of Lamar Raises Public Awareness About Photo Speed Enforcement Initiative promotes safer speeds and safer streets for residents, visitors, and motorists LAMAR, Colo. — The City of Lamar is providing advance public information about automate...

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Large Railroad Tie Fire Burns in Pueblo Midtown Area; Fire Department Issues Smoke Advisory

Published: 09/05/2026

PUEBLO, Colo. — September 5, 2026 — The Pueblo Fire Department, assisted by county mutual aid agencies, is battling a large fire involving a pile of railroad ties in Pueblo’s Midtown area. According to Pueblo Fire, no structures are threaten...

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Bear Attacks Person in Steamboat Springs Backyard as CPW Warns of Increased Bear Activity

Published: 09/04/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife responds to bear attack in Steamboat Springs STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — On September 3, 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers responded to a report of a bear attack in Steamboat Springs. The victim, an adul...

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Colorado Bear Reports Surge in 2026 as Drought and Wildfires Increase Human-Bear Encounters

Published: 09/04/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares preliminary human-bear incident numbers DENVER - Given the extraordinary drought and fire year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have been responding to a drastic increase in bear reports from the public. While ...

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Janet Lawrence Obituary

Published: 09/04/2026

Janet Lawrence Sep 10, 1943 — Sep 3, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Janet Lawrence will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. A private family...

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Judith Rasmussen Obituary

Published: 09/04/2026

Judith "Judy" Elaine (Brown) Rasmussen October 1, 1945 ~ September 2, 2026 (age 80) Obituary Judith Elaine Brown Rasmussen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 2, 2026 in Castle Rock, ...

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Southeast YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Coming to Rocky Ford November 14

Published: 09/04/2026

Southeast YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Coming to Rocky Ford Nov. 14 Young entrepreneurs ages 6–21 are invited to sell products and promote their services during the holiday shopping event ROCKY FORD, Colo. — Young entrepreneurs from across Sou...

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Rocky Ford Says Municipal Drinking Water Remains Safe Following Arkansas River Sewage Spill

Published: 09/04/2026

Rocky Ford Drinking Water Update The City of Rocky Ford is aware of the significant untreated-sewage release into the Arkansas River near Pueblo and the public-health advisories concerning direct contact with river water downstream. The state advi...

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