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Public Notice: La Junta Police Update Dispatch and Administrative Call Options
Published: 01/14/2026
Public Notice: Change in Police Dispatch & Administrative Services Police Administration Location 601 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays
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Carl Eddie E. Wilms Obituary
Published: 01/14/2026
Carl "Eddie" E. Wilms October 24, 1944 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe, CO. Memorial contributions can be...
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La Junta Communication Center Celebrates Final Day in Service on January 15, 2026
Published: 01/14/2026
La Junta Communication Center to Transition from Longtime Facility on January 15, 2026 On January 15th, 2026, the La Junta Communication Center will close its doors at this location for the final time. This building has been home to countless voic...
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Jerry Pursley Obituary
Published: 01/14/2026
Jerry Pursley January 16, 1947 ~ December 18, 2025 78 Years Old Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Keith Pursley, a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a respected member of his community. Jerry passed away ...
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Ricky Dean Henderson Obituary
Published: 01/13/2026
Ricky Dean Henderson Oct. 3, 1960 - Jan. 11, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Henderson, age 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo. Services will be held at 11:00 am MST on Friday, Jan...
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J.M. (James Millard) Tucker Obituary
Published: 01/13/2026
J.M. Tucker June 13, 1967 — January 9, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary J.M. (James Millard) Tucker, 58, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer. J.M. was born on June 13, 1967,...
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CBI Confirms Nine Bodies Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation Using DNA Technology
Published: 01/13/2026
CBI Announces Nine Bodies Positively Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation January 13, 2026– CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are providing ...
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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Jan 13 - 19, 2026
Published: 01/13/2026
The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.
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SDA Conducting Starling Control Pesticide Applications; No Risk to Public or Pets
Published: 01/12/2026
USDA Confirms Starling Pesticide Operation Is Not Linked to Local Agencies **Important Community Information** The USDA will be conducting pesticide applications in this area to control the starling population. The pesticides used are rapidly meta...
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Road Rage Shooting in Pueblo Leads to Arrest of 50-Year-Old Man
Published: 01/12/2026
Road Rage Incident in Pueblo Leads to Shooting and Arrest On January 9, 2026, at approximately 6:04 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received a report of a shooting victim who arrived at a local hospital's emergency room. Patrol officers interviewed t...
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Town of Kiowa Mourns the Passing of Mayor Theresa Howard
Published: 01/12/2026
Town of Kiowa Announces the Death of Mayor Theresa Howard It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and esteemed Mayor, Theresa Howard. We honor her and her dedicated service to the Town of Kiowa. Our thoughts and pra...
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Rocky Ford Firefighters Respond to 1 A.M. Structure Fire on North Main Street
Published: 01/12/2026
Rocky Ford Fire Crews Respond Quickly to Overnight Structure Fire The Rocky Ford Fire Department was called to the area of North Main street for reports of a structure Fire at around 1:00AM on January 12, 2026. “A Shift” immediately re...
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Bent County Deputies Safely Arrest Barricaded Suspect; No Ongoing Public Threat
Published: 01/11/2026
Bent County Sheriff’s Office Safely Arrests Barricaded Suspect On January 11, 2026, deputies with the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a barricaded suspect believed to be in possession of incendiary devices. Upon a...
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Sherry Ann Davidson Obituary
Published: 01/10/2026
Sherry Ann Davidson April 14, 1945 — January 3, 2026 Las Animas Obituary Sherry A. Davidson, 80, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado. She was born April 14, 1945, in Yukon...
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Jean Carol Armstrong Obituary
Published: 01/09/2026
Jean Carol Armstrong Aug 2, 1951 - Dec 28, 2025 Obituary Jean Carol Armstrong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Pueblo, CO at the age of 74. Born on August 2, 1951 in Salisbury,...
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Ron Anderson Obituary
Published: 01/09/2026
Ron Anderson February 8, 1938 — November 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for former Holly, Colorado resident currently of Mesa, Arizona Ron Anderson will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family C...
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Accidental Explosion Kills Two at Rural Home in Eastern Pueblo County
Published: 01/09/2026
Two People Killed in Explosion in Rural Eastern Pueblo County Pueblo, CO - Two people were killed in an explosion at a house in rural Eastern Pueblo County on Thursday afternoon. The two individuals, an adult male and adult female, were at the hom...
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Fowler Police Department Announces Comprehensive Rebranding to Strengthen Transparency and Community Trust
Published: 01/08/2026
Message from the Chief The Fowler Police Department is undergoing a comprehensive rebranding of the entire department, focused on strengthening professionalism, transparency, and community trust. As part of this effort, our social media platforms ...
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Fowler Police Arrest Local Man After Months-Long Theft Investigation, Animal Cruelty Charges Filed
Published: 01/08/2026
Fowler Police Arrest Local Man After Months-Long Theft Investigation, Animal Cruelty Charges Filed The Fowler Police Department is providing an update regarding an ongoing investigation into a series of thefts within the community. The investigati...
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Traffic Stop Turns Violent on I-76: Colorado State Patrol Trooper Hospitalized After Suspect Flees
Published: 01/08/2026
**Update** Traffic Stop Turns Violent on Interstate 76 Injury status on Troopers (Commerce City, COLO) - This morning, at approximately 9:09 a.m., two troopers were injured during a traffic stop on Interstate 76. During the traffic stop, one troop...
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Larry Mitchell Obituary
Published: 01/08/2026
Larry Mitchell June 3, 1950 ~ January 4, 2026 75 Years Old A Funeral Service for Larry Mitchell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Terry Kitson officiating. Interment on the ...
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I-25/US 50B Interchange in Pueblo Hits Major 2025 Milestones, New Ramps and Sound Walls Coming in 2026
Published: 01/07/2026
I-25/US 50B Interchange Project in Pueblo Makes Major Progress in 2025 New ramps and sound walls to be constructed in 2026 Pueblo — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with SEMA Construction, has made major progress on ...
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Airborne Hiring Events in Southeast Colorado Jan 14 & 15, 2026
Published: 01/07/2026
Airborne Hiring Events in Southeast Colorado Jan 14 & 15, 2026 REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS (RBTS) Want to make a difference in a child's life and create a career with advancement opportunities & a growing company? Join us on January 14...
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CDOT: Impaired Driving Linked to 234 Traffic Deaths in Colorado Last Year (2025)
Published: 01/07/2026
Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year First heightened DUI enforcement of 2026 begins tomorrow Statewide — Preliminary data shows that 234 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver in Colorad...
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1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026
Published: 01/07/2026
1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM Keynote Speakers Local Food Trucks Raffle Prizes
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Zola F. Crum Obituary
Published: 01/07/2026
Zola F. Crum December 18, 1942 — January 5, 2025 Obituary A graveside celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Zola F. Crum will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Holly Cemetery with Ian Blacker officiat...
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Help Wanted: Golden Plains Insurance - Insurance Agent
Published: 01/07/2026
Help Wanted: Golden Plains Insurance Agency in Springfield & Lamar, CO Golden Plains Insurance Agency is currently seeking a motivated, reliable individual to join our team at our Springfield and Lamar offices. This is a great opportunity to b...
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La Junta Police Make Arrest for Eluding, Revoked License, DUID, Fentanyl, and Drug Paraphernalia Charges After Pursuit
Published: 01/06/2026
La Junta Police Arrest Driver After Vehicle Pursuit, Fentanyl Discovered On January 5, 2026, at approximately 4:06 PM, officers from the La Junta Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a black 2009 Lexus at the intersection of Highway 50 an...
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La Junta Police Arrest Two After Traffic Stop, Pursuit and Drug Seizure
Published: 01/06/2026
Traffic Stop in La Junta Leads to Felony Eluding Arrest, Drug and Weapon Seizure On January 5, 2026, at approximately 6:56 AM, officers from the La Junta Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a black 2007 Saturn Ion that was traveling nort...
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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Report for the month of Dec, 2025
Published: 01/06/2026
Baca County Sheriff’s Office Report for the month of December, 2025 Bookings/Arrests: 17 12/1/25 Cooper Stolebarger- Fingerprint order out of Baca County for Driving while Ability Impaired (Misdemeanor) 12/4/25 Eugene Barwick- Fingerprint or...
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