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Alamosa Homicide Suspect Fernando Rodriguez Arrested in Wyoming After Standoff, Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Published: 03/19/2026

Alamosa Homicide Suspect Arrested in Wyoming on Second Degree Murder Charge March 19, 2026 – CBI – Alamosa, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) announce the arrest of Fernando Rodrigu...

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Ty Winter: It’s the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People — A Call for Accountability in Colorado

Published: 03/19/2026

It is the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People By Assistant Minority Leader, Ty Winter On the opening day of the 2026 legislative session, I told the press something simple but fundamental: It is not the government’s people. It i...

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CDOT Expands Roadside Fire Mitigation Efforts Ahead of High-Risk 2026 Wildfire Season in Colorado

Published: 03/19/2026

CDOT ramps up roadside fire mitigation efforts ahead of high-risk 2026 fire season The Department accelerates vegetation management, coordinates with state and local partners as drought conditions raise wildfire concerns statewide Statewide - With...

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Attic Fire in La Junta Home Contained Quickly - Bystanders Help Residents Escape

Published: 03/18/2026

Today at approx 2:33pm, we responded to a reported structure fire at 506 Lawrence in La Junta. Upon arrival moderate smoke was seen coming from the peak of the roof and from the eves of the house. Bystanders driving by noticed the smoke and alerte...

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Robert Leroy Darnell Obituary

Published: 03/17/2026

Robert Leroy Darnell November 21, 1948 ~ March 13, 2026 (age 77) A Memorial Service for Robert Darnell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Bent County Community Center in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rick Beard officiatin...

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Max M. Tafoya Obituary

Published: 03/17/2026

Max M. Tafoya January 22, 1936 — March 16, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Max M. Tafoya, 90, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Bluestem Village in La Junta surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wedne...

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The Women of the Cross Play Comes to La Junta United Methodist Church Featuring Local Actresses

Published: 03/17/2026

Local Actresses Bring Biblical Story to Life in “The Women of the Cross” at La Junta Church The Women of The Cross The Witnesses Called Mary Book By Josephine Kelly It is a group of women that travel with Jesus to the hill

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Colorado Conservation and Agriculture Leaders Push Back on CPW Decision Over Fur Sales Rulemaking

Published: 03/17/2026

Colorado’s Leading Wildlife, Agricultural and Conservation Organizations Unite in Defense of Science-Based Wildlife Management Coalition calls on Parks and Wildlife Commission to respect agency science and professional expertise following contro...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club 2026 Show & Activities Calendar

Published: 03/17/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Shares March Meeting Updates, 2026 Car Show Schedule Highlights

Published: 03/17/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 17 - 23, 2026

Published: 03/17/2026

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

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City of La Junta Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy for Disruptive Behavior at City Hall

Published: 03/17/2026

City of La Junta Prioritizes Safety with New Zero-Tolerance Disorderly Conduct Policy To: All Staff, Citizens, and Visitors From: Michael Hart, City Manager Date: March 17, 2026 Subject: Zero Tolerance

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Firefighters Battle Electrical Hazards in Rocky Ford Blaze, Structure Declared Total Loss

Published: 03/17/2026

Rocky Ford Fire Crews Contain Fully Engulfed Garage Fire on 10th & Chestnut, No Injuries Reported On 03/16/2026 at approximately 8:40 pm we were paged out to the area of 10th and Chestnut for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival we found a shed...

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Cruikshank Realty Adds Charity Grasmick as Associate Broker in Lamar, Colorado

Published: 03/16/2026

Cruikshank Realty, Inc., Announces Addition of New Associate Broker Charity Grasmick Lamar, Colorado, March 16, 2026 - Cruikshank Realty, Inc., a trusted leader in land, residential, and rural real estate across Southeastern Colorado and surroundi...

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Lisa Vasquez Obituary

Published: 03/16/2026

Lisa Vasquez February 11, 1989 — March 15, 2026 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Lisa Vasquez will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 26, 2026at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Rosary w...

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Donna Jean Sprouse Obituary

Published: 03/16/2026

Donna Jean Sprouse August 20, 1945 – March 14, 2026 Obituary Donna Jean Sprouse, 80, passed away March 14, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Donna was born on August 20, 1945, in Walsenburg, Colorado to Charles Francis Rader and Lulu May (Campbell) Rader...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Fatal Toyota Tundra Rollover Crash in Otero County

Published: 03/16/2026

Fatal Rollover Crash on US Highway 50 Near La Junta Kills Las Animas Woman, Driver Seriously Injured The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Information Regarding a Fatal Vehicle Rollover in Otero County on Saturday, March 14, 2026... Col...

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Crowley County Sheriff Declines Request to Send Deputies to Sugar City Council Meetings Amid Political Dispute

Published: 03/16/2026

Sheriff Reeves: Law Enforcement Will Not Intervene in Sugar City Political Disputes Unless Necessary March 16, 2026 Over the past few years, I have had three of the four municipalities in Crowley County try to involve the Sheriff’s Office in the...

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Laurie Gail Yergert-Guthals Obituary

Published: 03/16/2026

Laurie Gail Yergert-Guthals b. August 4, 1960 Denver, Colorado Obituary Laurie Gail Yergert Guthals was born August 4, 1960, to Clarence and Jane (Henkensiefken) Yergert in La Junta, Colorado. She was born on her Dad’s 26th birthday. She was the...

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Fatal Rollover Crash on Highway 50 East of La Junta Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured

Published: 03/16/2026

Emergency Crews Respond to Fatal Rollover Crash on Hwy 50 in Otero County On Saturday March 14th at approximately 4:55pm, we responded to a reported one vehicle rollover with possible ejection on Hwy 50 around MM 386 East of La Junta. Upon arrival...

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Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers: Move Right — Left Lane Law Enforcement Targets Lane Camping and Speeding

Published: 03/16/2026

Be Polite, Move to the Right Left lane loafers are a rolling roadblock (COLO) – Multi-lane roadways are designed to keep traffic flowing, but sometimes bottlenecks occur when motorists fail to adhere to Colorado’s left lane law. Last year, Col...

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Cheyenne County 4-H Kicks Off 2026 Program Year With 87 Members and Over 500 Hours of Community Service

Published: 03/16/2026

Article by: Ava Turner, Cheyenne County 4-H Council Reporter CHEYENNE COUNTY4-H IS ROLLING IN 2026 Cheyenne County 4-H 2025-2026 is up and at full swing. With the enrollment deadline coming to a close, members have been busy selecting projects for...

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Springfield Police Warn: Patrol Car Selfies May Be Trending, but the Ride Isn’t Luxury

Published: 03/16/2026

Springfield Police Respond to Patrol Car Selfie with a Simple Message: Don’t Get Arrested Every once in a while, someone we arrest decides the back seat of a patrol car is the perfect place for a selfie. We’re not exactly sure what the appeal ...

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Lathrop State Park Opens Free Showers for Walsenburg Residents After Water Main Break

Published: 03/15/2026

Free Showers Available at Lathrop State Park for Walsenburg Community After Water Main Break WALSENBURG, Colo - Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers at Lathrop State Park welcome community members to access hot showers on the park through a county...

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Arkansas Valley Community Band Spring Concert – March 16 at Rocky Ford High School Auditorium

Published: 03/15/2026

Arkansas Valley Community Band Presents “Welcome Springtime” Concert in Rocky Ford Jump into Spring Break and join the Arkansas Valley Community Band as we present our Welcome Springtime concert. Where: Rocky Ford High School Auditorium Rocky ...

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Antonio Saldana Obituary

Published: 03/15/2026

Antonio Saldana December 6, 1941 — March 13, 2026 Obituary A private family service for current Rocky Ford, Colorado resident, Antonio Saldana will be held at a later date. Antonio was born on December 6, 1941 in Colorado to Refugio and Vicenta ...

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Springfield Police Stop Reckless Driving Suspect, Arrest Driver with Suspended License and DUI Warrant

Published: 03/15/2026

Springfield Police Arrest Driver with Suspended License and DUI Warrant After Traffic Stop for Multiple Violations On 03/14/2026 at approximately 20:44 hours, officers with the Springfield Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 200 bloc...

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Springfield Police Address Neighborhood Complaint Over Tents, Trash, and Generator Use at Local Property

Published: 03/14/2026

Springfield Police Investigate Multiple Tents Set Up at Residential Property, Provide Time to Address Ordinance Violations This evening the Springfield Police Department received a complaint about what appeared to be a small “tent city” beginn...

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Body of Missing Boater Recovered at Lake Pueblo After Boat Capsize

Published: 03/13/2026

Update: Body of missing boater recovered at Lake PuebloPUEBLO, Colo - At approximately 9:23 p.m., the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Maritime Emergency Response Team located and recovered the body of the missing boater. Officers returned to the south...

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La Junta Fire Dept. Reports: Fast-Moving Fire Stopped Before Reaching River Bottom

Published: 03/13/2026

Brush Fire Near Highway 194 Quickly Contained at 2.3 Acres At approximately 2:56pm today we responded to a reported brush fire in the 32000 blk of Hwy 194. The report was the fire was spreading fast. Upon arrival crews made their way to the head o...

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