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An Architect’s Open Letter Calls for Action to End La Junta’s Decline

Published: 10/26/2025

Apathy Is Killing La Junta — Can Leadership Save It? An Open Letter to the People and Leaders of La Junta I started the Facebook group “Revitalize La Junta” 13 years ago after a difficult visit back home, prompted by what I saw a...

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Anthony Jiron Obituary

Published: 10/25/2025

Anthony Jiron April 26, 1964 — October 21, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Anthony Jiron, 61, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his La Junta home. He was born Sunday, April 26, 1964 in La Junta to Jesus & M...

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Attorney General Phil Weiser Demands Trump Administration Explain Looming SNAP Funding Lapse Amid Federal Shutdown

Published: 10/24/2025

Attorney General Phil Weiser demands answers from Trump administration on SNAP funding expected to lapse at end of month Oct. 24, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to U.S. Agricul...

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Doug Hudson Named 2025 Crowley County Friend of 4-H Award Honoree for Dedication and Service

Published: 10/24/2025

Doug Hudson Named 2025 Crowley County Friend of 4-H Award Honoree for Dedication and Service Every year, the 4-H Council chooses a business or individual to receive the Friend of 4-H Award. For the program to be successful and activities to be off...

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Two Semi-Truck Crash Sparks Fire, Closes I-70 in Adams County, Colorado — Eastbound Lanes Reopened

Published: 10/24/2025

Two Semi Crash, One Erupts into Flames I-70 is closed in both directions (Adams County, Colorado) - Earlier this morning at approximately 8:26 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving two semi trucks on Interstate 70 near mil...

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Carlos Chooch Vasquez Obituary

Published: 10/24/2025

Carlos “Chooch” Vasquez August 28, 1958 - October 20, 2025 Obituary Carlos “Chooch” Vasquez, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and formerly of La Junta, peacefully entered into rest in his home on October 20, 2025. He was born...

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Adolfo Willie Segura Obituary

Published: 10/23/2025

Adolfo "Willie" Segura May 24th, 1940 – October 22nd, 2025 Obituary Adolfo “Willie” Segura passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home in Rocky Ford at the age of 85. Willie was born in New Mexico to Juan and Suce Segu...

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Scott Warren Shelton Obituary

Published: 10/23/2025

Scott Warren Shelton October 4, 1970 — October 15, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Scott Warren Shelton’s life ended suddenly at the age of 55, in Mitchell, South Dakota from a massive heart attack on October 15, 2025. He was born Sun...

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George Creston Cramer Obituary

Published: 10/23/2025

George Creston Cramer April 22, 1933 ~ October 20, 2025 92 Years Old Obituary George Creston Cramer was born to (George) Creston and Eula Mae (Fitzgerald) Cramer on April 22, 1933 in Goodland Kansas. He passed from this life October 20, 2025 in Bu...

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Jeannie Lynn Fuller Obituary

Published: 10/23/2025

Jeannie Lynn Fuller June 5, 1957 — October 22, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration for longtime Holly resident, Jeannie Lynn Fuller, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Holly School Gymnasium in Holly with Pastor Kath...

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Teen Drivers Urged to Drop Distractions and Follow the Speed Limit to Stay Safe on Colorado Roads

Published: 10/22/2025

Teen Drivers: Drop the Distractions and Drive the Posted Speed Limit (COLO) – It’s one of the biggest fears parents have with their child gaining more independence after earning a driver’s license. Along with the freedom of drivi...

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Helen F. Lopez Obituary

Published: 10/22/2025

Helen F. Lopez February 6, 1956 — October 18, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Helen Lopez, 69, of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Mond...

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Nancy Williams Obituary

Published: 10/22/2025

Nancy Williams July 20th, 1951 – October 21st, 2025 Obituary Nancy Williams of Swink passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Nancy was raised in Fowler and graduated from there in 1969. She moved to Rocky For...

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National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) Hosts 49th Annual Convention in La Junta, Colorado — October 23–25, 2025

Published: 10/22/2025

National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) to Host 49th Annual Convention in La Junta, Colorado — October 23–25, 2025 The leadership of National Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) is delighted to bring the 49th Annual WIFE C...

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Lamar Community College Launches High School Welding Program with $240,000 Grant to Expand Career Pathways in Skilled Trades

Published: 10/22/2025

Lamar Community College Expands Career Pathways with New Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Local High Schools Lamar, CO — 10/14/25 — Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman

Published: 10/21/2025

Help Wanted/Job Announcement Otero County has one (1) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the La Junta area. The position is full time and performs a variety of work in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of public work structur...

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Jerre Yozo Hirakata Obituary

Published: 10/21/2025

Jerre Yozo Hirakata August 27th, 1939 – October 20th, 2025 Obituary Jerre Yozo Hirakata of Rocky ford passed away on Monday, October 20th, 2025 in Cripple Creek at the age of 86 Jerre was born in La Junta to Keiji and Toki Hirakata. Jerre gr...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Oct. 21 - 27, 2025

Published: 10/21/2025

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Wanda Garrett Obituary

Published: 10/21/2025

Wanda Garrett February 29, 1952 — October 18, 2025 Obituary Wanda Louise Nidey Garrett, 73, of Shallowater, Texas passed away on October 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, O...

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Dominion Voting Systems Acquired by Liberty Vote’s Scott Leiendecker; Prowers County Reaffirms Election Integrity

Published: 10/20/2025

Subject: Change in Ownership of Dominion Voting Systems Dominion Voting Systems has been acquired by Scott Leiendecker, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Vote, a former elections director from St. Lewis, Missouri, effective immediately. This change ...

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Joshua Ethan Snyder Obituary

Published: 10/20/2025

Joshua Ethan Snyder July 12, 2005 — October 20, 2025 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Joshua Ethan Snyder (20), a beloved son, grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be remembered for his enthu...

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Multi-County Felony Suspect Fernando Hernandez Arrested by Lamar Police with Meth and Fentanyl

Published: 10/20/2025

Wanted Fugitive Fernando Hernandez Arrested in Lamar on Felony Warrants and Drug, Firearm Charges On 10/08/25 Officers of the Lamar Police Department conducted a contact with a known wanted party who appeared to be passed out in a parked vehicle. ...

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Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College by Colorado Shakespeare Festival - Oct 21, 2025

Published: 10/20/2025

Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College by Colorado Shakespeare Festival WHAT: Free Hamlet Performance at Otero College WHO: Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Otero College WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Ed Stafford Theatre, Otero ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Shares Fall Travel Tips for Scenic Adventures and Responsible Recreation Across Colorado

Published: 10/20/2025

Turn over a new leaf: CPW offers tips for scenic fall adventures and responsible recreation DENVER — As Colorado’s vibrant fall colors paint the landscapes in a breathtaking spectacle, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) encourages sport...

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Samuel Timothy Crum Obituary

Published: 10/20/2025

Samuel Timothy Crum October 16, 1954 ~ October 16, 2025 71 Years Old Obituary Samuel Timothy Crum, known to many as “Sam,” passed away on his 71st birthday, October 16, 2025, in San Jose, California, surrounded by his family. Sam was b...

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Springfield Police Department Reports 53% Theft Case Clearance Rate — Well Above Colorado’s 16% State Average

Published: 10/19/2025

Theft Case Clearance Rate Report So far this year, the Springfield Police Department has handled approximately 39 theft reports. Of those, approximately 21 have been cleared, giving us a local clearance rate of about 53%. For comparison, statewide...

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Travis Lee Billings Obituary

Published: 10/18/2025

Travis Lee Billings February 8, 1981 — October 16, 2025 Obituary Travis Lee Billings was born on February 8, 1981, in Walsh, Colorado to Thomas and Cheryl Billings. Travis left this earth too soon on October 16, 2025 in Springfield, Colorado...

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Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 287 Near Red Mountain Road in Larimer County, Colorado

Published: 10/17/2025

Double Fatal Crash in Larimer County Highway 287 is closed in both directions (LARIMER COUNTY, COLO) - This evening on October 17, 2025, around 6:18 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving a 2018 Honda Accord and a 1987 Chev...

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Community Mourns Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings After Fatal Work Accident

Published: 10/17/2025

Community Mourns Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings After Fatal Work Accident "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Campo Assistant Fire Chief Travis Billings." "Travis passed away on October 16, 2025, following a fatal wor...

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David Roger Smith Obituary

Published: 10/17/2025

David Roger Smith February 10, 1948 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 77) Obituary David R Smith died peacefully at Hugo’s Lincoln County Hospital after a prolonged battle with cancer on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was visited and surrounded by both ...

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