Travis Nelson Launches Unaffiliated Campaign for Colorado Senate District 35
My name is Travis Nelson, and I am running as an unaffiliated candidate for Colorado Senate District 35 because rural Southern Colorado deserves a senator who shows up for ALL PEOPLE, not just one party, one town, or one political machine. This ca...
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Pueblo Christian Center to Host 8th Annual Father’s Day Car Show on June 21
Events starts on June 21, 2026, 10:30 am to June 21, 2026, 1:30 pm
Pueblo Christian Center will be hosting the 8th Annual Father's Day Car Show following our Sunday service on June 21, 2026. It will be a FREE event you and your family won't want to miss! From 10:30AM to 1:30PM, there will be vintage cars, trucks,...
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GoFundMe Created to Support Family of David Pettes After Tragic Car Accident
Community Rallies to Support Family of Student David Pettes After Fatal Car Accident The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of student David Pettes , who passed away last evening as a result of a car accident. According to a statement sh...
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Vic Meyers: SB26-121 Won’t Save Colorado Family Farms and Ranches
To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a ...
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Colorado State Parks Raise Out-of-State Daily Vehicle Pass Fee to $15 Starting May 1
Starting May 1, 2026- a new fee for Out-of-State license plates will go into effect at Colorado State Parks. Daily passes for Out-of-State vehicles will be increasing from $10 to $15 per pass. The Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the increas...
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Manzanola School District Grieves Loss of Student, Offers Counseling and Resources to Community
Manzanola School District Mourns Tragic Loss of Student David Pettes, Counseling Support Available It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our students, David Pettes, passed away last evening as a result of a car accident. This ...
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Las Animas Elementary School to Celebrate Colorado Centers of Excellence Award on May 4
Events starts on May 4, 2026, 3:00 pm to May 3, 2026, 5:30 pm
Las Animas Elementary School is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with a Centers of Excellence Award . This award honors schools that demonstrate exceptional student longitudinal academic growth,...
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Free Vacation Bible School 2026 in La Junta: “Shine a Light on Jesus” at First Southern Baptist Church
Get ready for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church in La Junta, Colorado! Children are invited to join us for “Shine a Light on Jesus!” VBS 2026, a fun-filled week of faith, music, crafts, snacks, ...
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Amy White-Tanabe Earns DOLA All-Staff Award for Advancing Rural Communities in Southeast Colorado
DOLA Honors Amy White-Tanabe with All-Staff Award for Leadership and Community Impact in Southeast Colorado Congratulations to Amy White-Tanabe, Southeast Regional Manager with the Division of Local Government, for recently receiving a DOLA All-St...
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Poitry Fire Ignites in Las Animas County Near Kim, Colorado; Air Tankers and Multiple Agencies Respond
Multiple Agencies Responding to Fast-Moving Fire The Kim Volunteer Fire Department, along with mutual aid partners, is currently on scene battling the fire. According to early reports, multiple agencies are assisting in the response within Kim&rsq...
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