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Poitrey Canyon Fire Holds at 2,113 Acres, Containment Increases to 45%
#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 4/29/26 The DFPC Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) mapped the fire at 2,113 acres late yesterday, with no growth in the last 24 hours. Containment percentage has increased to 45%. A cold front is expected to bring a good c...
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James Kent Kaufman Obituary
James Kent Kaufman March 12, 1956 ~ April 22, 2026 (age 70) Obituary James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman, 70, passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, devotion, and an unwav...
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Baca County Passes New Fire Ban Ordinance: What Red Flag Warnings Mean for Residents
Update on Fire Ban Ordinance: On April 23rd, 2026, the Baca County Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting to discuss the new proposed fire ban ordinance. All three commissioners, myself, the County Attorney, a representative from the ...
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Report Poaching Easily: New Hunt Regs App Lets You Stay Anonymous and Earn Rewards
New Hunt Regs App Helps Public Report Wildlife Violations and Poaching Wildlife violations not only break the law—they take valuable resources and opportunities away from law-abiding citizens. To help combat this issue, officials have partne...
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Gregory Allen Abernathy Obituary
Gregory Allen Abernathy August 20, 1972 – April 24, 2026 Obituary ​Gregory Allen Abernathy made his heavenly journey home on April 24, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 20, 1972, in Lamar, Colorado, to Cheryl and James Abern...
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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: 34 Players Compete in April 28 Scramble
Brisk Weather, Hot Scores: La Junta Senior Golf League Crowns Winners in April 28 Scramble The La Junta Senior Golf League braved brisk temperatures on Tuesday, April 28, to play nine holes of scramble golf with each player getting a toss of the g...
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Gary Leon Kaminsky Obituary
Gary Leon Kaminsky July 23, 1948 — April 21, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Gary L. Kaminsky, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lamar, ...
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Crowley County Sheriff Explains Open Burning Rules, Permits, and Weather Restrictions
Confused About Open Burning in Crowley County? Sheriff Clarifies Rules and Permissions There seems to be much confusion on the topic of open burning in Crowley County and the systems in place to control such burning. This seems to be such a simple...
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Westbound C-470 Reopens After Fatal Crash Near Ken Caryl; Driver Killed, Two Injured
**Update** Westbound C470 Now Open After Single Vehicle Fatal Crash C470 was closed for approximately two hours for the preliminary investigation (Jefferson County, Colorado) – The following are updates related to this incident. The cause of...
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Rocky Ford Food Market Launches Rewards Program with AppCard: Earn Points, Digital Coupons & Exclusive Savings
Rocky Ford Food Market Introduces New Rewards Program to Boost Savings and Shopper Experience Rocky Ford Food Market has officially launched its new customer rewards program in partnership with AppCard, giving shoppers more ways to save, earn, and...
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