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Colorado State Patrol Reports Fatal Secondary Crash Shuts Down Southbound I-25 Near Walsenburg

Published: 01/02/2026

Fatal Secondary Crash Closes Southbound I-25 South of Walsenburg in Huerfano County (Huerfano County, CO) - At approximately 7:32 am. the Colorado State Patrol responded to two crashes on Interstate 25 southbound at mile marker 40. The second cras...

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Prowers Medical Center Welcomes Its 2026 New Year Baby at the New Beginnings Birth Center

Published: 01/02/2026

A Perfect Start to the New Year: Meet PMC’s New Year Baby, Eściensia We’re excited to welcome Eściensia, our New Year baby girl, born on January 1st, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. What a beautiful way to begin the year! December was also a re...

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City of Las Animas Launches New Police Department, Names David Dougherty as Chief

Published: 01/02/2026

City of Las Animas to Launch Police Department in 2026, Names Veteran Chief Las Animas, CO - As you should already know, the City of Las Animas is embarking on a new and exciting chapter. We are creating and implementing the start-up of our very o...

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Swift Response by Lamar Fire Department Prevents Major Damage at Colorado Mills

Published: 01/02/2026

Lamar Fire Department and Mutual Aid Partners Contain Blaze at Colorado Mills Facility LAMAR, CO — The Lamar Fire Department, supported by the Prowers County Rural Fire Department, law enforcement, and a dedicated team of local volunteer firefig...

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Carlos Rangel III Obituary

Published: 01/02/2026

Carlos Rangel III December 4, 1948 - December 27, 2025 Obituary Carlos Rangel III age 77 of Walsh Colorado died Saturday December 27th in Lamar Colorado. He was born on December 4, 1948, in Laredo, Texas to Celsa Idrogo Martinez and Roman Martinez...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Opens 2026 Bison Roster for Potential Special Management Hunts

Published: 01/02/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens bison roster for potential special management hunts DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now accepting hunter registrations for the bison roster, a list that may be used if special management licenses a...

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Christian Richard Chemero Obituary

Published: 01/02/2026

Christian Richard Chemero April 17, 1966 - December 15, 2025 Obituary Christian Richard Chemero, of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest on December 15, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born on April 17, 1966, in New London, Connecticut to pare...

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CPW Investigating Suspected Fatal Mountain Lion Attack on Crosier Mountain Trail in Larimer County

Published: 01/01/2026

CPW investigating suspected fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain trail in unincorporated Larimer County. ...

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Colorado Mills in Lamar Reports Minimal Damage After New Year’s Fire, Operations to Resume Tomorrow

Published: 01/01/2026

Colorado Mills Reports Minimal Damage from New Year's Fire Good evening, we are informing our community that a small fire occurred this evening, which was promptly contained and extinguished with minimal damage. Following a thorough assessment, we...

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Kim Volunteer Fire Dept Reports Mutual Aid Response to Trailer Hay Fire on CO HWY 109

Published: 12/31/2025

Kim Volunteer Fire Dept Reports Mutual Aid Response to Trailer Hay Fire on CO HWY 109 Kim Volunteer Fire Department reported mutual aide assistance with La Junta Fire Department and Las Animas/Bent County Fire Protection District as they Responded...

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Bent’s Old Fort Remembers Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Native American Leader and Champion of Sand Creek

Published: 12/31/2025

Bent’s Old Fort Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell The staff of Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who passed away yeste...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Dec 30 - Jan 5, 2026

Published: 12/31/2025

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

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President Trump Vetoes Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act Despite Unanimous Congressional Support

Published: 12/31/2025

President Vetoes Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act Despite Unanimous Congressional Support As you may have heard, the President vetoed the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” legislation, which passed the U.S. House and U.S. Senate unani...

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Marleen Kay Pfost Obituary

Published: 12/30/2025

Marleen Kay Pfost June 28, 1953 ~ December 21, 2025 (age 72) Obituary Marleen Kay Pfost, age 72, went home to be with her Lord on December 21st, 2025. She was born on June 28th, 1953 in La Junta, Colorado to Robert and Alice Williams. Marleen grad...

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David L. Roberts Obituary

Published: 12/30/2025

David L. Roberts February 13, 1949 ~ December 27, 2025 (age 76) Obituary David Leon Roberts, affectionately known as Dave passed away on December 27, 2025, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 76. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Lamar, Colo...

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Ronald Wayne Boyken Obituary

Published: 12/30/2025

Ronald Wayne Boyken November 7, 1965 ~ December 22, 2025 (age 60) Obituary Ronald Wayne Boyken was born on November 7, 1965 in Orlando, Florida to Larry and Charlene (Srada) Boyken. He passed away on December 22, 2025 at his home in Lamar, Colorad...

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Judy Josephine Torres Obituary

Published: 12/29/2025

Judy Josephine Torres Dec 29, 1954 - Dec 26, 2025 Obituary Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend, Judy Josephine Torres, a cherished member of the Kim, Colorado community, entered into rest, on December 26, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. She w...

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Kick Off 2026 Outdoors: Join a First Day Hike at Colorado State Parks on January 1

Published: 12/29/2025

Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Colorado state parks DENVER – Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at one of Colorado’s state parks. These guided hikes are organized annually t...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 86 East of Kiowa

Published: 12/29/2025

UPDATE: The initial investigation shows that the driver of the Dodge, the deceased male, was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford, a 68 year old female, was wearing her seatbelt and is being treated for serious...

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Jesse H. Melton Obituary

Published: 12/28/2025

Jesse H. Melton April 19, 1934 ~ December 23, 2025 91 Years Old Obituary Jesse H. Melton passed away peacefully at his home in Granada, Colorado, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Holly, Colorado to Hershel ...

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Jake C. Martinez Obituary

Published: 12/28/2025

Jake C. Martinez April 22, 1936 — December 24, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jacob “Jake” C. Martinez, 89, of Rocky Ford, Colorado peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado surrounde...

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Gailen Gail E. Evett Obituary

Published: 12/28/2025

Gailen "Gail" E. Evett March 16, 1958 — Dec 23, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Gailen “Gail” Edward Evett, 67 of La Junta, Colorado passed away December 23, 2025, in Ordway, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 16, 1...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety

Published: 12/27/2025

Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety The Rocky Ford Fire Department was paged out for a reported fire by a house north of Hwy 50 at CR 21. When they arrived it was a fire pit that wa...

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Rocky Ford Fire Reports: Rural Outbuilding Fire Quickly Extinguished in Otero County

Published: 12/27/2025

Rural Outbuilding Fire Quickly Extinguished Near CR 20.75 and CR FF.5, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 12:50pm we were paged to a rural fire of an outbuilding in the area of CR 20.75 and CR FF.5. Upon arrival outbuilding(shed) was full...

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Richard Sonny Carlton Clements, Jr. Obituary

Published: 12/26/2025

Richard "Sonny" Carlton Clements, Jr. February 3, 1966 — December 26, 2025 Rocky Ford Obituary Richard “Sonny” Clements, Jr. of Rocky Ford passed away on December 26, 2025 in La Junta at the age of 59. Sonny was born in Rocky Ford to Richard...

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Gary Lee Hatcher Obituary

Published: 12/26/2025

Gary Lee Hatcher March 26, 1935 ~ Dec 22, 2025 90 Years Old Obituary Gary Lee Hatcher, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Syracuse, Kansas, at the age of 90. Born on March 26, 1935, ...

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Christmas Eve Dirt Bike Crash Near Ellicott, Colorado Claims Life of 15-Year-Old, CSP Investigating

Published: 12/24/2025

Dirt Bike Crash Turns Fatal (El Paso County, COLO) – This evening (12/24/25), at about 5:00 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of South Ellicott Highway and Jayhawk Avenue near Ellicott, Colorado, for a reported two-vehicle cr...

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VA ECHCS Announces Holiday Staffing Changes and Clinic Closures for Dec 2025

Published: 12/24/2025

Excusing VA ECHCS Employees from Duty for the Scheduled Workday on December 24 and 26 Dear VA ECHCS Veteran, With the announcement of the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 18 excusing federal employees from duty on Christmas...

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Ida Beulah Heinson Obituary

Published: 12/24/2025

Ida Beulah Heinson June 6, 1939 — December 23, 2025 A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Ida Heinson will be held on Friday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson and Ian Blacker co-off...

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Wilbur Bill Russell Bates Obituary

Published: 12/24/2025

Wilbur "Bill" Russell Bates January 9, 1935 — December 16, 2025 Fowler Obituary Wilbur “Bill” Russell Bates, 90, of Fowler, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the Fowler Health Care Center. He was born on January 9, 1935, in Man...

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