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14th Annual Otero College Ag Gala Set for March 14, 2026: Night at the Races to Support Agriculture Students

Published: 02/16/2026

14th Annual Otero College Gala set for March 14 Night at the Races is major fundraising event for Otero Ag Program LA JUNTA - The Otero College Agriculture program will host its annual fundraising campaign for student support with A Night at the R...

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CBI Assists La Junta Police Dept. in Valentine's Day Homicide Investigation; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Second-Degree Murder Charge

Published: 02/16/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists La Junta Police Department with Homicide Investigation February 16, 2026– CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided assistance to the La Junta Police Department (LJPD), ...

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Diego Figueiredo to Perform Feb. 16 at Ed Stafford Theatre

Published: 02/16/2026

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Diego Figueiredo at Ed Stafford Theatre The Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association presents their fourth Community Concert of this season, to be at 7 pm next M...

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Paul Rusty Waide Wood Obituary

Published: 02/15/2026

Paul "Rusty" Waide Wood Oct. 12, 1940 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Paul Waide Wood, affectionately known as "Rusty," passed away on February 13, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was 85 years old. &

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Single-Vehicle Crash in Swink

Published: 02/15/2026

Colorado State Patrol Reports on Single-Vehicle Crash in Swink Colorado State Patrol Troopers Responded to a Single-Vehicle crash at 2:50 PM on Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 on US Hwy 50 Mile Post 374 in Swink, Colorado. Colorado State Patrol Public Info...

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I-70 Closed Near Georgetown After 24-Vehicle Crashes; Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Delay Travel

Published: 02/14/2026

Multiple Crashes on I-70 Drivers are encouraged to delay travel (GEORGETOWN, CO) - On February 13, 2026, at approximately 5:17 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle, multi-crash scene on eastbound I-70 at milepost 222. There...

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Colorado Winter Recreation Safety Guide: Avalanche Tips, Wildlife Protection and Responsible Outdoor Travel

Published: 02/13/2026

Where Snow Meets Stewardship: Colorado Encourages Responsible Winter Recreation DENVER — Colorado's pristine snow and ice make it a winter wonderland. The state offers many outdoor activities, from the thrill of snowmobiling to the tranquility o...

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Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. Obituary

Published: 02/13/2026

Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. January 22, 1971 ~ February 10, 2026 (age 55) Obituary Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. was born on January 22, 1971 in Garden City, Kansas to Lucio and Anita (Torres) Asebedo. He passed away on February 10, 2026 at St. ...

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Help Wanted: Bent County Ambulance Service: EMS Director

Published: 02/12/2026

Help Wanted: Bent County Ambulance Service: EMS Director JOB POSTING: EMS Director Bent County Ambulance Service 25 Bent Avenue Las Animas, CO 81054 $53,000 - $63,000 a year We are seeking an EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Director to lead and over

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Five Arrested After Bent County Search Warrants Uncover Stolen Property and Fentanyl

Published: 02/12/2026

Search Warrants Lead to Five Arrests, Fentanyl Seizure in Bent County On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1140 hours, deputies executed search warrants in the 800 block of 6th Street and the 1900 block of West 6th Street. These warrants were se...

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Jimmie Jim Carroll Obituary

Published: 02/11/2026

Jimmie "Jim" Carroll May 15, 1941 — February 10, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jimmie (Jim) Richard Carroll, age 84, passed away on February 10, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. Jim was born on May 15, 1941, in Elida, New Mexico to Othello (O.C.)...

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Sonja Bronniman Obituary

Published: 02/11/2026

Sonja Bronniman December 20, 1950 — February 9, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Sonja Gale Bronniman will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Joshua ...

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Colorado Springs City Council Advances Rosemont Reservoir Campground Plans on Pikes Peak

Published: 02/11/2026

Planning for Rosemont Reservoir Campground on Pikes Peak Advances COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs City Council approved a resolution today for expanded recreation at Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area on Pikes Peak. The approval a...

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$800,000 CDBG Grant Approved to Launch Colorado Harvest Markets, Creating 40 Jobs in La Junta

Published: 02/11/2026

Economic Development Win: $800K CDBG Funding Approved for Colorado Harvest Markets in Otero County Appropriate Determination Submitted for Approval under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement #24-647 for Colorado Harvest Markets, Inc....

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Sara Maldonado-Casas Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Sara Maldonado-Casas November 10, 1953 — February 8, 2026 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Sara Maldonado-Casas will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guada...

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Brian Keith Stoker Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Brian Keith Stoker April 30, 1961 — February 7, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Brian Keith Stoker was born April 30, 1961, in Las Animas, CO to Billie Ann Davis and George Alfred Stoker. He entered into rest at his La Junta home February 7, 20...

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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing: Maintenance

Published: 02/10/2026

Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing Maintenance La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority taking applications for maintenance. Job description and application available at: 315 E 5th St. La Junta, Co. 81050 Open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Call *CSP When Encountering Aggressive Road Cheetahs

Published: 02/10/2026

Call *CSP When Encountering a Colorado Road Cheetah (COLO) – Since the *CSP (*277) program was implemented in July 1998, Colorado motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians have reported thousands of “real-time” aggressive drivers and suspected ...

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Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado, Bringing Free Business Support to Local Entrepreneurs

Published: 02/10/2026

Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado to Support Local Entrepreneurs and Small BusinessesLa Junta, CO | February 25-27, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small business owners across Southeast Colorado will soon have a new opportunity to access p...

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Chris (Kelley) Waller Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Chris (Kelley) Waller March 26, 1965 - February 8, 2026 Obituary Chris (Kelley) Waller of Loveland, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her Loveland home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on March 26, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri, an...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 10 - 16, 2026

Published: 02/10/2026

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Mary H. Sena Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Mary H. Sena Jan 15, 1939 — Feb 5, 2026 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary H. Sena will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Fath...

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Rodger Lee Harris Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Rodger Lee Harris January 23, 1945 — February 6, 2026 Swink, Colorado Obituary Rodger L. Harris, 81, of Swink, Colorado, passed away February 6, 2026, in La Junta. He was born on January 23, 1945, in Sanger, California to Dale S. & Frances (Shan...

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Janice Pfingston Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Janice Pfingston October 26, 1941 — February 7, 2026 A graveside memorial services for longtime Eads, Colorado resident Janice M. Pfingston will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Eads Cemetery with Todd McCaughey officiatin...

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Annie LeBlanc Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Annie LeBlanc June 6, 1926 — February 7, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Annie LeBlanc of Rocky Ford passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 99, surrounded by her family at Pioneer Healthcare. Annie was born in Las Vegas, NM to Valerio ...

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Carl Lee Miller Obituary

Published: 02/09/2026

Carl Lee Miller July 10, 1955 — February 6, 2026 Ordway Obituary Carl Lee Miller was born on July 10, 1955, in Pueblo, to Clarence and Violet Miller. He grew up in and around Fowler and Olney Springs, where he developed a strong work ethic and m...

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept Reports: Structure Fire on 6th Street and Walnut Avenue Extinguished with No Injuries

Published: 02/09/2026

Fire Crews Battle Major Structure Fire at 6th Street and Walnut Avenue Tonight at approximately 5:50 pm we were paged out to a structure fire at 6th Street and Walnut Avenue. Upon arrival we found a 2 story multi-family dwelling with the second fl...

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Increase in Vehicle Thefts Prompts Safety Reminder from Bent County Sheriff’s Office

Published: 02/08/2026

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Shares Vehicle Theft and Trespassing Prevention Guidance The Bent County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all residents of several safety tips to help prevent vehicle theft and trespassing. Recently, we have e...

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Otero Commissioners Urge Trump and Congress to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit and Deliver Safe Drinking Water

Published: 02/08/2026

Otero Commissioners Urge Trump to Support for H.R. 131 to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit and Deliver Clean Drinking Water Re: H.R. 131 - Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act President Trump and Secretary Rollins: First and foremost, thank yo...

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Delia Arlene Ybarra Obituary

Published: 02/07/2026

Delia Arlene Ybarra October 5, 1953 — February 3, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Delia Arlene Ybarra, 72, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away February 3, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona. She was born October 5, 1953, in Rocky Ford to Joe & Sylvin...

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