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Letter to the Editor from Prowers County Coroner Tommy Dunagan

Published: 06/05/2024

Letter to the Editor from Prowers County Coroner Tommy Dunagan I would like the opportunity to address several inaccuracies and misrepresentations that were made at the county commission meeting I participated in yesterday on 6/4 and contained in ...

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Public Notice: Otero Voters - CU Regent-District 3- Kristine Sposato has Officially Withdrawn

Published: 06/05/2024

TO ALL OTERO COUNTY VOTERS: Please be advised that the following candidate for CU Regent-District 3- Kristine Sposato has officially withdrawn from the June 25th, 2024 Primary Election. Any votes cast for this candidate will be invalid and shall n...

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Karen Bruckner Obituary

Published: 06/05/2024

Karen Bruckner July 30, 1935 ~ May 13, 2024 (age 88) Obituary A Celebration of Life for Karen Bruckner will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with a reception to follow. Karen was born...

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Daniel "Danny" Rael Obituary

Published: 06/05/2024

Daniel "Danny" Rael June 4, 1961 - May 29, 2024 Obituary Daniel “Danny” Rael, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in La Junta Colorado on June 4, 1961, where he grew up and lived ...

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Boggsville Awarded $523K NPS Grant to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History

Published: 06/03/2024

Boggsville Honored with Grant: National Park Service Awards $5 Million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History LAS ANIMAS – The National Park Service recently awarded $5 million to eight projects in six states as part of the Hi...

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Bent County Sheriff Arrests Las Animas Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Published: 06/03/2024

Bent County Sheriff Arrests Las Animas Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child On Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 1100 hours, the Bent County Sheriff's Office assisted the Colorado Springs office of the Federal Bureau of Investigatio...

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Dwight Dean McIntosh Obituary

Published: 06/03/2024

Dwight Dean McIntosh March 2, 1943 - May 31, 2024 Obituary Dwight Dean McIntosh, 81, of Fowler, Colorado passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Evergreen Gardens in La Junta, Colorado. Dwight was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 2,...

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Cody Don Hershey Obituary

Published: 06/03/2024

Cody Don Hershey April 15, 1964 - May 26, 2024 Obituary Cody Don Hershey, born on April 15, 1964, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Fowler, Colorado, at age of 60. Cody graduated from Fowler High School in 1983 and went on t...

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Betty Williams Obituary

Published: 06/03/2024

Betty Williams July 18, 1931 - May 30, 2024 Obituary Betty Williams passed away May 30, 2024, at the age of 92 at her home in Walsenburg, CO. She was preceded in death by her sons, Darrel Williams and Dale Williams (infant), companion, Jack Nelson...

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Help Wanted: AVRMC Physical Therapist Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS

Published: 06/03/2024

Physical Therapist Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide ...

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Evelyn Margaret Vasquez Obituary

Published: 06/02/2024

EVELYN MARGARET VASQUEZ May 22, 1940 - May 24, 2024 Obituary Evelyn Margaret Vasquez (Martinez) was born October 22, 1940, in La Junta, CO. On May 24th, 2024, she went home to the Lord and Savior at the age of 83. She was a beloved Vieja, Mother, ...

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Rocky Ford Police Make Arrest in Assault Involving a Machete

Published: 06/01/2024

Rocky Ford Police Make Arrest in Assault Involving a Machete About 11:24pm, 31st May, 2024, Rocky Ford Police Department and the Otero County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1500 block of Elm Avenue, Rocky Ford, for a report of a disturban...

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Police Investigating a Suspicious Package in Rocky Ford

Published: 05/31/2024

Police Investigating a Suspicious Package in Rocky Ford May 31, 2024 - CBI - Rocky Ford, CO - In the evening hours of May 31, 2024, the public is being asked to avoid the area of the 900 block of Maple Street in Rocky Ford. The Colorado Bureau of ...

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Madison Annaleen Marsh Obituary

Published: 05/31/2024

Madison Annaleen Marsh Jan 25th, 2007 - May 27th, 2024 Obituary In Loving Memory of Madison Annaleen Marsh, age 17 of Fowler Colorado who passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, 2024. With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our be...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Joins International Association of Fire Fighters and Colorado Professional Firefighters Association

Published: 05/30/2024

Rocky Ford Fire Dept Joins International Association of Fire Fighters and Colorado Professional Firefighters Association The career staff at Rocky Ford Fire Department has joined the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Colorado Prof...

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Notice of Services: Eugenio “Gino” Montano May 31st

Published: 05/30/2024

Obituary for Eugenio “Gino” Montano October 2, 1988 - May 16, 2024 Obituary & Notice of Sevices Eugenio “Gino” Montano Entered into rest on May 16, 2024. He was born October 2, 1988. His spirit and heart beats on! Read More

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Bent County Sheriff Responds to BNSF Train VS Car Crash

Published: 05/30/2024

Bent County Sheriff Responds to BNSF Train VS Car Crash On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 0659, deputies of the Bent County Sherilf's Office responded to Highway 50 at mile post 393 for a vehicle on the railroad tracks. Upon arrival. dep...

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Rocky Ford Police Detain Kidnapping and Assault Suspect Without Incident

Published: 05/30/2024

Rocky Ford Police Detain Kidnapping and Assault Suspect Without Incident About 11pm, 29th May, 2024, Rocky Ford Police Chief McDonagh and Officer Morris identified a BMW SUV that was involved in a serious incident in Manzanola, earlier in the even...

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16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION TO HOST FREE Narcan® TRAINING June 10th

Published: 05/29/2024

16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION TO HOST FREE Narcan® TRAINING First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Community Agencies Welcome La Junta, CO – First responders and community members are invited to a Narcan® “Train the Trainer&...

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Amari Daniel Galan Obituary

Published: 05/29/2024

Amari Daniel Galan Sept 24, 2020 — May 18, 2024 Obituary Amari Daniel Galan, 3, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Rusty Gray of...

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Colorado Highway 10 Will Close Under Interstate 25 in Walsenburg for Safety Critical Work May 29 - 31, 2024

Published: 05/29/2024

Colorado Highway 10 Will Close Under Interstate 25 in Walsenburg for Safety Critical Work Closure will take place May 29 through May 31* Walsenburg — Starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 and lasting until approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, M...

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Alberto Garcia Named Otero College Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Published: 05/29/2024

Alberto Garcia Named Otero College Head Men’s Soccer Coach LA JUNTA — Otero College is pleased to announce that Alberto Garcia will take the helm as the new head coach of the men's soccer program, bringing with him a passion for develo...

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Southeast Colorado Students Participate in the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair

Published: 05/29/2024

Southeast Colorado Students Participate in the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair LA JUNTA — The Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair concluded and had students that moved on to the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair. Students from La...

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CSP Needs Your Help Identifying a Pueblo Hit and Run Driver

Published: 05/29/2024

Colorado State Patrol Needs Your Help Identifying a Hit and Run Driver (Pueblo, COLO) During the afternoon drive of May 26th, a black Dodge Magnum was eastbound on US Highway 50 near North Mcculloch Blvd when it collided with another vehicle and f...

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Avery Trujillo of Fruita Named 2023 Colorado State Patrol Trooper of the Year

Published: 05/28/2024

Avery Trujillo of Fruita Named 2023 Colorado State Patrol Trooper of the Year (Colorado) – Each year, the Colorado State Patrol selects a trooper who best demonstrates outstanding work performance, initiative, leadership, character, and inte...

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LJFD: CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire

Published: 05/27/2024

CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire ****Update on Double Fatal Fire yesterday on Rice Ave.**** On May 26th 2024 at approx 600am, LJFD responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 Rice Ave. upon arrival heavy fire c...

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Fort Lyon National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Press Release

Published: 05/26/2024

BENT COUNTY - LAS ANIMAS CEMETERY AND FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Fort Lyon National Cemetery on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., hosted by VFW Post #2411 and Auxiliary and American ...

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La Junta Fire Department VS Two Rice Ave Structure Fires May 26, 2024

Published: 05/26/2024

Update: LJFD: CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire La Junta F

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Rocky Ford Police VS Alleged "Sovereign Citizen" Fake Plate Offender

Published: 05/26/2024

Rocky Ford Police VS Alleged "Sovereign Citizen" Fake Plate Offender Unfortunately for this driver, "sovereign citizen" status is a 'no go' here in Rocky Ford, Colorado. About 1:12pm, 26th May, 2024, the Rocky Ford Police Department made contact w...

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David "Dave" Wayne Chavez Obituary

Published: 05/24/2024

David "Dave" Wayne Chavez August 27th, 1973 – May 21st, 2024 Obituary David Wayne Chavez was a loving son, brother, father, and husband. He passed away on May 21st, 2024 surrounded by family. He lived a good life; he did things his way. He w...

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