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Willow Fire Sparks Emergency Rescue of 148,000 Native Fish from Leadville Hatchery

Published: 07/18/2026

As Willow Fire approached, a call for help launched a race to save Colorado's native fish On July 4, a controlled burn reaches the ridge above the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Leadville National Hatchery and joins the Willow Fire. USFWS and Colo...

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Gold Mountain Fire Officials Explain Why Smoke Remains Visible Inside Fire Perimeter

Published: 07/18/2026

As evacuation orders change on the #GoldMountainFire and more residents and visitors return home or regain access to previously closed areas, it is normal to see smoke from well within the fire perimeter. While it may be concerning, visible smoke ...

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Lavon Honeycutt Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

Lavon Honeycutt Sep 17, 1940 — Jul 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Tillmon “Lavon” Honeycutt of La Junta, Colorado passed away of July 17, 2026, at the Pikes Peak Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on September 17, 1...

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Walking Through Grief and Loss Support Group Begins July 22 in La Junta

Published: 07/17/2026

Walking Through Grief and Loss A support group for healing, hope and connection Join us for Walking Through Grief and Loss, a welcoming support group designed to provide comfort, encouragement, and understanding for those who have experienced the ...

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Max Harold Grant Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

Max Harold Grant Dec 11, 1950 — Jul 3, 2026 Springfield Obituary Max Harold Grant died July 3, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. He was 75. Max was the fourth child of Lawrence H. Grant and Barbara J (Turner). He was born December 1...

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Aspen Acres Fire Containment Rises to 48% as Crews Defend Rye and San Isabel

Published: 07/17/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for 7/17/2026 English and Spanish 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 &n

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Gold Mountain Fire Containment Rises to 13% as Crews Protect Silver Jack Reservoir Area

Published: 07/17/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 17, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,734 acres |

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Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun: Colorado Warns Against Leaving Pets in Hot Cars

Published: 07/17/2026

Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car A friendly reminder to keep your pets safe during the Summer ( COLORADO) - Colorado's outdoor lifestyle often includes our pets, from hiking trails to patio dining. But as temperatures rise, it's critical to ...

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John E LaBrec Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

John E LaBrec Dec 20, 1947 — Jul 16, 2026 Obituary John Edward LaBrec was born December 20, 1947. He went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2026. John was born in Birmingham, Washington to the Albert and Marguerite (Henehan) LaBrec. He gre...

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Karen Elizabeth Dellinger Obituary

Published: 07/16/2026

Karen Elizabeth Dellinger Dec 25, 1941 — Jul 16, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Karen E. Dellinger, 84, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas to ...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Kidnapping Suspect After RV Pursuit Ends in Rollover and Fire

Published: 07/16/2026

On July 15, 2026, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 1400 block of E. Monument Avenue regarding a reported menacing and kidnapping involving an RV. As officers arrived, the RV fled the...

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Howard James Davis Obituary

Published: 07/16/2026

Howard James Davis Oct 31, 1933 — Jul 9, 2026 Winfield, KS Obituary Howard James “Jim” Davis, 92 of Winfield, Kansas formerly of La Junta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 9, 2026, at the Kansas Veterans’ Home in Winfiel...

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Brake Failure Blamed in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 119 Near Nederland

Published: 07/16/2026

**Update** Fatal Crash on Highway 119 Closes the Road The road was opened around 4:15 a.m. (Boulder County, COLO) – The ongoing investigation of the fatal crash on Highway 119 at milepost 34 shows a Dodge Ram, pulling a trailer, was traveling ea...

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Pueblo County Man Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charge Involving Newborn

Published: 07/16/2026

Arrest Made in Child Abuse Case Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 33-year-old man Wednesday on a warrant for felony child abuse in an incident involving his newborn son. Brandon Impson was arrested without incident on a n...

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Gold Mountain Fire Reaches 37,734 Acres as Crews Build Defensive Lines Near Ouray

Published: 07/16/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 16, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,734 acres | Containment: 11% | Cause:&l

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,820 Acres as Crews Contain Spot Fire Near Rye

Published: 07/16/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for July 16, 2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. &

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Colorado State Patrol Explains E-Bike vs. E-Moto Rules After 8-Year-Old Stopped Riding Electric Motorcycle

Published: 07/16/2026

**Update** E-Bike vs. E-Moto (COLO) - On July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Trooper Nate Alluisi contacted an eight-year-old riding a 2,000-watt electric motorcycle on a sidewalk near Highway 50 in Salida. Trooper Alluisi used the contact ...

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Pueblo West Fire Chief Thanks Community After Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/16/2026

7/15/2026 To: Our Pueblo West Community From: Fire Chief Brian K. Caserta As our Pueblo West firefighters complete their assignments on the Aspen Acres Fire, I wanted to share some information about our department’s response and, more importantl...

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Rocky Ford Police, Otero County Deputies Arrest Man on Lamar Warrant Alleging Child Enticement, Sexual Assault and Internet Luring Charges

Published: 07/16/2026

Man arrested on warrant out of Lamar, Colorado Rocky Ford, Colo. - July 15th, 2026 - The Lamar Police Department contacted the Rocky Ford Police to locate and arrest Jade Downey (37) on a warrant out of Lamar for: Enticement of a Child (Felony 4),...

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Ark Valley Turkey Trot Donates Emergency Supplies for Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/15/2026

A huge thank you to Amber, her daughter, and the entire team behind Ark Valley Turkey Trot for their incredible donation and support during the Aspen Acres Fire response efforts. They delivered: 💧 10 cases of bottled water ⚡ 14 boxes of elect...

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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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