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Viola G. Fischer Obituary
Viola G. Fischer Mar 28, 1931 — Jul 29, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Viola G. Fischer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Rocky Ford, holding the loving hands of her daughter Vicky and granddaughter Katie. Viola was born on Ma...
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Otero College Community Choir Seeks New Singers Ages 16–70 for 2026 Broadway Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Otero College Community Choir Invites Singers Ages 16–70 to Join Special Broadway Concert Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial LA JUNTA, Colo. — Otero College is welcoming music lovers from across southeastern Colorado to become part of it...
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Serious Crash on Highway 50 Near La Junta Leaves One Trapped, Airlifted After Lengthy Rescue
Watch the Video Here: At approx 838 pm tonight LJFD responded to a MVC at Hwy 50 and Rd 31 in La Junta. Upon arrival crews found two vehicles just off the highway with heavy damage and one person trapped.
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Blue-Green Algae Advisory Issued for West Boat Ramp Cove at John Martin Reservoir State Park
Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with t...
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La Junta Valley Oil Welcomes Certified Propane Technician Patrick Duffy to Better Serve Southeast Colorado
We’re excited to welcome Patrick Duffy to the La Junta Valley Oil team! As a certified propane technician with several years of experience, Patrick is ready to provide the dependable service and safety-minded care our customers count on to keep ...
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Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Obituary
Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden Oct 23, 1946 — Jul 29, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Leslie Ruth Bryant Walden, 79, of La Junta, Colorado, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on July 29, 2026, after a l...
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David Charles DeGroat Obituary
David Charles DeGroat Jul 1, 1962 — Jul 26, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary David Charles DeGroat, 64, of La Junta, Colorado passed away July 26, 2026 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 1, 1962 in Saginaw, Mi...
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Two HAZMAT Semi-Trucks Crash in Weld County, Hydrochloric Acid Leak Contained
HAZMAT Troopers Called For Two-Semi Collision (Weld County, Colorado) – This morning, at about 12:45 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers were notified of a crash involving two HAZMAT semi-trucks located at Weld County Road 66 and Weld County Ro...
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Colorado Education Initiative Welcomes 20 Leaders to 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Cohort
Welcome, 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Fellows! Twenty Colorado School and School District Leaders Selected to Join RSA Denver, CO: The sixth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched the week of July 20, welcoming 20 new and e...
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Aspen Acres Fire Update Aug. 5: Fire Reaches 71% Containment, Evacuations Mostly Cleared in Colorado
Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 5, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov
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