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Alamosa County Pursuit Ends in SWAT Arrest of Wanted Suspect in Monte Vista

Published: 07/15/2026

High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest Following SWAT Operation On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Deputies with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4500 block of County Road 3 South, regarding a report of an unwa...

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Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp Named Fowler’s 2026 Parade Marshals

Published: 07/15/2026

Introducing our 2026 Parade Marshals Article written by: Claireanna Martin (FHS Student) Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp are two proud members of the Fowler community. Both of these amazing ladies have been raised in the Arkansas Valley and lived here

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Picketwire Players Announce Fahrenheit 451 Auditions July 20–21 in La Junta

Published: 07/15/2026

Picketwire to hold Auditions for Fahrenheit 451 Auditions, Fall, Featured, La

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Ferris Fire Grows to 64,869 Acres, Reaches 43% Containment

Published: 07/15/2026

Ferris Fire Update Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 64,869

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The Lion King Jr. Takes the Stage at Livewell Park in La Junta July 16–18

Published: 07/15/2026

Join Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of The Lion King Jr! With Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, it features a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a c...

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 99,077 Acres and 36% Containment as Crews Defend Rye

Published: 07/15/2026

Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation Size: 99,077 acres Containment: 36%

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment

Published: 07/15/2026

Evening Operations Update (7/14): The #GoldMountainFire remains at 36,965 acres and 12% containment, with 886 personnel assigned. As anticipated, isolated thunderstorms developed south of the fire this afternoon. While winds from the storm reached...

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Pueblo Police Use ALPR Technology to Speed Crime Response and Solve Cases

Published: 07/15/2026

City of Pueblo speeds up crime response with ALPR The Pueblo Police Department has been using Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to assist the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) with tracking suspects and developing important investi...

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CPW Sportspersons’ Meeting July 21 to Address Drought, Fires and Fish Salvages

Published: 07/15/2026

Drought, fires, fish salvages highlight Sportspersons' Meeting, July 21 The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sportspersons' Roundtable Meeting, July 21, includes discussion related to ongoing drought, fires, public access, low river fl...

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Pedro Rodriguez Cordova Obituary

Published: 07/14/2026

Pedro Rodriguez Cordova Jan 18, 1962 — Jul 11, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Pedro Rodriguez Cordova, 64, of Rocky Ford, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 in Colorado Springs, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 18,1962, to Isidro Rod...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment Near Ouray

Published: 07/14/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 14, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander Fire Information:

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Gerald Dean Gentzler Obituary

Published: 07/14/2026

Gerald Dean Gentzler Jul 22, 1938 — Jul 2, 2026 Obituary Gerald Dean Gentzler went to be with our Lord on July 2nd, 2026. He was born in Liberal KS on June 22, 1938, to Simon Peter and Jessie L. Gentzler. He married Kathryn June Meyers in 1958 a...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Announces 2026 Summer Events and Car Shows

Published: 07/14/2026

Coverage Sponsored by: seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts

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Three Teams Tie for First in La Junta Senior Golf League Scramble

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 On July 14, the La Junta Senior Golf League played a 9-hole scramble on a course converted to a par-43 layout. There were seven par-5 holes and two par-4 holes. Forty-eight golfers were divided ...

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La Junta Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Large Dumpster Fire at Sutherlands, Prevents Building Damage

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Firefighters Stop Sutherlands Dumpster Fire Before It Reaches Building Today at approx 1253 pm LJFD responded to the 27000 blk of Hwy 50 in La Junta at Sutherlands for a reported large dumpster on fire next to the building. Upon arrival o...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,077 Acres as Crews Defend Rye and Containment Holds at 36%

Published: 07/14/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Otero County Detention Deputy Valerie Alvarez Arrested on Domestic Violence Criminal Mischief

Published: 07/14/2026

La Junta Police Arrest Otero County Detention Deputy Valerie Alvarez on Criminal Mischief Domestic Violence Charge La Junta, CO - On April 30, 2026, at approximately 8:18 a.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to a report of ...

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La Junta Veteran Tom Pulido Remembered for a Life of Kindness, Truth and Service

Published: 07/14/2026

Some people spend their entire lives trying to change the world. Tom simply changed the world around him. He wasn't rich. He wasn't a celebrity or someone whose name would be be found in history books. He was just a man from La Junta, a veteran wh...

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Sheena Maria Ochoa Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Sheena Maria Ochoa Mar 9, 1986 — Jul 8, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Sheena Maria Ochoa, beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, in Rocky Ford, at the age of 40. Sheena’s sudden departure leav...

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Bonnie Lucero Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Bonnie Lucero Nov 7, 1967 — Jul 7, 2026 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Bonnie Lucero will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Ch...

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Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament to Raise Scholarship Funds Aug. 29

Published: 07/13/2026

Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament set for August 29 Scholarship Fundraising Event sponsored by SEBREA LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation will be hosting its first golf tournament on Saturday, August 29 at the La Junta Municipal Golf ...

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CBI Grand Junction Open House to Collect DNA for Missing Person Cases

Published: 07/13/2026

CBI Grand Junction to Host Open House to Collect DNA Samples, Aid Missing Person Cases July 13, 2026 – CBI – Grand Junction, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is hosting a Missing Person Open House on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, f...

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Otero College Hiring Full-Time Construction Trades Faculty in La Junta

Published: 07/13/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Faculty-Construction Trades Position #: 300370 Position Status: Full-Time (9 months) Reports To: Department Chair of Career and Technical Education DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Otero College Hiring Full-Time TRiO Advisor/Success Coach in La Junta

Published: 07/13/2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: TRiO Advisor/Success Coach Position #: 400170 Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director of Student Support Services <

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,259 Acres, Reaches 11% Containment Near Ouray

Published: 07/13/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 13, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Jay Miller, Jared Hohn, and Cody Rohrbach, Incident Commanders Fire Information: 970-355-3286

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Otero County Hiring Director of Human Services: Leadership Position Offers Up to $100,000 Salary and Full Benefits

Published: 07/13/2026

Position Announcement Director, Otero County Department of Human Services Otero County, Colorado, is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative, and results-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Human Services. Following the retirement of ...

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Off-Duty Jefferson County Deputy Arrested on DUI Charge; Colorado State Patrol Leads Investigation

Published: 07/13/2026

Off-Duty Jefferson County Deputy Taken into Custody Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation (DENVER, COLO) - On July 12, 2026, an off-duty Jefferson County Deputy, Tyler Stahl, was arrested and charged with DUI. On July 12, 2026, at app...

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Judith "Judy" Ann Rife Obituary

Published: 07/13/2026

Judith Ann Rife January 12, 1945 - May 29, 2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico. Obituary Judith Ann Rife, 81, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy was born on January 12, 1945, in Raton, New Mexico to Oscar and Betty Short, and w...

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 98,609 Acres, 36% Contained as Beulah and Wetmore Re-Entry Begins

Published: 07/13/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Monday, July 13, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Colorado State Patrol Shares 5 Habits to Prevent Distracted Driving

Published: 07/13/2026

Distraction Doesn't Have to Control You 5 Habits of Highly Focused Drivers (COLO) – Distracted Driving isn't seasonal; it's pervasive, and the Colorado State Patrol is asking for your attention behind the wheel. Troopers investigated 600 injury ...

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