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La Junta High School JROTC Donates 400+ Pounds of Food to Associated Charities of La Junta

Published: 05/15/2026

LA JUNTA, Colo. — The La Junta High School JROTC program, led by Mr. Schmidt, proudly donated more than 400 pounds of food to Associated Charities of La Junta following a successful JROTC Food Drive. As part of the donation, Mr. Schmidt and the ...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Dinner Auction Makes $2,000 Donation to Associated Charities

Published: 05/15/2026

Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish donated $2,000 to Associated Charities, using proceeds from its community dinner auction to support local families in need and give back to the community. Our Lady of Guadalupe St Patrick Parish made the $2...

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Family Asks for Prayers After Tom Billings Injured in Baca County Fire Response Accident

Published: 05/15/2026

As many have already heard, my grandpa, Tom Billings, was involved in a serious accident tonight 5/14/2026. While working the Baca County fires, he blew a tire and rolled the truck. He has been flown to UCHealth in Colorado Springs and should be l...

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CBI Announces Arrest in Montrose Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 05/14/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Arrests Montrose Man in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation May 14, 2026 – CBI – Montrose, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today announced the arrest of 46-year-old Shane David Anderson (DO...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces Cruise Night and Summer Car Shows at May Meeting

Published: 05/14/2026

Minutes of the May 5 Meeting President Wayne Potter called the meeting to order. 26 members were present. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was offered by Karen Menges. Old Business Wayne will reschedule the trip to the Vehicle Vaul...

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James Chesterman Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

James W. Chesterman March 21, 1936 ~ May 12, 2026 (age 90) Obituary James Wesley Chesterman Jr. was born on March 21, 1936 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to James and Opal (Kinder) Chesterman. He passed away at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colora...

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Betty Stone Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Betty Jo (Broce) Stone October 27, 1935 ~ May 11, 2026 (age 90) Obituary Graveside services for La Junta, Colorado resident, Betty Jo Stone will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado wi...

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Alamosa County Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Seizure and Arrest

Published: 05/14/2026

Traffic stop leads to large narcotics seizure Alamosa Co,- On May 13, 2026 the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office concluded a multi-agency narcotics investigation resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of Methamphetamine and U.S. Currency. At...

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Pueblo Police Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead After Weapons Call at Drew Dix Park

Published: 05/14/2026

Officer Involved Shooting - Suspect Deceased Pueblo, CO – On May 14, 2026, at approximately 12:18 a.m., Pueblo Police Department received multiple reports of a fight with weapons at Drew Dix Park located on Massari Rd. The individuals involved l...

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Golden Plains Insurance Awards 2026 Scholarship to Kree Wallace of Las Animas

Published: 05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Kree Walace Lamar— May 12, 2026 — Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Walace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship...

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Ross Edwin Rinker Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Ross Edwin Rinker June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2026 Obituary Ross Edwin Rinker, 90, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, M...

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Shines as Moving 9/11 Anniversary Tribute in La Junta

Published: 05/14/2026

Come From Away Review The stars are shining bright on the Picketwire stage this week as Picketwire presents its spring musical Come From Away. Director Cameron Salzbrenner has amassed so much talent in the cast and crew that it is difficult to bel...

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Pat Palmer Obituary

Published: 05/14/2026

Pat Palmer September 28, 1939 — May 12, 2026 Obituary A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patt...

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US Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 in Fremont County After Vehicle and Grass Fire

Published: 05/13/2026

Highway 50 Closed Near Mile Marker 266 Due to Vehicle and Grass Fire Fremont County HIGHWAY 50, Colo. — Highway 50 at mile marker 266 is currently closed following a vehicle fire that spread into a nearby grass fire, according to emergency offic...

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Rocky Ford Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm During Drug Bust on Catalpa

Published: 05/13/2026

Multi-Agency Drug Raid in Rocky Ford Leads to Meth, Fentanyl and Firearm Seizure On May 6th, the Rocky Ford Police Department, supported by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, Crowley County Sheriff's Office and La Junta Police Department, executed...

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Otero County Adopts Ordinance Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas

Published: 05/13/2026

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OTERO COUNTY

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Brothers Arrested After Lamar Police Search Warrant Finds Drug Packaging Evidence and Firearm

Published: 05/13/2026

Search Warrant Executed, Brothers Arrested On May 8, 2026, the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block S. 8th St regarding narcotics activity. The residence is known to officers as well as several associated individuals ...

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Boggsville Announces Voices of the Passed Cemetery Tour in Las Animas

Published: 05/13/2026

BOGGSVILLE ANNOUNCES VOICES OF THE PASSED CEMETERY TOUR The “Voices of the Passed” cemetery tour returns to Boggsville, Colorado, on Friday, May 22nd from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy the fun! You can take a horse-drawn wagon ride and come fac...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Celebrates Women Golfers During May 12 Scramble

Published: 05/13/2026

The La Junta Senior Golf League welcomed 47 golfers on Tuesday, May 12, with a scramble format which included extra putts on every green. If any member of a team made the putt, the team could subtract one stroke from its score. With a Mother's Day...

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Leonard S. Wine Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Leonard S. Wine February 17, 1934 - April 23, 2026 ObituaryLeonard S. Wine (aka Len or Steve), passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, while in hospice care in La Junta, CO. Steve was born on February 17, 1934 in Urbana, Illinois. He was the eld...

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Theodore Gibbs Obituary

Published: 05/13/2026

Theodore "Tom" Gibbs June 11, 1945 — May 7, 2026 Obituary Theodore Thomas Gibbs, known affectionately to family and friends as Tom, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80. A graveside c...

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Semi Hauling 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes Crashes Into Cemetery Near Hwy 10 and Dalton Avenue

Published: 05/12/2026

At approx 621 am today, we responded to a reported accident with a semi going through a dirt embankment into the cemetery. Upon arrival a semi hauling 40,000 lbs of potatoes lost control at a curve at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Dalton Ave. Luc...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Hands-Free Law Covers More Than Cell Phones and Texting

Published: 05/12/2026

Why Colorado’s Hands-Free Law Isn’t Just About Phones Apps people use while driving (COLO) – When Colorado’s Hands-Free law went into effect on January 1, 2025, most people wanted to simplify the message that texting and cell phones were b...

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Frisco Man Killed in Fatal Crash on Westbound I-70 Near Milepost 203

Published: 05/12/2026

I-70 Fatal Crash Near Frisco The interstate was reopened at 1:27 a.m. (Summit County, COLO) – Yesterday, May 11, 2026, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on westbound Interstate 70 n...

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VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System in Aurora

Published: 05/12/2026

ICYMI: (In Case You Missed It) VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System AURORA, Colo. – On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare Sys...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Serious Injury Crash on Highway 74 Near Lair O’ the Bear

Published: 05/12/2026

**Update** Crash at Highway 74 and Lair 'O the Bear (Jefferson County, COLO) - The ongoing investigation shows a Mini Cooper was driving west on Highway 74 near milepost 13. The Mini Cooper went off the right shoulder of the roadway, striking an u...

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SECOM Highlights Local Leadership, Community Commitment and Reliable Internet Service

Published: 05/12/2026

At SECOM, leadership starts with being local, involved, and committed to the communities we proudly serve every day. Our CEO, Scott Monarco, believes in more than just providing internet, he believes in building relationships, supporting local com...

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Las Animas Schools Name Lana Gardner and Addie Wallace as Superintendent Finalists

Published: 05/12/2026

The Las Animas School District Board of Education will host a "Meet the Candidates Reception" on May 14, 2026, from 4:30pm to 6pm in the Junior High Commons Area. Providing Staff, students and community members an opportunity to meet the Superinte...

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Alamosa Police Seize 6,000+ Fentanyl Pills, Firearms and Narcotics in Major Multi-Agency Drug Bust

Published: 05/12/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Distribution Seizure Alamosa, CO – Starting May 7th, 2026 through May 8th, 2026, the Alamosa Police Department (APD) concluded a significant multi-agency narcotics investigation resulting in the seizure of thousa...

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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Suspect Report, Schools Secured as Precaution

Published: 05/12/2026

Bent County Law Enforcement Responds to Potential Threat Near County Road 10 On May 11, 2026, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a potentially armed suspect in the 30,000 block of County Road 10. Due to the nature of the r...

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