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Phyllis Deon Upton Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

Phyllis Deon Upton December 7, 1959 – May 18, 2024 Obituary Phyllis Deon Upton, 64, of Las Animas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in La Junta. She was born Monday, December 7, 1959, in Seminole, TX to Jesse Lee & Viola Marie (Wales) Upton. P...

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Phillip Riemenschneider Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

Phillip Riemenschneider November 26th, 1938 - May 20th, 2024 Obituary Phillip Lee Riemenschneider was born November 26th 1938 to Herman and Edna Riemenschneider in Manzanola. He left this world on May 20th, 2024 at his home. Phil married Dollie Mo...

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James "Jim" Moreland Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

James "Jim" Moreland January 22nd, 1940 - May 17th, 2024 Obituary James “Jim” A. Moreland of Rocky Ford passed away on Friday, May 17th in Pueblo, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Moreland of Rocky Ford; sons Jon Moreland...

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City of Lamar Public Works Week 2024 Highlights

Published: 05/22/2024

The City of Lamar is currently celebrating Public Works Week on May 19-25, 2024. The City’s Public Works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier, more vibrant communities. Over 50 City of Lamar Public Works profe...

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Eugenio "Gino" Montano Obituary

Published: 05/21/2024

EUGENIO “GINO” MONTANO October 2, 1988 - May 16, 2024 Obituary Eugenio “Gino” Montano joined the stars on May 16, 2024. His spirit and heart beats on with his wife Cynde; his father Roger, mother Theresa, sister Rachel, brothers Roger and ...

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Las Animas Student Grace Gardner Earns Boettcher Scholarship

Published: 05/21/2024

Las Animas Student Earns Boettcher Scholarship DENVER-Grace Gardner, a senior at Las Animas High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship.** Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado's top students by provid...

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Colorado Wolverine Reintroduction Becomes Law as Governor Signs Bill at Loveland Pass

Published: 05/21/2024

Governor Polis Signs Wolverine Reintroduction Bill at Loveland Pass SUMMIT COUNTY – Governor Jared Polis joined staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Loveland Pass today to sign SB24-171, which gives CPW the authority to reintroduce the Nort...

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Richard DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 05/21/2024

RICHARD DEHERRERA February 26, 1952 - May 18, 2024 Obituary Richard DeHerrera, passed away, May 18, 2024 at his brother’s home, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He was born on February 26, 1952, in La...

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Pauline Cordova Obituary

Published: 05/20/2024

Pauline Cordova August 19, 1940 – May 20, 2024 Obituary Pauline Cordova, 83, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bent County Nursing Home in Las Animas, CO. She was born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Rainsville, NM to Frank & Anit...

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CBI: Body of Missing Rocky Ford 3-Year Old Found in Canal

Published: 05/20/2024

Body of Missing 3-year old Found in Canal May 19, 2024 – CBI – Rocky Ford , CO – It is with great sadness that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, along with Rocky Ford Police, the Otero County Sheriff's Office and Otero County Coroner can...

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Otero Sheriff Reports on Search for Missing Rocky Ford 3 Year Old

Published: 05/18/2024

Update: CBI: Body of Missing Rocky Ford 3-Year Old Found in Canal Otero Sheriff Reports on Search for Miss

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Evelyn Rae Marvin Obituary

Published: 05/17/2024

Evelyn Rae Marvin AUG 13, 1934 – MAY 11, 2024 Obituary Evelyn Marvin passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 11, 2024, at Life Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Evelyn was born to LeRoy and Agnes Modlin on Aug...

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Tri-County Family Care Center Cruisin Into Fun Festival June 1st

Published: 05/16/2024

“Cruisin’ Into Fun” Festival & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair News Release Tri-County Family Care Center (TCFCC) will have their 18th Annual “Cruisin’ Into Fun Festival” & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair, on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. to...

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John Gallegos Obituary

Published: 05/16/2024

John Gallegos 1954 ~ 2024 (age 69) Obituary John Elbert Gallegos passed away at his home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 69. He was born June 26, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Melaquillas “Pete” and Lorenza “Susie” Gallegos. Johnny was...

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Ronald D. Thompson Obituary

Published: 05/15/2024

Ronald D. Thompson October 6, 1960 ~ May 11, 2024 (age 63) Obituary A graveside service will be held for Holly, Colorado resident, Ronald Thompson, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. His family asks tho...

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Calvin D. Friesen Obituary

Published: 05/15/2024

Calvin D. Friesen August 31, 1958 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 65) Obituary A memorial service for Calvin Friesen will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lamar Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 S. 6th Street, Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ted Wi...

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Saisha Lyric Ornelas Obituary

Published: 05/15/2024

SAISHA LYRIC ORNELAS June 20, 2001 - April 29, 2024 Obituary Saisha Lyric Ornelas of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest, April 29, 2024, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born in La Junta, June 20, 2001, she was 22 years of ag...

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Crowley County Sheriff Reports: Substitute Teacher Shelby Clarke Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on a Child

Published: 05/15/2024

Crowley County Sheriff Terry Reeves Reports Crowley County Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child This article includes verbatim case reports with sexually explicit content, victim's names, and witness names redacted... 1. CCSO ...

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John "Ralph" Hite Obituary

Published: 05/14/2024

John "Ralph" Hite Jan 29th, 1945 – May 12th, 2024 Obituary John Ralph Hite of Fowler passed away in Pueblo on May 12, 2024 at the age of 79. Ralph was born in Pueblo to Edward & Eva Hite. Ralph grew up in Fowler and graduated from Fowler High Sc...

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Dale Dillon Obituary

Published: 05/14/2024

Dale Dillon Nov 13th, 1951 - May 8th, 2024 Obituary Dale Lee Dillon (pictured above with his favorite dog Baby) passed on May 8th in his home peacefully after losing his battle to cancer at the age of 72. Dale was Born November 13, 1951 in Rocky F...

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Betty Jensen Obituary

Published: 05/13/2024

Betty Jensen October 5th, 1934 - May 6th, 2024 Obituary Betty Lou Jensen, age 89, peacefully died in her home, surrounded by her children on May 6, 2024. Betty and her late husband, Gerald Andrew Jensen, built their home while engaged 73 years ago...

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Kathy Cato Obituary

Published: 05/13/2024

Kathy Cato April 27th, 1967 - May 5th, 2024 Obituary Kathy Jean Cato, 57, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home in Rocky Ford.Kathy Jean Cato daughter of Harley Cato and Nicki Geha was born on April 27,1967. Kathy was married to Jerry Cavend...

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Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service & Butterfly Release June 4, 2024

Published: 05/13/2024

Arkansas Valley Hospice Memorial Service & Butterfly Release June 4, 2024 Memorial Service & Butterfly Release ~~Remembering with Love~~ Join us for our annual commemorative ceremony dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals who have profo...

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NWS Reports on Multiple Landspouts Across the Eastern Plains on May 12th, 2024

Published: 05/13/2024

NWS Reports on Multiple Landspouts Across the Eastern Plains on May 12th, 2024 Overview On May 12th, 2024, scattered thunderstorms developed across the eastern plains. A few of these thunderstorms would go on to produce landspouts. Photo by Jami W...

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Rocky Ford Police Make Arrest After High Speed Chase with Stolen Vehicle

Published: 05/13/2024

Rocky Ford Police Make Arrest After High Speed Chase with Stolen Vehicle About 9:40pm, 12th May, 2024, an Otero County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Deputy attempted to stop a green Honda Civic sedan, with no license plates attached and broken windows...

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Otero Sheriff: Arrest Made for Social Media Threat to Swink Schools

Published: 05/13/2024

***Update 5/13/2024*** The Otero Sheriff’s Office has identified a juvenile suspect that allegedly made the threats. The suspect was not a student at the Swink School District. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, and they were taken in...

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Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya Obituary

Published: 05/12/2024

Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya August 14, 1940 – April 29, 2024 Obituary Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya, 83, of Westminster, CO passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Anthony Hospital North in Westminster. He was born Wednesday, August 14, 1940, in ...

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La Junta Primary School Teacher Receives Economic Literacy Colorado’s 2024 Koelbel Enterprising Teacher of the Year Award

Published: 05/11/2024

La Junta Primary School Teacher Receives Economic Literacy Colorado’s 2024 Koelbel Enterprising Teacher of the Year Award DENVER–May 9, 2024–Economic Literacy Colorado announced today, during Teacher Appreciation Week, that La Junta Primary ...

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Susan Assunta Forgetta (Ascione) Obituary

Published: 05/10/2024

Susan Assunta Forgetta (Ascione) Jun 15, 1950 - May 1, 202 Obituary Susan Assunta Forgetta (Ascione) was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rita and Luigi Ascione on June 15, 1950. She spent her childhood in Brooklyn along with her younger brother, Ra...

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La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Meeting May 30th

Published: 05/10/2024

La Junta Police Neighborhood Watch Meeting May 30th The La Junta Police Department is looking for community members interested in Neighborhood Watch programs in their neighborhood! We will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6:00pm on MAY 3...

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