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Investigators Say Boone Home Explosion Likely Linked to Water Heater Installation

Published: 01/20/2026

State Investigators Release Update on Fatal Boone Home Explosion UPDATE: HOME EXPLOSION IN BOONE The preliminary cause of the January 8 home explosion on 57th Lane in Eastern Pueblo County is determined to have been likely caused by the installati...

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Kristi Kae Hartless Obituary

Published: 01/20/2026

Kristi Kae Hartless October 7, 1976 — January 14, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Kristi Kae Hartless, 49, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born October 10...

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John Paul Sutphin III Obituary

Published: 01/19/2026

John Paul Sutphin III May 9, 1969 — January 17, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, John Paul Sutphin III will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Shannon O’Bryan off...

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Arkansas Valley Resource Center Announces Comedy Show Fundraiser Featuring Joe Deuce on Feb 21st 2026

Published: 01/19/2026

ARKANSAS VALLEY RESOURCE CENTER 2026 ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW FUNDRAISER! FEATURING JOE DEUCE! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST,

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Jack Lynn Wright Obituary

Published: 01/19/2026

Jack Lynn Wright September 15, 1940 – January 14, 2026 Obituary Jack Lynn Wright, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2026, at 6:06 p.m. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on September 15, 1940, in Plano, Texas, Jack arrived ...

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William Barry Eaton Obituary

Published: 01/19/2026

William Barry Eaton December 13, 1943 – January 15, 2026 Obituary William Barry Eaton (Bill), born on December 13, 1943, in Springfield, CO, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Cyrus and Juanit...

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Patricia Patty L Gemmill Obituary

Published: 01/19/2026

Patricia "Patty" L Gemmill Jan 18, 1942 - Jan 16, 2026 Funeral services are pending. Mrs. Gemmill passed away in Overland Park KS. Obituary Patty L. Gemmill, age 83, of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, was gathered into the loving arms of our dear Lord J...

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Erma Lou Graham Obituary

Published: 01/19/2026

Erma Lou Graham December 9, 1948 — January 18, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Erma Lou Graham will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Pla...

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Public Notice: Otero County Clerk & Recorder Announces Temporary Office Closures in February

Published: 01/19/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Otero County Clerk & Recorder - DMV System Upgrade & Temporary Office Closures The Otero County Clerk & Recorder's Office will undergo a significant upgrade to the State's motor vehicle system as the Colorado Department of Motor Vehi...

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Phillip Max Galvez Obituary

Published: 01/18/2026

Phillip Max Galvez July 1, 1952 - January 10, 2026 Obituary Beloved Father, Brother, and Friend Phillip Max Galvez of Farisita, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2026, at the age of 73. Born July 1, 1952, in Rye, Colorado...

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Trey James Thayer Obituary

Published: 01/18/2026

Trey James Thayer June 19, 1989 - January 12, 2026 Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Trey James Thayer, on January 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Trey was born on June 19, 1989, in Cheyenne Wells, Colo...

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Help Feed La Junta Families: Volunteer with La Junta Associated Charities

Published: 01/18/2026

Help us Feed our Neighbors Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to La Junta? La Junta Associated Charities is looking for kind, reliable volunteers to join our team. As food costs rise, more families in our community are leaning on us...

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Kevin B Flanagan Obituary

Published: 01/16/2026

Kevin B Flanagan Aug. 6, 1957 - Dec. 31, 2025 Obituary Kevin Brian Flanagan 68, Passed from this life Dec 31/2025 at Crestmoore Care Center, Denver Parents Preceded in death: James Francis and Betty Jean Larson Flanagan Also deceased brother David...

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Robert Elroy Darrell Obituary

Published: 01/16/2026

Robert Darrell Nov. 21, 1955 - Dec. 30, 2025 Obituary Robert Elroy Darrell, lovingly known as Rob or Robert E, was born on November 21, 1955, in Akron, Colorado, and passed away on December 30, 2025. As a child, Rob moved frequently. Living in Bru...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to Award $1.2 Million for Wetland Restoration Projects Across Colorado

Published: 01/16/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to award $1.2 million to projects that restore wetland habitat for waterfowl and at-risk species DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration, enhancement and creat...

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Glenn Lee Emmerling Obituary

Published: 01/16/2026

Glenn Lee Emmerling June 26, 1939 ~ January 8, 2026 (age 86) Obituary Glenn Lee Emmerling, also lovingly known to many as “Dutch”, was born on June 26, 1939 in Denver, CO to Johnny and Lois Emmerling. He was the oldest of seven children. He wa...

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Isidoro Homer Alvidres Obituary

Published: 01/16/2026

Isidoro "Homer" Alvidres March 28, 1996 — January 12, 2026 Pueblo, Colorado Obituary Isidoro “Homer” Alvidres, 29, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1996, in La J...

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Colorado State Patrol Stops Impaired Wrong-Way Driver on Highway 6, Averting Potential Crash

Published: 01/16/2026

Colorado State Patrol Stops Impaired Wrong-Way Driver on Highway 6 Troopers urge motorists to make a plan for a sober ride (Denver/Jefferson County, COLO) – On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 2:11 a.m., Sergeant Christian Bollen with...

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Police Execute Search Warrant on East Oak Street in Lamar; Multiple State and Federal Agencies Assist

Published: 01/15/2026

**Press Release regarding the police activity in the 1100 block of East Oak Street on 01/15/2026** On 01/15/26 a search warrant was executed in the 1100 Blk of E. Oak St. Agencies participating in the execution of the search warrant include: FBI, ...

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Rocky Ford Emergency Communications Center Welcomes La Junta Dispatchers, Assures Uninterrupted 911 Services

Published: 01/15/2026

La Junta Dispatch Transition to Rocky Ford Communications Ensures Continued 911 and Public Safety Services Rocky Ford Emergency Communications Center is honored to welcome La Junta Communications dispatchers as part of our family, and we are excit...

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Lamar Police Arrest Man on Felony Warrants After Traffic Stop, Seize Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl and Firearms

Published: 01/15/2026

Lamar Police Arrest Man on Felony Warrants After Traffic Stop, Seize Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl and Firearms On January 8th Lamar Police conducted a traffic contact near the area of the 600 Block Kendall Dr. The stop was conducted after the vehicle pl...

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Thomas Lee Johnson Obituary

Published: 01/15/2026

Thomas Lee Johnson June 8, 1942 – January 9, 2026 Obituary Thomas Lee Johnson, 83, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026. Life Details Tom was born on June 28, 1942, in Hugo, Colorado, to Bob and Barbara Johnson. He graduated in 19...

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Robert Mongo Olona Obituary

Published: 01/15/2026

Robert “Mongo” Olona July 21, 1968 - Dec. 17, 2025 Obituary Robert “Mongo” Olona, 57, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on July 21, 1968, in El Paso, Texas, Robert lived a life marked by adventure, creativity, and ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Unveils Plan to Restore Wolverines to Colorado After 100 Years

Published: 01/15/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces Wolverine Restoration Plan DENVER – Tomorrow Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will unveil the Colorado Wolverine Restoration Plan, which will serve as a guide to help restore the species to Colorado after a...

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Public Notice: La Junta Police Update Dispatch and Administrative Call Options

Published: 01/14/2026

Public Notice: Change in Police Dispatch & Administrative Services Police Administration Location 601 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays

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Carl Eddie E. Wilms Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Carl "Eddie" E. Wilms October 24, 1944 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe, CO. Memorial contributions can be...

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La Junta Communication Center Celebrates Final Day in Service on January 15, 2026

Published: 01/14/2026

La Junta Communication Center to Transition from Longtime Facility on January 15, 2026 On January 15th, 2026, the La Junta Communication Center will close its doors at this location for the final time. This building has been home to countless voic...

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Jerry Pursley Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Jerry Pursley January 16, 1947 ~ December 18, 2025 78 Years Old Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Keith Pursley, a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a respected member of his community. Jerry passed away ...

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Ricky Dean Henderson Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Ricky Dean Henderson Oct. 3, 1960 - Jan. 11, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Henderson, age 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo. Services will be held at 11:00 am MST on Friday, January...

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J.M. (James Millard) Tucker Obituary

Published: 01/13/2026

J.M. Tucker June 13, 1967 — January 9, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary J.M. (James Millard) Tucker, 58, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer. J.M. was born on June 13, 1967, in ...

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