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CDOT Widening Project on CO Hwy 71 to Cause Delays June 23–27

Published: 06/21/2025

Work will occur along Colorado Highway 71, north of County Road HH 5 and south of Bob Creek, Mile Point 18.75 to MP 20.75. Work will primarily consist of: Installing a passing lane Sign and delineator installation New fence installation Pavement m...

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Barry Morphew Indicted for Murder & Arrested in Arizona, Colorado Authorities Seek Extradition Following Grand Jury Charges

Published: 06/20/2025

Barry Morphew Indicted for Suzanne Morphew’s Murder; Arrested in Arizona Colorado Authorities Seek Extradition Following Grand Jury Charges On June 18, 2025, the Twelfth Judicial District Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Barry Morphew ...

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Gail Casebolt Obituary

Published: 06/20/2025

Gail Casebolt December 11, 1941 — June 19, 2025 Obituary A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gail Casebolt will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado with Ian Blacker ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Recovers Body of Drowning Victim at Lake Pueblo State Park

Published: 06/20/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Recovers Body of Suspected Drowning Victim at Lake Pueblo State Park COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers responded Thursday evening to a report of a possible drowning at Lake Pueblo State Pa...

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Mark Campbell Obituary

Published: 06/20/2025

Mark Campbell March 6th, 1961 - June 16th, 2025 Obituary Mark Allen Campbell passed away peacefully at the age of 64 after battling several health issues. He was born in La Junta on March 6, 1961 and grew up in Rocky Ford. He was an electrician by...

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Heat Advisory Issued for Southeast Colorado on June 20, & 21 2025

Published: 06/20/2025

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 249 PM MDT Fri Jun 20 2025 Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including...

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1st Annual July 4th Fun Run 5K with Wild Roots Kava Company

Published: 06/19/2025

WILD ROOTS KAVA COMPANY PRESENTS: 1st Annual JULY 4TH FUN RUN 5K Celebrate Independence Day with Community, Energy & Good Vibes! Date: Friday, July 4th

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MedTrans Safety Jam Arkansas Valley 2025 - June 28th

Published: 06/19/2025

Watch the Interview Here: MedTrans Safety Jam Arkansas Valley 2025 June 28, 2025 &

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Carlos David Zamora Obituary

Published: 06/19/2025

Carlos David Zamora July 3, 1945 — December 1, 2024 Obituary A graveside memorial service for Carlos David Zamora will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High ...

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George W. Gruber Obituary

Published: 06/19/2025

George W. Gruber July 15, 1929 — June 14, 2025 La Junta Obituary George W. Gruber, 95, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. George was born July 15, 1929 in Ft. Lyon, Colorado to Geor...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeking Bids on Lake Pueblo North Shore Marina Project

Published: 06/19/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invites Bids in First Step Towards New N. Shore Marina COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites bids for the removal of the existing North Shore Marina infrastructure at Lake Pueblo State Park. Th...

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Franklin Woody Wood Jr. Obituary

Published: 06/18/2025

Franklin "Woody" Wood Jr. December 4th, 1973 – May 19th, 2025 Obituary David “Woody” Wood, 51 of La Junta, Colorado passed away surrounded by love in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 19th, 2025. Franklin David “Woody” Wood Jr. was born ...

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La Junta Otero Housing Seeking Board Applicants

Published: 06/18/2025

La Junta Otero Housing Seeking Board Applicants Anyone interested in serving on the La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority Board of Directors should submit a letter of interest to: La Junta Housing Authority P.O. Box 376

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Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Colorado’s LEAP Program

Published: 06/18/2025

Urgent News... Budget cuts threaten LEAP program. A Vital Safety Net is at Risk: LIHEAP Funding LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), which provides Colorado's LEAP funding, has been eliminated in the proposed 2026 federal budget. Th...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Competency Court Coordinator

Published: 06/18/2025

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Competency Court Coordinator COMPETENCY COURT COORDINATOR – Otero Combined Court, La Junta, CO. Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts website: https://www.courts.state.co....

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Judicial Clerk I

Published: 06/18/2025

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Judicial Clerk I JUDICIAL CLERK I – Otero Combined Court, La Junta, CO. Job description, salary and application can be found on the Colorado Courts website: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Careers/Opportunities...

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Colorado Springs Voters Reject Karman Line Annexation Amid Lower Arkansas Valley Water Concerns

Published: 06/18/2025

Colorado Springs Voters Reject Karman Line Annexation Amid Lower Arkansas Valley Water Concerns (ROCKY FORD, CO – June 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, June 17, Colorado Springs voters rejected the Karman Line annexation in a special municipal election...

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Richard Mark Jones Obituary

Published: 06/18/2025

Richard Mark Jones December 4, 1961 ~ June 15, 2025 (age 63) Obituary Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Richard Jones will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 at Life Center Church with Pastor Fabian Reyes officiating. Visita...

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CDOT Continues Debris Removal and Slope Assessment After 20-Foot Rock Slide on Loveland Pass

Published: 06/17/2025

Stage one of Loveland Pass (US 6) clean-up operation nearly complete Loveland Pass (US 6) remains closed Clear Creek County — The Colorado Department of Transportation is nearing completion of the first phase in a two-stage cleanup operation on ...

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Golden Plains Insurance Wins $10K Grant to Support Kids' Shoe Drive in Lamar Community Votes Help Double Donation Through 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards

Published: 06/17/2025

Golden Plains Insurance Wins $10K Grant to Support Kids' Shoe Drive in Lamar Community Votes Help Double Donation Through 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards Golden Plains Insurance and Share the Spirit Foundation Awarded $10,000 through Liberty Mutua...

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Pamela Jane Bugg Obituary

Published: 06/17/2025

Pamela Jane Bugg February 19, 1930 — June 16, 2025 Obituary Per Pamela’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Pamela, aviatrix, teacher, and homemaker, known to family and friends as “Pam” was born on the 19th o...

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Jeanette Louise Kerr Obituary

Published: 06/17/2025

Jeanette Louise Kerr November 29, 1952 — June 11, 2025 Olney Springs, Colorado Obituary Jeanette Louise Kerr, 72, of Olney Springs, Colorado, passed away June 11, 2025, at Villa Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born September 29, 1952, in Den...

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Traffic Signal Replacement Project Begins June 23 on US 50 and US 287 in Lamar CDOT to Upgrade Signals

Published: 06/16/2025

US 50 and US 287 Traffic Signal Replacement Project in Lamar Work will begin June 23 Prowers County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, Morton Electric, Inc., will begin a traffic signal replacement project on J...

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Regional Talent Summits Address Workforce Challenges Statewide; Lay Path for Future Talent Development

Published: 06/16/2025

Regional Talent Summits Address Workforce Challenges Statewide; Lay Path for Future Talent Development DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today celebrated the successful completion of seven regional talent summits that addressed workforce...

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Guadalupe Lou Terrones Obituary

Published: 06/16/2025

Guadalupe "Lou" Terrones February 27th, 1950 - June 13th, 2025 Obituary Guadalupe "Lou" Terrones was born February 27,2025, in Manzanola, Colorado to Camilo and Ruth Terrones. He was welcomed to his eternal home on June 13, 2025, at the age of 75....

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Kenneth Kenny Casper Obituary

Published: 06/16/2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Casper February 18th, 1950 - June 7th, 2025 Obituary Where does one begin sharing a lifetime of one who loved his family, farming, inventing, building, nature, fishing, street rods, and most of all living in the Arkansas Valley, kn...

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Garage Fire Spreads to Camper in La Junta; Crews Contain Blaze, No Injuries Reported

Published: 06/15/2025

Early Morning Garage Fire Spreads to Camper in La Junta; Crews Contain Blaze, No Injuries Reported At approx 716am this morning we responded to the 500 blk of E 22nd for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival a garage fully engulfed spreading to ...

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Hideko Deko Shioshita Obituary

Published: 06/14/2025

Hideko "Deko" Shioshita February 25, 1928 — May 6, 2025 Swink, Colorado Obituary Hideko “Deko” (Ashida) Shioshita, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in La Junta, CO. Throughout her lifetime, Deko maintained her faith, kindness, ...

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James Jimmy Allen Day Obituary

Published: 06/13/2025

James "Jimmy" Allen Day May 11, 1951 — June 7, 2025 Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Day, who departed this life on June 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 11, 1951, in Canon City, Colorado, ...

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Hasty-McClave Fire Receives Over 2,300 Cans of Emergency Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Wildfire Response

Published: 06/13/2025

Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation from Anheuser-Busch to Support Wildfire Response Efforts. Water is provided through partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council. Hasty- McClave Fire Protect...

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