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Otero County Sheriff Reports: Ryanna Rangel Captured After La Junta Stabbing
UPDATE: " She was located, captured, and brought to justice. Ryanna Rangel was safely apprehended in North La Junta." August 2, 2025 The Otero County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with the La Junta Police Department, is actively seeking Ryanna...
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Freda Jones Obituary
Freda Jones January 17th, 1928 - July 31st, 2025 Obituary Freda Jones, 97, passed into the arms of Jesus at the Crowley County Nursing Center on July 31, 2025. She was born Jan 17, 1928 in Durango, Colorado to Brown and Lizzy Poage. She was the fi...
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Virgil Lindsay Obituary
Virgil Lindsay April 10, 1940 — August 1, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Virgil James Lindsay, 85, of La Junta went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025. Virgil was born April 10, 1940 in Las Animas, CO to Gennie and Lester Lindsay. Virgi...
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Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Recovery of Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Otero County
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Recovery of Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Otero County On July 30, 2025, Detective Duran of the Otero County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing near County Road 19.5 and Highway 10. During...
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Colorado State Patrol Arrests Jose Duarte-Campos for Laser Strikes on Aircraft, DUI, and Drug Possession
The Colorado State Patrol Arrests Suspect in Laser Strike Incident Suspect accused of targeting multiple aircraft with a laser (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - Last night, at 9:15 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit, while conducting traffic oper...
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Celebrate Colorado Day: Enjoy Free Entry to All State Parks on August 4, 2025
Celebrate Colorado’s 149th Anniversary by Visiting State Parks for Free on August 4 DENVER — To celebrate Colorado Day and the state's 149th birthday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks...
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Abenicio Ben Pino Obituary
Abenicio "Ben" Pino March 28th, 1930 - July 29th, 2025 Obituary Ben Pino was born in Levi, New Mexico on March 28, 1930, to Jose Ignacio Pino and Maria Ascencion Pino. Our good Lord, who numbers our days, chose to take Dad home on July 29, 2025 at...
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Free Colorado State Park Entry for Military, Veterans, and National Guard Members All August 2025
CPW Offers Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August for Active-Duty Military, Veterans and National Guard Members DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is ...
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Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Appoints New Interim CEO
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Appoints New Interim CEO La Junta, CO July 31, 2025-Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald E. (Ron) Hogan as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effecti...
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Amy White-Tanabe Resigns as Otero County Administrator, Takes Regional Role with Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Amy White-Tanabe Announces Departure as Otero County Administrator La Junta, CO | July 31, 2025 – Otero County Administrator Amy White-Tanabe has announced her resignation, effective September 5, 2025. She has served in the role since 2019. ...
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