Rocky Ford Elks Lodge Unveils 10-Foot Elk Statues Donated by Members Larry and Jane Herrera
Rocky Ford Elks Lodge Welcomes Striking New Elk Statues, Thanks to Dedicated Members Larry and Jane Herrera ROCKY FORD, CO – The Rocky Ford Elks Lodge #1147 has a bold new look, thanks to longtime Elks members Larry and Jane Herrera, who bro...
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Pronghorn Hunting on Fort Carson, Pinon Canyon Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown
Pronghorn Hunting on Fort Carson, Pinon Canyon Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - All hunting on Fort Carson (GMU 591) and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (GMU 142) is suspended due to the federal government shutd...
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Otero College Alumna Sarah Clem’s Journey from Arkansas Valley to Ivy League Inspires Future Students
From the Arkansas Valley to Ivy League: Otero College Alumna Sarah Clem Inspires the Next Generation of Students by Dillon Martin La Junta, Colo. — Growing up on a farm just west of Rocky Ford, Sarah Clem never imagined her path would one da...
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Baylee Stowers Awarded the 2025 Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship
Baylee Stowers Awarded the 2025 Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship Otero College is proud to announce that Baylee Stowers is the recipient of the Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This scholarship ho...
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Lamar High School Briefly Enters Precautionary Hold on Sept. 23, 2025; No Credible Threat Found
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This morning, at 8:27 a.m., Lamar High School entered into a "Hold," a precautionary safety procedure used when it is necessary to keep hallways clear and secure while allowing classroom learning to continue. The decision fol...
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CPW Honors Hunter Education Instructors of the Year for Dedication to Safe, Ethical Hunting in Colorado
CPW announces Hunter Education Instructors of the Year, recognizing their passion and dedication to educating generations of safe and ethical hunters DENVER — Hunter education plays a vital role in ensuring that hunting remains safe, ethical...
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Chase Colorado’s Fall Colors: Leaf-Peeping Season Begins at State Parks with Tips for a Safe Visit
Chase Changing Fall Colors at Colorado State Parks DENVER — Colorado’s vibrant “leaf-peeping” season has begun and will transform the trees into a breathtaking canvas of colors over the next few weeks. The stunning fall fol...
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Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters
Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Through ongoing increased sampling efforts on the Colorado River and nearby bodies of water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CP...
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Lake Pueblo State Park Extends North Shore Marina Contract Through 2045 with Plans for New Facilities
Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina Operator to Provide Services Through 2045 PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife signed a new contract Thursday with the current operator of the Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina infrast...
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Otero County Responds to La Junta Safeway Closure
Events starts on September 9, 2025, 3:09 pm to September 9, 2025, 7:09 pm
Otero County Responds to Safeway Closure Announcement Otero County has been notified by Albertsons Companies of the planned permanent closure of the La Junta Safeway. The closure will directly impact current staff members as well as the broader co...
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