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Parrish Family Heritage Presentation at Big Timbers Museum April 17, 2025

Published: 04/10/2025

Mr. Jim Larrick Will present the PARRISH FAMILY HERITAGE A program about the Parrish Family and their influence on Prowers County including the loss of A.N. Parrish and his son John in the 1928 Fleagle bank robbery. The evening will finish with a ...

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Fred S. Rivera Obituary

Published: 04/10/2025

Fred S. Rivera July 3, 1939 - April 8, 2025 Obituary Saturnino “Fred” Rivera of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest April 8, 2025 in his home. He was born on July 03, 1939, in La Jara, New Mexico to Federico and Manuelita Rivera. He...

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Prowers County Officials Unite Against Senate Bill 25-003, Urge Governor Polis to Veto Gun Control Legislation

Published: 04/10/2025

Prowers County, Colorado, Opposes Senate Bill 25-003, Calls on Governor Polis to Veto Legislation 4/9/25 - The Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff of Prowers County, Colorado, have jointly passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 25-003,...

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Colorado State Patrol Encourages Teens to Buckle Up for Prom

Published: 04/10/2025

Prom Night Dangers Speak up if your date doesn’t buckle up (COLO) – You have the outfit, flowers, and reservation, but do you have the confidence to tell your date to buckle up? Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do...

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Stella Faye Pennington Obituary

Published: 04/09/2025

Stella Faye Pennington December 28, 1933 — April 8, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Stella Faye Pennington, 91, born on December 28, 1933, in Rocky Ford, CO, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 8, 2025. She wa...

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Loretta Atencio Obituary

Published: 04/09/2025

Loretta Atencio November 25, 1944 — April 6, 2025 La Junta Obituary Loretta "Lulu" Gwendlyn Leota Atencio was born on November 25, 1944 to Leo Nunez and Dora Atencio in Pueblo, CO. She was the younger of 2 girls. Due to her disabilities, Lul...

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Lavona Darlene Tyscka Obituary

Published: 04/09/2025

Lavona Darlene Tyscka February 1, 1957 — March 30, 2025 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary Lavona Darlene Tyscka, 68, beloved school counselor and cherished grandmother, of Cheraw, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away March 30, 2025, at her Cheraw home...

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Pace Asher Wallace Obituary

Published: 04/09/2025

Pace Asher Wallace September 27, 2008 ~ April 7, 2025 (age 16) Obituary Funeral Services for Pace Asher Wallace will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Las Animas High School Gymnasium with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Interme...

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Lois Bates Obituary

Published: 04/09/2025

Lois Bates May 5th, 1936 - April 7th, 2025 Obituary Lois Kathryn Bates, 88, of Fowler, passed away peacefully April 7, 2025, at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born on May 5, 1936 in Norborne, Missouri to Alfred and Ella Brock. Lois is surv...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports 600 lbs. of Marijuana Stolen from Evidence Trailer

Published: 04/09/2025

UPDATE (GOLDEN, COLO) - The Colorado State Patrol is requesting information on two vehicles possibly traveling together involved in a burglary of a Colorado State Patrol fenced yard that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The vehic...

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Joshua P. Ortega Obituary

Published: 04/08/2025

Joshua P. Ortega September 7, 2007 — April 5, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary In Loving Memory of Joshua Paul Ortega Sunrise: September 7, 2007—Sunset: April 5, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua O...

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Otero County Residents Can Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30

Published: 04/08/2025

Eligible Otero County Residents Encouraged to Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30 Deadline Otero (April 2025) — April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistanc...

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Roy Milton Brainard Obituary

Published: 04/08/2025

Roy Milton Brainard May 21, 1941 ~ April 6, 2025 (age 83) Obituary Roy Milton Brainard of Pierceville, Kansas passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Holly Nursing Care Center at the age of 83. He was born on May 21, 1941 in Newton, Kansas to Roy M. a...

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Rose Marie Gallegos Obituary

Published: 04/07/2025

Rose Marie Gallegos October 17, 1946 - April 1, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of Rose Marie Gallegos Rose Marie Gallegos of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest April 1, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Stella an...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Newsletter - March 2025

Published: 04/07/2025

seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club March 2025 NEWSLETTER Minutes of the March 4 meeting President Wayne Potter called the meeting to order with 16 members pre...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Responds to Shed, Multiple Vehicle Fire

Published: 04/05/2025

Rocky Ford Fire Dept Responds to Shed, Multiple Vehicle Fire Photos by Eugene Bacon On April 5 at 7:57 AM Rocky Ford Fire Department was called to an address off of County Road 22 for reports of a shed on fire, surrounded by cars. Engine 4 and Tan...

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Wanda Parker Obituary

Published: 04/05/2025

Wanda Parker January 7th, 1936 - March 31st, 2025 Obituary Wanda Lee Parker, 89, of Fowler passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at Fowler Healthcare Center. She was born January 7,1936 in Pueblo to Raymond and Edith Clarke of Beulah, Colorado....

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Massive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street

Published: 04/04/2025

Massive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street Photos by Lamar Fire and Ralph Rodriguez On the evening of 4/3/25 at 1827 Lamar Fire was dispatched to the 600 block of N 13th for a structure fire. Upon arrival ...

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Help Wanted: Otero College TRiO Advisor Success Coach

Published: 04/04/2025

To See All Current Vacancies Visit: https://otero.edu/about/employment OTERO COLLEGE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: TRIO Advisor/Success Coach Position #: 400170 Position Status: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Student Support Services DUT...

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Larry Huddleston Obituary

Published: 04/04/2025

Larry Huddleston January 9, 1953 — April 2, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Larry Huddleston, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the L...

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Gerald Sonny Berumen Obituary

Published: 04/04/2025

Gerald "Sonny" Berumen January 10, 1955 — March 28, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Gerald Thomas "Sonny" Berumen, 70, born on January 10, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a...

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La Junta Man Arrested on Warrant for Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Brief Standoff

Published: 04/03/2025

La Junta Man Arrested on Warrant for Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Brief Standoff On April 3rd, 2025, around 12:45 pm officers with the La Junta Police Department, along with agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), cont...

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Two Suspects Arrested After Stealing Honda Civic and Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Douglas County

Published: 04/03/2025

Multiple Law Enforcement Partners Work Together to Capture Violent Suspects (Douglas County, COLO) - On April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) was issued for a stolen Honda Civic by one suspect who was armed with a...

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Clara Mae Carey Obituary

Published: 04/03/2025

Clara Mae Carey May 31, 1937 - Mar 21, 2025 Obituary Clara Mae Carey of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, March 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Forgan Oklahoma, May 31, 1937, to Bonnie and Elmer Riggs. C...

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Otero County Detention Center & Admin Building Ribbon Cutting April 15, 2025

Published: 04/02/2025

Otero County to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Detention Center and Administration Building La Junta, CO — April 2, 2025 — Otero County is proud to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Detention Center and Ad...

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Myelin Matters Team Seeking Sponsors for Co Springs Walk MS 2025 Event

Published: 04/01/2025

Myelin Matters Team Seeking Sponsors for Co Springs Walk MS 2025 Event Team Captain: Alexandra Wright Diagnosed May 2021 Our team is looking for business sponsors to support those living with Multiple Sclerosis. The event is Saturday, 05/17/25 in ...

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91st Santa Fe Trail Day Schedule - April 25-27, 2025

Published: 04/01/2025

91st Santa Fe Trail Day DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION SCHEDULE Friday April 25th 8a John Rawlings Heritage Center Opens Bent County Art Guild Art Show Contact: Linda Bourne (719) 688-2508 Vendor Setup - City Hall Contact: LABC Chamber (719) 456-0453 9a-4p ...

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La Junta Police Report Arrest After Hwy 50 Chase

Published: 04/01/2025

La Junta Police Report Arrest After Hwy 50 Chase On April 1st, 2025 at about 2:04 PM, an officer with the La Junta Police Department in La Junta, CO was on routine patrol in the 1000 block of Bradish Ave. A vehicle exited a driveway, nearly striki...

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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing Maintenance

Published: 04/01/2025

LA JUNTA/OTERO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 719-384-9055 JOB DESCRIPTON-MAINTENANCE JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent is required. One year or more of verifiable hands-on general maintenance. REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SU...

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LJFD: Cheraw Brush Fire Possibly Caused by Sparking Power Lines in High Winds

Published: 04/01/2025

LJFD: Cheraw Brush Fire Possibly Caused by Sparking Power Lines in High Winds At approx 215pm today we responded to the 32000 blk of Rd KK by Cheraw for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival of Chief Davidson, his size up found corrals and straw and...

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