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Rocky Ford Police Arrest 61-Year-Old in Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins and Credit Card Use Case

Published: 04/16/2026

Rocky Ford Police Department Reports: Arrest Made in Multiple Vehicle Break-ins Rocky Ford, Colo. - April 11th, 2026- At about 3:43 P.M., Rocky Ford Communications Center received a call of a male using another person's credit card. Rocky Ford Pol...

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Lamar Man Arrested After Park Disturbance, Allegedly Attempts to Bribe Police Officer with “Millions”

Published: 04/16/2026

Subject attempts to bribe officers after causing a disturbance with city park workers 04/14/26 Officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the Northside Park in the 300 Blk of N. 5th St. Officers received a call from a City of Lamar...

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USDA Invests $7.27M to Upgrade Cheraw, Colorado Water Treatment Facility, Expanding Clean Water Access

Published: 04/16/2026

USDA Rural Development Investment Brings Water Treatment Facility Upgrades for Town of Cheraw and Surrounding Communities (Cheraw, Colo., April 8, 2026) – USDA Rural Development State Director for Colorado Sallie Clark announced the Town of ...

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Local Community Unites: Trinidad State Volleyball Delivers Critical Supplies to Firefighters

Published: 04/16/2026

Thank you community! In just two hours, we collected an incredible amount of donations, this is truly a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together for a greater cause. The Trinidad State volleyball team is beyond grateful ...

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Florence Shooting Investigation Update: Woman Claims Self-Defense in Deadly Colorado Incident

Published: 04/16/2026

Florence Shooting Investigation Update April 16, 2026 – CBI – Florence, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is assisting the Florence Police Department (FPD) in actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred S...

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High Wind Safety in Baca County: Health Risks, Hazards & Essential Tips to Stay Safe

Published: 04/16/2026

Safety First: Navigating the Winds of Baca County We all know that life in Southeast Colorado comes with a fair share of wind. While it’s a familiar part of our landscape, high winds can pose serious risks to our health and safety. At Southe...

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Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen Obituary

Published: 04/16/2026

Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen September 6, 1952 – April 15, 2026 Obituary Marilyn Elizabeth Hansen passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her sister, Martha Martinez, remained by her side day and night dur...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 16: 1,012 Acres, 36% Contained Near Trinidad, CO Amid Red Flag Warning

Published: 04/16/2026

Colorado’s Schwachheim Fire Reaches 36% Containment as Crews Battle Winds Near Trinidad Schwachheim Fire Update Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres Cont...

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Otero Museum Wine Tasting Fundraiser April 24th in La Junta

Published: 04/15/2026

Watch the Interview: Otero Museum Annual Wine Tasting with Hors d'oeuvres Save the Date Friday, April 24, 2026 2026 ANNUAL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Wine and hors d'oeuvres FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35.00 per perso...

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Arnell Sheaks Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Arnell Sheaks September 26, 1979 — April 12, 2026 Obituary Arnell Sheaks, 46, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2026, following a short illness. Arnell was kind and soft-hearted, never intrusive, always respectful. She car...

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Rocky Ford Considers Franchise Fees on Water, Sewer, and Garbage Utilities Amid Legal, TABOR Questions

Published: 04/15/2026

CITY OF ROCKY FORD MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: KATHRYN M. SELLARS, CITY ATTORNEY DANIEL P. HARVEY, CITY ATTORNEY DATE: MARCH 9. 2026 RE: FRANCHISE FEES There have been a number of discussions concerning whether the City should impo...

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70th Otero Arts Festival Showcases Student Talent Across Southeast Colorado, Announces 2026 Winners

Published: 04/15/2026

Otero College Celebrates 70th Annual Arts Festival with 2,000+ Student Entries and 2026 Winners Seventy years ago, the Otero Arts Festival began as a small art contest designed to give middle and high school students an opportunity to showcase the...

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Mary Frances Forney Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Mary Frances Forney December 6, 1945 — April 14, 2026 Obituary A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary Frances Forney will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Cath...

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Ed Henson Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Ed Henson November 18, 1942 — April 15, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Edward Earl Henson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Ed, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday,...

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NWS Issues Freeze Watch for Southeast Colorado on April 18, 2026

Published: 04/15/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1240 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso Coun...

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Mary O'Malley Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Mary O'Malley January 9, 1957 — January 17, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Grand Junction, Colorado, Mary O’Malley, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the...

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Missing Woman Christina Sanchez Identified in Las Animas County After 2026 Discovery

Published: 04/15/2026

Christina Sanchez, Missing Since 2025, Identified Following Las Animas County Investigation Human Remains Identified in Las Animas County Investigation The Las Animas County Coroner's Office has positively identified human remains recovered in Las...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 15: 1,003 Acres Burning Near Trinidad, CO, 0% Contained as Crews Hold Key Fire Lines

Published: 04/15/2026

Schwachheim Fire Grows to 1,003 Acres in Southern Colorado; Crews Strengthen Lines as Winds Shift North ***Schwachheim Fire Update*** Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 10 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings April 14 - 20, 2026

Published: 04/15/2026

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

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I-70 Closure Near Eisenhower Tunnel: 19 Injured in 70 Vehicle Crash

Published: 04/14/2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Both Directions of Interstate 70 at Eisenhower Tunnel (COLORADO) – On April 14, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 70 near Eisenhower Tunnel (milepost 216) for a reported large mult...

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Colorado’s Schwachheim Fire Expands to 1,000 Acres, Disaster Emergency Declared

Published: 04/14/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 10 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 646 acres (1,000 acres at 7pm) | Containment: 0% | Total Personnel: approximately 100 Location: Lake Dorothey State ...

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Christopher Michael Chavez Obituary

Published: 04/14/2026

Christopher Michael Chavez November 14, 1992 — April 11, 2026 La Junta Obituary Christopher Chavez, 33 of La Junta, Colorado unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Manzanola, Colorado. He was born November 14, 1992 in La Junta...

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Jennie Martinez in Bent County Warrant Operation on Locust Street

Published: 04/14/2026

Jennie Martinez Arrested on $50,000 Warrant in Joint U.S. Marshals Operation in Bent County On the afternoon of April 14, 2026, the United States Marshals Service, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, successfully executed an arres...

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Rocky Ford Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into 2026 CHSCA Hall of Fame After 35 Years of Championship Success

Published: 04/14/2026

Rocky Ford Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame 2026 After 35 Years of Championship Success Legendary Rocky Ford Meloneer Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association 2026 Hall of F...

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Baca County Honors 911 Dispatchers as “First First Responders” During National Telecommunicators Week

Published: 04/14/2026

April 12TH -18TH is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week What that means is that it is a designated week to acknowledge and celebrate the people who staff Public Safety Answering Points (911 call answering locations) and dispatch centers ...

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Fowler Issues Summer Reminder on Yard Maintenance, Vehicle Rules, Noise, and Pet Safety

Published: 04/14/2026

Fowler Summer Guidelines: Yard Maintenance, Vehicle Registration, Noise and Pet Rules Summer’s here, which means we start seeing the same issues pop up around town every year. Quick reminder to help everyone stay ahead of it: • Keep wee...

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Otero County Seeks D3 Extreme Drought Designation as Agriculture and Water Supplies Face Severe Strain

Published: 04/14/2026

Support for D3 (Extreme Drought) Designation - Otero County April 13, 2026 Dr. Russ Schumacher Colorado State Climatologist Colorado Climate Center Department of Atmospheric Science Colorado State University 1371 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 8...

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Colorado Awards $100K Grant to Preserve Historic Hartman Castle, Transforming It into Tourism and Community Hub

Published: 04/14/2026

Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future: State Announces $100,000 in Grant Funding to Support for Hartman Castle Preservation Hartman Castle will transform into a community gathering space and tourism destination. (Gunnison, CO) – The C...

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Colorado Disaster Aid Denied: Polis Criticizes Trump Administration Over FEMA Funding for 2025 Fires and Floods

Published: 04/13/2026

Governor Polis Calls Out Trump Administration for Denying Colorado’s Disaster Appeals for Elk and Lee Fires, Western Colorado Floods DENVER – Today, April 13, 2026, the State of Colorado was notified that the federal government has den...

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Pueblo Teens Arrested with Illegal Modified Gun, Linked to Stolen Car Crash Case

Published: 04/13/2026

From Stolen Car to Illegal Firearm: Teens Arrested and Linked to Prior Incident On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received a call that two juvenile males appeared to be looking in yards in the 2100 block...

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