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State Representatives Request Gov. Polis Give Rural Colorado Equal Aide for Disasters

Published: 01/13/2024

Local Representatives Request Gov. Polis Give Rural Colorado Equal Aide for Disasters This week, Colorado elected officials Representative Ty Winter, Senator Rod Pelton, Representative Richard Holtorf, and Senator Byron Pelton wrote a letter askin...

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Sally Irene Ruiz Obituary

Published: 01/13/2024

Sally Ruiz Feb 19th, 1950 - Jan 11th, 2024 Obituary Sally Irene Ruiz, 73, of Rocky Ford passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Pioneer Health Care. Sally was born in Rocky Ford to Benny & Merlinda Martinez. She grew up in Rocky Ford and ...

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Lamar Fire Requests State Assets in Apartment Fire Investigation

Published: 01/12/2024

Lamar Apartment Fire Cause Under Investigation This afternoon (1/12/24), at approx. 3:02 PM, Lamar Fire and Emergency Services responded to an apartment fire at 708 S. Mullen Street. Upon arrival, all occupants had exited or were assisted out of t...

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First Church of God 45th Annual Groundhog Supper Feb. 3, 2024

Published: 01/12/2024

45th Annual Groundhog Supper at First Church of God in La Junta Biscuits & Gravy February 3rd, 2024 at 5 - 7 pm Sausage-Biscuits & Gravy Green Beans & Brown Beans Homemade Pies for Dessert $10.00 donation Kids 5 and under eat Free Carr...

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Colorado Human Services Recognizes Otero DHS Staff Achievements

Published: 01/12/2024

Colorado Human Services Recognizes Otero DHS Staff Achievements Otero County Department of Human Services Director Donna Rhode said Colorado Human Services recognized two staff members for their recent outstanding achievements. Michele "Shelly" Va...

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AVRMC Welcomes The First Baby of 2024!

Published: 01/12/2024

Birth Announcement Zephaniah Karun Richard David and Bhavitha Richard would like to introduce the newest member of the community, Zephaniah Karun Richard. Born on January 2, 2024, at 11:17am. This little bundle of joy weighed in at 6lb 8oz and is ...

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Trinidad Residents - Important Information Regarding Natural Gas Supply

Published: 01/11/2024

Important Information Regarding Natural Gas Supply Winter weather and colder temperatures are expected beginning this weekend and extending into next week. Due to the forecasted severity of the storm beginning Saturday, January 13th through Tuesda...

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Julie A. Valdez Obituary

Published: 01/11/2024

Julie A. Valdez Apr 22, 1977 Jan 2, 2024 Obituary Julie A. Valdez of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest, January 2, 2024, in Rocky Ford. She was born April 22, 1977, in Oahu, Hawaii. She was 46 years of age. She is survived by her Parents, Pau...

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Julian Victor Salazar Obituary

Published: 01/11/2024

Julian Victor Salazar Jul 28, 1954 - Dec 26, 2023 Obituary Julian Victor Salazar was born on July 28th, 1954 in La Junta, CO and died unexpectedly on December 26th, 2023 in Colorado Springs. He attended the Catholic school at the La Junta Catholic...

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CSP: Three-Day Surge Enforcement Set for Bent, Crowley and Otero Begins Jan 12, 2024

Published: 01/10/2024

Colorado State Troopers Increasing Patrols to Target Impaired Drivers Three-Day Surge Enforcement Set for Bent, Crowley and Otero, Colorado (COLO) – The Colorado State Patrol will conduct saturation patrols on Friday, January 12, 2024, throu...

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Birth Announcement Ezekiel Socorro Morales-Cordova

Published: 01/10/2024

Birth Announcement Ezekiel Socorro Morales-Cordova Aaliyah Morales and Michael Cordova of La Junta announce the birth of their son Ezekiel Socorro Morales-Cordova on Dec. 31, 2023 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 lb. 7 oz a...

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Shirley Gail Stuart Obituary

Published: 01/10/2024

Shirley Stuart March 19, 1941 - Jan 7th, 2024 Obituary Shirley Gail Stuart, 82, of Hasty, CO, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2024 in Colorado Springs. Shirley was born on March 19, 1941 to Pete and Mary Roberts in Las Animas. After Shirley g...

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Susan Kay Rhodes-Schrock Obituary

Published: 01/10/2024

Susan Kay Rhodes-Schrock July 19, 1954 - January 9, 2024 Obituary Susan K. Schrock, 69, of Swink, Colorado passed away January 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 19, 1954, in La Junta, Colorado to Leland & Evel...

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Birth Announcement Soha Ghazanfar

Published: 01/10/2024

Birth Announcement Soha Ghazanfar Saleema Sultan and Syed Ghazanfar Sultan of Rocky Ford announce the birth of their daughter Soha Ghazanfar on Dec. 29, 2023 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She weighed 5 lb. 9 oz. and was 18.11 inches ...

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Birth Announcement Reveah Yvonne Mestes

Published: 01/10/2024

Birth Announcement Reveah Yvonne Mestes Celia Nicole Montanez of La Junta and Saibo Marcos Mestes of Rocky Ford announce the birth of their daughter Reveah Yvonne Mestes Dec. 28, 2023 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 lb. 3...

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Department of Homeland Security Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Law Enforcement

Published: 01/09/2024

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Department of Homeland Security Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Law Enforcement In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the 2024 La...

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Donna Louise Berg Obituary

Published: 01/09/2024

Donna Louise Berg June 20, 1937 - January 4, 2024 Obituary Donna L. Berg, 86, of La Junta, CO, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Care Center. She was born June 20, 1937, in Versailles, Missouri, to Roscoe and Hazel (Bradsha...

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CBI Releases Cañon City Incident Update in Alleged Pueblo Homicide

Published: 01/08/2024

CBI Releases Cañon City Incident Update in Alleged Pueblo Homicide Cañon City Incident Update January 8, 2024 – CBI – Cañon City, CO – Law enforcement continues to investigate an incident involving an alleged...

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Closures & Delays January 9, 2024

Published: 01/08/2024

seconews.org/HRBlock Closures & Delays January 8, 2024 Closures & Delays Posted as Reported... Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, Lamar will have a 10:00 am start on Tuesday, Jan. 9. AM Preschool has been cancelled. Due to ...

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NWS: Blizzard Warning for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers Jan. 8 & 9, 2024

Published: 01/07/2024

NWS: Blizzard Warning for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, Baca, and Otero Counties Jan. 8, 2024 Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- 240 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNI...

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Closures & Delays January 8, 2024

Published: 01/07/2024

seconews.org/HRBlock Closures & Delays January 8, 2024 Closures & Delays Posted as Reported... Per CDOT HWY 50 is closed between La Junta and Kansas Border for safety concerns... Check Road Closures Here: www.cotrip.org In order to ensure ...

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Southern Colorado Economic Development District Awarded $12 Million Grant for Broadband Infrastructure

Published: 01/07/2024

Southern Colorado Economic Development District Awarded $12 Million Grant for Broadband Infrastructure Pueblo, CO – Governor Polis has announced the first of multiple investments using stimulus funding from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital ...

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68th Otero Arts Festival Announces Categories and Dates

Published: 01/07/2024

68th Otero Arts Festival Announces Categories and Dates LA JUNTA — The 68th Otero Arts Festival is pleased to announce the 2024 contest categories and dates. The annual festival plans to host the public viewing of visual arts and creative wr...

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Stella Rosella Florez Obituary

Published: 01/06/2024

Stella Rosella Florez July 9, 1945 - Jan 3, 2024 Obituary Stella Rosella Florez was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 3, 2024, at Pioneer Health Care Center. She was surrounded by the love of family and passed peacefully. Stell...

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Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company Presenting The Little Mermaid JR

Published: 01/06/2024

Dive under the sea this summer with Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company in a production of “The Little Mermaid JR.” Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's “The Little Mermaid JR.” i...

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AVRMC Using Backup Phone Number Due to Outage

Published: 01/05/2024

Intermittent Service Outages at AVRMC - Use Backup Line SECOM continues to have intermittent and unpredictable phone network outages. If you experience a fast busy signal or static on the AVRMC Main Line 719-384-5412 or any other line, please call...

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Arthur Art Montoya Obituary

Published: 01/05/2024

Arthur "Art" Montoya July 17th, 1963 – Jan 1st, 2024 Obituary Arthur Montoya of Rocky Ford passed away on January 1, 2024 at the age of 60 at his home after battling ALS. Art was born in Rocky Ford to Daniel and Jennie Montoya. He grew up in...

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Sharon M. Wooters Obituary

Published: 01/05/2024

Sharon M. Wooters August 19, 1951 ~ December 29, 2023 (age 72) Obituary Sharon (Sheri) Mae Wooters, 72 of Las Animas Colorado, passed away on December 29, 2023 surrounded by family in Colorado Springs. Sheri was born on August 19, 1951 to parents,...

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Colorado State Patrol: Over 2,700 Fatal & Injury Crashes Investigated in 2023

Published: 01/05/2024

Colorado State Patrol Investigates 2,722 Fatal & Injury Crashes in 2023 (COLO) – As final numbers continue coming in for 2023’s traffic fatalities and driving trends, one thing is obvious for Colorado State Troopers, speeding remai...

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Birth Announcement Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo

Published: 01/04/2024

Birth Announcement Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo Tabitha Marie Norton of La Junta, Colorado and Edward Dion Jaramillo Jr. are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo born on December 11, 2023 at 9:46 am. Weighing 6 lb...

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