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Two Killed, Child Injured in Highway 160 Rollover Crash Near Bayfield

Published: 05/05/2026

Double Fatal Crash On Highway 160 Near Bayfield (COLORADO) – On May 2, 2026, at about 12:35 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 160 near milepost 104 (just east of Bayfield, Colorado) for a reported single vehicle ro...

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Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht July 19, 1931 ~ May 3, 2026 (age 94) Obituary Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht passed away at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Garden City, Kansas, ...

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Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Raymond Lee Mora, Sr. July 5, 1953 — May 4, 2026 Obituary Raymond Lee Mora, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born to Frank and Anita Mora on Jul...

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Cleon Joseph Scriven Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Cleon Joseph Scriven March 20, 1943 — April 25, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Irving, Texas resident, formerly of Lamar, Colorado, Cleon Scriven will be held at a later date. Cleon Joseph Scriven went to be ...

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La Junta Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony Set for May 23 at LJPD Training Center

Published: 05/05/2026

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Picketwire Players’ Come From Away Tickets On Sale Now

Published: 05/05/2026

COME FROM AWAY Tickets On Sale NOW! A story that shook the world. A cast that will shake your heart. Don’t miss this powerful, deeply human musical brought to life by your own community. We know your calendar looks like a game of Tetris… but t...

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Freeze Watch Issued Across Southern Colorado

Published: 05/05/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 757 AM MDT Tue May 5 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County...

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Cruisin Into Summer Festival Returns to Rocky Ford for 20th Annual Celebration

Published: 05/05/2026

Cruisin Into Summer Festival! 20th Annual! Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Location: South Main Street, Rocky Ford (City Hall area)

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Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area Reopens After Schwachheim Fire Containment

Published: 05/05/2026

Lake Dorothy SWA reopens; CPW contacting impacted hunters TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Lake Dorothy State Wildlife Area near the Colorado–New Mexico state line has reopened following 100 percent containment of the Schwachheim Fire. The SWA reopened t...

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Brings Over 200 Motorcycles Through Lamar on Cross-Country Journey

Published: 05/05/2026

Over 200 motorcycles made their way into town today and made a quick pitstop at nowhere better than Pit Stop LLC! The group of bikers is making their way from California to North California for the 30th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across Americ...

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Michelle Rae Cooper Obituary

Published: 05/05/2026

Michelle Rae Cooper May 29, 1971 — May 3, 2026 Obituary Michelle Rae Cooper, a beloved member of the community went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend full of ...

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Distracted Driving Affects All Ages, Colorado Patrol Warns

Published: 05/04/2026

The Age of Distracted Driving The problem isn’t one generation – it’s everyone (COLO) – With the rise and adoption of technology made available by smartphones and built-in dashboard computers, there are many ways people can get distracted ...

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Colorado Sees Deadliest Start for Motorcyclists Since 2017

Published: 05/04/2026

Colorado experiences deadliest start to a year for motorcyclists since 2017 May 1, 2026 - Colorado - CDOT urges road safety as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month begins Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Colorado Depart...

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Boggsville: Colorado's First Settlement & Kit Carson's Last Home

Published: 05/04/2026

Did you know? About two miles southeast of present day Las Animas, Colorado, Boggsville was established in 1866 by the great grandson of Daniel Boone, Thomas O. Boggs (1824–1894). He founded the settlement on land owned by his wife, Rumalda Luna...

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Reaches 100% Containment - Final Update Confirms Crews Monitoring Ahead of Incoming Storm

Published: 05/04/2026

Poitrey CanyonFire update 7am 5/4/26 This will be the final update for the Poitrey Canyon Fire in Las Animas County. Fire management officials reported reaching 100% containment late yesterday. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) successfully gu...

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La Junta Fire Crews Stop Backyard Camper Fire Before It Reaches Nearby Home

Published: 05/04/2026

Firefighters Contain Camper Fire in La Junta At approx 926pm, we were toned out to a reported structure fire in the 500 blk of Lewis. Upon arrival of Engine 1, they found a fully engulfed camper in the backyard threatening a house. Crews made an a...

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Ricky Dean Hair Obituary

Published: 05/04/2026

Ricky Dean Hair July 10, 1958 – April 28, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Hair of Springfield passed away April 28, 2026, at his home in Springfield.Rick chose to be cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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Maurice Vallejos Obituary

Published: 05/04/2026

Maurice "Moe" Vallejos October 9, 1944 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 9, 1944 to John Sr. and Mercy (Perez) Vallejos. He passed away on April 27, 2026 at Parkview Medical...

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Rose Elaine Sears Obituary

Published: 05/04/2026

Rose Elaine Sears August 28, 1931 — April 30, 2026 Obituary Rose E. Sears passed away of natural causes on the afternoon of April 30, 2026 with her family present. She was born on August 28, 1931, in Sugar City, to parents Henry Steinmetz and Pa...

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Mary Suzanne Trotter Obituary

Published: 05/04/2026

Mary Suzanne Trotter Nov 11, 1931 - Apr 29, 2026 Obituary Mary Suzanne Trotter of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest April 29, 2025, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway Colorado. She was born November 11, 1931, in Corning, Missouri to H...

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William Potestio Obituary

Published: 05/04/2026

William "Bill" Potestio December 4, 1949 — April 29, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident William Potestio, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at the ...

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Summer Fun & Games Fundraiser at Ordway Fairgrounds on May 9

Published: 05/04/2026

SUMMER FUN&GAMES FUNDRAISER FOR RAMP, SHED, LAPTOP FOR ORDWAY SEINOR CENTER START 9:00 AM &l

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Colorado State Patrol Trooper Injured During I-25 DUI Stop in Pueblo County; Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

Published: 05/02/2026

Trooper Transported for Minor Injuries After Traffic Stop Stop stemmed from a *CSP report of a suspected drunk driver (Pueblo County, Colorado) – This afternoon, at about 1:00 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol was notified by a member of the commu...

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Traffic Safety Warning: Drivers Misinterpreting Stop Sign at Hwy 50 & Dalton in La Junta

Published: 05/02/2026

La Junta Police Issue Safety Alert on Confusing Stop Sign at Hwy 50 & Dalton Ave. The La Junta Police Department would like to make the public aware of a safety concern we have recently observed within our community. The stop sign located at US Hi...

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Prowers County Voter Registration: Residency Rules, Address Requirements and How to Update Your Information

Published: 05/02/2026

Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Rules for Determining Residency: <

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Update (May 2, 2026): Rain Slows Spread, Crews Reduce Personnel and Strengthen Containment Lines

Published: 05/02/2026

Poitrey Canyon Fire update 8am 5/2/26 There is no reported change in acreage or percent containment today, but more rain fell over the fire yesterday, limiting fire activity. Fire behavior was minimal and mostly smoldering, with pockets of creepin...

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David Haydon Pettes Obituary

Published: 05/02/2026

David Haydon Pettes Oct 13, 2007 - Apr 28, 2026 Obituary David Haydon Pettes was born on October 13, 2007, in Chandler, Arizona. He was taken from us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. David moved to his hometown of Manzanola, Colorado, during his freshm...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Train vs. Truck Crash in Adams County

Published: 05/02/2026

Pickup Truck vs. Train Crash Crash closes road in Adams County (Adams County, Colorado) – This evening, at about 7:10 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of East 64th Avenue and Downing Street for a white Chevrolet Sil

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Bent County Drug Bust: Fentanyl Distribution Ring Shut Down in Las Animas, Multiple Arrests After Coordinated Raids

Published: 05/01/2026

Las Animas Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests Following Bent County Sheriff’s Office and Multi-Agency Raids On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1432 hours, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing in ...

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Travis Nelson Launches Unaffiliated Campaign for Colorado Senate District 35

Published: 05/01/2026

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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