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Springfield Police Seek Public’s Help After High-Speed Pursuit on Christmas

Published: 12/25/2024

Update on 12/25/24 at 2149 hours: Driver was identified, located and charged with vehicular eluding. Christmas Chaos on the Road: Assistance Needed! As Christmas often goes, it's been a whirlwind—and not the festive kind. At approximately 7:...

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Avian Virus Causes Significant Die-Off of Invasive Eurasian Doves in Lower Arkansas River Valley

Published: 12/24/2024

Avian Disease is Killing Invasive Eurasian Doves Along Lower Ark River LA JUNTA, Colo. – An avian virus is causing a significant die-off of invasive Eurasian collared doves in the lower Arkansas River valley near La Junta and Rocky Ford, Col...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Dec 24 - 30, 2024

Published: 12/24/2024

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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RFPD Officer Injured in Domestic Arrest, Suspect in Custody on Attempted Murder of a Police Officer

Published: 12/24/2024

December 24th, 2024 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO On December 23rd, 2024 at approximately 23:53pm, The Rocky Ford Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Locust Ave regarding a domestic disturbance. Du...

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Anthony Rangel Obituary

Published: 12/23/2024

Anthony Rangel September 11, 1958 — December 21, 2024 La Junta Obituary Anthony “Ponce” Rangel of La Junta passed away in his home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Delfa Marinelarena on Septem...

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Las Animas Helping Hands Celebrates 20 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Published: 12/22/2024

Las Animas Helping Hands Celebrates 20 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Las Animas, CO—For 20 years, Las Animas Helping Hands has been a lifeline for Bent County, one of Colorado’s top five poorest counties. What started in 2004 as...

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Anna Jean Green Obituary

Published: 12/20/2024

Anna Jean Green October 19, 1930 - December 19, 2024 Obituary Anna Jean Green (Marvin) died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herb Green, and daughter Carolyn, pare...

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1st Ever Arkansas Valley Agricultural Exposition with 1st Choice Irrigation

Published: 12/20/2024

1st Ever Arkansas Valley Agricultural Exposition with 1st Choice Irrigation OVER 30 AG VENDORS FARM EQUIPMENT FREE ADMISSION Lunch will be sold by The Fowler FFA Chapter as a fundraiser! 1st Ever Arkansas Valley AGRICULTURAL Exposition - JANUARY 1...

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Mary Jane Losey Obituary

Published: 12/20/2024

Mary Jane Losey September 24th, 1940 - December 19th, 2024 Obituary Mary Jane Losey entered into the gates of Heaven on December 19, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Wayne Theron Bond and Grace Viola (Van Zant) Bond. Mary...

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Birth Announcement: Kolsen Clae Richard Marquez

Published: 12/20/2024

Birth Announceme nt - Kolsen Clae Richard Marquez Kiri Lenee and Traegon Edward Marquez of Granada, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Kolsen Clae Richard Marquez born on November 20, 2024 at 3:37 am. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. an...

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Birth Announcement: Layne Faye Horn

Published: 12/20/2024

Birth Announcement - Layne Faye Horn Erica Amelie Harris and Brody Alan Horn of Cheraw, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Layne Faye Horn born on November 8, 2024 at 5:06 PM. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. and measuring 18 inches...

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La Junta Firefighters Quickly Contain Semi Trailer Fire at 2nd and Cimarron; No Injuries Reported

Published: 12/20/2024

Firefighters Quickly Contain Semi Trailer Fire at 2nd and Cimarron; No Injuries Reported This morning at approximately 0731 we responded to a reported structure fire at 2nd and Cimarron. Upon arrival a single semi trailer used for storage was full...

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Kristin Sue Kadlecek Obituary

Published: 12/20/2024

Kristin Sue Kadlecek March 13, 1977 — December 18, 2024 La Junta Obituary Kristin Sue Kadlecek, 47, of La Junta, CO, passed away December 18, 2024, in Pueblo, CO. Kristin was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 13, 1977, to Ted & Lisa...

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CPW Captures Coyote Linked to Thanksgiving Attack on Child; Investigation Into Wildlife Feeding Continues

Published: 12/19/2024

CPW catches coyote with human DNA on its paws, linking it to Thanksgiving attack on 4-year-old; investigation continues into who was feeding wildlife COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Weeks of searching and trapping resulted in the capture of a coyo...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Support Specialist - Part-Time

Published: 12/19/2024

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Support Specialist - Part-Time 16th Judicial District Probation Department Serving Otero, Bent and Crowley Counties is Now hiring for Probation Officer – fulltime and part-time positions availabl...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Support Specialist - Full Time

Published: 12/19/2024

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Support Specialist - Full Time 16th Judicial District Probation Department Serving Otero, Bent and Crowley Counties is Now hiring for Probation Officer – fulltime and part-time positions availabl...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Officer

Published: 12/19/2024

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Officer 16th Judicial District Probation Department Serving Otero, Bent and Crowley Counties is Now hiring for Probation Officer – fulltime and part-time positions available. Open positions: Prob...

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Steven Wayne Shane Obituary

Published: 12/19/2024

Steven Wayne Shane November 11, 1944 ~ December 14, 2024 80 Years Old Obituary A Graveside Memorial Service with Military Committal Rites for Steven Shane will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las A...

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Richard Paul Grasmick Obituary

Published: 12/18/2024

Richard Paul Grasmick June 19, 1941 — December 16, 2024 La Junta Obituary Richard Paul Grasmick, Sr, lovingly known as Paps, 83 departed this Earth on December 16, 2024, at his La Junta home. Richard was born June 19, 1941, in Rocky Ford, CO...

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Floyd J. Espinoza Obituary

Published: 12/18/2024

Floyd J. Espinoza May 16, 1972 — December 11, 2024 La Junta, CO Obituary Floyd Juan Espinoza, 52, of La Junta, CO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Pueblo, CO. He was born May 16, 1972, in La Junta to Florencio & Margaret Espi...

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Colorado Students and Educators Invited to Empower Student Voices for Safer Schools

Published: 12/17/2024

Colorado Students and Educators Invited to Address School Safety Concerns in their Communities In-person events across the state foster invaluable discussions on empowering student voices for safe schools. (LAKEWOOD, CO) The Colorado Office of Sch...

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Southbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week

Published: 12/17/2024

Southbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week Lane, shoulder and full closures for overhead sign removal at City Center Drive Pueblo, Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contractor partner Work Zone Traffic Control wil...

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Springfield Police Crack Down on Illegal Racing and Reckless Driving: "No Warnings, Just Consequences"

Published: 12/17/2024

Springfield Police Crack Down on Illegal Racing and Reckless Driving: "No Warnings, Just Consequences" The Springfield Police Department has observed increasing evidence of illegal racing, burnouts, and reckless driving on the streets and highways...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Dec 17 - 23, 2024

Published: 12/17/2024

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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La Junta Names Finalists for City Manager

Published: 12/16/2024

La Junta Names Finalists for City Manager La Junta, Colorado- Following an extensive search and interviews by the City Manager Selection Committee, the City of La Junta has named finalists for the City Manager position. Michael R. Hart Michael R. ...

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Mary L. Alba Obituary

Published: 12/16/2024

Mary L. Alba September 1, 2024 ~ December 14, 2024 Mary Lucretia Alba, of Lamar, CO, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Lamar, CO. She was born on September 1, 1946, in Las Animas, CO, to Jasper and Duby Brito/Roybal (Martinez). Mary attended sc...

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Two Arrested on Multiple Warrants Following Search Warrant Execution in Holly

Published: 12/13/2024

Two Arrested on Multiple Warrants Following Search Warrant Execution in Holly On December 12, 2024 at approximately 1600 hours, Officers with the Granada / Holly Law Enforcement Agency contacted a vehicle in the 200 block of South 2nd Street, in H...

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Grief Support Group Meets at La Junta First Assembly of God

Published: 12/13/2024

Grief Support Group Meets at La Junta First Assembly of God Grief Support Group Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. A...

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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Closed Due to Storm Damage

Published: 12/13/2024

The Park is Open; the Reconstructed Fort is Temporarily Closed Reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site temporarily closed for stabilization work Park trails and grounds remain open LA JUNTA, Colo – The reconstructe...

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Otero College Celebrates 10th Medical Laboratory Technician Graduating Class at Pinning Ceremony

Published: 12/12/2024

Otero College Celebrates 10th Medical Laboratory Technician Graduating Class at Pinning Ceremony Medical Laboratory Technician Pinning December 9, 2024. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Otero held a pinning ceremony for its 10th ...

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