La Junta Fire Crews Stop Backyard Camper Fire Before It Reaches Nearby Home
Firefighters Contain Camper Fire in La Junta At approx 926pm, we were toned out to a reported structure fire in the 500 blk of Lewis. Upon arrival of Engine 1, they found a fully engulfed camper in the backyard threatening a house. Crews made an a...
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Prowers County Voter Registration: Residency Rules, Address Requirements and How to Update Your Information
Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Rules for Determining Residency: <
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Poitrey Canyon Fire Update (May 2, 2026): Rain Slows Spread, Crews Reduce Personnel and Strengthen Containment Lines
Poitrey Canyon Fire update 8am 5/2/26 There is no reported change in acreage or percent containment today, but more rain fell over the fire yesterday, limiting fire activity. Fire behavior was minimal and mostly smoldering, with pockets of creepin...
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Otero Dancers Bibbidi Bobbidi DANCE Brings Magic to the Stage This Weekend
Events starts on
May 1, 2026, 7:00 pm
to
May 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
La Junta, CO — Get ready for an enchanting weekend as local dancers take the stage for Bibbidi Bobbidi DANCE, a recital filled with creativity, talent, and a touch of magic. Dancers of all ages will showcase the skills they've been working on th...
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Free Kids’ Grief Camp Coming to La Junta June 11 at Koshare Museum
Sangre de Cristo Community Care to Host Free Kids’ Camp in La Junta on June 11 LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sangre de Cristo Community Care is once again offering a free Kids’ Camp for children grieving the loss of a loved one or someone close to them....
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988 Colorado Mental Health Line Roadshow to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4–8
988 Colorado Mental Health Line to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4-8 to Better Understand Community Needs The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988 Colorado) will visit Crowley and Otero counties May 4-8, 2026, to better understand community...
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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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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 partnered ...
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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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