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Otero County Residents Can Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30
Published: 04/08/2025
Eligible Otero County Residents Encouraged to Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30 Deadline Otero (April 2025) — April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy
Roy Milton Brainard Obituary
Published: 04/08/2025
Roy Milton Brainard May 21, 1941 ~ April 6, 2025 (age 83) Obituary Roy Milton Brainard of Pierceville, Kansas passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Holly Nursing Care Center at the age of 83. He was born on May 21, 1941 in Newton, Kansas to Roy M. a...
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Rose Marie Gallegos Obituary
Published: 04/07/2025
Rose Marie Gallegos October 17, 1946 - April 1, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of Rose Marie Gallegos Rose Marie Gallegos of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest April 1, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Stella an...
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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Newsletter - March 2025
Published: 04/07/2025
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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Responds to Shed, Multiple Vehicle Fire
Published: 04/05/2025
Rocky Ford Fire Dept Responds to Shed, Multiple Vehicle Fire Photos by Eugene Bacon On April 5 at 7:57 AM Rocky Ford Fire Department was called to an address off of County Road 22 for reports of a shed on fire, surrounded by cars.
Wanda Parker Obituary
Published: 04/05/2025
Wanda Parker January 7th, 1936 - March 31st, 2025 Obituary Wanda Lee Parker, 89, of Fowler passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at Fowler Healthcare Center. She was born January 7,1936 in Pueblo to Raymond and Edith Clarke of Beulah, Colorado....
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Massive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street
Published: 04/04/2025
Massive Garage Fire Extinguished by Lamar Fire and Mutual Aid Crews on N 13th Street Photos by Lamar Fire and Ralph Rodriguez On the evening of 4/3/25 at 1827 Lamar Fire was dispatched to the 600 block of N 13th for a structure fire.
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Help Wanted: Otero College TRiO Advisor Success Coach
Published: 04/04/2025
Larry Huddleston Obituary
Published: 04/04/2025
Larry Huddleston January 9, 1953 — April 2, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Larry Huddleston, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the L...
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Gerald Sonny Berumen Obituary
Published: 04/04/2025
Gerald "Sonny" Berumen January 10, 1955 — March 28, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Gerald Thomas "Sonny" Berumen, 70, born on January 10, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a...
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La Junta Man Arrested on Warrant for Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Brief Standoff
Published: 04/03/2025
La Junta Man Arrested on Warrant for Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Brief Standoff On April 3rd, 2025, around 12:45 pm officers with the La Junta Police Department, along with agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), cont...
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Two Suspects Arrested After Stealing Honda Civic and Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Douglas County
Published: 04/03/2025
Multiple Law Enforcement Partners Work Together to Capture Violent Suspects (Douglas County, COLO) - On April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) was issued for a stolen Honda Civic by one suspect who was armed with a...
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Clara Mae Carey Obituary
Published: 04/03/2025
Clara Mae Carey May 31, 1937 - Mar 21, 2025 Obituary Clara Mae Carey of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, March 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Forgan Oklahoma, May 31, 1937, to Bonnie and Elmer Riggs. C...
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Otero County Detention Center & Admin Building Ribbon Cutting April 15, 2025
Published: 04/02/2025
Otero County to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Detention Center and Administration Building La Junta, CO — April 2, 2025 — Otero County is proud to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Detention Center and Ad...
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Myelin Matters Team Seeking Sponsors for Co Springs Walk MS 2025 Event
Published: 04/01/2025
Myelin Matters Team Seeking Sponsors for Co Springs Walk MS 2025 Event Team Captain: Alexandra Wright Diagnosed May 2021 Our team is looking for business sponsors to support those living with Multiple Sclerosis. The event is Saturday, 05/17/25 in ...
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91st Santa Fe Trail Day Schedule - April 25-27, 2025
Published: 04/01/2025
91st Santa Fe Trail Day DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION SCHEDULE Friday April 25th 8a
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La Junta Police Report Arrest After Hwy 50 Chase
Published: 04/01/2025
La Junta Police Report Arrest After Hwy 50 Chase On April 1st, 2025 at about 2:04 PM, an officer with the La Junta Police Department in La Junta, CO was on routine patrol in the 1000 block of Bradish Ave. A vehicle exited a driveway, nearly striki...
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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing Maintenance
Published: 04/01/2025
LA JUNTA/OTERO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 719-384-9055 JOB DESCRIPTON-MAINTENANCE JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent is required. One year or more of verifiable hands-on general maintenance. REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SU...
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LJFD: Cheraw Brush Fire Possibly Caused by Sparking Power Lines in High Winds
Published: 04/01/2025
LJFD: Cheraw Brush Fire Possibly Caused by Sparking Power Lines in High Winds At approx 215pm today we responded to the 32000 blk of Rd KK by Cheraw for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival of Chief Davidson, his size up found corrals and straw and...
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Tri-County Family Care Center Cruisin Into Summer Festival June 7, 2025
Published: 04/01/2025
CRUISIN' INTO SUMMER FESTIVAL & KEEP KIDS SAFE FAIR SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 10 AM-5PM GOT WHEELS? CAR/MOTORCYCLE SHOW (main street from the tracks to maple) UC Lifeline Helicopter Kids Games - Vendors Entertainment - Wild West Show Art Show - Chains...
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Art Allen Obituary
Published: 04/01/2025
Art Allen September 6th, 1938 - March 30th, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art) Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art), 86, passed away in Pueblo on March 30, 2025. Born on September 6, 1938, in Crowley County to Raymond and...
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Betty Louise Widmer McCarty Chronister Steele Obituary
Published: 04/01/2025
Betty Louise Widmer McCarty Chronister Steele September 4, 1928 — March 27, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Betty Louise Steele, 96, of La Junta - Swink, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Fowler Health Care Cen...
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Antonia Toni Whatley Obituary
Published: 03/31/2025
Antonia “Toni” Whatley May 16, 1950 – March 30, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary
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Samuel Ray Kisamore Obituary
Published: 03/31/2025
Samuel Ray Kisamore Sept 5, 1946 — March 27, 2025 A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Samuel Ray Kisamore, affectionately known to his family and friends as Sam will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the...
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Pueblo Zoo Assures Community: Despite Budget Constraints, Zoo Remains Open and Committed to Mission
Published: 03/31/2025
Pueblo Zoo Assures Community: Despite Budget Constraints, Zoo Remains Open and Committed to Mission Recent reports have suggested that the Pueblo Zoo may be at risk of closing due to budget cuts. We want to reassure our community that this is not ...
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69th Annual Otero Arts Festival Underway in La Junta
Published: 03/31/2025
69th Annual Otero Arts Festival Underway La Junta, CO – The highly anticipated 69th Annual Otero Arts Festival is officially underway. This week on Otero College’s campus the incredible talents of local students is showcased across mul...
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Gobble Up Some Free Turkey Hunting Tips with Wildlife Experts in Pueblo on April 4
Published: 03/31/2025
Gobble Up Some Free Turkey Hunting Tips with Wildlife Experts in Pueblo on April 4 PUEBLO, Colo. — If you have ever wanted to learn how to hunt turkey, or just hone your hunting skills, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a free opportunity perf...
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Pueblo Bomb Squad Assists in Suspicious Package Investigation at La Junta Post Office
Published: 03/28/2025
Suspicious Package at La Junta Post Office Resolved Safely with No Threat Detected On March 28, 2025, around 12:55 PM, officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to the United States Post Office at 324 Colorado Ave in La Junta, CO to a...
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Domestic Dogs Suspected in Death of Costilla County Woman
Published: 03/28/2025
Domestic Dogs Suspected in January Death of Costilla County Woman The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office has received results from the El Paso County Coroner from an autopsy conducted on 68-year-old Cindy Denholm, who was found dead Jan. 23, 2...
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Epifanio Nieto Jr. Obituary
Published: 03/28/2025
Epifanio Nieto Jr. May 16, 1970 Mar 22, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of Epifanio Nieto Jr. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Epi who left us on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Epi passed away at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical...
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