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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public’s Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Highway 139 Near Loma
**Update** Colorado State Patrol Seeking the Public's Help Suspects found (MESA COUNTY, COLO)- This is an update for the fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 139 at milepost 1(south of Loma, CO). Two suspects were taken into c...
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Rocky Ford Police Thank Partner Agencies for Keeping Arkansas Valley Fair Safe
With another Arkansas Valley Fair week in the books, the Rocky Ford Police Department is thanking the agencies and community partners who worked together to help keep the annual celebration safe and enjoyable. Protecting the Arkansas Valley Fair r...
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Ruby Schibbelhute Obituary
Ruby Schibbelhute October 31, 1940 - August 12, 2026 Obituary Ruby LaVern (Myers) Schibbelhute, 85, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Ruby was born on October 31, 1940, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to James and Verna (Pate)...
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Leona Carol Grasmick Obituary
Leona Carol Grasmick Jan 18, 1934 — Aug 20, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Carol peacefully passed away on August 20, 2026 in Pueblo West, Colorado. Carol was born January 18, 1934, in Model, CO, to Manuel and Lydia (Lena Weibert) Eckerdt. She...
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Genevieve Salazar Obituary
Genevieve Salazar d. Aug 18, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary M. Genevieve Salazar, 89, entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2026, at her home. She was born in Trinidad, CO, spent a few years in Pueblo, CO before settling in La Junta for the re...
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Otero County Commissioners Approve Health, Workforce, Water and Security Measures at August 10 Meeting
Watch the Video Here: August 10th, 2026 The Board of County Commissioners now meets pursuant to adjournment.
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Edward Modesto Vigil Obituary
Edward “Eddie” Modesto Vigil December 13, 1950 - August 20, 2026 Obituary Edward “Eddie” Modesto Vigil, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest in his home on August 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born o...
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Colorado State Patrol Arkansas Valley Fair DUI Operation Results in 13 Impaired Driving Arrests, 270 Contacts
The Colorado State Patrol DUI team has completed this operation, and the results are listed below. Total Contacts: 138 Total number of roadside tests: 11 Total DUI/D Arrests: 10 Seatbelt Citations: 10 Speeding Citations: 11 Other Citations: 21
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Pueblo Police Arrest Man After Vehicle Allegedly Rams Patrol Car, Parked Vehicle During Traffic Stop
ATTEMPTED VEHICULAR ASSAULT On August 21, 2026, at approximately 8:35 p.m. officers were working proactive Directed Investigations and Community Engagement (DICE) enforcement in the 800 block of E. 4th St. Officers observed a traffic violation and...
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Aspen Acres Fire Crews Make Significant Repair Progress as UAS Scans for Remaining Heat
Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 24, 2026 KEY MESSAGES The Wyoming Team has covered a lot of ground and made significant progress on repair operations. However, there is still important work that needs to be completed in the area before crews ca...
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