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Four Arrested, 12 Detained in Major Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation in La Junta, Colorado

Published: 06/12/2026

Multi-Agency Operation in Otero County Leads to Four Arrests, 12 Detentions During Search Warrant Execution in La Junta La Junta, Colorado - A multi-agency effort resulted in multiple arrests on June 10, 2026 in Otero County. The investigation beg...

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CPW Announces Fish Salvage at Adobe Creek (Blue Lake) and Thurston Reservoirs Before Permanent Public Access Closure

Published: 06/12/2026

Fish Salvage June 12 to July 15, then public access ends at Adobe Creek (Blue Lake), Thurston reservoirs LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared a public fish salvage at

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Nita Lorene Scott Obituary

Published: 06/12/2026

Nita Lorene Scott December 20, 1941 – June 6, 2026 Obituary Nita Lorene Scott, 84, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the hospital surrounded by her children following a lengthy illness. Nita was born on December 20, 1941, in Springfield, Colorado,...

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Jose Salud Ramos Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

Jose Salud Ramos November 5, 1991 – June 10, 2026 Obituary Jose Salud Ramos, a cherished son, brother, and uncle, was born on November 5, 1991, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico. He passed away peacefully at home with his family in Rocky Ford, ...

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Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr. Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

Robert "Bob" G. Schemahorn, Jr. August 6, 1944 — June 10, 2026 Obituary A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as Bob, will be held at 10:00AM o...

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John C. DuVall Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

John "Johnny" C. DuVall October 17, 1948 ~ June 8, 2026 77 Years Old Obituary Funeral services for John “Johnny” DuVall will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Intermen...

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Lovina R. Jackson Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

Lovina R. (Chambers) Jackson November 23, 1929 ~ June 7, 2026 96 Years Old Obituary Lovina Rhoda Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. Lovina was born on November 23, 1929, in Saint ...

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Ancel Lee Malone Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

Ancel Lee Malone September 26, 1950 — June 9, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Ancel Malone will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. ...

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Tom Beakley Obituary

Published: 06/11/2026

Tom Beakley March 30, 1948 — June 10, 2026 Obituary A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident Thomas Beakley, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tom. Tom was born on March 30, 1948 ...

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La Junta Fire Dept. Deploys to Assist at Bear Fire Burns in Las Animas County Near Hwy 350

Published: 06/10/2026

Bear Fire Grows to 125 Acres in Las Animas County, Prompting Evacuations and Multi-Agency Response The La Junta Fire Department is currently assisting Las Animas County with a wild fire.

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Bear Fire Near Trinidad Grows to 120 Acres, Evacuations Ordered Near Bear Springs Trail on Las Animas Ranch Near Delhi

Published: 06/10/2026

A rapidly growing wildfire north of Trinidad has prompted evacuation orders as firefighters work to contain the blaze now known as the Bear Fire. According to Las Animas County fire officials, the fire ignited Wednesday afternoon near County Road ...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Double Fatal Head-On Crash on CO HWY 71 in Crowley County

Published: 06/10/2026

Colorado State Patrol Reports on Double Fatal Head-On Crash in Crowley County Colorado State Patrol Troopers responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on CO Highway 71 near mile post 42 in Crowley County on June 4, at 4:30 PM, according to the CSP ...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Restrain Pets and Avoid Distractions During Summer Travel Season

Published: 06/10/2026

Don’t Let Your Dog Become a Distraction Colorado State Patrol Cautions Drivers about Unrestrained Pets (COLO) – Hiking, camping, running to the store, pets are part of the family for many Coloradoans, and often accompany their owners on the ro...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: 50 Golfers Compete in June 9 Scramble and Chipping Contest

Published: 06/10/2026

The La Junta Senior Golf League hosted 50 players on June 9. Two new senior golfers were welcomed: Jane Jacquart and Bruce Baca. Participants broke up into ten teams of five golfers. Two games were played: a nine-hole scramble and a chipping conte...

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Sheryl Perkins Obituary

Published: 06/10/2026

Sheryl Perkins November 29, 1956 — June 9, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Sheryl Perkins will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interme...

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Pueblo DUI Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on W. Northern Avenue

Published: 06/10/2026

On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the 600 block of W. Northern Ave. Officers arrived and located the victim, who was pronounced deceased on sc...

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Crowley County Arrest Report: First-Degree Murder, Child Abuse, Assault, DUI and Burglary Charges Filed May 26-June 7, 2026

Published: 06/10/2026

Arrests 05/26/2026 Montanez, Matthew, 33, Ordway, Failure to Appear Warrant, Warrant out of Another Jurisdiction, In-Custody 05/28/2026 Crandall, Kaleb, 25, Colorado Springs, Harassment, Menacing, 3rd Degree Assault, Bonded 05/29/2026

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Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident

Published: 06/09/2026

Bent County Coroner Identifies Two Inmates Killed in CoreCivic Prison Incident LAS ANIMAS, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has confirmed that two inmates died and a third was hospitalized following a deadly incident at the ...

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Gail Piper Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Gail Piper August 18, 1938 — May 23, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00pm. Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia...

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Colorado Teen Crash Fatalities Rise 91% Over Last Decade, CDOT Urges Safer Summer Driving

Published: 06/09/2026

Teen crash fatalities have increased by 91% in the last decad CDOT provides safe driving reminders for teens as summer break kicks off Statewide — As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department ...

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La Junta Gymnast Jennylynn Zamora Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year

Published: 06/09/2026

La Junta Gymnast Heads to Nationals for Second Straight Year Article by: Ronald Hernandez Jr. LA JUNTA, Colorado. — Jennylynn Zamora, 12, a talented gymnast from La Junta is once again preparing to compete on the national stage after earning a s...

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Two Morning Crashes on Northbound I-25 Near Mead Prompt CSP Investigation

Published: 06/09/2026

Two Morning Commute Crashes on I-25 (MEAD, COLO) - On June 9, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to two separate multi-vehicle crashes on northbound I-25 at milepost 245 and milepost 246 (just north of County Road 34) in Weld County. 7:41 a...

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US 350 Resurfacing Project Near La Junta Begins June 15, With Lane Closures and Delays Expected

Published: 06/09/2026

― Project Announcement ―US 350 resurfacing project to begin in mid-June Alternating lane closures expected southwest of La Junta Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Bettis Asphalt & Construct...

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Colby B. Piersall Obituary

Published: 06/09/2026

Colby B. Piersall April 16, 1970 — June 4, 2026 Ordway, Colorado Obituary Colby B. Piersall, a devoted family man, a cherished friend, and a steadfast servant of his country, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Ordway, Colorado. Born on April 16, 19...

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Jacqueline Rae Dillingham Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham November 11, 1946 — May 29, 2026 Fowler Obituary Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae Dillingham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Fowler community, passed away at Pioneer Heal...

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Leslie Alan Carlock Obituary

Published: 06/08/2026

Leslie " Les" Alan Carlock June 26, 1952 — June 6, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Leslie "Les" Alan Carlock, 73, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1952, in La Junta, Colorado to Viola “Bernice...

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Prowers County Primary Election Ballots Arriving This Week; Voters Must Return Ballots by June 30

Published: 06/08/2026

Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Primary Election Ballots should be arriving through the mail this week, June 8-12, 2026. If you do not get a ballot by the end of next week, plea

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Otero College Alum Richard Wadhams Credits Otero With Launching Political Career

Published: 06/08/2026

Richard Wadhams Otero College Alum Time spent at Otero helped to launch his successful political career LA JUNTA – Richard (Dick) Wadhams, a 1975 graduate of Otero Junior College, launched his distinguished political career after studying at Ote...

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Update: Eastbound I-76 Reopens in Commerce City After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two

Published: 06/08/2026

**Update** I-76 Closed Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours (COMMERCE CITY, COLO) - This is an update to the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on June 8, 2026, at approximately 4:23 a.m. This crash has been...

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Highway 50 Fatality Victim Identified - Investigation Continues in Pueblo County

Published: 06/08/2026

The Pueblo County Coroner has officially identified the victim of the fatal incident that occurred on Highway 50 on June 6, 2026. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Robert J. Hepler. Next of kin have been formally notified. An investi...

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