Night at The Rocky Ford Museum: The Amache Internment Camp Feb 19, 2025
Published: 11/27/2024
Michelle Lee Wheeler Obituary
Published: 11/27/2024
Michelle Lee Wheeler December 16, 1970 — November 22, 2024 Pueblo Obituary Michelle Lee Wheeler, born on December 16, 1970, in Rocky Ford, CO to Larry & Cheryl (Michelsen) Warren, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, in Colorad...
Read MoreLa Junta Police Warn of Utility and Law Enforcement Phone Scams Targeting Residents
Published: 11/27/2024
La Junta Police Warn of Utility and Law Enforcement Phone Scams Targeting Residents The La Junta Police Department has recently received reports of several phone scams. In one of the scams, the caller pretends to be from the La Junta Utilities off...
Read MorePearl Helen Gallegos Obituary
Published: 11/26/2024
Pearl "Helen" Gallegos November 4th, 1954 - November 20th, 2024 Obituary Pearl “Helen” Gallegos of Colorado Springs passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born in Rocky Ford to Edwina Saldivar and Patricino Martinez...
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Otero College Coordinator of Testing and Dual Advisor
Published: 11/26/2024
To See All Current Vacancies Visit: https://otero.edu/about/employment OTERO COLLEGE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Coordinator of Testing and Dual Advisor Position #: 400230 Position Status: Full-Time
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Jay's Elves Calling for Volunteers and Donations
Published: 11/26/2024
Jay's Elves Calling for Volunteers and Donations A mix of “Elves” Are a little concerned about the number of regulars who run the Annual Christmas Dinner, but were cheerful to include that they have room for a few more new volunteer &l...
Read MoreRhonda Jean Atkinson Obituary
Published: 11/25/2024
Rhonda Jean Atkinson August 12, 1960 — November 19, 2024 Las Animas Obituary Rhonda Jean Ward-Atkinson, 64, passed away November 19, 2024 at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on August 12, 1960 in Torrance...
Read MoreAmber Alert Issued: 7-Year-Old Uriah Saye Jr. Last Seen in Cheraw, CO with Armed Suspect
Published: 11/25/2024
UPDATE - As of about 3:45pm on 11/25/2024, Uriah has been safely located and Crystal has been taken into custody... Child abduction (Amber alert) 7 YO, BLACK, MALE, URIAH SAYE JR WAS ABDUCTED BY 26 YO, BLACK, FEMALE, CRYSTAL DENMON. LAST SEEN IN C...
Read MorePatricio "Paté" Chris Lopez Obituary
Published: 11/25/2024
Patricio "Paté" Chris Lopez September 12, 1957 — November 21, 2024 Rocky Ford Obituary Patricio “Paté” Lopez of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the age of 67. Paté was bor...
Read MoreJames Roland Bishop Obituary
Published: 11/23/2024
James Roland Bishop Feb. 24, 1944 - Nov. 21, 2024 Obituary <
Read MoreSwink Drama 2024 Presents: Curses, Foiled Again and Again and Again or The Time-Loop of Filthy Mudd
Published: 11/23/2024
Swink Drama 2024 Presents: Curses, Foiled Again and Again and Again Or... The Time-Loop of Filthy Mudd By Kamron Klitgaard, with music by Derek Myler Produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers LLC
Rifle Stolen from Blanca Police Vehicle; Suspects Sought
Published: 11/22/2024
Rifle Stolen from Blanca Police Car November 22, 2024 – CBI – Blanca, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Blanca Police are looking for two suspects who allegedly broke into a fully marked Blanca Police Department...
Read MoreWilliam Frazier Bridges Obituary
Published: 11/22/2024
William Frazier Bridges November 27, 1949 — November 13, 2024 La Junta, CO Obituary William Frazier Bridges, 74, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away November 13, 2024, at his La Junta home with family by his side. He was born November 27, 194...
Read MoreForrestine Floy Odell Obituary
Published: 11/22/2024
Forrestine Floy Odell May 20, 1922 ~ November 20, 2024 (age 102) Obituary A Funeral Service for Forrestine Odell will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. A private interment will foll...
Read MoreCarol Marie Terry Obituary
Published: 11/22/2024
Carol Marie Terry November 19, 1940 — November 18, 2024 La Junta, CO Obituary It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Carol Terry, 83, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who depart...
Read MoreSherry Ann Smith Obituary
Published: 11/21/2024
Sherry Ann Smith December 28, 1946 — November 18, 2024 Olney Springs Obituary Sherry Ann Smith, 77, of Olney Springs, Colorado, a cherished mother, beloved grandmother, and devoted Army wife, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in P...
Read MoreRandy Grooms Obituary
Published: 11/21/2024
Randy Grooms May 5th, 1949 – November 3rd, 2024 Obituary Randy Dolan Grooms was born in Denver, May 5th, 1949. Randy bought joy into the lives of his parents, Hubert and Esther Grooms of Rocky Ford. Randy passed away on November 3rd, 2024 at...
Read MoreNorthbound I-25 Closed Near Walsenburg Overnight Thursday
Published: 11/20/2024
Northbound I-25 Closed Near Walsenburg Overnight Thursday Detour via Main Street (Exit 49) through Walsenburg Southeast Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner Siete Inc. will close northbound Interstate...
Read MoreLamar Police Department Launches Fundraiser for New Multipurpose K9 Unit
Published: 11/20/2024
A little more information on the Lamar Police Department K9 Initiative... LPD currently has one K9, Spark, whose role with us is to locate narcotics. K9 Spark works hard and loves what she does! However, K9 Spark is only trained in narcotics, and ...
Read MoreGranada Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Illegal Weapons, and Narcotics Seized
Published: 11/20/2024
Granada Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Illegal Weapons, and Narcotics Seized On November 15, 2024 Officers of the Granada/Holly Law Enforcement Agency conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Snowden, in Granada for several traffic violat...
Read MoreTaneko Monroe Obituary
Published: 11/19/2024
Taneko Monroe December 23rd, 1931 - November 10th, 2024 Obituary Taneko Monroe of Ordway passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the age of 92 at her home surrounded by her family. Taneko was born in Sasebo, Japan. She met Cornell Monroe in 19...
Read MoreFree Thanksgiving and Christmas-Themed Concert Featuring Soprano Tanya Perkins in La Junta on Nov. 24
Published: 11/18/2024
Free Thanksgiving and Christmas-Themed Concert Featuring Soprano Tanya Perkins on Nov. 24 An exciting free concert is coming up at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 24 at the First Church of La Junta, 111 E. 20th Street. Soprano Tanya Perkins will sing popu...
Read MoreColorado Drivers Urged to Move Over and Protect Lives During Crash Responder Safety Week
Published: 11/18/2024
Crash responders' lives are on the line. It doesn’t have to be that way Governor's proclamation and crash demo kick off Crash Responder Safety Week Statewide — Just weeks ago, Golden Police lost one of its own in the line of duty. Offi...
Read MoreOtero’s MLT Program Once Again Made the Cell Bowl Competition Playoffs
Published: 11/18/2024
Otero’s MLT Program Once Again Made the Cell Bowl Competition Playoffs The Medical Laboratory Technician Program competed in a Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. This is a national tournament between 38 tea...
Read MoreSanta's Mailbox Coming to Rocky Ford for the Holiday Season
Published: 11/18/2024
Santa's Mailbox Coming to Rocky Ford for the Holiday Season Rocky Ford, CO – The Rocky Ford City Council and the Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of an official Santa's Mailbox, a beloved holiday t...
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Otero College Academic Advisor
Published: 11/17/2024
To See All Current Vacancies Visit: https://otero.edu/about/employment OTERO COLLEGE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Academic Advisor Position #: 400170 Position Stat
Read MoreEdith Zoe (Allen) Graham Obituary
Published: 11/17/2024
Edith Graham March 1, 1929 - November 12, 2024 Obituary Edith Zoe (Allen) Graham went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her home in Pagosa Springs. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Kazan, Colorado to Melvin and Dawn A...
Read MoreCity of Lamar Launches Lead Service Line Inventory with CDPHE Grant
Published: 11/16/2024
The City of Lamar has received a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) grant to perform a lead line service inventory. A contractor, Reconn Holdings, will begin sampling at 250 commercial and residential properties next we...
Read MoreInvasive Eurasian Watermilfoil Found in Fountain Lake and Arkansas River
Published: 11/15/2024
Invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil Found in Fountain Lake and Arkansas River PUEBLO, Colo. – Eurasian watermilfoil, a fast-growing aquatic invasive plant species that creates dense undergrowth in lakes and rivers, degrades fish spawning areas an...
Read MoreSpencer Parrish Williams Obituary
Published: 11/15/2024
Spencer Parrish Williams Feb 4, 1983 - Nov 11, 2024 Obituary Spencer Parrish Williams, age 41, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. Born February 4, 1983, in Juneau, Alaska, Spencer was the son of the late Monty David Williams an...
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