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Colorado State Patrol: Over 2,700 Fatal & Injury Crashes Investigated in 2023

Published: 01/05/2024

Colorado State Patrol Investigates 2,722 Fatal & Injury Crashes in 2023 (COLO) – As final numbers continue coming in for 2023’s traffic fatalities and driving trends, one thing is obvious for Colorado State Troopers, speeding remai...

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Birth Announcement Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo

Published: 01/04/2024

Birth Announcement Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo Tabitha Marie Norton of La Junta, Colorado and Edward Dion Jaramillo Jr. are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Kinzley Emerald Jaramillo born on December 11, 2023 at 9:46 am. Weighing 6 lb...

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City of Trinidad Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

Published: 01/04/2024

City of Trinidad Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office On Tuesday, January 2nd at the first Trinidad City Council meeting of 2024, the Honorable John Mochel, Las Animas County Judge, administered the Oath of Office to Karen Griego as Mayor, ...

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Billy Anthony Angel Valerio Obituary

Published: 01/04/2024

Billy Anthony "Angel" Valerio Jan 5, 1974 Dec 28, 2023 Obituary Billy Anthony Valerio “Angel” Of Pueblo, CO Departed, December 28, 2023 too young. He was born January 5, 1974 in La Junta, CO, to Christobal Domingo Valerio, Carmen Valer...

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Birth Announcement Kinlee Layne Wait

Published: 01/03/2024

Birth Announcement Kinlee Layne Wait Shawnee Rae and Kyle Ray Wait of Springfield, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Kinlee Layne Wait born on November 28, 2023 at 3:14 am. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and measuring 18 inches ...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports Fatal Crash on US Hwy 50 in Rocky Ford Jan 2, 2024

Published: 01/03/2024

Colorado State Patrol Reports Fatal Crash on US Hwy 50 in Rocky Ford The Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on January 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM on US Hwy 50 near Milepost 370 in Otero County. 1 Fatality 1 Injured 1 Vehicle Accordi...

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Micah Dakoda Reece Obituary

Published: 01/03/2024

Micah Dakoda Reece January 2, 2004 - December 30, 2023 Obituary Micah was born January 2nd, 2004 to Autumn Tafoya and Ethan Harkness. At the very young age of 7 months old, Barrett Reece came into his life and quickly became his father. At the age...

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Birth Announcement Remi Leigh Stengel

Published: 01/03/2024

Birth Announcement Remi Leigh Stengel Aissa Cisneros and Aiden Stengel of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Remi Leigh Stengel born on November 22, 2023 at 10:59 pm. Weighing 7 lbs. 2.5 oz. and measuring 19.2 i...

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Kenneth Grimes Obituary

Published: 01/02/2024

Kenneth Grimes Oct 14th, 1936 – Dec 27th, 2023 Obituary Kenneth Eugene Grimes of Rocky Ford passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Colorado Springs at the age of 87. Kenny was born in Rocky Ford to Kenneth Cleveland Grimes and Velma Mae...

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Woodruff Memorial Library Jan. 2024 Calendar & Announcements

Published: 01/02/2024

Woodruff Memorial Library Jan. 2024 Calendar & Announcements As a result of the sales tax increase passing, we are pleased to announce that we will go back to being open on Saturdays starting on January 13, 2024. We were also able to fill the ...

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2023 New Years Eve Light Ball Drop Livestream & Photo Galleries

Published: 01/02/2024

2023 New Years Eve Light Ball Drop Livestream & Photo Galleries The People of Southeast Colorado Rang in 2024 with Two Light Ball Drops. Both SECO News Publisher Adrian Hart at the Otero College Ag Gala and Kenny Ray Arguello of ArguelloWay at...

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CSP: Suspect in Custody After Colorado Supreme Court Standoff

Published: 01/02/2024

Suspect Arrested at Colorado Supreme Court Building Updated statement: Preliminary investigations confirmed a high probability the incident being investigated the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center is NOT associated to the recent threats again...

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Jerry Dale Church Obituary

Published: 01/01/2024

Jerry Dale Church Aug 17, 1946 - Dec 27, 2023 Obituary Jerry Dale Church, 77, of Fowler, Colorado passed away, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his Fowler home. He was born Saturday, August 17, 1946, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lenn & Vivian E. (...

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Birth Announcement Sklya Anne-Marie Williams

Published: 01/01/2024

Birth Announcement Sklya Anne-Marie Williams Miranda and Steven Williams of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Sklya Anne-Marie Williams born on November 16, 2023 at 8:25 am. Weighing 5 lbs. 10.9 oz. and measuri...

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Birth Announcement Ziana Ann-Marie Monett

Published: 12/31/2024

Birth Announcement Ziana Ann-Marie Monett Bryanna Salinas and Stephen Monett of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Ziana Ann-Marie Monett born on October 26, 2023 at 7:26 pm. Weighing 8 lbs. 2.1 oz. and measurin...

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Enjoy a First Day Hike at Colorado State Parks on New Year’s Day - CPW Event Guide

Published: 12/30/2023

Enjoy a First Day Hike at Colorado State Parks on Jan. 1 - CPW Event Guide On Jan. 1, 2024, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites you to participate in a First Day Hike at a Colorado state park. First Day Hikes offers a chance to start 2024 of...

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Multiple Agencies VS Bridge Jumping Suspects

Published: 12/29/2023

Multiple Agencies VS Bridge Jumping Suspects On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 2215 hours, The Prowers Communication Center advised Bent County that the Lamar Police Department was in pursuit of a white Nissan Sedan, traveling westb...

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Bent County Sheriff VS Wanted Couple in Allegedly Stolen SUV

Published: 12/29/2023

Bent County Sheriff VS Wanted Couple in Allegedly Stolen SUV On Friday, December 29th, at approximately 0025 hours, Bent County Deputies were on patrol in the area of Bents Fort Inn (BFI), located at 10950 highway 50 in Las Animas, Bent County, Co...

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Alice Fern Luellen Obituary

Published: 12/29/2023

Alice Fern Luellen Sept 10, 1948 – Dec 23, 2023 Obituary Alice Fern Luellen, 75, of Las Animas, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born Friday, September 10, 1948 in Missouri to He...

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Billy Jack Hawkins Obituary

Published: 12/28/2023

Billy Jack Hawkins Feb 12, 1949 ~ Dec 24, 2023 74 Years Old Obituary Billy Jack Hawkins, 74, of Williamsburg, Colorado passed away on December 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Billy Jack was born on February 12, 1949, in Las Animas,...

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Andrew Medina Obituary

Published: 12/28/2023

Andrew Medina Aug 25th, 1948 - Dec 27th, 2023 Obituary Andrew (Andy) Medina was born Aug. 25, 1948, in Rocky Ford to Manuel and Dolores (Villarreal). He married Mary Klingshirn Jan.13, 1973, in Ordway, they had 2 children: Carlos (Laura Stockwell)...

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City of Lamar 2024 New Year's Schedule

Published: 12/28/2023

2024 City of Lamar NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULING As expected, New Year’s week brings a slight variation to the City’s standard operations, with many offices closed on Monday, 1/1/24. Additional modifications include: Building Closures - ...

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Birth Announcement Iyla Rose Milenski

Published: 12/28/2023

Birth Announcement I yla Rose Milenski Leticia Marie Martinez of Las Animas, Colorado and Drew William Milenski of Rocky Ford, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Iyla Rose Milenski born on October 11, 2023 at 10:56 pm. We...

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Donald Allen Penner Obituary

Published: 12/28/2023

DONALD ALLEN PENNER Sept 2, 1944 - Dec 19, 2023 Age 79 Obituary "Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant, Enter Into Your Rest" -December 19, 2023 We celebrate the life and loving legacy of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and gr...

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Thank You from Jay's Elves - Over 600 Meals Served!

Published: 12/27/2023

Thank You from Jay's Elves - Over 600 Meals Served at 36th Annual Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner Jay's Community Christmas Dinner Elves would like to Thank everyone that helped make our 36th annual dinner a big success. We served over 600 ...

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James Robert Schmelzer Obituary

Published: 12/27/2023

James Robert Schmelzer Feb 8, 1952 - Dec 25, 2023 Obituary James Robert Schmelzer, 71, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at his La Junta home. James was born Friday, February 8, 1952, to Donald & Clara (Seel) Schmel...

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Judith Sue Davis Obituary

Published: 12/27/2023

Judith Sue Davis Sept 28, 1945 – Dec 20, 2023 Obituary Judith Sue Davis, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in La Junta, Colorado. She was born September 28, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Andrew J. & Mary Lou (Church) Sesock. Judy...

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Strength UNDER Stress New Year’s Eve Ball - Tickets On Sale!

Published: 12/27/2023

New Year's Eve Ball - PARTY WITH PURPOSE - Hollywood Red Carpet HOSTED BY STRENGTH UNDER STRESS JOIN US FROM 7:30PM TO 12:30AM ON DECEMBER 31ST FOR A FORMAL NIGHT OF FUN, FOOD, DANCING, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING AND CELEBRATION. Door Prizes - Gifts - ...

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Arrest Made, Info Wanted in Christmas Hotel Robbery

Published: 12/26/2023

Info Wanted in Christmas Hotel Robbery Incident Officers from the La Junta Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Travel Inn in La Junta at 10:11 PM on December 25, 2023. According to the LJPD Public Information Officer, a mal...

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Birth Announcement Nash Dean Smith

Published: 12/25/2023

Birth Announcement Nash Dean Smith Jocelyn Rayne Smith of Lamar, Colorado is excited to announce the birth of her Son Nash Dean Smith born on October 3, 2023 at 7:28 am. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. and measuring 19 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. R...

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