Sharpe Fire Reaches 100% Containment in Colorado After Burning 16,240 Acres
Colorado Sharpe Fire Fully Contained in Baca Sharpe Fire update (Colorado) 5/20/2026 6:30pm: Size: 16,240 acres burned in Colorado Containment: 100% (containment reported in this post is only for the fire area within the state of Colorado) Personn...
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Campo Volunteer Fire Department Seeks Donations After Heavy Fire Season
I am the Assistant Chief with the Campo Volunteer Fire Department. I am asking for everyone's help. Our Department has been getting hammered this year with fires and no end in sight. Our fleet is old, battered, and tired. We have a skid with a 100...
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Beware of Fake Colorado Traffic Violation Texts Demanding Immediate Payment
SCAM ALERT: “Colorado Civil Traffic Notice” Texts If you receive a text claiming you have an unpaid traffic violation with threats like: ❌ license suspension ❌ arrest warrants ❌ added legal fees ❌ “pay immediately” ...
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Cruisin' Into Summer Festival June 6, 2026 Vendors and Got Wheels? Participants Wanted!!!!
"Cruisin' Into Summer Festival" June 6, 2026 Vendors and "Got Wheels? Participants Wanted!!!! Tri County Famiy Care Center is looking for vendors for our upcoming "Cruisin Into Summer Festival" & Keep Kids Safe Fair being held Saturday June 6,...
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3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Walsenburg, Colorado
WALSENBURG, Colo. — A minor earthquake shook southern Colorado early Sunday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting a 3.0 magnitude tremor near Walsenburg. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at approximately 5:29 a.m. ...
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La Junta High School JROTC Donates 400+ Pounds of Food to Associated Charities of La Junta
LA JUNTA, Colo. — The La Junta High School JROTC program, led by Mr. Schmidt, proudly donated more than 400 pounds of food to Associated Charities of La Junta following a successful JROTC Food Drive. As part of the donation, Mr. Schmidt and ...
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Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Dinner Auction Makes $2,000 Donation to Associated Charities
Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish donated $2,000 to Associated Charities, using proceeds from its community dinner auction to support local families in need and give back to the community. Our Lady of Guadalupe St Patrick Parish made the $2...
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Family Asks for Prayers After Tom Billings Injured in Baca County Fire Response Accident
As many have already heard, my grandpa, Tom Billings, was involved in a serious accident tonight 5/14/2026. While working the Baca County fires, he blew a tire and rolled the truck. He has been flown to UCHealth in Colorado Springs and should be l...
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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces Cruise Night and Summer Car Shows at May Meeting
Minutes of the May 5 Meeting President Wayne Potter called the meeting to order. 26 members were present. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was offered by Karen Menges. Old Business Wayne will reschedule the trip to the Vehicle Vaul...
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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Shines as Moving 9/11 Anniversary Tribute in La Junta
Come From Away Review The stars are shining bright on the Picketwire stage this week as Picketwire presents its spring musical Come From Away. Director Cameron Salzbrenner has amassed so much talent in the cast and crew that it is difficult to bel...
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