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2nd Annual AMR/MedTrans Safety Jam & A Path Forward Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28 at La Junta City Park

Published: 05/28/2025

2nd Annual AMR/MedTrans Safety Jam & “A Path Forward” Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28 at La Junta City Park Save the Date: 2nd AMR/MedTrans Annual Safety Jam / A Path Forward Event and Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28, 2025 (Registration at 8:30 a.m. i...

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Lamar Police K9 Taco to Receive Bullet and Stab Protective Vest Through Nonprofit Donation

Published: 05/28/2025

Lamar Police Department’s K9 Taco to get donation of body armor Lamar Police Department, CO, K9 Taco will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Taco...

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Firefighter Injured in Vacant Super 8 Motel Fire in Cañon City

Published: 05/28/2025

Firefighter Injured in Vacant Super 8 Motel Fire in Cañon City At approximately 5:40 pm on May 27th the Canon City Area Fire Protection District was called to the Super 8 Motel on North 19th street for a confirmed structure fire. Upon arrival fir...

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Lower Arkansas Valley Unites to Oppose Colorado Springs Annexation Over Water Supply Threats

Published: 05/27/2025

Lower Arkansas Valley Communities Unite Against Colorado Springs Annexations (ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley are uniting in opposition to new annexations by the City of Colorado Springs that w...

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George Roger Caldwell Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

George Roger Caldwell August 11, 1962 — May 14, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary George Roger Caldwell, 62, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Born on August 11, 1962, in Clay, Kentucky. George was a man of many names, Son, ...

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Veronica C. Sanchez Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

Veronica C. Sanchez May 29, 1956 - May 21, 2025 Obituary Veronica C. Sanchez of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, May 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Jaurez, Mexico May 29, 1956 to Manuela and Dema...

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Jessie Leroy Wauson Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

Jessie Leroy Wauson January 18, 1935 — May 24, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jessie Leroy Wauson, 90, known to most as “Roy”, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado. Jessie live...

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Michael Guido Obituary

Published: 05/26/2025

Michael Guido June 12, 1947 ~ May 21, 2025 (age 77) Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Daniel Guido, who left us unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Michael was born on June 12, ...

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Memorial Day Ceremonies to Honor Fallen Bent County Veterans in Las Animas and Fort Lyon National Cemetery

Published: 05/24/2025

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES PLANNED FOR LAS ANIMAS AND FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at Las Animas Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. and Fort Lyon National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26th. The events this year will fo...

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Raymond Moreno Obituary

Published: 05/24/2025

Raymond Moreno July 29, 1952 — May 22, 2025 La Junta, Colorao Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was 72 years old. Ray was born ...

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William Curt Reynolds Obituary

Published: 05/24/2025

William "Curt" Reynolds August 25, 1980 — May 16, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary William “Curt” Curtis Reynolds, 44, of La Junta, Colorado, he passed away suddenly on May 16, 2025 at his La Junta home. Curtis was born August 25, 1980 in Sh...

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Lamar Man Arrested on Felony Child Exploitation Charges Following Online Investigation

Published: 05/22/2025

Lamar Man Arrested on Felony Child Exploitation Charges Following Online Investigation On 05/21/2025, Kyle Bonham (38), currently residing in Lamar, was arrested on felony warrants. We thank those individuals who assisted in this investigation. Ad...

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Stabbing Incident Near La Junta Municipal Building Leads to Two Arrests

Published: 05/22/2025

Stabbing Incident Near La Junta Municipal Building Leads to Two Arrests On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 10:34 hours, officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to the 10 block of E 7th Street for a report of a stabbing inc...

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Rocky Ford Council Member Allegedly Involved in La Junta School Assault Resigns

Published: 05/22/2025

To whom it may concern, To all My Fellow Council Members, "I, Michael Montano am not currently able to continue helping this beautiful community due to some personal matters. My family takes presidents over my life. I have put much time and though...

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Rocky Ford Council Member Arrested Following Violent Altercation at Goal Academy

Published: 05/21/2025

Rocky Ford Council Member Arrested Following Violent Altercation at Goal Academy On May 6, 2025, at approximately 12:12 hours, the La Junta Police Department received a report of a fight in progress at the Goal Academy, located at 311 Santa Fe Ave...

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Jacalyn Godisak Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Jacalyn Godisak May 11th, 1951 - May 13th, 2025 Obituary Jacalyn Ann Godisak of Ordway passed away at home at the age of 74. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Donna Swainston. She grew up in the Grand Rapids area. She found love throu...

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Leah Graft Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Leah Graft October 19th, 1969 - May 14th, 2025 Obituary Leah Marie Graft, born on October 19, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at the age of 55 on May 14, 2025, at her sister's home in Fowler. Leah was the second of five girls in her fami...

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Eloy Mike Martinez Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Eloy "Mike" Martinez Sunday, December 3rd, 1933 - Friday, May 9th, 2025 Obituary Eloy Mike Martinez Sr, Uncle Mike, passed away peacefully at his home in Ordway on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle ...

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Shirley Baublits Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Shirley Baublits November 20th, 1929 - May 19th, 2025 Obituary Shirley Nadine Baublits, age 95, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the Fowler Healthcare Center, where she had resided for the past four years. Her final years were spent playing the pia...

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Jeanene Kandi (Hollis) Chesnut Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Jeanene Kandi (Hollis) Chesnut July 7, 1974 – May 17, 2025 Obituary Jeanene Kandi (Hollis) Chesnut, 50, of Calhan, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2025, after bravely battling cancer for the second time. Born on July 7, 1974,...

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Crowley County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Fugitive

Published: 05/19/2025

WANTED! BY THE CROWLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAMES ROGER GALLEGOS Date of Birth: 7/8/1979 Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 pounds Hair: Black Eye: Brown&

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Jonathan Paul Horner Obituary

Published: 05/19/2025

Jonathan Paul Horner August 14, 1966 — May 9, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jonathan Paul Horner, 58, of La Junta passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at his La Junta home. He was born August 14, 1966 in Kremling, Colorado to Patricia Marie Horner...

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Rita Couch Obituary

Published: 05/17/2025

Rita Couch July 28, 1956 — April 19, 2025 Obituary Rita Couch, 68, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, after a courageous nine-month battle with aggressive cancer. Born on July 28, 1956, in La Junta, Colorado, she was t...

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Brett Grimsley Obituary

Published: 05/16/2025

Brett Grimsley February 12th, 1965 – May 13th, 2025 Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brett William Grimsley, age 60, of Rocky Ford, who departed this life on May 13, 2025. Brett was born in Rocky Ford, to James an...

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Rocky Ford Man Arrested After Pointing Firearm at Officers, Drugs Siezed

Published: 05/16/2025

Firearm and drug related arrest. Rocky Ford, Colo. - April 26th, 2025 - At about 02:15 A.M., a Rocky Ford Police Officer was parked at the Rocky Ford High School and meeting with Otero County Sheriff's Deputies. They observed a vehicle enter Babco...

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Vernon Dino Lovato Obituary

Published: 05/15/2025

Vernon "Dino" Lovato January 18, 1954 - May 8, 2025 Vernon Dino Lovato, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 71, in Lakewood, Colorado. Born on January 18, 1954, in La Junta, Colorado, Vernon ...

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Joe Christopher Campos Obituary

Published: 05/13/2025

Joe Christopher Campos March 19, 1946 — May 8, 2025 Las Animas, CO Obituary Joe Christopher Campos, 79, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Born on M...

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Imogene Louise Bauer Obituary

Published: 05/13/2025

Imogene Louise Bauer April 7, 1930 — May 8, 2025 Sugar City, Colorado Obituary Imogene Louise (Wolfe) Bauer passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born to Henry and Edith Wolfe in Sugar City, CO on April 7,1...

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Corda James Williams Obituary

Published: 05/13/2025

Corda James Williams March 2, 1988 — May 7, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Corda James Williams, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025, in La Junta, CO. Cord was born to Dave and Karen (Denney) Williams on March 2, 1988, in Pueblo, C...

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Columbine Saloon Manager Arrested - Drug Trafficking Investigation Ongoing in Ordway

Published: 05/12/2025

Columbine Saloon Manager Arrested in Ongoing Drug Trafficking Investigation in Ordway On Saturday May 10, 2025, The Crowley County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Columbine Saloon in Ordway, CO. This was in response to an inves...

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