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Roy Sherman Showalter Obituary
Roy Sherman Showalter August 4, 1946 - April 27, 2026 Obituary Roy Sherman Showalter, age 79 of Swink, Colorado went home to Jesus and reunited with all his loved ones in heaven on April 27, 2026, peacefully at home held and surrounded by his wife...
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Nurses Corner at Cottonwood Ridge: Cancer & Mental Health Awareness Session
Nurses Corner: Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Month Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free Nurses Corner educational session focused on cancer awareness and mental health awareness. The compassionate nursing team will share helpful in...
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Free Nurses Corner Event: Cancer & Mental Health Awareness at Prairie View Village in Las Animas
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May 20, 2026, 1:00 pm
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May 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
Nurses Corner: Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Month Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free Nurses Corner educational session focused on cancer awareness and mental health awareness. The nursing team will share helpful information, res...
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Colorado to Honor 24 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers May 1
Annual Ceremony to Honor Colorado's Fallen Law Enforcement Officers WHAT: Each year, members of Colorado's law enforcement community gather to honor those law enforcement officers who gave their lives at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial (CLEM...
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Las Animas Elementary School to Celebrate Colorado Centers of Excellence Award on May 4
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May 4, 2026, 3:00 pm
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May 3, 2026, 5:30 pm
Las Animas Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with a Centers of Excellence Award. This award honors schools that demonstrate exceptional student longitudinal academic growth, ...
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Free Vacation Bible School 2026 in La Junta: “Shine a Light on Jesus” at First Southern Baptist Church
Get ready for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church in La Junta, Colorado! Children are invited to join us for “Shine a Light on Jesus!” VBS 2026, a fun-filled week of faith, music, crafts, snacks, dancing,...
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Perry Stokes Airport Becomes Key Aerial Firefighting Hub During Colorado Wildfires
Perry Stokes Airport Supports Aerial Firefighting Efforts Near Trinidad, Colorado TRINIDAD, Colo. — Perry Stokes Airport in Trinidad, Colorado, has become an important base of operations for aerial firefighting teams responding to the nearby Poi...
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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 unwavering lo...
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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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