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Community to Gather at Gateway Prayer Garden for 75th National Day of Prayer

Published: 05/06/2026

Community Gathers for National Day of Prayer at Gateway Prayer Garden Fountain, CO — On Thursday, May 7th, at 10:00 am community members and leaders will gather at Gateway Prayer Garden for the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer, joining million...

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Dr. Dustin Eicke Named Next President of Trinidad State College

Published: 05/06/2026

Chancellor DeSanctis Names Dr. Dustin Eicke as Next President of Trinidad State College May 6, 2026 (Denver) — Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Dr. Marielena DeSanctis today announced the selection of Dr. Dustin Eicke as the n...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Auto Theft Victims to Apply for Assistance Before Grant Funding Ends

Published: 05/06/2026

Last Call for Auto Theft Victims Assistance (COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol wants to encourage victims of auto theft, whose vehicle was stolen after April 29, 2024, to apply for victims' assistance; via the online app

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Passenger Train Derails After Semi-Tanker Crash on Highway 6 in Garfield County, Colorado

Published: 05/06/2026

Train Derailment Following Crash On Highway 6 (Garfield County, Colorado) – This morning, around 9:40 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 9 near Mile Pond Road (milepost 95) for a report of a Passenger Train that str...

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The Colorado Sun to Host Arkansas River Event May 7 in Rocky Ford

Published: 05/05/2026

YOU’RE INVITEDThe Arkansas River: Sharing a Precious Resource Vital to Southeast Colorado May 7, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.The Grand Theater | Rocky Ford Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Join

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HELP WANTED: Cheraw School District Announces Teaching and Coaching Job Openings for 2026–27

Published: 05/05/2026

Cheraw School District Hiring for 2026–27 School Year Cheraw School District is seeking applicants for the 2026–27 school year and has announced several open positions in teaching and coaching. AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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Prowers County Clerk Shares Important June 30 Primary Election Ballot Information

Published: 05/05/2026

Media Information By Jana Coen Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Primary Election Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors

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Pikes Peak Catamount Reservoirs Reopen as CPW Restocks Fisheries

Published: 05/05/2026

Pikes Peak Catamount reservoirs reopen as CPW restocks fisheries COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is actively rebuilding fisheries on Pikes Peak following the reopening of North and South Catamount reservoirs May 1 after ext...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Man Accused of Menacing Near Daycare With Realistic Water Gun

Published: 05/05/2026

Pueblo Police Arrest Man Accused of Trying to Enter Daycare With Realistic-Looking Water Gun On May 5, 2026, Pueblo Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Prairie Avenue after receiving reports of a man with a gun attempting to get into a ...

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Two Killed, Child Injured in Highway 160 Rollover Crash Near Bayfield

Published: 05/05/2026

Double Fatal Crash On Highway 160 Near Bayfield (COLORADO) – On May 2, 2026, at about 12:35 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 160 near milepost 104 (just east of Bayfield, Colorado) for a reported single vehicle ro...

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Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht July 19, 1931 ~ May 3, 2026 (age 94) Obituary Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht passed away at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Garden City, Kansas, ...

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Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. July 5, 1953 — May 4, 2026 Obituary Raymond Lee Mora, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born to Frank and Anita Mora on Jul...

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Cleon Joseph Scriven Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Cleon Joseph Scriven March 20, 1943 — April 25, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Irving, Texas resident, formerly of Lamar, Colorado, Cleon Scriven will be held at a later date. Cleon Joseph Scriven went to be ...

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La Junta Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony Set for May 23 at LJPD Training Center

Published: 05/05/2026

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Tickets On Sale Now

Published: 05/05/2026

COME FROM AWAY Tickets On Sale NOW! A story that shook the world. A cast that will shake your heart. Don’t miss this powerful, deeply human musical brought to life by your own community. We know your calendar looks like a game of Tetris… but t...

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Freeze Watch Issued Across Southern Colorado

Published: 05/05/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 757 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County...

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Cruisin Into Summer Festival Returns to Rocky Ford for 20th Annual Celebration

Published: 05/05/2026

Cruisin Into Summer Festival! 20th Annual! Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Location: South Main Street, Rocky Ford (City Hall area)

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Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area Reopens After Schwachheim Fire Containment

Published: 05/05/2026

Lake Dorothy SWA reopens; CPW contacting impacted hunters TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area near the Colorado–New Mexico state line has reopened following 100 percent containment of the Schwachheim Fire. The SWA reopened t...

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Brings Over 200 Motorcycles Through Lamar on Cross-Country Journey

Published: 05/05/2026

Over 200 motorcycles made their way into town today and made a quick pitstop at nowhere better than Pit Stop LLC! The group of bikers is making their way from California to North California for the 30th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across Americ...

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Michelle Rae Cooper Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Michelle Rae Cooper May 29, 1971 — May 3, 2026 Obituary Michelle Rae Cooper, a beloved member of the community went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend full of ...

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Distracted Driving Affects All Ages, Colorado Patrol Warns

Published: 05/04/2026

The Age of Distracted Driving The problem isn’t one generation – it’s everyone (COLO) – With the rise and adoption of technology made available by smartphones and built-in dashboard computers, there are many ways people can get distracted ...

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Colorado Sees Deadliest Start for Motorcyclists Since 2017

Published: 05/04/2026

Colorado experiences deadliest start to a year for motorcyclists since 2017 May 1, 2026 - Colorado - CDOT urges road safety as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month begins Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Colorado Depart...

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Boggsville: Colorado's First Settlement & Kit Carson's Last Home

Published: 05/04/2026

Did you know? About two miles southeast of present day Las Animas, Colorado, Boggsville was established in 1866 by the great grandson of Daniel Boone, Thomas O. Boggs (1824–1894). He founded the settlement on land owned by his wife, Rumalda Luna...

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Reaches 100% Containment - Final Update Confirms Crews Monitoring Ahead of Incoming Storm

Published: 05/04/2026

Poitrey CanyonFire update 7am 5/4/26 This will be the final update for the Poitrey Canyon Fire in Las Animas County. Fire management officials reported reaching 100% containment late yesterday. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) successfully gu...

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La Junta Fire Crews Stop Backyard Camper Fire Before It Reaches Nearby Home

Published: 05/03/2026

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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Ricky Dean Hair Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Ricky Dean Hair July 10, 1958 – April 28, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Hair of Springfield passed away April 28, 2026, at his home in Springfield.Rick chose to be cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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Maurice Vallejos Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Maurice "Moe" Vallejos October 9, 1944 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 9, 1944 to John Sr. and Mercy (Perez) Vallejos. He passed away on April 27, 2026 at Parkview Medical...

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Rose Elaine Sears Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Rose Elaine Sears August 28, 1931 — April 30, 2026 Obituary Rose E. Sears passed away of natural causes on the afternoon of April 30, 2026 with her family present. She was born on August 28, 1931, in Sugar City, to parents Henry Steinmetz and Pa...

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Mary Suzanne Trotter Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Mary Suzanne Trotter Nov 11, 1931 - Apr 29, 2026 Obituary Mary Suzanne Trotter of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest April 29, 2025, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway Colorado. She was born November 11, 1931, in Corning, Missouri to H...

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William Potestio Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

William "Bill" Potestio December 4, 1949 — April 29, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident William Potestio, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at the ...

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