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US 160 Resurfacing Project Near Walsenburg Begins April 6, Expect Delays

Published: 03/31/2026

― PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT ―Resurfacing project to begin on US 160 west of Walsenburg Motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays Huerfano County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, United Companies, will b...

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Murder Suspect Arrested in Colorado After Multi-Agency Standoff, CBI Assists New Mexico Police

Published: 03/31/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists New Mexico State Police in Arrest of First-Degree Murder Suspect March 30, 2026 – CBI – Lakewood, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assisted the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) in the appr...

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Otero County Deputy Injured Saving Teens: Community Rallies for Joe Pentlicki’s Recovery Launching A GoFundMe

Published: 03/31/2026

Support Deputy Joe Pentlicki’s Recovery Otero County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Pentlicki was in a horrific accident last Monday while helping four injured teenagers. The kids were at the bottom of an embankment after a crash. Pentlicki did not hesita...

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Picnic in the Park at La Junta on April 15: Free Family Event with Airborne ABA Therapy

Published: 03/30/2026

Airborne ABA Therapy Hosts Free Family Picnic in La Junta on April 15, 2026 Families in La Junta are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors during a Picnic in the Park set for April 15 at La Junta City Park. Hosted by Airborne ABA Therapy,...

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Cathy Lynn Erickson Obituary

Published: 03/30/2026

Cathy Lynn Erickson July 4, 1954 — March 24, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Amarillo, Texas resident, Cathy Lynn Erickson will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mike Bigler o

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New Drivers Face High Risk: Colorado Data Reveals Top Violations, Crash Causes, and New 2026 License Law

Published: 03/30/2026

The Responsibility of Holding a Driver's License Troopers share common top citation and crash causes of new drivers (COLO) –Earning a driver's license is a milestone moment in many people's lives and for good reason. A new driver gains independe...

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$2,000 Reward Offered in Center, Colorado Homicide Case of Charles “Bill” McClure: CBI Seeks Public Tips

Published: 03/30/2026

CBI, Saguache County Sheriff's Office, and Saguache County Board of Commissioners announce reward in ongoing Center Homicide Investigation March 30, 2026 – CBI – Center, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with th...

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Red Flag Warning in Southern Colorado: High Fire Risk Today with 40 MPH Winds and 9% Humidity (March 30, 2026)

Published: 03/30/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1243 AM MDT Mon Mar 30 2026 Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San...

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Trash Burning Sparks Brush Fire on Rd 809, LJFD Prevents Spread to Canal and Power Pole

Published: 03/29/2026

Brush Fire Contained Near Canal on Rd 809 After Trash Burn Sparks Morning Incident At approx 9:34am this morning, (3/29/26) we responded to a reported brush fire in the 27000 blk of Rd 809. Upon arrival fire was spreading toward the canal. Crews b...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public Help in Pueblo West Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Girl

Published: 03/28/2026

Colorado State Patrol is Requesting the Public’s Assistance Hit-and-run seriously injuring juvenile (Pueblo West, COLO) – The Colorado State Patrol is asking the public for assistance with a serious injury hit-and-run crash involving a juvenil...

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Decade-Old Colorado Homicide Solved as CBI Identifies Victim Through DNA and Genetic Genealogy

Published: 03/28/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Identifies Victim in Decade-Old Homicide Case Using Genetic Genealogy March 27, 2026 – CBI – Bailey, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in partnership with the Golden Police Department, Park Coun...

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Margaret Jean Stjernholm Obituary

Published: 03/28/2026

Margaret Jean Stjernholm May 8, 1931 — March 19, 2026 Obituary Margaret Stjernholm, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away peacefully early on the morning of March 19th at Fowler Healthcare. Margaret was born May 8, 1931, to Chester and Martha Irv...

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Kelli Jo Brubaker Announces Run for Crowley County Coroner, Bringing 25+ Years of Healthcare Experience

Published: 03/28/2026

My name is Kelli Jo Brubaker. I am an Unaffiliated candidate running for Crowley County Coroner in the 2026 general election. I began my career in healthcare in 1992 starting with CNA training, followed by graduation from nursing school in 1997. A...

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Ken R. Hood runs for Re-Election as Otero County Assessor, Highlighting 24 Years of Leadership

Published: 03/28/2026

Ken R. Hood Candidate for Re-Election for the Office of Otero County Assessor I have been an Otero County resident for the last 32 years. My wife and I own a small farm/ranch near Fowler. I have been in the Otero County Assessor’s Office for 29 ...

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Arvel Buggzie Netherton Obituary

Published: 03/28/2026

Arvel "Buggzie" Netherton November 29, 1954 — March 18, 2026 Obituary A private family service for longtime Walsh, Colorado resident, Arvel Lee Netherton will be held at a later date.

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Costilla County Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputies Indicted on Assault, Misconduct and Abuse of Corpse Charges

Published: 03/27/2026

12th Judicial District Grand Jury Charges Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputies with Serious Crimes March 27, 2026 RE: INDICTMENT OF COSTILLA COUNTY SHERIFF, UNDERSHERIFF AND DEPUTIES The 12th Judicial District Grand Jury issued indictments on March ...

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Letter to the Editor: Closing LJHS Pool Would Harm Health, Funding and Local Trust

Published: 03/27/2026

Cutting Pool Program Could Cost Community More Than It Saves I am writing as someone familiar with budgets and community program development. I have a master’s in organizational management from Regis University. I also regularly utilize the pool...

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Lamar Student Braxen Shelton Awarded Prestigious 2026 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship

Published: 03/27/2026

Lamar School District is proud to congratulate Braxen Shelton on being named a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship!! As a three-sport athlete, Colorado DECA Vice President, Student Council member, FFA member, Nationa...

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Baca County Sheriff Urges Fire Safety as Drought Raises Wildfire Risk, Proposed Fire Ban Under Review

Published: 03/27/2026

Sheriff Shiplett Calls for Extreme Caution Amid Elevated Fire Danger in Baca County Dear Baca County Residents, Fire season is upon us and has been for a while now. We are currently in varying degrees of drought in Baca County, the state, and in m...

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Holly McCuistion Runs for Re-Election as Crowley County Treasurer, Highlighting 11 Years of Service

Published: 03/27/2026

Re-Elect Holly McCuistion I have enjoyed being your County Treasurer for the past eleven years. I am responsible for the collection and distribution of the property taxes, investments and county funds. I take great pride in balancing all the diffe...

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Colorado Auto Theft Drops 34% in 2025, Marking Third Straight Year of Decline

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Statistical Report Shows Large Auto Theft Reductions (COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol business unit, the Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC), completed its annual statistical review of all statewide auto theft data....

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Expands Public Outreach on New Firearms Safety Law Ahead of August 2026 Rollout

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues public engagement for its new Firearms Safety Program ahead of Aug. 1, 2026, implementation DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Colorada...

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Simon Guillermo Announces 2026 Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Citing 22+ Years of Law Enforcement Experience

Published: 03/27/2026

My name is Simon Guillermo, and I am writing to formally declare my intent to run as a Republican candidate for Crowley County Sheriff in the 2026 election. I began my law enforcement career in December 2003 with the Crowley County Sheriff's Offic...

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Colorado State Patrol Responds to Semi Fire on I-70 Carrying Dried Cherries and Candy

Published: 03/26/2026

Semi Fire Shut down Eastbound I70 Fire has been extinguished (Mesa County, COLO) - This morning, March 26, 2026, at approximately 6:20 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a vehicle fire involving a semi hauling a trailer on eastbound I-70...

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CBI Investigating Human Remains Found in Costilla County Near Sangre de Cristo Ranches

Published: 03/26/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Leads Investigation After Discovery of Human Remains in Costilla County March 26, 2026 – CBI – Costilla County, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested by the Costilla County Sheriff...

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Colorado Announces New Statewide Agreement to Strengthen Backcountry Search and Rescue Operations

Published: 03/26/2026

State of Colorado announces interagency agreement on backcountry search and rescue operations to advance public safety DENVER – The State of Colorado through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Em...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two I-25 Crashes Near Mead; No Injuries Reported

Published: 03/26/2026

Troopers Investigate Two Crashes on Interstate 25 at Milepost 245 No injuries reported, and the road is open (Weld County, COLO) – On March 26, 2026, at about 7:48 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a 2-vehicle crash, involving a Toyot...

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How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Safely: Colorado State Patrol Urges Motorists to Give Space

Published: 03/26/2026

Give Space to Aggressive Drivers How you respond can reduce your risk of a crash (COLO) – Whether driving on a highway or community street, every motorist has experienced another driver making an unsafe lane change, a hand gesture or tailgating....

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Jonathan Mazzella Undersheriff Announces Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Promising Strong Leadership and Community Safety

Published: 03/26/2026

To the people of Crowley County: I am seeking your vote in the next election for the office of the Sheriff as a Republican candidate. I currently hold the rank as your Undersheriff for the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office and have been serving th...

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Red Flag Warning March 26, 2026 Issued Across Southern Colorado for High Winds and Low Humidity

Published: 03/26/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1246 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026 Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National...

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