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Colorado Launches First Wildlife Protection Projects Funded by Oil and Gas Fees Under SB24-230

Published: 04/10/2026

Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife announce first investments from SB24-230 for Wildlife and Land Protection Funds DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the first round of wildlife and habitat...

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US 24 Lane Closures in Manitou Springs April 20 for Bridge Inspection, Expect Delays

Published: 04/10/2026

- Maintenance Travel Advisory -Bridge inspection on US 24 at Manitou Springs Travel will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, April 20 El Paso County — The Colorado Department of Transportation Bridge Maintenance Team will perform...

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CDOT Plow Driver Charged in Fatal I-70 Crash Involving Youth Hockey Team in Clear Creek County

Published: 04/10/2026

Charges Filed in I-70 Fatal Crash Involving CDOT Plow (Clear Creek County, COLO) - The Colorado State Patrol is providing an update regarding a fatal and injury crash that happened on January 29, 2026, at approximately 8:53 a.m. on I-70 at milepos...

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Fatal I-25 Crash in Huerfano County Kills Juvenile, Closes Highway for Hours

Published: 04/09/2026

Huerfano County Crash: Juvenile Killed After Jeep Leaves I-25, Investigation Ongoing I-25 was closed for approximately 3 hours (HUERFANO COUNTY, COLO) - Today, April 9, 2026, at 3:15 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle cr...

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Herman Encarnation Ochoa Obituary

Published: 04/09/2026

Herman Encarnation Ochoa August 13, 1948 — April 2, 2026 Obituary On April 2nd 2026, at his home in Rocky Ford, our beloved father, Herman Ochoa, passed away peacefully. Known to family and friends as Daddy, Grandpa, Herman, Pops, “H,” or �...

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Kenneth Eugene West Obituary

Published: 04/09/2026

Kenneth Eugene West October 8, 1931 — April 8, 2026 Pueblo West, Colorado Obituary Kenneth “Ken” West, 94, of Pueblo West, Colorado passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with family by his side after a long illness. He was born on...

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2026 La Junta Senior Golf League Kicks Off April 21 – Registration, Fees & Schedule Details

Published: 04/09/2026

2026 La Junta Senior Golf League The 2026 La Junta Senior Golf League season starts on Tuesday, April 21. Registration will be 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Teams are picked at 9:45 a.m. and no players are added after that. Entry fee is $10 for the game. If ...

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Multi-Agency Police Chase Near Lamar, Colorado Ends in Arrest of Felony Suspect Out on Bond

Published: 04/08/2026

Multi-agency chase leads to the arrest of a suspect out on multiple felony bond On 04/06/26, the Lamar Police Department was conducting narcotics enforcement on locations in which prior information had been received regarding illegal activity. Off...

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Elmer "Bud" Reynolds Obituary

Published: 04/08/2026

Elmer "Bud" Reynolds January 10, 1935 — April 7, 2026 Greeley, Colorado Obituary Elmer “Bud” Reynolds, 91, of Greeley, Colorado passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his Greely home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Thursday, Janu...

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Becky Ann Hicks Obituary

Published: 04/08/2026

Becky Ann Hicks November 13, 1955 — April 1, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Becky A. Hicks, 70, of La Junta, formerly of Las Animas, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on November 13, 1...

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Nora Lina Quintana Obituary

Published: 04/08/2026

Nora Lina Quintana February 19, 1933 — April 5, 2026 Pueblo West, Colorado Obituary Nora Lina Quintana, 93, of Pueblo West, Colorado passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her Pueblo West home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sunday,...

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Trustee and Board Appointments on Swink Council Agenda for April 15th

Published: 04/08/2026

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UPDATE: Fatal Highway 550 Crash Near Ridgway Caused by Vehicle Crossing Center Line

Published: 04/08/2026

**UPDATE** Highway 550 Fatal Crash Preliminary crash details (OURAY, COLO) - This is an update on the April 6, 2026 crash on Highway 550 at milepost 103 (south of Ridgway, CO). The preliminary crash report indicates that the Dodge Caravan was trav...

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Rocky Ford Mayor Duane Gurule Announces Run for Colorado Senate District 35

Published: 04/08/2026

Duane Gurule Announces Candidacy for Colorado State Senate District 35 Rocky Ford, CO — Duane Gurule, Mayor of Rocky Ford, nonprofit leader, and technology professional, today announced his candidacy for Colorado State Senate District 35, launch...

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CBI Reports: Wanted Fugitive Arrested in La Junta After Short Police Pursuit

Published: 04/07/2026

Wanted Fugitive Arrested in La Junta Following Short Pursuit April 7, 2026 – CBI – La Junta, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the La Junta Police Department (LJPD) announce the arrest of wanted fugitive, Anthony Burquez, to...

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Fatal Multi-Car Crash on I-25 in Denver Involves Two Collisions, One Dead

Published: 04/07/2026

**UPDATE**Northbound I-25 Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash Correction on preliminary information (DENVER, COLO) - This is an update and correction on the crash events that took place on April 4, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m. on northbound I-25 at East...

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Fatal Crash Closes Highway 550 Near Ridgway; One Dead, Child Airlifted

Published: 04/06/2026

Highway 550 Fatal Crash Both directions closed (OURAY, COLO) - April 6, 2026 at approximately 5:33 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 550 at milepost 103 (south of Ridgway, CO). The crash involved a Dodge C...

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US 50B Closures in Pueblo April 9–11: I-25 Interchange Work to Impact Traffic

Published: 04/06/2026

– Travel Advisory –CDOT to close eastbound and westbound US 50B at the I-25/US 50B Interchange Eastbound US 50B will be closed on April 9; Westbound US 50B will be closed on April 10-11 Pueblo — Motorists can expect closures of eastbound and...

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Prom Season Safety: Colorado Troopers Urge Teens to Speak Up and Buckle Up

Published: 04/06/2026

You Set the Standard Speak up if your passenger doesn't buckle up (COLO) – It's prom season, and that can come with a lot of planning and tasks. You have the outfit, flowers, and reservation, but does your teen have the confidence to tell his or...

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Bent’s Old Fort Revival Begins: Historic “Castle on the Plains” Named Endangered, Restoration Efforts Launch

Published: 04/06/2026

Saving a Timeless Treasure: The Rebirth of Bent’s Old Fort 1833-1849; 1976-2026; and Beyond It was “as though an air-built castle had dropped to earth… in the midst of the vast desert.” Matt C. Fields, 1841<

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Clear Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp Closed for 2026, Campground Shuts April 6 for Dam Work

Published: 04/06/2026

Clear Creek Reservoir boat ramp remains closed, camping pauses for dam improvements GRANITE, Colo. – The Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area boat ramp remains closed through the 2026 season and the campground closes April 6 as dam improvem...

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CO Highway 71 Closed Between Rocky Ford and Ordway Due to Culvert Failure, Detour in Place

Published: 04/06/2026

― Highway Closure Alert ― CO Highway 71 is closed between Rocky Ford and Ordway A culvert near Impassable Ditch Road failed and a detour is in place Otero County — Colorado Highway 71 is closed between Rocky Ford and Ordway due to a culvert ...

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Cristina Crissy Robinson Obituary

Published: 04/06/2026

Cristina "Crissy" Robinson April 26, 1976 ~ March 30, 2026 (age 49) Obituary Cristina “Crissy” Lynn Robinson, born April 26, 1976, in Syracuse, Kansas, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Pueblo West, Colorado at the age of 49. Crissy was a mili...

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Ellen M. Barboza Obituary

Published: 04/06/2026

Ellen M. Barboza March 16, 1952 ~ April 1, 2026 (age 74) Obituary Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Color...

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92nd Annual Santa Fe Trail Day Car Show - April 24th in Las Animas

Published: 04/06/2026

Coverage on SECO News Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Colorado Names Future Front Range Passenger Rail: Colorado Connector (CoCo) After 26,000 Public Votes

Published: 04/06/2026

Coloradans Choose “Colorado Connector” as Name of Future Front Range Passenger Rail Train “CoCo” wins public naming contest after 25,000+ votes cast DENVER (April 6, 2026) – With almost 26,000 votes cast by Coloradans, the Front Range Pa...

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Pelton, Winter: Rural Colorado Coaches Need Mental Health Training to Support Kids

Published: 04/06/2026

Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the c...

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Andrew Kline Obituary

Published: 04/05/2026

Andrew Kline May 22, 1964 - March 27, 2026 Obituary A private family service for Ramah, Colorado resident Andrew Kline will be held at a later date. Andrew Edwin Kline, age 61, passed away tragically on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1964,...

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Bent County Sheriff and ICAC Task Force Arrest Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Published: 04/04/2026

Antonio Marfil Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Bent County Exploitation Case The Bent County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (CSPD) conducted a lengthy investigation into the possessio...

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Pueblo Police Investigate Double Homicide, Suspect Dead in Apparent Suicide

Published: 04/04/2026

PUEBLO POLICE INVESTIGATE DOUBLE HOMICIDE & SUICIDE Pueblo, CO - At approximately 1:01 a.m. on April 4, 2026, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. 4th Street following reports of a shooting. ShotSpotter had identified mul...

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