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Fremont County Traffic Stop Leads to Meth and Firearm Arrest in Cañon City

Published: 07/30/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrest On July 17, 2026, Fremont County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Royal Gorge Boulevard in Canon City. The driver, Andrew Christian-Bode, 27, of Cotopaxi, w...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update July 30, 2026: Fire Reaches 39,506 Acres, 62% Contained as Flash Flood Risk Continues Near Ouray

Published: 07/30/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Thursday, July 30, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Update July 30, 2026: Fire Grows to 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as Flood Risk Remains Near Rye

Published: 07/30/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – July 30, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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Eugene “Gene” Madrigal Obituary

Published: 07/30/2026

Eugene “Gene” Madrigal Oct 6, 1946 Jul 23, 2026 Obituary Eugene “Gene” Madrigal of Denver, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest on July 23, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Gene was born on October 6, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado, to Tony Madri...

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Fort Collins Police Officer Charged After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Weld County

Published: 07/30/2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Weld County Road 76 (WELD COUNTY, COLO) - On July 29, 2026, at approximately 6:07 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Weld County Road 76 and Weld County Road 33. The crash involved an unmar...

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Algae Testing Finds Low-Level Toxins in Lake Hasty; John Martin Reservoir Remains Toxin-Free

Published: 07/30/2026

There have been a few questions about some of the algae notices around the lake, so to make sure you're all informed, here are the facts: Last Friday an algae bloom was picked up on satellite on John Martin Reservoir, thanks to warm water temperat...

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Cecilia Candalaria Davis Obituary

Published: 07/30/2026

Cecilia Candalaria Davis May 20, 1937 — Jul 27, 2026 Greeley, Colorado Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cecilia “Cil” Candelaria Davis, 89. She transitioned out of this life on July 27, 2026, surround by loved ...

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Pamela Hallford Obituary

Published: 07/30/2026

Pamela Hallford Jan 10, 1956 — Jul 26, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Las Animas, Pamela Hallford will be held at 10:00AM at the Hartman Cemetery on Thursday, August 06, 2026. Pam...

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Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer Obituary

Published: 07/30/2026

Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, M.D. Jan 7, 1944 — Jul 26, 2026 Obituary With deep love, we announce the passing of Lloyd Franklin Moore Mercer, who died on July 26, 2026 in Madison, Mississippi. Lloyd was born on January 7, 1944 in Albuquerque, Ne...

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Karen Maggart Obituary

Published: 07/30/2026

Karen Maggart Dec 8, 1948 — Jul 28, 2026 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Karen Maggart will be held at a later date. Karen was born on December 08, 1948 at McIntosh, South Dakota to Joseph Ray and Harriet Ione...

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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Debris Flows in Colorado Burn Scar Areas

Published: 07/30/2026

Yesterday's intense storm triggered local flooding and debris flows, fueled by 1 to 1.5 inches of rain and 50–60 mph wind gusts. Our fire meteorologist noted that we should expect additional precipitation today. How does a debris flow develop? W...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,507 Acres, Reaches 59% Containment

Published: 07/29/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as Flooding Threat Persists

Published: 07/29/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – July 29, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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La Junta Senior Golf League Hosts Three-Club Scramble with 37 Players

Published: 07/29/2026

Awaiting team selection at La Junta Senior Golf League. The La Junta Senior Golf League had 37 members playing a special scramble match on July 28. Before play began, each golfer had to choose only three clubs to play the nine holes. The challenge...

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Darryl Keith Whatley Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Darryl Keith Whatley March 29, 1964 – July 24, 2026 Obituary With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Darryl Keith Whatley, who entered eternal rest on July 24, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 29, 1964, to Dave Whatley and the lat...

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Lamar Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charge Following Las Animas Meth Investigation

Published: 07/29/2026

On July 3, 2026, officers with the Las Animas Police Department responded to the 400 block of Ambassador Thompson Boulevard after receiving a report of a 911 text from the area. During the investigation, officers located a bag containing approxima...

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Otero College Foundation Honors Betty Velasquez for 11 Years of Board Service

Published: 07/29/2026

Otero College Foundation Otero Foundation Board Honors Betty Velasquez for Years of Service LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation Board recently honored retiring board member, Betty Velasquez, from La Junta, for her 11 years of service to the ...

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Douglas Shake Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Douglas Shake Nov 8, 1941 — Jul 28, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for longtime Colorado Springs resident Douglas Shake will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with full...

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Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 184 West of Dolores

Published: 07/29/2026

Head-On Crash on Highway 184 Both directions of the roadway are closed (MONTEZUMA, COLO) - The Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on July 28, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Highway 184 at milepost 3, west of Dolores, CO. T...

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Bradley Adrian-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Bradley Adrian-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala Aug 10, 2004 — Jul 23, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Bradley Adrain-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala, 21, of La Junta, Colorado passed away July 23, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 10, 2004, in L...

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Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Woman Recovered from Lake Pueblo State Park

Published: 07/28/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Woman Recovered from Lake Pueblo State Park as 34-Year-Old Jacqueline C. Montez PUEBLO COUNTY, CO — The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the woman whose body was recovered from the water near the Yucca Flats ...

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CBI Investigating Death After Missing Cañon City Man Shawn Michael Dixon Sr.'s Remains Found Near Skyline Drive

Published: 07/28/2026

July 28, 2026 – - CBI - Cañon City, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Cañon City Police Department, has initiated a death investigation following the discovery of human remains by hikers near Skyline Dr...

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Colorado State Patrol: Hit-and-Run Crashes Decline as More Cases Are Solved

Published: 07/28/2026

Hit-and-Run Crashes Go Down As Solved Cases Go Up Troopers advise motorists to never leave the scene of a crash (COLORADO) – Hit-and-run crashes are among the most damaging crashes that can occur, affecting not only vehicles, property, and pedes...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update July 28: Fire Mapped at 39,506 Acres, 50% Contained as Flash Flood Risk Continues

Published: 07/28/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Update July 28: Fire Holds at 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as New Incident Team Takes Command

Published: 07/28/2026

Daily Update for Aspen Acres Fire 07/28/2026 Size: 101,921 acres | Containment: 66% | Cause: Undetermined | Start Date: June 29, 2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO | Total Personnel: 821

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Kim Volunteer Fire Department, Mutual Aid Crews Battling 400-Acre Broce Fire Near Kim, Colorado

Published: 07/28/2026

KIM, Colo. — The Kim Volunteer Fire Department is actively responding to the Broce Fire, a grass and brush fire estimated at approximately 400 acres burning north of Kim and west of Colorado Highway 109. Firefighters are working to contain the w...

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Missing Woman Found Dead at Lake Pueblo State Park After Multi-Agency Search

Published: 07/28/2026

Body of missing woman located, recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers located the body of a missing adult female Monday evening following a search at Lake Pueblo State Park. The individual was re...

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Las Animas Trofins Swimmers Earn Top Honors and Break Records at League Championship

Published: 07/28/2026

Las Animas Trofins had some amazing athletes perform this weekend at the league championship! All of the student athlete had to make qualifying times to compete. Congratulations to you all! Bradley Anderson Austin Anderson Alan McLain DJ Mayfield

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William "Bill" Martz Obituary

Published: 07/27/2026

William "Bill" Donald Martz May 19, 1947 ~ July 20, 2026 (age 79) Obituary William “Bill” Donald Martz, born on May 19, 1947, in Southern California, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Fowler, CO, with his beloved wife, Marie, by his ...

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Scott Lee Curtsinger Obituary

Published: 07/27/2026

Scott Lee Curtsinger November 10, 1968 - July 10, 2026 Obituary Scott Lee Curtsinger, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Junction, CO on July 10, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1968 to Leland and Jean(Bonham) Curtsinger at La Junta...

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