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3 Arrested in La Junta Burglary; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave

Published: 09/20/2025

La Junta Police Arrest Three Suspects in Burglary on Colorado Ave; Stolen Property Recovered on Santa Fe Ave On September 20, 2025, around 10:38 am, the La Junta Police Department was dispatched to the report of a burglary in the 500 block of Colo...

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Jennie L. Dooley Obituary

Published: 09/20/2025

Jennie L. Dooley March 7, 1933 — September 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jennie L. Dooley, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Le...

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Help Wanted: LJPD: Police Officer

Published: 09/19/2025

THE LA JUNTA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING A POLICE OFFICER MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE COLORADO BASIC PEACE OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION AS A COLORADO STATE PEACE OFFICER WILL CONSIDER POST CERTIFICATIONS FROM OTHER STATES SALARY RANGE-$58,000-$60,000 ANNUALLY ...

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Daniel B. Basham Obituary

Published: 09/19/2025

Daniel B. Basham February 25, 1943 — September 11, 2025 La Junta Obituary Daniel B. Basham Sr., 82, passed away on September 11, 2025, at UC Memorial Central in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born on February 25, 1943, in La Junta, CO, to Erne...

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Ernest Ernie William Hammer Obituary

Published: 09/19/2025

Ernest "Ernie" William Hammer February 12, 1938 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 87) Obituary Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Wild Hor...

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CPW Honors Hunter Education Instructors of the Year for Dedication to Safe, Ethical Hunting in Colorado

Published: 09/19/2025

CPW announces Hunter Education Instructors of the Year, recognizing their passion and dedication to educating generations of safe and ethical hunters DENVER — Hunter education plays a vital role in ensuring that hunting remains safe, ethical...

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CBI: Missing Indigenous Person Alert: 33-Year-Old Alexes Hamilton Last Seen June 5, 2025, Possibly in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or La Junta

Published: 09/18/2025

Missing Indigenous Person Alert Activation Alexes Hamilton, described as a 33-year-old Indigenous female with brown eyes, brown hair, 5'02"/110 lbs, was last heard from by her family in June 5, 2025. Alexes Hamilton could possibly be in the Colora...

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Charlene Hudson Obituary

Published: 09/18/2025

Charlene Hudson February 26, 1932 — September 13, 2025 Obituary A celebration of life for former Wiley, Colorado resident, currently of Amarillo, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel wi...

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Otero College to Launch Women’s Wrestling in Fall 2026 as the 2nd Colorado Community College to Offer the Sport

Published: 09/17/2025

Otero College to offer Women's Wrestling in Fall 2026 By Stephen Mathews Otero College is excited to announce the launch of a new Women's Wrestling program, with competitions beginning in the Fall of 2026. The team will be coached by Brandon Coate...

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Calvin Clarence McKean Obituary

Published: 09/17/2025

Calvin Clarence McKean August 6, 1933 — September 12, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Calvin Clarence McKean was born in Scott County, Kansas on August 6, 1933, to LeRoy Everett and Martha Edra (Rose) McKean and died September 12, 2025, at ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Sept 16 - 22, 2025

Published: 09/16/2025

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

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Larry Arthur Johnston Obituary

Published: 09/16/2025

Larry Arthur Johnston August 29, 1945 ~ September 13, 2025 (age 80) Obituary A Memorial Service for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Larry Johnston will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesleyan Fellowship Church in Las An...

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Henry Reyes Obituary

Published: 09/16/2025

Henry Reyes March 13th, 1951 - September 14th, 2025 Obituary Henry John Reyes passed away on September 14, 2025, at his home in Ordway. Henry was born on March 13, 1951 to Victor Reyes and Fidelia Torres in San Luis, Colorado. Henry attended schoo...

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George Martin Cahill Obituary

Published: 09/16/2025

George Martin Cahill Dec 19, 1981 - Sep 12, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of George Martin Cahill. We announce the passing of George Martin Cahill of La Junta, Colorado, who entered into rest in La Junta, Colorado, on September 12, 2025. He was b...

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Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters

Published: 09/15/2025

Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Through ongoing increased sampling efforts on the Colorado River and nearby bodies of water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CP...

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Andrew Oakley Obituary

Published: 09/15/2025

Andrew Oakley August 8, 1985 — September 10, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Andrew Oakley will be held at a later date. Andrew was born on August 8, 1985 at Lamar, Colorado to Lucian Torres and Laurie...

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La Junta Fire Dept. Reports: Vehicle Fire Contained Near Road 28 & Homestead Loop

Published: 09/15/2025

La Junta Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire At approx 1222pm today B shift responded to reported vehicle on fire in the area of Rd 28 and Homested Loop. Upon arrival a vehicle was found to have heavy fire in the engine compartment and occupa...

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Ricky Lee Smith Obituary

Published: 09/15/2025

Ricky Lee Smith August 5, 1958 ~ September 5, 2025 (age 67) Funeral services are pending at this time. Obituary Ricky Lee Smith (Rick) was born on August 5, 1958 to Richard Eugene and Maxine Carol (Magwire) Smith in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He had two ...

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Juvenile Suspect Identified in La Junta Structure Fire at 618 Colorado Ave

Published: 09/12/2025

Juvenile Suspect Identified in La Junta Structure Fire at 618 Colorado Ave On September 4th, 2025, around 7:10 pm, the La Junta Fire Department (LJFD) and the La Junta Police Department (LJPD) responded to a call for a fire. The LJFD had initially...

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Scott Thompson Obituary

Published: 09/12/2025

Scott Thompson May 29, 1962 — September 10, 2025 Obituary A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Scott Thompson, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Ian Blacker officiati...

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Lake Pueblo State Park Extends North Shore Marina Contract Through 2045 with Plans for New Facilities

Published: 09/12/2025

Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina Operator to Provide Services Through 2045 PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife signed a new contract Thursday with the current operator of the Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina infrast...

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CSP Reports: Stolen Truck Chase Shuts Down I-70 After Police Shootout

Published: 09/11/2025

Auto Theft Incident Closes I-70 Eastbound Interstate 70 Eastbound remains closed for unknown amount of time (COLORADO) – Today, September 11, 2025, at about 4:58 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol was requested to assist the Clear Creek County ...

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Roger Lynn Reyher Obituary

Published: 09/11/2025

Roger Lynn Reyher October 26, 1954 ~ September 8, 2025 (age 70) Obituary Roger Lynn Reyher, 70, of McClave, Colorado, passed away on September 8, 2025. Born on October 26, 1954, in Lamar, Colorado, Roger spent his life rooted in the rural American...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Witnesses After I-25 Crash and Road Rage Altercation in Castle Pines

Published: 09/11/2025

Colorado State Patrol Looking for Witnesses of Morning Crash I-25 crash escalates into physical altercation (Castle Pines, Colorado) – This morning, September 11, 2025, at about 7:50 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash in th...

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Colorado State Trooper Luke Zellman Arrested on Child Exploitation Charge

Published: 09/10/2025

Trooper Arrested in Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, COLO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested Colorado State Patrol member Luke Zellman. He was arrested on a charge of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. He has been booked into the E...

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La Junta Police Department Hosting 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament to Support K9 Program

Published: 09/10/2025

La Junta Police Department Hosting 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament to Support K9 Program The La Junta Police Department is hosting a 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds for our K9 program. Aside from the wages and vehicle expenses for the...

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Bent County Sheriff Reports on Las Animas Structure Fire

Published: 09/10/2025

Bent County Sheriff Reports on Las Animas Structure Fire On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a structure fire was reported in the 300 block of Vine. Deputies arrived within four minutes to find the residence fully engulfe...

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Help Wanted: Otero College: Coordinator of Payroll and Human Resources

Published: 09/10/2025

To See All Current Vacancies Visit: https://otero.edu/about/careers/ Position Title: Coordinator of Payroll and Human Resources VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Coordinator of Payroll and Human Resources Position #: 100210 Position Status: Ful...

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Otero County Responds to La Junta Safeway Closure

Published: 09/09/2025

Otero County Responds to Safeway Closure Announcement Otero County has been notified by Albertsons Companies of the planned permanent closure of the La Junta Safeway. The closure will directly impact current staff members as well as the broader co...

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Sylvia LaNell (Mason) Dunn Obituary

Published: 09/09/2025

Sylvia LaNell (Mason) Dunn March 5, 1941 ~ August 28, 2025 (age 84) Funeral service will be at Seibert Community Church on October 11th at 10:30 a.m. with burial at the Seibert Cemetery following the service. Obituary Sylvia “LaNell” (...

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