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Letter to High School Sports Community from Ernie Vigil

Published: 08/16/2024

Parents, students, and community members, We are asking for your support in providing positive role-modeling for our student athletes. The involvement of our students in athletics and activities contributes to the development of their values syste...

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Lamar Police Investigate Shooting After Victim Found on Main Street; Injuries Reported as Non-Life-Threatening

Published: 08/17/2024

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 0655 hours, Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service were contacted in the 500 block of S. Main St. by a male party suffering from a reported gunshot wound. Officers were advised the party had suffered the injury at a ...

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Granada/Holly Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Incident and Foot Pursuit

Published: 08/16/2024

Granada/Holly Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Incident and Foot Pursuit in Holly On August 15, 2024 at about 2:50pm officers with the Granada/Holly Police Department observed a wanted person in the area of 10th St & Colorado St. in Holly....

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Dee Ham Obituary

Published: 08/19/2024

Dee Ham August 10th, 1971 – August 13th, 2024 Obituary Dee Ham, 53, of Ordway died August 13, 2024 at her home unexpectantly. Dee was born in Rocky Ford to Dale and Diana Ham. She grew up and spent her whole life in Rocky Ford, until moving ...

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Dolores Aragon Obituary

Published: 08/14/2024

Dolores Aragon December 15th, 1939 - August 9th, 2024 Obituary Dolores was born December 15, 1939 in Santa Rosa, NM. She passed away August 9. 2024 at Fowler Healthcare Center. Even though her real name was Maria Dolores Martinez, she always prefe...

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James "Butch" Thayer Jr. Obituary

Published: 08/14/2024

James "Butch" Thayer Jr. May 5th, 1959 - August 7th, 2024 Obituary James (Butch) Kent Thayer, Jr. had a deep love for the Lord and his family. He was called to his eternal home to be with Jesus on August 7, 2024, at the age of 65. Jim is survived ...

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147th Arkansas Valley Fair SECO News Video Gallery with Facitair

Published: 08/14/2024

147th Arkansas Valley Fair SECO News Video Gallery Page: Featured SECO News Videos: 147th Arkansas Valley Fair Parade in Rocky Ford, Colorado More AVF Figure 8 Jump Race Drone Coverage with Facitair.com Releasing Soon! AVF Wakeup Breakfast with Th...

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Springfield Police Department Issues Warning About Counterfeit Pills Laced with Fentanyl Following Recent Arrests

Published: 08/13/2024

Springfield Police Department Issues Warning About Counterfeit Pills Laced with Fentanyl Following Recent Arrests Springfield, CO – August 13, 2024 – The Springfield Police Department is issuing a critical public safety alert following...

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Celena “Patty” Martinez Obituary

Published: 08/13/2024

Celena “Patty” Martinez September 24, 1961 – July 29, 2024 Obituary Celena Patricia Martinez, 62, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, ...

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Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with More Local Business and Community Support

Published: 08/13/2024

Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years of Supporting Local Businesses and Community The Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Established in 1945 as a nonprofit with the Colorado Secretary of State, we look ...

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Wild Boreal Toad Tadpoles Discovered at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reintroduction Site

Published: 08/12/2024

Wild Boreal Toad Tadpoles Discovered at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reintroduction Site GUNNISON, Colo. – Daniel Cammack made the familiar trek up to a wetland at 11,500 feet of elevation for the seventh consecutive year in an effort to boos...

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NWS Issues Flood Watch for Southeast Colorado Aug 12, 2024

Published: 08/12/2024

Flood Watch National Weather Service Pueblo CO 332 PM MDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 750...

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Prowers Commissioners Table $2,500 Mini Grant for Coroner's Office

Published: 08/11/2024

PROWERS COMMISSIONERS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE AGENDA ACTION ITEM FOR THE CORONER'S MINI GRANT-$2,500 Commissioner Grasmick made a motion duly seconded by Commissioner Buxton-Andrade to approv to tabling the acceptance of the Colorado Department...

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Letter to the Editor: Prowers Coroner Recall Effort Update

Published: 08/10/2024

Letter to the Editor: Prowers Coroner Recall Effort Update First, let me say to the entire Bond family I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I did not personally know your family member but have been told numerous times what a joy he brought to so m...

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Ryan J. Phillips Obituary

Published: 08/09/2024

Ryan J. Phillips February 26, 1983 ~ August 2, 2024 (age 41) Mass of Christian Burial for Ryan Phillips will be held at 10:00 a.m., and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Cremation...

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Public Notice: AVRMC Parking Lot Repaving Project

Published: 08/09/2024

ATTENTION AVRMC EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AND VISITORS: PARKING LOT REPAIRS AND CLOSURES ** AVRMC REAR PARKING LOT RESURFACING and REPAIRS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ENTRANCE TEMPORARY CLOSURE** Beginning Monday, September 23rd, the fourth and final phase...

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Devlin Hunter Cambeul Obituary

Published: 08/09/2024

Devlin Hunter Cambeul June 24, 2004 - June 11, 2024 Obituary Devlin Hunter Cambeul, of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, June 11, 2024 in La Junta, Colorado. He was born to Laura Homan and Joshua Boyd, June 24, 2004 in La Mesa, California. He...

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Claire Green Obituary

Published: 08/08/2024

Claire Green May 25th, 1947 – August 5th, 2024 Obituary Claire Allen Green passed away on Monday, August 5th, at his home in Rocky Ford, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. His daughter, Nettie, and her husband, Rod, w...

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Two Arrested and Fentanyl and Firearms Seized in La Junta Drug Bust

Published: 08/08/2024

Two Arrested and Fentanyl and Firearms Seized in La Junta Drug Bust On August 2nd, 2024, officers with the La Junta Police Department executed a search warrant in the 800 Block of Adams Ave in La Junta, CO. As a result of the search, two handguns,...

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Patricia "Pat" Graham Obituary

Published: 08/08/2024

Patricia "Pat" Graham March 4th, 1944 - August 5th, 2024 Obituary Patricia (Pat) Lucille Graham, 80, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on August 5, 2024. Born on March 4, 1944, Pat's early years were spent no...

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La Junta Police Department 2024 Citizen's Academy

Published: 08/07/2024

La Junta Police Department 2024 Citizen's Academy Due to the sensitive nature of some subjects being presented in the La Junta Police Citizens Academy, a criminal history background check will be conducted on all Citizen Academy applicants. Applic...

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Clifford "Spike" Stuart Obituary

Published: 08/07/2024

Clifford "Spike" Stuart January 10, 1953 ~ July 29, 2024 (age 71) Obituary Clifford L. Stuart Jr., known to most as Cliff or Spike, passed away, surrounded by his family on July 29, 2024 at his home in Hasty, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born...

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Juanita Marie Helsel Obituary

Published: 08/06/2024

Juanita Marie Helsel October 28, 1929 – August 4, 2024 Obituary On August 4, 2024, Juanita Marie Helsel, was freed of her earthly bounds after 94 years, and joined the love of her life, Richard Helsel, in heaven. Born in Gove, Kansas, on Oct...

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Blas G. Torrez Obituary

Published: 08/06/2024

Blas G. Torrez 1959 – 2024 Obituary Blas G. Torrez, 65, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born in La Junta, CO in 1959 to Miguel & Rosa (Guerrero) Torrez. Blas, such a unique name for such a unique man. Passio...

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Fentanyl Bust in Otero Courthouse Parking Lot Leads to Bigger Bust and $50,000 Arrest Warrants

Published: 08/06/2024

Fentanyl Bust in Otero Courthouse Parking Lot Leads to Larger Bust On 8-2-2024 at approximately 12:23 PM, a traffic stop was initiated in the Otero County Courthouse parking lot. While other Officers were investigating the stop, La Junta Police De...

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Suspect in Stolen Vehicle and Homicide Case Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit in Bent County

Published: 08/05/2024

Suspect in Stolen Vehicle and Homicide Case Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit in Bent County **Incident Report: Suspect Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit. Bent County, CO On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 09:01 pm, deputies attempted to contact ...

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Springfield Police Department Announces Success in Ensuring a Safe County Fair

Published: 08/05/2024

Springfield Police Department Announces Success in Ensuring a Safe County Fair and Addresses Scooter Compliance Issues August 5, 2024 – Chief C. Griffin of the Springfield Police Department is pleased to report that the recent County Fair wa...

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Mario Alexander Chaparro Obituary

Published: 08/05/2024

MARIO ALEXANDER CHAPARRO Nov 7, 1987 - Aug 1, 2024 Obituary Mario Alexander Chaparro of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest, August 1 ,2024 surrounded by his loving family in the family home in La Junta, Colorado. He was born to Mona ...

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Fowler Police Seeking Info on ATM Theft Attempt

Published: 08/04/2024

Fowler Police Seeking Info on ATM Theft Attempt **Public Notice: Theft Attempt at First Nation Bank** In the early morning hours of July 28, 2024, an attempted theft occurred at the First Nation Bank. Unknown individuals tried to remove the ATM fr...

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High-Speed Pursuit in Fowler Ends in Apprehension of Three Suspects

Published: 08/04/2024

High-Speed Pursuit in Fowler Ends in Apprehension of Three Suspects **Public Safety Announcement: Successful Apprehension of Suspects Following High-Speed Pursuit** On August 3, 2024, at approximately 1900 hours, officers attempted to initiate a t...

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