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Vic Meyers: SB26-121 Won’t Save Colorado Family Farms and Ranches

Published: 04/30/2026

To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a ...

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Free Kids’ Grief Camp Coming to La Junta June 11 at Koshare Museum

Published: 04/30/2026

Sangre de Cristo Community Care to Host Free Kids’ Camp in La Junta on June 11 LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sangre de Cristo Community Care is once again offering a free Kids’ Camp for children grieving the loss of a loved one or someone cl...

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988 Colorado Mental Health Line Roadshow to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4–8

Published: 04/30/2026

988 Colorado Mental Health Line to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4-8 to Better Understand Community Needs The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988 Colorado) will visit Crowley and Otero counties May 4-8, 2026, to better understand community...

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Michael Rodger Wyatt Obituary

Published: 04/30/2026

Michael Rodger Wyatt January 16, 1952 — April 27, 2026 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Michael Wyatt is pending at this time. Per Michael’s request cremation will take place and there will be no view...

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Holds at 2,113 Acres and 45% Containment as Rain Reduces Fire Activity

Published: 04/30/2026

Poitrey Canyon Fire update 7am 4/30/26 The fire remains at 2,113 acres and 45% containment. Yesterday, cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity were reported across the fire, with the north side receiving precipitation. Fire activity was m...

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Colorado State Parks Raise Out-of-State Daily Vehicle Pass Fee to $15 Starting May 1

Published: 04/30/2026

Starting May 1, 2026- a new fee for Out-of-State license plates will go into effect at Colorado State Parks. Daily passes for Out-of-State vehicles will be increasing from $10 to $15 per pass. The Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the increas...

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Manzanola School District Grieves Loss of Student, Offers Counseling and Resources to Community

Published: 04/29/2026

Manzanola School District Mourns Tragic Loss of Student David Pettes, Counseling Support Available It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our students, David Pettes, passed away last evening as a result of a car accident. This ...

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 50 Near Manzanola Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Driver

Published: 04/29/2026

Colorado State Patrol Reports on Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Manzanola The Colorado State Patrol Public Information Officer reported that state troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 28, 2026 at 10:26 PM at US Hwy 50 mile post 3...

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Fans Removed From La Junta Basketball Game by La Junta Police - Officials Remind Community of Conduct Policies

Published: 04/29/2026

Officials Address Fan Misconduct at La Junta Basketball Game, Reinforce Zero-Tolerance Policy As the Area Director of Basketball Officials, I am addressing an incident that occurred on February 6, 2026, during a C-team basketball game between La J...

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Roy Sherman Showalter Obituary

Published: 04/29/2026

Roy Sherman Showalter August 4, 1946 - April 27, 2026 Obituary Roy Sherman Showalter, age 79 of Swink, Colorado went home to Jesus and reunited with all his loved ones in heaven on April 27, 2026, peacefully at home held and surrounded by his wife...

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Nurses Corner at Cottonwood Ridge: Cancer & Mental Health Awareness Session

Published: 04/29/2026

Nurses Corner: Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Month Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free Nurses Corner educational session focused on cancer awareness and mental health awareness. The compassionate nursing team will share helpful in...

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Free Nurses Corner Event: Cancer & Mental Health Awareness at Prairie View Village in Las Animas

Published: 04/29/2026

Nurses Corner: Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Month Join Sangre de Cristo Community Care for a free Nurses Corner educational session focused on cancer awareness and mental health awareness. The nursing team will share helpful information, res...

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Colorado to Honor 24 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers May 1

Published: 04/29/2026

Annual Ceremony to Honor Colorado's Fallen Law Enforcement Officers WHAT: Each year, members of Colorado's law enforcement community gather to honor those law enforcement officers who gave their lives at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial (CLEM...

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Las Animas Elementary School to Celebrate Colorado Centers of Excellence Award on May 4

Published: 04/29/2026

Las Animas Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with a Centers of Excellence Award . This award honors schools that demonstrate exceptional student longitudinal academic growth,...

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Free Vacation Bible School 2026 in La Junta: “Shine a Light on Jesus” at First Southern Baptist Church

Published: 04/29/2026

Get ready for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church in La Junta, Colorado! Children are invited to join us for “Shine a Light on Jesus!” VBS 2026, a fun-filled week of faith, music, crafts, snacks, ...

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Perry Stokes Airport Becomes Key Aerial Firefighting Hub During Colorado Wildfires

Published: 04/29/2026

Perry Stokes Airport Supports Aerial Firefighting Efforts Near Trinidad, Colorado TRINIDAD, Colo. — Perry Stokes Airport in Trinidad, Colorado, has become an important base of operations for aerial firefighting teams responding to the nearby...

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Holds at 2,113 Acres, Containment Increases to 45%

Published: 04/29/2026

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 4/29/26 The DFPC Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) mapped the fire at 2,113 acres late yesterday, with no growth in the last 24 hours. Containment percentage has increased to 45%. A cold front is expected to bring a good c...

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James Kent Kaufman Obituary

Published: 04/28/2026

James Kent Kaufman March 12, 1956 ~ April 22, 2026 (age 70) Obituary James “Jimmy” Kent Kaufman, 70, passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, devotion, and an unwav...

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Baca County Passes New Fire Ban Ordinance: What Red Flag Warnings Mean for Residents

Published: 04/28/2026

Update on Fire Ban Ordinance: On April 23rd, 2026, the Baca County Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting to discuss the new proposed fire ban ordinance. All three commissioners, myself, the County Attorney, a representative from the ...

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Report Poaching Easily: New Hunt Regs App Lets You Stay Anonymous and Earn Rewards

Published: 04/28/2026

New Hunt Regs App Helps Public Report Wildlife Violations and Poaching Wildlife violations not only break the law—they take valuable resources and opportunities away from law-abiding citizens. To help combat this issue, officials have partne...

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Gregory Allen Abernathy Obituary

Published: 04/28/2026

Gregory Allen Abernathy August 20, 1972 – April 24, 2026 Obituary ​Gregory Allen Abernathy made his heavenly journey home on April 24, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 20, 1972, in Lamar, Colorado, to Cheryl and James Abern...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: 34 Players Compete in April 28 Scramble

Published: 04/28/2026

Brisk Weather, Hot Scores: La Junta Senior Golf League Crowns Winners in April 28 Scramble The La Junta Senior Golf League braved brisk temperatures on Tuesday, April 28, to play nine holes of scramble golf with each player getting a toss of the g...

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Gary Leon Kaminsky Obituary

Published: 04/28/2026

Gary Leon Kaminsky July 23, 1948 — April 21, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Gary L. Kaminsky, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lamar, ...

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Crowley County Sheriff Explains Open Burning Rules, Permits, and Weather Restrictions

Published: 04/28/2026

Confused About Open Burning in Crowley County? Sheriff Clarifies Rules and Permissions There seems to be much confusion on the topic of open burning in Crowley County and the systems in place to control such burning. This seems to be such a simple...

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Westbound C-470 Reopens After Fatal Crash Near Ken Caryl; Driver Killed, Two Injured

Published: 04/28/2026

**Update** Westbound C470 Now Open After Single Vehicle Fatal Crash C470 was closed for approximately two hours for the preliminary investigation (Jefferson County, Colorado) – The following are updates related to this incident. The cause of...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Launches Rewards Program with AppCard: Earn Points, Digital Coupons & Exclusive Savings

Published: 04/28/2026

Rocky Ford Food Market Introduces New Rewards Program to Boost Savings and Shopper Experience Rocky Ford Food Market has officially launched its new customer rewards program in partnership with AppCard, giving shoppers more ways to save, earn, and...

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CDOT to Begin I-25 Exit 14 Safety Improvements in Trinidad Starting May 4

Published: 04/28/2026

—Project Announcement— CDOT to begin safety improvements at Trinidad’s Exit 14 Construction on the southbound off-ramp from I-25 begins May 4 Las Animas County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract pa...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings April 28 - May 4, 2026

Published: 04/28/2026

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

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Holds at 2,113 Acres, 40% Contained as Crews Brace for Wind and Drier Conditions

Published: 04/28/2026

Poitrey Canyon Fire Update (April 28, 8AM): 40% Contained at 2,113 Acres as Wind Shift and Dry Conditions Raise Concerns Poitrey Canyon Fire update 8am 4/28/26 Firefighters achieved 40% containment yesterday, and acreage remains at 2,113 acres. Co...

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Edward Wayne Walker Obituary

Published: 04/27/2026

Edward Wayne Walker October 11, 1959 — April 26, 2026 Pueblo, Colorado Obituary Edward W. Walker, 66, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away on April 26, 2026, at home. He was born on October 11, 1959, in La Junta, Colorado to Charles W. & Rac...

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