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Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) Defined by The National Weather Service

Published: 04/24/2023

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) Defined by The National Weather Service The Aurora Borealis (commonly referred to as the Northern Lights) are the result of interactions between the Sun and Earth's outer atmosphere. The Aurora Australis is the so...

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Aurora Borealis Photos Captured in Southeast Colorado - A Community Photo Gallery

Published: 04/24/2023

Aurora Borealis Photos Captured in Southeast Colorado on April 23, 2023 A Community Photo Gallery... The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a breathtaking natural phenomenon that has fascinated people for centuries. This stunni...

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Otero’s NTSO Donates to Pawsitive K9 Solutions

Published: 04/24/2023

Otero’s NTSO Donates to Pawsitive K9 Solutions LA JUNTA — The Otero College NTSO (Non-Traditional Student Organization) held a fund raiser, "Floats for a Cause," with a portion of the proceeds donated to Pawsitive K9 Solutions in March...

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Agostavus Gus Archuleta Obituary

Published: 04/24/2023

Agostavus “Gus” Archuleta Dec 27, 1935 - Apr 18, 2023 Obituary Agostavus “Gus” Archuleta entered into rest peacefully Tuesday, April 18th at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colorado, with h...

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CSU Southeast Extension Office: Caring for Your Trees During Drought

Published: 04/24/2023

Spring Watering and Tree Care Tips from Southeast Extension Office Springtime is upon us here in southeastern Colorado and with it I have noticed trees starting to bud. This is great to see but much of the area is in at least D1 drought conditions...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Engulfed Abandoned Structure

Published: 04/23/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Engulfed Abandoned Structure Last night at approximately 7:30 pm we were paged to the area CR X and CR 17.5 for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival we found the unoccupied abandoned structure entirely engulfed and...

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CPW Releases Video Highlighting 10 Years of Efforts to Restore Endangered Black-Footed Ferret

Published: 04/23/2023

CPW Releases Video Highlighting 10 Years of Efforts to Restore Endangered Black-Footed Ferret DENVER – To celebrate a decade of wildlife conservation work helping to restore the black-footed ferret – one of the rarest and most endanger...

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Shirley Gaye Wallace Obituary

Published: 04/23/2023

Shirley Gaye Wallace June 24, 1936 - April 16, 2023 Obituary Shirley G. Wallace, 86, of Rocky Ford, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford, CO. She was born on June 24, 1936 in New Berry, Michigan to Anthony and ...

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Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Electrical Caused Structure Fire

Published: 04/23/2023

Rocky Ford Fire Department VS Electrical Caused Structure Fire Today at approximately 8:15am we were paged to Hwy EB Hwy 50 west of the water plant for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, tenants were self evacuated, then we saw moderate smok...

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David Gene King Obituary

Published: 04/23/2023

David Gene King April 1, 1954 ~ April 19, 2023 69 Years Old Obituary Graveside services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Dave King will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado with Reverend Ian Blacker ...

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Matthew Miller Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Otero College

Published: 04/22/2023

Matthew Miller Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Otero College LA JUNTA — On the heels of an amazing season that ended with a Region 9 championship win and a trip to the national tournament, the Otero College Men’s Soccer team wil...

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Lois Carol Roe Obituary

Published: 04/21/2023

Lois Carol Roe July 30, 1932 - April 18, 2023 Obituary Lois Carol Roe, 90, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. Lo...

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Huerfano Sheriff Incident Report: Parent Bad Behavior Ends Track Meet

Published: 04/20/2023

Huerfano Sheriff Incident Report: Parent Bad Behavior Ends Track Meet .......................School Track Meet Ends Due To Parent..................... On today's date we received a call of person that was trying to run students over at the RE1 spo...

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Schools Respond to Incident at Junior High Track Meet in Walsenburg

Published: 04/20/2023

Incident at Junior High Track Meet in Walsenburg Swink Schools Statement: "We are aware of the incident at the JH track meet today in Walsenburg." "The situation has been resolved and ALL STUDENTS and STAFF are SAFE!" "JH Track: Walsenburg has can...

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23rd Annual Freedom March in Crowley May 20, 2023

Published: 04/19/2023

Armed Forces Day! 23rd ANNUAL FREEDOM MARCH MAY 20 2023 10:00 AM BEGINS AT 336 VFW POST IN ORDWAY WITH A BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST! ENDS AT MEMORIAL IN OLNEY SPRINGS Breakfast begins @ 9:00 AM POW-MIA **** YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN FOOD & MUSIC! WALK - ...

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Carol Harriman Obituary

Published: 04/19/2023

Carol Harriman June 27th, 1946 - April 17th, 2023 Obituary Carol June Harriman of Fowler passed away on Monday, April 17th at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 76. Carol was born in Rocky Ford to Jerry and Grace Wood. Carol met Jim H...

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Otero County Sheriff’s Office Media Release on 4/18/23 Incidents in Cheraw

Published: 04/19/2023

OCSO Media Release on Incidents in Cheraw "04/19/2023 Cheraw, CO - On Tuesday, April 18th at approximately 3:30 PM, OCSO Deputies were dispatched to a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of Elm Avenue." "On arrival of deputies, it was determi...

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Lamar Fire & Emergency Services Assists with Bent Grass Fire

Published: 04/19/2023

Lamar Fire & Emergency Services Assists with Bent Grass Fire Lamar Fire along with multiple other agencies in the Southeast region were dispatched to Bent County road JJ and County road 17 for a grass fire. Engine 4 responded with a PAR of two...

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La Junta Fire Department Assists in Multiple Brush Fires

Published: 04/19/2023

La Junta Fire Department Assists in Multiple Brush Fires Yesterday (4/18/23) we responded first to Bent County for mutual aid for a large brush fire East of Las Animas at Rd 19 and Rd JJ and assisted with the eastern front of the fire for containm...

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Cheraw Schools Notify Parents of Incident

Published: 04/18/2023

Message from Cheraw School District: "As many of you noticed, there was added caution as students were released from school today. Here is the short version of today's events." "At roughly 3:30pm, an adult male who did not belong to the school att...

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Larry Dean Mason Obituary

Published: 04/18/2023

Larry Dean Mason March 13, 1956 - April 14, 2023 Obituary Larry Dean Mason, 67, went to be with the lord and his parents on Friday, April 13, 2023 in Olney Springs. Larry was born, Tuesday, March 13, 1956 in Rocky Ford to Calvin & Velma Mason ...

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Brandon Alan Walker Obituary

Published: 04/18/2023

Brandon Alan Walker February 3, 1989 – April 14, 2023 Obituary Brandon Walker, 34, of La Junta, CO passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 with his family by his side in Pueblo, CO. He was born Friday, February 3, 1989, in La Junta to Greg & ...

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Valley-Wide Health Systems Prioritizes Rural and Frontier Communities Through Expansion

Published: 04/18/2023

Valley-Wide Health Systems Prioritizes Rural and Frontier Communities Through Expansion Colorado, April 13, 2023- In December 2022 Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. and Southeast Health Group announced they would be merging the two entities, in ord...

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Gary Lee Daughtrey Obituary

Published: 04/18/2023

Gary Lee Daughtrey February 25, 1950 – April 13, 2023 Obituary Gary Lee Daughtrey, 73, peacefully passed away April 13, 2023 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, CO. Gary was born in Abilene Texas on Feburary 25, 1950 to Orville Daughtr...

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Next To Normal Tickets on Sale Now at Picketwire Theatre!

Published: 04/18/2023

Next To Normal Tickets on Sale Now at Picketwire Theatre! Coming up at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts, 802 San Juan Ave. the powerful and moving musical, Next to Normal. Productions Dates will be April 26, 27, 28, 29 @ 7:30pm...

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La Junta City Council Votes to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Council Member

Published: 04/17/2023

La Junta City Council Votes to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Council Member During governing body comments at a regular public meeting of the La Junta City Council, allegations against Council Member Ed Vela were discussed. Councilman Paul Vel...

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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Incident Report 3/25-3/31/23

Published: 04/16/2023

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Incident Report 3/25-3/31/23 3/25/2023 Deputies responded to the 700 block of Moore Avenue for the report of a public service request involving the voluntary repossession of a vehicle. Deputies assisted th...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project - Traffic Update April 17 to April 21

Published: 04/16/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update April 17 to April 21 The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford. Motorists Should Plan For: US 50 (MP 366.74...

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CO HWY 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Traffic Update April 17 - April 21

Published: 04/16/2023

CO HWY 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project Traffic Update April 17 - April 21 Ongoing Traffic Impacts Otero County- CO HWY 109 Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvements Project consists of work on structure M-22-AY carrying SH 109 over...

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La Junta Tiger 12U Boys Baseball Fundraiser April 28, 2023

Published: 04/15/2023

La Junta Tiger 12U Boys Baseball Fundraiser April 28, 2023 The La Junta Tigers 12U boys baseball team will be doing a community service fundraiser on Friday, April 28th starting at 5 PM. Future dates will be announced on our Facebook page “L...

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