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Kick Off 2026 Outdoors: Join a First Day Hike at Colorado State Parks on January 1
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Colorado state parks DENVER – Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at one of Colorado’s state parks. These guided hikes are organized an...
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Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 86 East of Kiowa
UPDATE: The initial investigation shows that the driver of the Dodge, the deceased male, was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford, a 68 year old female, was wearing her seatbelt and is being treated for serious...
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Jesse H. Melton Obituary
Jesse H. Melton April 19, 1934 ~ December 23, 2025 91 Years Old Obituary Jesse H. Melton passed away peacefully at his home in Granada, Colorado, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Holly, Colorado to Hershel ...
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Southeast Colorado 7 Day Forecast Dec 28th 2025-Jan 4th 2026
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 5 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around ...
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Jake C. Martinez Obituary
Jake C. Martinez April 22, 1936 — December 24, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jacob “Jake” C. Martinez, 89, of Rocky Ford, Colorado peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colora...
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Gailen Gail E. Evett Obituary
Gailen "Gail" E. Evett March 16, 1958 — Dec 23, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Gailen “Gail” Edward Evett, 67 of La Junta, Colorado passed away December 23, 2025, in Ordway, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born...
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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety
Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety The Rocky Ford Fire Department was paged out for a reported fire by a house north of Hwy 50 at CR 21. When they arrived it was a fire pit that wa...
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Rocky Ford Fire Reports: Rural Outbuilding Fire Quickly Extinguished in Otero County
Rural Outbuilding Fire Quickly Extinguished Near CR 20.75 and CR FF.5, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 12:50pm we were paged to a rural fire of an outbuilding in the area of CR 20.75 and CR FF.5. Upon arrival outbuilding(shed) was full...
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Richard Sonny Carlton Clements, Jr. Obituary
Richard "Sonny" Carlton Clements, Jr . February 3, 1966 — December 26, 2025 Rocky Ford Obituary Richard “Sonny” Clements, Jr. of Rocky Ford passed away on December 26, 2025 in La Junta at the age of 59. Sonny was born in Rocky Fo...
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Gary Lee Hatcher Obituary
Gary Lee Hatcher March 26, 1935 ~ Dec 22, 2025 90 Years Old Obituary Gary Lee Hatcher, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Syracuse, Kansas, at the age of 90. Born on March 26, 1935, ...
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