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The Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Monday, Dec 16th

Published: 12/11/2024

The Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Monday, Dec 16th The Arkansas Valley Community Band will play a Christmas concert in the Rocky Ford High School theatre Monday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. This is a free concert, and the public is invit...

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Lamar Police VS Alleged Santa Scammer

Published: 12/11/2024

Lamar Police VS Alleged Santa Scammer To follow up on another Facebook page post of the Lamar Police Department arresting Santa Claus yesterday. Officers were dispatched to The Tavern in regard to a male dressed as Santa Claus asking for money for...

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Lamar Community College Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Support for Low Income and Hispanic Students

Published: 12/10/2024

Lamar Community College Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Support for Low Income and Hispanic Students Lamar, Colorado — 2024 — Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the successful funding of a $3 million grant under Tit...

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Otero College receives “First Generation-Serving Institution” Designation

Published: 12/10/2024

Otero College receives “First Generation-Serving Institution” Designation Announced by means of a personal letter to Dr. Kimberly Zant (President of Otero College) from Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director), Otero College, as of Nove...

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Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr. Obituary

Published: 12/10/2024

Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr. September 29, 1940 - December 2, 2024 Obituary Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr., a dedicated public servant and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Applewood Our House in Denver, Colorado. He w...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Dec 10 - 16, 2024

Published: 12/10/2024

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

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Gerald Claude Baublits-Dennis Obituary

Published: 12/10/2024

Gerald Claude Baublits-Dennis June 5, 1936 ~ December 4, 2024 (age 88) Obituary Gerald Claude Baublits-Dennis, 88, has gone to our Lord in Heaven on December 4, 2024 at his home in Warren, Texas. Gerald was born in Southgate, California on June 5,...

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Birth Announcement: Rosa Lynn Hillyer

Published: 12/10/2024

Birth Announcement - Rosa Lynn Hillyer Crissy Donner and Terry Lee Hillyer of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Rosa Lynn Hillyer born on October 16, 2024 at 3:25 pm. Weighing 5 lbs. 3.6 oz. and measuring 18 ...

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Lee Zamora Obituary

Published: 12/10/2024

Lee Zamora December 4, 1944 — December 7, 2024 La Junta Obituary Lee Harry Zamora, 80, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away December 7. 2024, peacefully in his La Junta home with his wife by his side. Lee was born December 4, 1944, in La Junta...

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Roy S. Armstrong Obituary

Published: 12/10/2024

Roy S. Armstrong November 6, 1952 — December 9, 2024 La Junta Obituary Roy Sherwin Armstrong, 72, passed away at home, December 9, 2024. Born, November 6, 1952, in La Junta, CO to Cecil and Mary Katherine Armstrong of Olney Springs, CO. Roy ...

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Jane Belle Hutchins Obituary

Published: 12/10/2024

Jane Belle Hutchins July 18, 1943 — December 4, 2024 La Junta Obituary Jane Belle Hutchins entered this world on July 18, 1943, and departed this world December 4, 2024. A daughter of Leon Walter and Carrie Irene (Steinley) Girton, Jane was ...

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CPW and CDA prepare for 2025 Gray Wolf Releases with Improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program

Published: 12/10/2024

CPW and CDA prepare for 2025 Gray Wolf Releases with Improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program DENVER — Operational planning is underway for the second capture and release season in support of the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Ma...

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Swink Senior Austin Patton Earns Prestigious Full QuestBridge Scholarship to Colorado College

Published: 12/09/2024

Swink Senior Austin Patton Earns Prestigious Full QuestBridge Scholarship to Colorado College Austin Patton, Swink High School Senior, was informed on Monday, December 2, 2024 that he has been accepted to Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO a...

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Deck the halls, Not the Deer: Decorate for the Holidays with Wildlife in Mind

Published: 12/09/2024

Deck the halls, Not the Deer: Decorate for the Holidays with Wildlife in Mind Dec. 9, 2024 DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices have received increased calls regarding antlered deer tangled in holiday decorations and yard equ...

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Christina "Tina" Minjarez

Published: 12/09/2024

Christina "Tina" Minjarez December 21st, 1967 - December 3rd, 2024 Obituary It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Christina “Tina” Louise Minjarez, who went on to be with God at the age of 56 on December 3, 2024, in ...

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George Gallegos Jr. Obituary

Published: 12/09/2024

George Gallegos Jr. February 4th, 1957 - November 29th, 2024 Obituary George Gallegos, Jr. of Rocky passed away at his home at the age of 67 on November 29, 2024. George was born in Rocky Ford to George and Bea Gallegos. George graduated for Rocky...

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Dennis Marquez Obituary

Published: 12/09/2024

Dennis Marquez May 10th, 1940 - December 5th, 2024 Obituary Dennis Luis Marquez, 84 of Rocky Ford passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home. Dennis was born May 10, 1940 at home in the Ft Lyon community to Guadalupe and Mary M...

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Help Wanted: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - Program Director of Ft Lyon Supportive Residential Community

Published: 12/09/2024

Help Wanted: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - Program Director of Ft Lyon Supportive Residential Community Title: Program Director of Ft Lyon Supportive Residential Community for CCH Location: Ft Lyon, CO Compensation Range: 86,000 - 103,000 ...

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Colorado State Troopers Sending DUI Team to Pueblo

Published: 12/09/2024

Colorado State Troopers Sending DUI Team to Pueblo Weekend surge enforcement set to stop impaired drivers (COLO)—The Colorado State Patrol will conduct increased patrols throughout Pueblo County from Friday, December 13, through Sunday morni...

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Birth Announcement: Josiah Marcus Gurley

Published: 12/08/2024

Birth Announcement Josiah Marcus Gurley Angelica Raso and Alesander Gurley welcome newborn Josiah Marcus Gurley. He was born October 1, 2024 at 9:45 pm weighing 6 lbs and 10.3 oz. He was 19.5 inches long. Dr. Tallent delivered him at the Arkansas ...

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Pet Owners Urged to Watch Pets Carefully, Do Not Feed Deer During Rut

Published: 12/08/2024

Pet Owners Urged to Watch Pets Carefully, Do Not Feed Deer During Rut DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging residents to be cautious and keep pets leashed around deer while they are in rut, or mating season, as they may become aggre...

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Sandy S. Weygandt Manring Obituary

Published: 12/06/2024

Sandy S. Weygandt Manring April 14, 1960 ~ December 3, 2024 (age 64) Obituary Funeral Services for Sandy Weygandt Manring will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Grace Family Worship Center in Lamar, Colorado. Interment will fol...

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Gabriel James Mondragon Obituary

Published: 12/06/2024

Gabriel James Mondragon April 13, 1977 — December 4, 2024 La Junta Obituary Gabriel James Mondragon, was born in Leoti, Kansas on April 13, 1977 to Donald & Ida Mondragon. Gabe passed away on December 4, 2024 at the Arkansas Valley Regio...

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Kenneth John Schweizer Obituary

Published: 12/06/2024

Kenneth John Schweizer December 1, 1956 — December 4, 2024 Manzanola Obituary Kenneth John Schweizer, 68 departed this life on December 4, 2024, surrounded by family and under the care of hospice at his home in Manzanola, CO, after a three-y...

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Passenger Fatally Struck After Jumping from Moving Greyhound Bus on Highway 287

Published: 12/05/2024

Passenger Fatally Struck After Jumping from Moving Greyhound Bus on Highway 287 Colorado State Patrol Releases Correction: The initial release on this incident states the road was closed and gives an inaccurate location. Highway 287 was closed bet...

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Two Suspects Arrested in Lamar Drive-By Shooting

Published: 12/04/2024

Two Suspects Arrested in Lamar Drive-By Shooting Incident On 11/24/2024 at approximately 2133 hours, Officers were dispatched to the south Loaf N Jug located at 1107 South Main Street in Lamar regarding a report of a drive by shooting. Upon arriva...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Dec. 3 - 9, 2024

Published: 12/03/2024

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

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The Masked Singer Returns to Picketwire Stage in Special Christmas Edition

Published: 12/03/2024

The Masked Singer Returns to Picketwire Stage in Special Christmas Edition Adapted from the popular TV show, Picketwire’s singing competition is back again, featuring local celebrities from around the valley and live audience voting. The Pic...

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Rocky Ford Firefighters Battle Challenging Structure Fire; Residents Safe but Displaced

Published: 12/03/2024

Rocky Ford Firefighters Battle Challenging Structure Fire; Residents Safe but Displaced This evening at approximately 4:34 pm we were paged for a structure fire at 410 South Third Street. Upon arrival all persons self-evacuated and we found roof l...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Releases Liberty School Fire Incident Report

Published: 12/03/2024

Rocky Ford Fire Dept Releases Liberty School Fire Incident Report On 11/24/2024 at approximately 8pm we were paged to a structure fire at 608 North 11th aka Liberty School. This school has been abandoned since 2012 and was not in service. We arriv...

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