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4-Year-Old Rescued from Catlin Canal in Rocky Ford After Bystanders Perform CPR

Published: 04/03/2026

Child rescued from Catlin Canal Rocky Ford, Colo. - April 3rd, 2026 - At about 4:44 P.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of a missing 4yo child. Two minutes later, Rocky Ford Communications Center received another 911 call about ...

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Randy Morris Obituary

Published: 04/02/2026

Randy W. Morris July 12, 1963 ~ March 30, 2026 (age 62) A Celebration of Life for Randy Morris will be held at the Lamar Christian Church on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. A gathering will follow at the L...

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CBI Sets Up Tip Line for Alleged Costilla County Sheriff’s Office Misconduct Investigation

Published: 04/02/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Establishes Tip Lines for Concerns Related to Costilla County Sheriff's Office Alleged Misconduct April 2, 2026 – CBI – Costilla County, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has established a dedica...

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I-25 Northbound Closure in Colorado Springs Delayed to April 10, Overnight Detours Planned

Published: 04/02/2026

– UPDATED Traffic Advisory – Planned April 3 overnight full closure of northbound I-25 in Colorado Springs delayed until April 10 Overnight closures will begin at 10 p.m. on April 10 with a detour route in effect Colorado Springs — The plann...

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CO 115 Road Work Near Penrose Begins April 6, Expect Single-Lane Traffic and Delays

Published: 04/02/2026

― Project Announcement ―Concrete panel preventive maintenance on CO 115 to begin April 6 Motorists will encounter single lane head-to-head traffic in Penrose Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Acm...

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Ross E. Rinker Obituary

Published: 04/02/2026

Ross E. Rinker June 15, 1935 — March 31, 2026 Obituary A private family graveside service for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Ross E. Rinker will be held at a later date at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming. Ross was born on June ...

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Shirley Mae Sterling Obituary

Published: 04/02/2026

Shirley Mae Sterling April 4, 1936 — March 30, 2026 Las Animas, Colorado Obituary Shirley M. Sterling, 89, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the Bent County Nursing Home. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Jackson County,...

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Melvin Lee Risenhoover Obituary

Published: 04/02/2026

Melvin Lee Risenhoover November 29, 2026 — March 31, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Mel Risenhoover, 94, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Sunday, November 29, 1931 in Hennesse...

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Three Drivers Cited for Illegal Passing on Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado State Patrol Warns of Deadly Risks

Published: 04/02/2026

Watch the Video: If Your Friend Illegally Passed on a Blind Curve, Would You? Three Drivers Cited for Illegal Passing on Wolf Creek Pass

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Fatal Head-On Crash Closes Boulder Canyon Drive (Hwy 119), Colorado State Patrol Investigating

Published: 04/02/2026

Fatal Head-on Crash on Boulder Canyon Drive Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route (Boulder, COLO) - On April 2, 2026, at approximately 9:23 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a head-on crash on Highway 119 (Boulder...

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Becky Ann Hicks Obituary

Published: 04/01/2026

Becky Ann Hicks Nov. 13, 1955 - April 1, 2026 Obituary Becky Ann Hicks was born on November 13, 1955, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Eva Keller (Gribble) and Charles William Hicks, and passed away on April 1, 2026, at UC Memorial in Colorado Springs,...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns ‘Seconds Matter’ as Distracted Driving Causes Thousands of Crashes

Published: 04/01/2026

Seconds Matter Troopers caution drivers about distractions (COLO) – April is National Distracted Driving Month, and the Colorado State Patrol doesn't want you to be fooled; multi-tasking behind the wheel is a myth. To be safe and allow for adequ...

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Free Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop with Lunch Set for April 22 in Bent County

Published: 04/01/2026

Plan Your Healthcare Wishes: Free Workshop April 22 at Bent County Senior Center Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind

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Update: CO 71 is Open - Culvert Failure Prompts Closure of CO 71 Between Rocky Ford and Ordway

Published: 04/01/2026

Update: CO 71 is Open as of April 18th Culvert Failure Prompts Closure of CO 71 Between Rocky Ford and Ordway Rocky Ford, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has implemented an extended closure of Colorado Highway 71 between...

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Minnequa Works Credit Union Launches 2026 Fueling Futures Grants, Offering $30K for Southern Colorado Small Businesses

Published: 04/01/2026

Minnequa Works Credit Union Continues “Fueling Futures” Grant Program to Support a Growing Range of Local Businesses March 30, 2026 — Minnequa Works Credit Union is proud to announce the return of its Fueling Futures Grant Program for 2026, ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Consolidates Sales at Lake Pueblo State Park Visitor and Service Center

Published: 04/01/2026

Customer service and sales consolidate at Lake Pueblo State Park PUEBLO, Colo – Colorado Parks and Wildlife consolidates over-the-counter sales inside the renamed &

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Colorado Hands-Free Law Cuts Distracted Driving 4.7%, Prevents 600 Crashes in First Year

Published: 04/01/2026

Colorado's hands-free law linked to 4.7% drop in distracted driving, preventing 600 crashes statewideDistracted Driving Awareness Month begins April 1 Statewide — New data shows Colorado's hands-free law is helping reduce distracted driving and ...

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New Costilla County Sheriff Joe Smith Announces Immediate Action Plan to Stabilize Operations and Restore Confidence

Published: 03/31/2026

Costilla County’s New Sheriff Takes Oath, Unveils Plan to Restore Trust and Strengthen Law Enforcement San Luis, Colorado - On March 30, 2026, I officially took the oath of office to serve as the Sheriff of Costilla County. I am stepping into th...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 31 - April 6, 2026

Published: 03/31/2026

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

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La Junta Police Seek Public Help Identifying Suspects in Citywide Vandalism Incidents

Published: 03/31/2026

Multiple Vandalism Reports in La Junta, Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspects The La Junta Police Department is requesting the public's assistance regarding a series of vandalism incidents that occurred overnight on March 29th. Officers receive...

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Prowers County Honors Sheriff’s Captain Randy Morris, Flags Lowered to Half-Staff After His Passing

Published: 03/31/2026

Prowers County Honors the Life and Service of Captain Randy Morris Prowers County, CO — The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners has ordered all county flags to be flown at half-staff until further notice in honor of Prowers County Sheri...

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I-25 North of Pueblo Construction Begins April 6, Overnight Lane Closures Expected

Published: 03/31/2026

― Project Announcement ―Cable rail installation project to begin north of Pueblo on I-25 Motorists should expect overnight median shoulder closures and inside single lane closures starting April 6 Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of T...

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Ryan Michael Stegman Urtado Obituary

Published: 03/31/2026

Ryan Michael Stegman Urtado October 16, 1986 — March 24, 2026 Obituary A come and go celebration of life for former Lamar, Colorado resident, Ryan Michael Stegman Urtado will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 3:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peac...

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US 160 Resurfacing Project Near Walsenburg Begins April 6, Expect Delays

Published: 03/31/2026

― PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT ―Resurfacing project to begin on US 160 west of Walsenburg Motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays Huerfano County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, United Companies, will b...

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Murder Suspect Arrested in Colorado After Multi-Agency Standoff, CBI Assists New Mexico Police

Published: 03/30/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists New Mexico State Police in Arrest of First-Degree Murder Suspect March 30, 2026 – CBI – Lakewood, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assisted the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) in the appr...

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Otero County Deputy Injured Saving Teens: Community Rallies for Joe Pentlicki’s Recovery Launching A GoFundMe

Published: 03/30/2026

Support Deputy Joe Pentlicki’s Recovery Otero County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Pentlicki was in a horrific accident last Monday while helping four injured teenagers. The kids were at the bottom of an embankment after a crash. Pentlicki did not hesita...

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Picnic in the Park at La Junta on April 15: Free Family Event with Airborne ABA Therapy

Published: 03/30/2026

Airborne ABA Therapy Hosts Free Family Picnic in La Junta on April 15, 2026 Families in La Junta are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors during a Picnic in the Park set for April 15 at La Junta City Park. Hosted by Airborne ABA Therapy,...

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Cathy Lynn Erickson Obituary

Published: 03/30/2026

Cathy Lynn Erickson July 4, 1954 — March 24, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Amarillo, Texas resident, Cathy Lynn Erickson will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mike Bigler o

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New Drivers Face High Risk: Colorado Data Reveals Top Violations, Crash Causes, and New 2026 License Law

Published: 03/30/2026

The Responsibility of Holding a Driver's License Troopers share common top citation and crash causes of new drivers (COLO) –Earning a driver's license is a milestone moment in many people's lives and for good reason. A new driver gains independe...

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$2,000 Reward Offered in Center, Colorado Homicide Case of Charles “Bill” McClure: CBI Seeks Public Tips

Published: 03/30/2026

CBI, Saguache County Sheriff's Office, and Saguache County Board of Commissioners announce reward in ongoing Center Homicide Investigation March 30, 2026 – CBI – Center, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with th...

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