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Shots Fired in Las Animas: Bent County Deputies Arrest Kenneth O’Connor, Recover Firearm with Help from K9 NUKE

Published: 08/04/2025

On August 3, 2025, at approximately 8:53 p.m., deputies with the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of Maple Avenue in Las Animas following a report of shots fired. Deputies quickly located the suspect, later identified ...

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Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Stop for School Buses as New Law Takes Effect Statewide

Published: 08/03/2025

Elementary Expectations Around a School Bus Colorado State Patrol launches ‘Stop for School Buses’ campaign (Colorado)—Colorado students are starting to head back to the classroom, beginning with Mesa, El Paso and Aurora County P...

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Stolen Truck Pursuit Ends Safely Near Springfield Thanks to Swift Interagency Response During Baca County Fair

Published: 08/02/2025

Pursuit Ends Safely Thanks to Coordinated Interagency Efforts On the afternoon of August 2, 2025, a coordinated effort between the Springfield Police Department and the Baca County Sheriff's Office brought a vehicle pursuit to a safe conclusion in...

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Otero County Sheriff Reports: Ryanna Rangel Captured After La Junta Stabbing

Published: 08/02/2025

UPDATE: " She was located, captured, and brought to justice. Ryanna Rangel was safely apprehended in North La Junta." August 2, 2025 The Otero County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with the La Junta Police Department, is actively seeking Ryanna...

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Freda Jones Obituary

Published: 08/02/2025

Freda Jones January 17th, 1928 - July 31st, 2025 Obituary Freda Jones, 97, passed into the arms of Jesus at the Crowley County Nursing Center on July 31, 2025. She was born Jan 17, 1928 in Durango, Colorado to Brown and Lizzy Poage. She was the fi...

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Virgil Lindsay Obituary

Published: 08/01/2025

Virgil Lindsay April 10, 1940 — August 1, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Virgil James Lindsay, 85, of La Junta went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025. Virgil was born April 10, 1940 in Las Animas, CO to Gennie and Lester Lindsay. Virgi...

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Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Recovery of Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Otero County

Published: 08/01/2025

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Recovery of Multiple Stolen Vehicles in Otero County On July 30, 2025, Detective Duran of the Otero County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing near County Road 19.5 and Highway 10. During...

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Colorado State Patrol Arrests Jose Duarte-Campos for Laser Strikes on Aircraft, DUI, and Drug Possession

Published: 08/01/2025

The Colorado State Patrol Arrests Suspect in Laser Strike Incident Suspect accused of targeting multiple aircraft with a laser (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - Last night, at 9:15 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit, while conducting traffic oper...

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Celebrate Colorado Day: Enjoy Free Entry to All State Parks on August 4, 2025

Published: 08/01/2025

Celebrate Colorado’s 149th Anniversary by Visiting State Parks for Free on August 4 DENVER — To celebrate Colorado Day and the state's 149th birthday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks...

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Abenicio Ben Pino Obituary

Published: 08/01/2025

Abenicio "Ben" Pino March 28th, 1930 - July 29th, 2025 Obituary Ben Pino was born in Levi, New Mexico on March 28, 1930, to Jose Ignacio Pino and Maria Ascencion Pino. Our good Lord, who numbers our days, chose to take Dad home on July 29, 2025 at...

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Free Colorado State Park Entry for Military, Veterans, and National Guard Members All August 2025

Published: 08/01/2025

CPW Offers Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August for Active-Duty Military, Veterans and National Guard Members DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is ...

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Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Appoints New Interim CEO

Published: 07/31/2025

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Appoints New Interim CEO La Junta, CO July 31, 2025-Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald E. (Ron) Hogan as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effecti...

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Amy White-Tanabe Resigns as Otero County Administrator, Takes Regional Role with Colorado Department of Local Affairs

Published: 07/31/2025

Amy White-Tanabe Announces Departure as Otero County Administrator La Junta, CO | July 31, 2025 – Otero County Administrator Amy White-Tanabe has announced her resignation, effective September 5, 2025. She has served in the role since 2019. ...

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Colorado Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 A.M.—Leftover and OTC Tags Available

Published: 07/31/2025

Remaining Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 a.m. DENVER — Hunters, mark your calendars so you don’t miss your shot! Big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale next week and th...

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Christine Encinas Obituary

Published: 07/31/2025

Christine Encinas December 8, 1935 — July 28, 2025 Ordway, Colorado Obituary Christine Encinas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into rest on July 28, 2025, at the age of 89. She passed peac...

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Two Single-Vehicle Rollovers Reported in Otero County; Both Drivers Sustain Moderate Injuries

Published: 07/30/2025

Two Single-Vehicle Rollovers Reported Today in Otero County; Both Drivers Transported With Moderate Injuries Today was a busy day for auto accidents. Two separate one vehicle rollovers today. First one (left pic)at 1022am on Hwy 266 and Rd 25, sin...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Input on Beaver Conservation Strategy Through August 31

Published: 07/30/2025

CPW Seeks Public Input to Inform Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy Through August 31 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is launching the development of a formal Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy and invites the pu...

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Michael Owen Bolser I Obituary

Published: 07/30/2025

Michael Owen Bolser I May 14, 1956 — July 28, 2025 Obituary Services are pending at this time for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Columbus, Georgia, Michael Owen Bolser I. Michael was born on May 14, 1956 at St. Paul, Minnesota...

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Arkansas Valley Fair Announces New Parade Route for 148th Annual Celebration to Prioritize Safety and Offset Rising CSP Costs

Published: 07/30/2025

Arkansas Valley Fair Announces New Parade Route for 148th Annual Celebration to Prioritize Safety and Offset Rising CSP Costs The Arkansas Valley Fair will celebrate its 148th annual event this August. We appreciate your continued support and spon...

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CBI: Former San Miguel Deputy Jesus Nieblas Wanted for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Published: 07/29/2025

Former San Miguel Deputy on the run from Child Porn Charges July 28, 2025 – CBI – Telluride, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel...

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Marie Agnes Unruh Obituary

Published: 07/29/2025

Marie Agnes Unruh September 30, 1928 ~ July 27, 2025 (age 96) Obituary Marie Agnes Unruh passed away July 27, 2025. Marie was born September 30, 1928, to George Henry Hahn and Minerva Harriett (Myers) Hahn of Garfield, KS. Marie was the youngest o...

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Otero County Inmate Escapes While in Transport, Quickly Captured by Law Enforcement

Published: 07/28/2025

Otero County Inmate Escapes While in Transport, Quickly Captured by Law Enforcement On the morning of July 28, 2025, an inmate escaped from custody outside the Otero County Detention Center but was quickly apprehended thanks to the coordinated eff...

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Samuel Ruben Brusuelas Obituary

Published: 07/28/2025

Samuel "Ruben" Brusuelas November 8th, 1942 - July 25th, 2025 Obituary Samuel “Ruben” Brusuelas, 82, of Rocky Ford passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born on November 6, 1942, in El Paso...

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Cecilia Gloria Medina Obituary

Published: 07/27/2025

Cecilia Gloria Medina November 22, 1949 - July 25, 2025 Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Cecilia Gloria Medina on July 25, 2025, at the Bent County Nursing Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Born on Nove...

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33-Year-Old Man Dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park; Incident Under Investigation

Published: 07/27/2025

July 27, 2025 Male visitor dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park HASTY, Colo — A 33-year old male visitor was found non-responsive in the showers at John Martin Reservoir State Park at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday. The individual who dis...

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Kevin Neil Hefley Obituary

Published: 07/25/2025

Kevin Neil Hefley January 27, 1973 - June 24, 2025 Obituary Kevin Hefley was born January 27, 1973 and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, near Pine Bluff, Wyoming. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Maddison and Lela Hefley of...

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Lamar Police K9 Taco Receives Lifesaving Body Armor Thanks to Donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Published: 07/24/2025

Lamar Police Department’s K9 Taco has received donation of body armor Lamar Police Department, CO, K9 Taco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, In...

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Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy for Viewing Inmate Strip Searches

Published: 07/24/2025

Former La Plata County Jail Commander Charged with 117 Counts of Invasion of Privacy July 23, 2025 – CBI – Durango, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has charged a former La Plata County Jail Commander, Edward Aber, 62, w...

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Jack Willhoite Obituary

Published: 07/24/2025

Jack Willhoite September 18, 1948 — July 19, 2025 Rocky Ford, CO Obituary Jack Wesley Willhoite, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025. Jack was a “fr...

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Justin Jerald Busick Obituary

Published: 07/23/2025

Justin Jerald Busick June 23, 1981 - July 20, 2025 Obituary Justin Jerald "Jay" Busick passed away on June 20, 2025, in Hitachi Omiya-shi, Ibaraki-ken, Japan. He was just three days shy of his 44th birthday. Born on June 23, 1981, in Aurora, Color...

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