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Lascar Wildfire in Huerfano County Fully Extinguished After Burning 50 Acres Under Red Flag Warning

Published: 02/25/2026

Lascar Fire in Huerfano County Contained, Then Fully Extinguished After 50-Acre Blaze At approximately 2pm the Lascar wildfire was declared to have been fully extinguished after extensive work by firefighting personnel. This is still an active inv...

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Crash at Lincoln County Offices Building in Hugo, Colorado Leaves 2 County Employees Injured; CSP Investigating

Published: 02/24/2026

Vehicle Crashes Into Lincoln County Courthouse in Hugo, CO; Two Injured, Human Services Temporarily Relocated Today at approximately. 1020 hrs, CSP recieved notification of a crash at the Lincoln County offices building. The building holds several...

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Colorado Farmers Face Uncertain Irrigation Season as Arkansas Basin Snowpack Hits 40-Year Low

Published: 02/24/2026

Lower Arkansas Valley Farmers Prepare for Challenging Irrigation Season as Snowpack Lags As we look ahead to the start of irrigation season on March 15 here in the Lower Arkansas Valley, many of us do so with some uncertainty. This year is shaping...

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Inspiration Field Motorcycle Fundraiser Returns This June to Support Local Youth

Published: 02/24/2026

Rev Your Engines: Inspiration Field Poker Run Rides Back This June What is a Poker Run???? A poker run is an organized event where participants, typically motorcyclists, visit five to seven checkpoints and draw a playing card at each location. The...

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Accepting Nominations for Citizen Task Force

Published: 02/24/2026

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Seeks Citizen Task Force Nominations in Salida Through March 15 SALIDA, Colo. – The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is accepting nominations for its Citizen Task Force, a 16-member panel that advises C...

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Bent’s Old Fort Presents Padre Martinez: Patriot, Villain, or Scapegoat? on Feb. 27, 2026

Published: 02/24/2026

Was Padre Antonio Martinez a patriot, a villain, or a scapegoat? Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces a special presentation for Friday, February 27th, 2026, as part of its “Stories from the Borderlands” program serie...

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Vickie Jean Wright Obituary

Published: 02/24/2026

Vickie Jean Wright January 21, 1955 - February 19, 2026 Obituary Vickie Jean Wright of Walsenburg, Colorado, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on February 19, 2026, in Wals...

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Max Toby Romero Obituary

Published: 02/23/2026

Max Toby Romero June 14, 1928 - Feb 20, 2026 Obituary Max Toby Romero of Rocky Ford passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 97 in Ordway. (Maximo Teofilo Romero) Max was born to Juan and Adelaida Romero in Pasamonte, New Mexico. Max was the...

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Sally Joan Cortez Obituary

Published: 02/23/2026

Sally Joan Cortez July 9, 1954 ~ February 19, 2026 (age 71) A Memorial Service for Sally Cortez will be held at Wesleyan Fellowship Church (formerly United Methodist Church) in Las Animas, Colorado on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Per ...

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Kevin Paul Pharo Obituary

Published: 02/23/2026

Kevin Paul Pharo October 6, 1957 - February 19, 2026 Obituary Kevin Paul Pharo was born in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, to Alan and Shirley (Kimmel) Pharo on October 6, 1957. He was excitedly welcomed home by two older brothers, Kit and Brett. Two si...

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Reyna T Grano Obituary

Published: 02/22/2026

Reyna T Grano August 27, 1963 — February 15, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Reyna T Grano, 62, of Rocky Ford passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 27, 1963 in Rocky Ford. She was the daughter ...

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Francisco Cisco Aaron Montano-Aragon Obituary

Published: 02/22/2026

Francisco “Cisco” Aaron Montano-Aragon Nov 20, 2008 - Feb 14, 2026 Obituary Francisco Aaron Montano-Aragon, “Cisco," entered into rest, February 14, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born November 20, 2008, in La Junta, Colorad...

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5,568-Acre Fire Near Limon Contained After Multi-Agency Response; Limon Fire District Seeks Volunteers

Published: 02/21/2026

5,568-Acre Wildfire Near Limon Fully Contained After Multi-Day Response After a long few days, starting out on Tuesday, February 17th, the fire and smoke reports have finally ceased. At over 5568 acres, the community witnessed it’s first lar...

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Imogene Sparks Obituary

Published: 02/21/2026

Imogene Sparks November 28, 1931 — February 19, 2026 A celebration of life for current longtime Canon City resident, formerly of Cheyenne Wells, Imogene Sparks will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Wells of Faith Chur...

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Springfield Police Chief Addresses Property Rights, Trash Burning, and Fire Risk Under Town Ordinance

Published: 02/21/2026

Chief Chris Griffin: Illegal Trash Burning, Fire Risk, and Sanitation Violations Threaten Springfield Neighborhoods This is not an easy topic to address, but as usual, I'm going to do it anyway. Put your reading glasses on (if necessary), this is ...

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Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Jan. 2, 1973 — Feb. 2, 2026 Olney Springs, Colorado Obituary Lynell Johnston was born on January 2, 1973, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Gale Briggs. On February 2nd, 2026, Lynell passed away in her home, in Olney Sp...

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Kathy Evelyn Nelson Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Kathy Evelyn Nelson November 1, 1938 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Kathy Nelson, formerly of La Junta, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2026 at Brookshire Post Acute Care Facility, where she had been a resident in memory care for some t...

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William Kent Willhite Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

William "Kent" Willhite March 21, 1953 ~ February 17, 2026 (age 72) Obituary William Kent Willhite was born March 21, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. He was the first of four children born to Bill and Roberta Willhite of Holly, Colorado. He passed away p...

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Ruth Erlinda Herrera Obituary

Published: 02/20/2026

Ruth Erlinda Herrera March 10, 1940 — February 17, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Ruth Erlinda Herrera, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced the world with her presence on March 10, 1940, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She dep...

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Springfield Police Serve Felony Warrant, Detain Juvenile in Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Case

Published: 02/20/2026

Springfield Police Make Felony Arrest, Detain Juvenile After Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Investigation The Springfield Police Department has been actively addressing several incidents over the past few days. On 02/18/2026, o...

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Swink Drama Presents Charlston - A School Musical by Tim Kelly & Bill Francoeur Feb 21 & 22

Published: 02/19/2026

Swink Drama Presents Charleston at Otero Ed Stafford Theatre Feb. 21–22 | $5 School Musical Set in the Roaring 1920s Coming this weekend at the Otero Ed Stafford Theatre 3 o’clock Saturday 3 o’clock Sunday - tickets five dollars ...

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Otero County Raises Agriculture, Wildfire and Cultural Concerns Over Proposed Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site Enhanced Training

Published: 02/19/2026

Otero County Comments on Preliminary Scoping for Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Enhanced Training PCMS NEPA c/o Tetra Tech 7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 To Whom It May Concern, The Otero County Board of...

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care & Alzheimer’s Association Host Free Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Event in La Junta Feb. 20

Published: 02/19/2026

Sangre de Cristo Community Care & ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Present: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Join us for a FREE informative and compassionate conversation designed to bring clarity, understanding, and support to those impacted b...

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Otero County High-Speed Pursuit on US Hwy 50 Ends in Rollover in Pueblo County; Suspect Ejected After TVI

Published: 02/19/2026

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Rollover Crash; Driver Ejected On February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:03 a.m., the Otero County Sheriff’s Office assisted the La Junta Police Department with a vehicle pursuit that began following a traffic stop...

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Semi Rollover on I-70 Near Limon Prompts Multi-Agency Rescue

Published: 02/19/2026

Semi Rollover on I-70 East of Limon: Limon Ambulance, Limon Fire, and Hugo Fire Complete Successful Rural Rescue This morning, Limon Ambulance Service responded to a semi rollover on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 364. Thanks to the outstanding tea...

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Wilbur Dean Davis Obituary

Published: 02/19/2026

Wilbur Dean Davis Aug. 13, 1938 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Wilbur Dean Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, near Ellicott, Colorado. He was born to Virgil Arthur Davis and Lucille Alice (Walters) on August 13, 1938, in Hug...

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Come From Away Auditions Announced at Picketwire Center in La Junta – March 2 & 4, 2026

Published: 02/18/2026

Picketwire Players to Hold Come From Away Auditions in La Junta This March As we near the end of the month, we wanted to get these initial details out to all of those who are interested, anxious and as excited as we are to say “Welcome to th...

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Parents and Community Members Invited to March 6 Student Programs Meeting in La Junta with CSU Prevention Research Center

Published: 02/18/2026

CSU’s Prevention Research Center Is Working with Otero County Schools — Community Meeting Set for March 6 The Otero County Health Department in partnership with our area school districts and the Prevention Research Center from Colorado...

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Joyce Mae Martinez Obituary

Published: 02/18/2026

Joyce Mae Martinez d. February 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Joyce Mae Martinez, 76, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in La Junta. She was born October 9, 1949, to Jonas & Jessie (Aaron) Denny in Sturgeon Ba...

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Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept Assists on Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 and CR 131; Blaze Contained After Downed Power Line

Published: 02/17/2026

Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 Contained After Wind-Downed Power Line; Kim Area VFD Responds to Mutual Aid Call Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a mutual aid request by Branson today in area of Hwy 160 and CR 131; Tree Creek Fire. Multiple ...

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