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McClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named High Performing School

Published: 12/16/2022

McClave School District Accredited with Distinction and Named a High Performing School The McClave School is pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Education has recognized the district as Accredited with Distinction for the 2021-22 s...

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AVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Door Decorating Contest

Published: 12/16/2022

AVRMC Gets Festive with Christmas Decorating Contest The Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center celebrated the holiday season by holding a Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Valerie Carnes Office took 2nd place in the AVRMC Christmas Door Decorat...

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Raymond J. McClure Obituary

Published: 12/16/2022

RAYMOND J. MCCLURE July 30, 1950 - November 26, 2022 Obituary -Raymond J McClure, entered into rest November 26, 2022, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, Colorado of natural causes. He was born July 30, 1950, the son of the late Earl S McC...

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Josephine JoAnn Wine Obituary

Published: 12/15/2022

Josephine "JoAnn" Wine Obituary JoAnn was the kind of person who shared delicious meals with family, friends and those in need. Her cheese lasagna with meatballs was a crowd favorite. During the holidays, she was known for spending weeks baking an...

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Update - Fatal Crash Involving El Paso County Deputy Vehicle and Pedestrian in Wheelchair

Published: 12/14/2022

Watch the video here: COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash between an adult male in a wheelchair and an El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol vehicle. At approximately 6:39 AM, a 48-year-old deput...

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Jay’s Community Christmas Dinner Delivery Info Announced

Published: 12/14/2022

Elf Central has announced they are now taking orders for delivery on Christmas day. The following number should be called for ordering your meals (maximum of 4 only) and also volunteering to assist in delivery: 719-384-4294 - If no answers please ...

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Bent County Sheriff Weekly Incident Report 11/26-12/2, 2022

Published: 12/14/2022

❗️Weekly Incident Report 11/26-12/2❗️ 11/26/2022 Deputies received a call to Highway 50 and mile marker 417 for a possible reckless driver. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies received a call to respond to th...

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Jerred JD Stuart Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Jerred "JD" Stuart November 19, 1993 ~ December 4, 2022 (age 29) Obituary Jerred Dee “JD” Stuart passed away on December 4, 2022, in the family home at the age of 29. He will be greatly missed by his father, Paul Stuart and mother, Fai...

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Randy Dunning Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Randy Dunning September 30, 1946 ~ December 10, 2022 (age 76) Obituary Graveside services for Randy Dunning will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Vis...

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Vernon John Proctor Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Vernon John Proctor December 20, 1959 - December 7, 2022 Obituary Vernon John Proctor, 62, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born December 20, 1959, in Rocky Ford, to Vern...

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Jose G. Rizo Obituary

Published: 12/13/2022

Jose G. Rizo April 5, 1931 - December 10, 2022 Obituary Jose Rizo, 91, passed away on December 10, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Jalisco, Mexico to Salvador & Epiffana (Espinoza) Rizo. He married Sadie Martinez on ...

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Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Dec 19, 2022

Published: 12/13/2022

Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert Dec 19, 2022 You are cordially invited to attend this year's Arkansas Valley Community Band Christmas Concert at The Ed Stafford Theatre on the Otero College Campus on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7...

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12/13/22 Closures and Delays

Published: 12/13/2022

Watch The Livestream Video of the Storm Here: 12/13/22 Closures and Delays Otero Courthouse and all Otero County Offices are on a 2 hour delay. East otero school district classes are canceled today, December 13th, due to weather. Swink Schools has...

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Ralph Daniel Round Obituary

Published: 12/12/2022

Ralph Daniel Round August 4, 1937 - December 9, 2022 Obituary Ralph Daniel Round, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on August 4, 1937, in La Junta to Ralph & Blanche (Whitlock) Round. He marrie...

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Eileen E. Estrada Obituary

Published: 12/12/2022

Eileen E. Estrada April 10, 1951 - December 8, 2022 Obituary Eileen Estrada passed away unexpectedly on December 8, at the age of 71 in the comfort of her own home. She enjoyed outings with friends and family, talking to friends and family on the ...

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Tis The Season of Recycling!

Published: 12/12/2022

Tis The Season of Recycling! And you know what that means - lots of corrugated boxes, paperboard boxes, newspaper, greeting cards, and bubble wrap. This year, why not recycle all those items instead of throwing them into the trash? Recycling cardb...

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Swink Lions 2022 State Spirit Competition Photo Gallery - Finals

Published: 12/11/2022

Swink Lions 2022 State Spirit Competition Photo Gallery - Finals Watch The Slideshow Video: Related Content: Local Cheerleaders Receive 2A-3A CHSAA State Spirit All-Elite Team Game Day Division Award La Junta Tigers at 2022 State Spirit Championsh...

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Local Cheerleaders Receive 2A-3A CHSAA State Spirit All-Elite Team Game Day Division Award

Published: 12/10/2022

Local Cheerleaders Receive 2A-3A CHSAA State Spirit All-Elite Team Game Day Division Award Emilee Vigil was presented the Spirit All-Elite Team Award by the Colorado High School Coaches Association. Swink Senior Savannah Butler both received the S...

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Emma Montanez Obituary

Published: 12/10/2022

EMMA MONTANEZ February 3, 1938 - December 2, 2022 Obituary Emma Montanez, of Ordway, Colorado, entered into rest, December 2, 2022 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.She was born on Feb. 3, 1938, in Ordway, Colorado to Martina and Pedro Gonz...

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Lynn Williams Obituary

Published: 12/10/2022

Lynn Williams July 10, 1934 ~ December 7, 2022 (age 88) Obituary Funeral Services for Lynn Williams will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Holly United Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiatin...

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Jean M. Fulton Obituary

Published: 12/10/2022

Jean M. Fulton December 20, 1919 - December 9, 2022 Obituary Funeral services for Jean M. Fulton, 102, of La Junta will be held at the La Junta United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Lynne Tabb officiat...

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Maxine E. Fisher Obituary

Published: 12/10/2022

Maxine E. Fisher August 31, 1941-November 24, 2022 Obituary Maxine E. Fisher passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 11:12am. Her son, Brian, was by her side during her finally days and when she took her last breath....

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Madrigal Singers Christmas Dinner - Songs and Stories Dec. 15th

Published: 12/09/2022

Madrigal Singers to Perform at Gobin Building, Dec. 15, 6:30 pm. One night only! The Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Dean Rees, will return with their dinner and a show after taking a couple of years off during the pandemic. “We are...

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Deborah Ann Canaday Obituary

Published: 12/09/2022

Deborah Ann Canaday May 26, 1959 - December 8, 2022 Obituary Deborah Ann Canaday, 63, of La Junta was called home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She is at peace following her courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born on...

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Be Cautious Around Deer During Peak of Mating Season

Published: 12/06/2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release, Dec. 6, 2022 Be Cautious Around Deer During Peak of Mating Season Throughout Colorado, deer are in the peak of mating season. Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind the public to take extra precautio...

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CPW to Use Low-Flying Helicopters to Assess Deer and Bighorn Sheep on Plains

Published: 12/09/2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release, Dec. 8, 2022 CPW to Use Low-Flying Helicopters to Assess Deer and Bighorn Sheep on Plains COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Beginning Dec. 12, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists will assess deer and big...

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Harold Ross Vance Obituary

Published: 12/08/2022

Harold Ross Vance April 10, 1938 - December 7, 2022 Obituary Harold Ross Vance, 84, of La Junta, passed away on December 7, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born in Akron to LaDene & Ellen Elizabeth (Ross) Vance on Ap...

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Citizens for McClave School Letter to Bent County Commissioners

Published: 12/07/2022

December 6, 2022 Dear Commissioners Sykes, MacDonnell, and Netherton: We, the Citizens for McClave School, are writing you to ask for your support and consideration on two proposals that we believe would benefit both Bent County and the McClave Sc...

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NWS of Pueblo: Red Flag Warning 12/8/22

Published: 12/07/2022

NWS of Pueblo: Red Flag Warning 12/8/22 URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 306 PM MST Wed Dec 7 2022 Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad a...

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Zebadiah Palmer a.k.a. Zehb Memorial Page

Published: 12/06/2022

Zebadiah Palmer a.k.a. Zehb Memorial Page Zehb's Daughter has set up a GoFundMe page (link below) for funeral expenses. "He was heavily involved and interconnected in the graffiti, tattooing, and festival community, but his relationships with othe...

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