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Fowler Police Share Community Safety Warning About Counterfeit Pills Resembling Candy and Vitamins

Published: 08/30/2026

COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDER The post below was recently shared by the California Highway Patrol after pills made to resemble children’s candy or vitamins reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine. In 2026, we are never more than a stone’s t...

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CPW Issues Water Contact Advisory at John Martin Reservoir as Pueblo Sewage Spill Moves Downstream

Published: 08/30/2026

HASTY, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises visitors to John Martin Reservoir State Park to avoid contact with the Arkansas River and John Martin Reservoir beginning Monday, Aug. 31, as water affected by a 4.2-million-gallon untreated sew...

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4.25 Million Gallons of Untreated Sewage Accidentally Released into Arkansas River in Pueblo

Published: 08/29/2026

Colorado State Officials Working with Produce Growers on the Arkansas River to Mitigate Potential Sewage Spill Impacts Pueblo, Colorado - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department Public Health and Environment (CDPHE...

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Senior Golf League Results: 44 Golfers Competed in August 25 Scramble

Published: 08/29/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for August 25, 2026 Forty-four golfers participated in the Tuesday Senior Golf League on August 25. There was a special putt on each hole that was moderately hard. If a golfer made the putt, their team subtrac...

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Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Announces 2026-2027 Concert Season in La Junta

Published: 08/28/2026

The Arkansas Valley Community Concert 2026-2027 season, its 78th year of bringing live music to the valley, features classical, country, bluegrass, jazz, swing, blues, rock, soul and pops music. This season meets AVCCA's goal of providing a wide v...

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Rocky Ford Honors Esther Leyba Guerrero with Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award Ahead of 101st Birthday

Published: 08/28/2026

On Friday, August 28th, I had the honor of recognizing a very special member of the Rocky Ford community, Mrs. Esther Leyba Guerrero, with an Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award in celebration of her 101st birthday on August 30th. Mrs. Leyba Gue...

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Three Arrested in Pueblo Juvenile Shooting Investigation; Suspect Diego Martinez Captured in Lamar

Published: 08/28/2026

On August 26, 2026 at approximately 3:30pm, Prowers County Deputies were advised of a possible homicide suspect driving toward Prowers County from Bent County. While responding to assist Bent County, a deputy located the suspect in the 700 block o...

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Pueblo Sewage Spill Prompts Arkansas River Recreation Warning - La Junta Drinking Water Safe

Published: 08/28/2026

The City of Pueblo experienced a discharge of untreated sewage into the Arkansas River near Confluence Park on August 27, 2026. The discharge was halted by 11:45am. Discharges of raw sewage into waterways like the Arkansas River can cause contamin...

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Francisco Salcido Obituary

Published: 08/28/2026

Francisco "Pampo" Humberto Salcido October 21, 1999 ~ August 23, 2026 (age 26) Obituary Francisco “Pampo” Humberto Salcido, 26, of Syracuse, Kansas, passed away on August 23, 2026, in Syracuse. He was born on October 21, 1999, in Lakin, Kansas...

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James Edward Crane Obituary

Published: 08/28/2026

James "Jim" Edward Crane Feb 17, 1950 — Aug 24, 2026 Obituary James “Jim” Edward Crane was born on February 17, 1950, in Springfield, Colorado, to Willie and Euna Pearl Crane. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at hi...

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Three-Vehicle Crash Sparks Two Vehicle Fires, Closes Eastbound I-70 in New Castle

Published: 08/28/2026

At approximately 7:33 a.m. today, Colorado River Fire Rescue, along with Glenwood Springs Fire Department crews, responded to a three-vehicle accident near mile marker 107 on eastbound I-70 in New Castle. Two of the vehicles caught fire as a resul...

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CSP Warns Pointing Lasers at Aircraft is a Felony After Laser Strike Forces Aircrew to Abort Centennial Airport Landing

Published: 08/28/2026

Watch the Video Here: Pointing a Laser at an Aircraft is a Felony, Not a Prank Laser strike forced CSP aircrew to abort landing at Centennial Airpo

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Pueblo Public Health Warns Residents to Avoid Arkansas River After Sewage Spill

Published: 08/27/2026

PUEBLO, Colo. — August 27, 2026 — The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment is advising the public to temporarily avoid recreational activities in a portion of the Arkansas River following a discharge of untreated sewage. Accordin...

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Pueblo Man on Felony Warrants; Faces New Drug, Weapons and Stolen Property Charges

Published: 08/27/2026

Wanted Man Arrested; Faces New Charges for Drugs, Weapons and Possession of Stolen Items Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives working with the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force arrested a 35-year-old man on August 26, 2026 on s...

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Drought Persists Across South Central and Southeast Colorado Despite Spotty Monsoon Rainfall

Published: 08/27/2026

Drought Information Statement for South Central and Southeast Colorado Valid August 27th, 2026 Issued By: National Weather Service Pueblo, Colorado Contact Information: nws.pueblo@noaa.gov ● This product will be upda

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Teen Seriously Injured in 26 7/8 Road Crash Near Grand Junction; Jeep Driver Arrested on DUI and Vehicular Assault Charges

Published: 08/26/2026

Serious Crash on 26 ⅞ Road (MESA COUNTY, COLO) - On August 24, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m., we responded to a crash on 26 7/8 Road and Legacy Way, near Grand Junction. Preliminary reports indicate the driver of a Jeep Wrangler lost control of ...

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Florida Fugitive Wanted on Sex Offender Registry Charges Arrested in Rocky Ford

Published: 08/26/2026

On 8/26/2026, Rocky Ford Police Department responded to a report of a trespass in the 500 block of South 13th. Officers arrived and located Lawrence Boker (43) from Kissimmee, Florida. Boker provided a false name to officers. Officers were able to...

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Lorna Mae Miller-Sterner Obituary

Published: 08/26/2026

Lorna Mae Miller-Sterner Aug 30, 1948 — Aug 21, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Lorna Mae Miller-Sterner, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in La Junta. She was born Sunday, August 30, 1948 in Denver Colorado to Lewi...

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Colorado State Patrol Identifies Two Troopers Shot During Highway 24 Traffic Stop

Published: 08/26/2026

**UPDATE** Troopers Involved in Shooting on Highway 24 Trooper identification (TELLER COUNTY, CO) - The Colorado State Patrol is releasing the following photographs of the two troopers involved in the shooting. Their names and start dates with the...

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Sheriff David J. Lucero Supports Major Disaster Declaration for Aspen Acres Fire and Subsequent Flooding

Published: 08/26/2026

Support for Major Disaster Declaration – Aspen Acres Fire and Subsequent Flooding, Pueblo County, Colorado To Whom It May Concern: As Sheriff of Pueblo County, Colorado, I write in strong support of the State of Colorado’s request for a Major ...

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Pueblo County Commissioners Address Aspen Acres Fire Flooding, Beulah Damage and Long-Term Recovery

Published: 08/26/2026

Board of County Commissioners Pueblo County, Colorado Miles Lucero – District 1 | Paula McPheeters – District 2 | Zach Swearingen

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12th Annual Boggsville Days Returns October 3, 2026, Bringing the 1860s to Life Near Las Animas

Published: 08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE! October 3, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM 12th Annual Boggsville Days

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CBI Arrests Springfield Police Officer on Felony Internet Luring of a Child Charge

Published: 08/26/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Arrest of Springfield Police Officer August 26, 2026 – CBI – Springfield, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of Dustin Dwayne Martin, 37, a police officer with t...

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La Junta Police Request Public Assistance Locating 16-Year-Old Runaway Juvenile

Published: 08/26/2026

UPDATE: LOCATED SAFE *******RUNAWAY JUVENILE******* La Junta Police Search for 16-Year-Old Runaway Juvenile Prisceyiss Urban The La Junta Police Department is looking for a missing Juvenile female, Prisceyiss Urban, 16 years old, last seen wearing...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns E-Bike and E-Scooter Riders: Avoid Distractions, Seconds Matter

Published: 08/26/2026

Avoid Distracted Riding, Seconds Matter E-device riders are vulnerable road users (COLO) – Along with the rise of e-devices come some of the same unsafe and high-risk behaviors that drivers have struggled with, like avoiding distractions. The te...

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La Junta Mayor Joe Ayala Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Aspen Acres Fire

Published: 08/26/2026

August 25, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House Washington, D.C. RE: Colorado’s Major Disaster Declaration Request for the Aspen Acres Fire

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Russell Ramos Obituary

Published: 08/25/2026

Russell Ramos Apr 2, 1965 — Aug 22, 2026 Obituary A memorial celebration for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Russell Ramos will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 05, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating...

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Two Cited on Prostitution-Related Charges During Arkansas Valley Fair Week in Rocky Ford

Published: 08/25/2026

Two Charged with Prostitution Related Crimes During Fair Week in Rocky Ford Rocky Ford, Colo. - August 22nd, 2026 - At about 9:52 A.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of a trespass at a residence on South 11th Street in Rocky For...

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Pueblo Man Arrested in Attempted ATM Break-In at First National Bank in Rocky Ford

Published: 08/25/2026

Arrest made in attempted ATM break-in Rocky Ford, Colo. - August 2nd, 2026 - At about 7:42 A.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of the ATM at First National Bank being damaged. A Rocky Ford Police Officer responded and determined...

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Rocky Ford Mayor Duane Gurulé Announces Resignation Effective August 31

Published: 08/25/2026

Mayor Duane Gurulé Announces Resignation Effective August 31, 2026 ROCKY FORD, Colo. - Mayor Duane Gurulé has announced that he will resign from his role as Mayor of the City of Rocky Ford, effective August 31, 2026. Gurulé has served the Rocky...

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