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Otero Museum Wine Tasting Fundraiser April 24th in La Junta
Events starts on April 24, 2026, 5:30 pm to April 24, 2026, 7:30 pm
Watch the Interview: Otero Museum Annual Wine Tasting with Hors d'oeuvres Save the Date Friday, April 24, 2026 2026 ANNUAL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Wine and hors d'oeuvres FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35.00 per perso...
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Arnell Sheaks Obituary
Arnell Sheaks September 26, 1979 — April 12, 2026 Obituary Arnell Sheaks, 46, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2026, following a short illness. Arnell was kind and soft-hearted, never intrusive, always respectful. She car...
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Rocky Ford Considers Franchise Fees on Water, Sewer, and Garbage Utilities Amid Legal, TABOR Questions
CITY OF ROCKY FORD MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: KATHRYN M. SELLARS, CITY ATTORNEY DANIEL P. HARVEY, CITY ATTORNEY DATE: MARCH 9. 2026 RE: FRANCHISE FEES There have been a number of discussions concerning whether the City should impo...
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70th Otero Arts Festival Showcases Student Talent Across Southeast Colorado, Announces 2026 Winners
Otero College Celebrates 70th Annual Arts Festival with 2,000+ Student Entries and 2026 Winners Seventy years ago, the Otero Arts Festival began as a small art contest designed to give middle and high school students an opportunity to showcase the...
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Mary Frances Forney Obituary
Mary Frances Forney December 6, 1945 — April 14, 2026 Obituary A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary Frances Forney will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Cath...
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Ed Henson Obituary
Ed Henson November 18, 1942 — April 15, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Edward Earl Henson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Ed, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday,...
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NWS Issues Freeze Watch for Southeast Colorado on April 18, 2026
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1240 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso Coun...
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Mary O'Malley Obituary
Mary O'Malley January 9, 1957 — January 17, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Grand Junction, Colorado, Mary O’Malley, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the...
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Missing Woman Christina Sanchez Identified in Las Animas County After 2026 Discovery
Christina Sanchez, Missing Since 2025, Identified Following Las Animas County Investigation Human Remains Identified in Las Animas County Investigation The Las Animas County Coroner's Office has positively identified human remains recovered in Las...
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Schwachheim Fire Update April 15: 1,003 Acres Burning Near Trinidad, CO, 0% Contained as Crews Hold Key Fire Lines
Schwachheim Fire Grows to 1,003 Acres in Southern Colorado; Crews Strengthen Lines as Winds Shift North ***Schwachheim Fire Update*** Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 10 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size...
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