Schwachheim Fire Update April 20: 90% Contained at 1,582 Acres Near Trinidad, Crews Mop Up Remaining Hot Spots
Published: 04/20/2026
Schwachheim Fire Update Monday, April 20, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres Containment: 90% Total Personnel: 93
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Ken Bay Obituary
Published: 04/19/2026
Ken Bay Nov 27, 1951 - April 10, 2026 Cheraw, CO Obituary Ken Bay, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born November 27, 1951, in Cheraw, CO, he was the son of Elton and Darlene (Quick) Bay, both of whom predeceased him. Ken brought ...
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Colorado State Patrol Names Trooper Dennis Guffey 2025 Trooper of the Year for Leadership and DUI Enforcement
Published: 04/19/2026
Colorado State Patrol Names the Trooper of the Year (Colorado, Golden) – Each year, the Colorado State Patrol selects a trooper who best demonstrates outstanding work performance, initiative, leadership, character, and integrity and whose ac...
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Scott Bottoms Secures Top GOP Ballot Spot for Colorado Governor
Published: 04/19/2026
SCOTT BOTTOMS, TOP-LINE CANDIDATE FOR COLORADO GOVERNOR, THANKS GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS FOR RECORD TURNOUT AND UNVEILS PLAN TO “RECLAIM COLORADO” COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14, 2026 – State Representative Dr. Scott Bottoms, who ...
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Schwachheim Fire Update April 19: 1,582 Acres, 50% Contained Near Trinidad, CO; Crews Continue Mop-Up
Published: 04/19/2026
Schwachheim Fire Update Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 120
Fatal RV Fire at Salida RV Park Under Investigation; One Escapes, Two Dead
Published: 04/18/2026
Salida Fire Department Responds to Fatal Fire at Salida RV Park SALIDA, CO, April 18, 2026 - On April 18, 2026 at approximately 0143 hours, the Salida Fire Department responded to a report of a recreational vehicle (RV) fire at the Salida RV Park,...
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Colorado State Trooper Injured in La Plata County Crash; DUI Suspect Arrested After Highway 172 Collision
Published: 04/18/2026
Watch the Video: Colorado State Trooper Struck in La Plata County Trooper with minor injuries due to the crash
3rd Annual OCHD Ride for Recovery Set for May 9, 2026 in La Junta to Raise Awareness on Substance Use Disorder
Published: 04/18/2026
The 3rd Annual OCHD Ride for Recovery will be taking place on Saturday, May 09, 2026. This is a community wide, all ages, all vehicle (2, 3, 4 wheel) welcome event designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use disorder. We wil...
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April 2026 Car Club Meeting Recap: Upcoming Colorado Car Shows, Events, and Cruise Nights Announced
Published: 04/18/2026
Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts
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Ermelinda Gallegos Obituary
Published: 04/18/2026
Ermelinda "Erma" Gallegos December 21, 1943 — April 15, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Ermelinda “Erma” Gallegos, 82, of Swink, Colorado passed away on April 15, 2026, at Pikes Peak Hospice Facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...
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Colorado State Patrol Seeks White Sedan Driver, Witnesses After Teen Seriously Injured in I-25 Hit-and-Run
Published: 04/18/2026
The Colorado State Patrol is Seeking An Involved Driver and Witnesses Hit and run involving a teen (El Paso County, Colorado) – This evening, at about 8:00 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of northbound Interstate 25 nea...
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Schwachheim Fire Update April 18: 63% Contained at 1,012 Acres Near Trinidad, CO; Crews Plan Controlled Burns
Published: 04/18/2026
Schwachheim Fire Update Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 63% | Total Personnel: 115 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles so...
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Frances Jean Brown Obituary
Published: 04/17/2026
Frances Jean Brown October 23, 1940 ~ April 11, 2026 (age 85) Graveside services for Frances Brown will take place at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Obituary Frances Jean Brown, 85, passed away on April 11, 2...
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Olivia G. Silvas Obituary
Published: 04/17/2026
Olivia G. Silvas March 14, 1945 ~ April 10, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Olivia Gonzalez Silvas passed away on April 10, 2026 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado at the age of 81. She was born on March 14, 1945 in Odem, Texas to Candel...
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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Shootout in Pueblo Parking Lot
Published: 04/17/2026
SHOOTING On April 16, 2026, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received multiple reports of a shooting in the 4200 block of Dillon Drive. Officers arrived on the scene and found a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim stated tha...
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Frances Howard Ochoa Obituary
Published: 04/17/2026
Frances Howard Ochoa June 12, 1942 — April 9, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Frances Howard Ochoa, a radiant spirit known for her infectious joy and unwavering kindness, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Pueblo. Born on June 12, 1942, in...
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Schwachheim Fire Update April 17: 1,012 Acres, 36% Contained Near Trinidad, Colorado
Published: 04/17/2026
Schwachheim Fire Update Friday, April 17, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 36% | Total Personnel: 124 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, southeast of ...
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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
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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
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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
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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 hav
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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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