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Otero County Responds to La Junta Safeway Closure

Published: 09/09/2025

Otero County Responds to Safeway Closure Announcement Otero County has been notified by Albertsons Companies of the planned permanent closure of the La Junta Safeway. The closure will directly impact current staff members as well as the broader co...

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Sylvia LaNell (Mason) Dunn Obituary

Published: 09/09/2025

Sylvia LaNell (Mason) Dunn March 5, 1941 ~ August 28, 2025 (age 84) Funeral service will be at Seibert Community Church on October 11th at 10:30 a.m. with burial at the Seibert Cemetery following the service. Obituary Sylvia “LaNell” (Mason) D...

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Safeway to Close Lamar Store After 50+ Years of Service — Closure Set for November 7, 2025

Published: 09/09/2025

Safeway to Close Lamar Store After 50+ Years of Service — Closure Set for November 7, 2025 UPDATED - 1:34pm - After more than a half-century of service, the Lamar Safeway Store No. 1721, located at 906 E. Olive Street, will be closing its doors ...

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Carolyn Kay (Foulk) Graves Obituary

Published: 09/09/2025

Carolyn Kay (Foulk) Graves January 10, 1947 — September 8, 2025 Obituary A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Carolyn Kay (Foulk) Graves will be held at 11:30AM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Fort Lyon Cemetery in F...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Sept 9 - 15, 2025

Published: 09/09/2025

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

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Safeway in La Junta to Permanently Close Nov. 7, 2025 — City Vows to Support Workers and Seek New Grocery Options

Published: 09/09/2025

Letter from Albertsons to La Junta City Officials: Permanent Closing of the Safeway Store No. 3723, located at 315 W. 2nd St., La Junta, CO 81050 To Ms. Hoopes, Mayor Ayala, and Commissioner Oquist: We are writing to advise you of a store closing ...

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CBI Identifies 4 of 24 Bodies in Davis Mortuary Investigation in Pueblo

Published: 09/09/2025

CBI Investigation into Davis Mortuary Continues; 4 out of 24 Bodies Identified So Far September 9, 2025– CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is providing an update on the ongoing criminal investigation into Davis Mo...

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Louis Sonny Morales, Jr. Obituary

Published: 09/09/2025

Louis "Sonny" Morales, Jr. September 17, 1945 — September 5, 2025 Las Animas, CO Obituary Louis Joe Morales, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, was born on September 17, 1945, in La Junta, Colorado. He peacefully departed this world on Septembe...

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Timothy R. Hale Obituary

Published: 09/08/2025

Timothy R. Hale March 15, 1957 — September 4, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Timothy Ralph Hale, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tim, will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, Sept...

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Hannah (Harbert) Milburn Obituary

Published: 09/08/2025

Hannah (Harbert) Milburn September 28, 1980 — September 3, 2025 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for current Colorado Springs resident, formerly of Lamar, CO, Hannah (Harbert) Milburn will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September...

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Anthony James Warn, Jr. Obituary

Published: 09/07/2025

Anthony James Warn, Jr. July 28, 1990 — August 29, 2025 Pagosa Springs, Colorado Obituary Anthony, "AJ", was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 28, 1990, and left unexpectedly on August 29, 2025. AJ was a compassionate person, willing to help o...

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Connie Lucille Marez Obituary

Published: 09/05/2025

Connie Lucille Marez February 6, 1950 — September 4, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Connie Marez was called home suddenly to be with her Savior on September 4, 2025. She was born to Antonio “Tony” Nolan and Celina Segura-Nolan in Newdale, ...

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Colorado State Patrol Arrest Motorcycle Rider Going 142 MPH on I-25 - Aircraft + DashCam + BodyCam Footage

Published: 09/05/2025

Colorado State Patrol Stops Motorcycle Traveling 142 MPH on I-25 Aircraft Unit locates reckless rider on routine flight (Douglas County, Colo.) – On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Colorado State Patrol aircraft observed a motor...

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Lamar Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Children; Father Jimmy Atencio Taken Into Custody in La Junta, Colorado

Published: 09/05/2025

Lamar Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Children; Father Jimmy Atencio Taken Into Custody in La Junta, Colorado On 09/04/25 Officers of the Lamar Police Department were made aware of information by an individual, pertaining to the disappearance of J...

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Suspicious Fire Engulfs Abandoned La Junta Home; Mutual Aid, Investigation Underway

Published: 09/05/2025

Massive Suspicious Fire Engulfs Abandoned Home on Colorado Ave in La Junta; Mutual Aid Responds, Investigation Ongoing On September 4th at approx 710pm La Junta Fire was toned out for a reported tree on fire behind a house in the 600blk of Colorad...

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CDOT Launches Campaign: Driving After Using Magic Mushrooms or Psychedelics in Colorado Is Illegal

Published: 09/04/2025

“Magic Mushrooms” May Be Decriminalized, but Driving After Use is Illegal The number of licensed healing centers and businesses is growing Statewide — With Colorado's new laws around natural medicine and the opening of licensed healing cente...

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CBI Identifies Suspect in Cañon City Officer-Involved Shooting; Charges Filed After Deputy Confrontation

Published: 09/04/2025

CBI Releases Updated Information on Officer-Involved Shooting in Cañon City September 4, 2025 – CBI – Cañon City, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is releasing updated information regarding the officer-involved shooting that...

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Colorado Hunting Seasons Begin: Safety Tips, Fire Restrictions, and New Regulations for 2025

Published: 09/04/2025

Hunting Seasons Start in Colorado: How Hunters and Outdoor Recreationists can Prepare and New Regulations Hunters Need to Know DENVER — The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters are...

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Rodney James Jiron Obituary

Published: 09/04/2025

Rodney James Jiron Sep 24, 1969 Aug 30, 2025 Obituary Celebrating a Life of Warmth, Adventure, and Generosity Rodney James Jiron of Centennial, Colorado, entered into rest on August 30, 2025, at his home, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laugh...

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Otero County Appoints Kaysie Schmidt as New County Administrator, Effective October 2025

Published: 09/03/2025

Otero County Names Kaysie Schmidt as Next County Administrator The Otero County Board of Commissioners has appointed Kaysie Schmidt as the next County Administrator, effective October 1, 2025. Schmidt brings more than two decades of experience in ...

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Rocky Ford Police Officer Attacked by Pit-Bull, Fires Shots During S. 6th St. Incident

Published: 09/03/2025

Rocky Ford Police Officer Attacked by Dog Rocky Ford, Colo. - September 2nd, 2025 - Rocky Ford Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South 6th Street on a report of a shot fired. The first arriving Police Officer contacted a person o...

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Keep Colorado Wild Pass Raises $41 Million to Support State Parks, Search and Rescue, and Avalanche Safety

Published: 09/02/2025

Keep Colorado Wild Pass Raises $41M for Colorado State Parks, Search and Rescue Volunteers, and Avalanche Safety DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which genera...

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Marvin O. Miller Obituary

Published: 09/02/2025

Marvin O. Miller Dec. 26, 1953 — Sept. 1, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Marvin O. Miller, 71, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on September 1, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He was born on December 26, 1953, in La Junta to father, Ralf Mil...

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Tri-County Family Care Center Melon Chunkin' Festival - Sept. 13th

Published: 09/02/2025

Tri-County Family Care Center Melon Chunkin' Festival - Sept. 13th Tri-County Family Care Center will have a Melon Chunkin’ Festival on Saturday, September 13th , 2025, at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Kenny Arguello ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Sept. 2 - 8, 2025

Published: 09/02/2025

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

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Nancy James Obituary

Published: 09/02/2025

Nancy James June 4, 1935 ~ August 30, 2025 (age 90) Obituary Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, September 8th at the First Baptist Church in Burlington, CO. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO. Visitation will...

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Frank Eric Martinez Obituary

Published: 09/02/2025

Frank Eric Martinez June 21, 1979 - August 23, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Frank Eric Martinez, who entered into rest on August 23, 2025, in Cumberland, Maryland, at the age ...

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Donald J McCoin Obituary

Published: 09/01/2025

Donald J McCoin November 17, 1925 ~ August 30, 2025 (age 99) Obituary Donald John McCoin, was born on November 17, 1925. He passed away Saturday August 30, 2025, at Prairie Pines Assisted in Eads, Colorado. Don was the oldest of 4 children of John...

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Don Douglas Galyon Obituary

Published: 08/31/2025

Don Douglas Galyon February 20, 1936 ~ August 26, 2025 (age 89) Obituary Don Douglas Galyon passed away with his family by his side, on August 26, 2025 at Holly Nursing Care Center in Holly, Colorado at the age of 89. He was born February 20, 1936...

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La Junta Drug & Firearms Raid: CBI and Police Seize 1,430 Fentanyl Pills, Illegal Rifles, Six Suspects Arrested

Published: 08/30/2025

Multi-Agency Search Warrant in La Junta Leads to Arrests, Firearms, and Narcotics Seizure August 30, 2025 - CBI - La Junta, CO – On August 29, 2025, Agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in partnership with the La Junta Police ...

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