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Pueblo County Man Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charge Involving Newborn

Published: 07/16/2026

Arrest Made in Child Abuse Case Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 33-year-old man Wednesday on a warrant for felony child abuse in an incident involving his newborn son. Brandon Impson was arrested without incident on a n...

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Gold Mountain Fire Reaches 37,734 Acres as Crews Build Defensive Lines Near Ouray

Published: 07/16/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 16, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,734 acres | Containment: 11% | Cause:&l

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,820 Acres as Crews Contain Spot Fire Near Rye

Published: 07/16/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for July 16, 2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. &

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Colorado State Patrol Explains E-Bike vs. E-Moto Rules After 8-Year-Old Stopped Riding Electric Motorcycle

Published: 07/16/2026

**Update** E-Bike vs. E-Moto (COLO) - On July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Trooper Nate Alluisi contacted an eight-year-old riding a 2,000-watt electric motorcycle on a sidewalk near Highway 50 in Salida. Trooper Alluisi used the contact ...

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Pueblo West Fire Chief Thanks Community After Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/16/2026

7/15/2026 To: Our Pueblo West Community From: Fire Chief Brian K. Caserta As our Pueblo West firefighters complete their assignments on the Aspen Acres Fire, I wanted to share some information about our department’s response and, more importantl...

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Rocky Ford Police, Otero County Deputies Arrest Man on Lamar Warrant Alleging Child Enticement, Sexual Assault and Internet Luring Charges

Published: 07/16/2026

Man arrested on warrant out of Lamar, Colorado Rocky Ford, Colo. - July 15th, 2026 - The Lamar Police Department contacted the Rocky Ford Police to locate and arrest Jade Downey (37) on a warrant out of Lamar for: Enticement of a Child (Felony 4),...

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Ark Valley Turkey Trot Donates Emergency Supplies for Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/15/2026

A huge thank you to Amber, her daughter, and the entire team behind Ark Valley Turkey Trot for their incredible donation and support during the Aspen Acres Fire response efforts. They delivered: 💧 10 cases of bottled water ⚡ 14 boxes of elect...

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Alamosa County Pursuit Ends in SWAT Arrest of Wanted Suspect in Monte Vista

Published: 07/15/2026

High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest Following SWAT Operation On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Deputies with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4500 block of County Road 3 South, regarding a report of an unwa...

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Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp Named Fowler’s 2026 Parade Marshals

Published: 07/15/2026

Introducing our 2026 Parade Marshals Article written by: Claireanna Martin (FHS Student) Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp are two proud members of the Fowler community. Both of these amazing ladies have been raised in the Arkansas Valley and lived here

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Picketwire Players Announce Fahrenheit 451 Auditions July 20–21 in La Junta

Published: 07/15/2026

Picketwire to hold Auditions for Fahrenheit 451 Auditions, Fall, Featured, La

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Ferris Fire Grows to 64,869 Acres, Reaches 43% Containment

Published: 07/15/2026

Ferris Fire Update Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 64,869

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The Lion King Jr. Takes the Stage at Livewell Park in La Junta July 16–18

Published: 07/15/2026

Join Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of The Lion King Jr! With Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, it features a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a c...

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 99,077 Acres and 36% Containment as Crews Defend Rye

Published: 07/15/2026

Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation Size: 99,077 acres Containment: 36%

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment

Published: 07/15/2026

Evening Operations Update (7/14): The #GoldMountainFire remains at 36,965 acres and 12% containment, with 886 personnel assigned. As anticipated, isolated thunderstorms developed south of the fire this afternoon. While winds from the storm reached...

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Pueblo Police Use ALPR Technology to Speed Crime Response and Solve Cases

Published: 07/15/2026

City of Pueblo speeds up crime response with ALPR The Pueblo Police Department has been using Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to assist the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) with tracking suspects and developing important investi...

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CPW Sportspersons’ Meeting July 21 to Address Drought, Fires and Fish Salvages

Published: 07/15/2026

Drought, fires, fish salvages highlight Sportspersons' Meeting, July 21 The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sportspersons' Roundtable Meeting, July 21, includes discussion related to ongoing drought, fires, public access, low river fl...

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Pedro Rodriguez Cordova Obituary

Published: 07/14/2026

Pedro Rodriguez Cordova Jan 18, 1962 — Jul 11, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Pedro Rodriguez Cordova, 64, of Rocky Ford, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 in Colorado Springs, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 18,1962, to Isidro Rod...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment Near Ouray

Published: 07/14/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 14, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander Fire Information:

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Gerald Dean Gentzler Obituary

Published: 07/14/2026

Gerald Dean Gentzler Jul 22, 1938 — Jul 2, 2026 Obituary Gerald Dean Gentzler went to be with our Lord on July 2nd, 2026. He was born in Liberal KS on June 22, 1938, to Simon Peter and Jessie L. Gentzler. He married Kathryn June Meyers in 1958 a...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces 2026 Summer Events and Car Shows

Published: 07/14/2026

Coverage Sponsored by: seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Three Teams Tie for First in La Junta Senior Golf League Scramble

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 On July 14, the La Junta Senior Golf League played a 9-hole scramble on a course converted to a par-43 layout. There were seven par-5 holes and two par-4 holes. Forty-eight golfers were divided ...

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La Junta Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Large Dumpster Fire at Sutherlands, Prevents Building Damage

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Firefighters Stop Sutherlands Dumpster Fire Before It Reaches Building Today at approx 1253 pm LJFD responded to the 27000 blk of Hwy 50 in La Junta at Sutherlands for a reported large dumpster on fire next to the building. Upon arrival o...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,077 Acres as Crews Defend Rye and Containment Holds at 36%

Published: 07/14/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Otero County Detention Deputy Valerie Alvarez Arrested on Domestic Violence Criminal Mischief

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Police Arrest Otero County Detention Deputy Valerie Alvarez on Criminal Mischief Domestic Violence Charge La Junta, CO - On April 30, 2026, at approximately 8:18 a.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to a report of ...

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La Junta Veteran Tom Pulido Remembered for a Life of Kindness, Truth and Service

Published: 07/14/2026

Some people spend their entire lives trying to change the world. Tom simply changed the world around him. He wasn't rich. He wasn't a celebrity or someone whose name would be be found in history books. He was just a man from La Junta, a veteran wh...

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Sheena Maria Ochoa Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Sheena Maria Ochoa Mar 9, 1986 — Jul 8, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Sheena Maria Ochoa, beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, in Rocky Ford, at the age of 40. Sheena’s sudden departure leav...

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Bonnie Lucero Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Bonnie Lucero Nov 7, 1967 — Jul 7, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Bonnie Lucero will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Ch...

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Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament to Raise Scholarship Funds Aug. 29

Published: 07/13/2026

Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament set for August 29 Scholarship Fundraising Event sponsored by SEBREA LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation will be hosting its first golf tournament on Saturday, August 29 at the La Junta Municipal Golf ...

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CBI Grand Junction Open House to Collect DNA for Missing Person Cases

Published: 07/13/2026

CBI Grand Junction to Host Open House to Collect DNA Samples, Aid Missing Person Cases July 13, 2026 – CBI – Grand Junction, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is hosting a Missing Person Open House on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, f...

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Otero College Hiring Full-Time Construction Trades Faculty in La Junta

Published: 07/13/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Faculty-Construction Trades Position #: 300370 Position Status: Full-Time (9 months) Reports To: Department Chair of Career and Technical Education DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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