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Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident

Published: 06/10/2026

Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident LAS ANIMAS, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has confirmed that two inmates died and a third was hospitalized following a deadly incident at the ...

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Gail Piper Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Gail Piper August 18, 1938 — May 23, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00pm. Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia...

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Colorado Teen Crash Fatalities Rise 91% Over Last Decade, CDOT Urges Safer Summer Driving

Published: 06/09/2026

Teen crash fatalities have increased by 91% in the last decad CDOT provides safe driving reminders for teens as summer break kicks off Statewide — As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department ...

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La Junta Gymnast Jennylynn Zamora Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year

Published: 06/09/2026

La Junta Gymnast Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year Article by: Ronald Hernandez Jr. LA JUNTA, Colorado. — Jennylynn Zamora, 12, a talented gymnast from La Junta is once again preparing to compete on the national stage after earning a s...

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Two Morning Crashes on Northbound I-25 Near Mead Prompt CSP Investigation

Published: 06/09/2026

Two Morning Commute Crashes on I-25 (MEAD, COLO) - On June 9, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two separate multi-vehicle crashes on northbound I-25 at milepost 245 and milepost 246 (just north of County Road 34) in Weld County. 7:41 a...

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US 350 Resurfacing Project Near La Junta Begins June 15, With Lane Closures and Delays Expected

Published: 06/09/2026

― Project Announcement ―US 350 resurfacing project to begin in mid-June Alternating lane closures expected southwest of La Junta Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Bettis Asphalt & Construct...

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Colby B. Piersall Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Colby B. Piersall April 16, 1970 — June 4, 2026 Ordway, Colorado Obituary Colby B. Piersall, a devoted family man, a cherished friend, and a steadfast servant of his country, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Ordway, Colorado. Born on April 16, 19...

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Jacqueline Rae Dillingham Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham November 11, 1946 — May 29, 2026 Fowler Obituary Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Fowler community, passed away at Pioneer Heal...

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Leslie Alan Carlock Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Leslie " Les" Alan Carlock June 26, 1952 — June 6, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Leslie "Les" Alan Carlock, 73, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1952, in La Junta, Colorado to Viola “Bernice...

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Prowers County Primary Election Ballots Arriving This Week; Voters Must Return Ballots by June 30

Published: 06/09/2026

Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Primary Election Ballots should be arriving through the mail this week, June 8-12, 2026. If you do not get a ballot by the end of next week, plea

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Otero College Alum Richard Wadhams Credits Otero With Launching Political Career

Published: 06/09/2026

Richard Wadhams Otero College Alum Time spent at Otero helped to launch his successful political career LA JUNTA – Richard (Dick) Wadhams, a 1975 graduate of Otero Junior College, launched his distinguished political career after studying at Ote...

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Update: Eastbound I-76 Reopens in Commerce City After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two

Published: 06/09/2026

**Update** I-76 Closed Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - This is an update to the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on June 8, 2026, at approximately 4:23 a.m. This crash has been...

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Highway 50 Fatality Victim Identified - Investigation Continues in Pueblo County

Published: 06/08/2026

The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of the fatal incident that occurred on Highway 50 on June 6, 2026. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Robert J. Hepler. Next of kin have been formally notified. An investi...

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Pueblo Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal State Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo

Published: 06/08/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Crystal M. Case, 36, as Victim in Fatal Highway 165 Crash Near Pueblo The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of a fatal, single-vehicle accident that occurred on State Highway 165 near mile ...

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Colorado DOC Investigates Incident at Bent County Correctional Facility; Two Inmates Dead, One Hospitalized

Published: 06/08/2026

Colorado Corrections Responds to Deadly Incident at Bent County Prison; No Threat to Public, Investigation Ongoing The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and state officials, is actively responding...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County on Highway 50 and Highway 165

Published: 06/08/2026

CSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes in Pueblo County (PUEBLO COUNTY, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two fatal crashes. The first fatal crash in Pueblo County occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Highway 50 at mile...

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US 6 Reopens Near Golden After Head-On Crash Injures Three

Published: 06/07/2026

US 6 Reopened After a Head-On Crash (GOLDEN, COLO) - On June 6, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 6 near Tunnel 1. The crash involved a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Cadillac A...

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Sherri Ruth Rider Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Sherri Ruth (Foster) Rider November 20, 1965 ~ June 5, 2026 (age 60) Obituary Sherri Ruth Rider, 60, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 20, 1965. Sherri lived a spirited life, she...

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Jordan M. Melendez Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Jordan M. Melendez November 10, 1993 ~ June 3, 2026 (age 32) Obituary Funeral services are currently pending for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jordan Melendez. Jordan Matthew Melendez passed away on June 3, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the a...

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Michael D. LeForce Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Michael D. LeForce September 18, 1984 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 41) Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean LeForce a devoted father, son, brother, and cherished friend on June 2, 2026 in Lamar, Color...

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Arrest Made in 1998 Frisco Cold Case Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Investigation

Published: 06/06/2026

Arrest in 1998 Frisco Cold Case Sexual Assault June 5, 2026 – CBI – Frisco, CO –The 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Frisco Police Department and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), are announcing the ...

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Sally Jacobs Obituary

Published: 06/06/2026

Sally Jacobs March 28, 1930 — June 4, 2026 Obituary Sally A. Jacobs A mass of Christian burial for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Sally A. Jacobs, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Gua...

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Fowler Police Solve Connected Burglary and Vandalism Cases Thanks to Community Tips

Published: 06/06/2026

Through a coordinated investigation, Fowler Police Department has identified three juvenile suspects responsible for both the burglary in the 100 block of West Cranston Avenue and the criminal mischief in the 200 block of Main Street. Investigator...

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CBI Assists La Junta Police in Arresting Father and Son After Armed Standoff in La Junta

Published: 06/06/2026

CBI Assists La Junta Police in Arrest Following Standoff June 5, 2026 – CBI – La Junta, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assisted the La Junta Police in making two arrests following a standoff. On June 4, 2026, at approximately...

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Patricia Lee Cowell Obituary

Published: 06/04/2026

Patricia “Patty” Lee Cowell Jan 15, 1942 May 25, 2026 Obituary Patricia Lee “Patty” Cowell age 84, of LaJunta, Colorado passed away on Monday May 25, 2026 Patty was born on January 15, 1942 in Aberdeen, Maryland to Esther Lenore Hoopes and...

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Steven J. Dreiling Obituary

Published: 06/04/2026

Steven Dreiling January 4, 1981 ~ May 26, 2026 (age 45) Obituary A Celebration of Life for Steven Dreiling will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026 at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Per his...

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Robert Cordova, Sr. Obituary

Published: 06/04/2026

Robert Cordova, Sr. April 13, 1956 — June 2, 2026 Obituary Robert Cordova, Sr., 70, of Rocky Ford passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home. Robert was born to Margarito & Della Cordova. He grew up in Rocky Ford. He used to work at Nagel Wir...

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Thomas Leon Billings Obituary

Published: 06/04/2026

Thomas Leon Billings November 13, 1954 — June 3, 2026 Obituary Thomas Leon Billings was born in Springfield, Colorado to H.W. and Rosie (Verhoeff) Billings on November 13, 1954. Tom passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 3, 2026; he w...

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Town of Swink Board of Trustees to Meet June 10

Published: 06/04/2026

TOWN OF SWINK STATE OF COLORADO Board of Trustees A G E N D A

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Overnight Double-Lane Closures Planned on I-25 in Colorado Springs

Published: 06/04/2026

Double-lane closures planned on I-25 Work will occur overnight on June 5 in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, SEMA Construction, Inc., will implement overnight double-lane clo...

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