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CPW Rescues Two Adults After Boat Capsizes at John Martin Reservoir State Park
CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4...
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Las Animas Native and Playwright Tencha Avila Celebrated in Santa Fe Staged Reading
Playwright Tencha Avila is an 86-year-old Latina who was raised in a colony of agricultural workers near Las Animas. She and her 11 siblings grew up in a home with no electricity and no running water. When she was seven, she cared for her five you...
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Samuel S. Vigil Appointed Next Chief Judge of Colorado’s 16th Judicial District
Samuel S. Vigil Appointed next Chief Judge of the 16th Judicial District LA JUNTA, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Samuel S. Vigil to serve as the next chief judge of the 16th Judicial Di...
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Southeast Colorado 7 Day Forecast June 26th-July 2nd 2026
Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 25 mph in the morning. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, ma...
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National Weather Service Confirms Two Tornadoes Near Fowler, Colorado
National Weather Service Reports: "Severe weather impacted portions of the area this past Monday." "One of the storms that developed produced two tornadoes near Fowler, Colorado during the late afternoon hours." "Both tornadoes remained over open ...
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Rye Fire Chief Reports 11 Homes Affected, 7 Total Losses in 74 Fire Near Applewood Estates
Watch the Video Here: First and foremost, our hearts and prayers go out to the families affected by the 74 Fire. We recognize that many residents have experienced tremendous loss, and our thoug
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James Pedro Mascarenas Obituary
James Pedro Mascarenas Oct 17, 1957 — Jun 19, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary James P. Mascarenas, 68, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away June 19, 2026, at his La Junta home. He was born October 17, 1957, in La Juta to Rudy & Ruth “...
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Las Animas Mayor Clarifies Food Sales Rules and Colorado Tamale Act Timeline
FYI - FOOD SALES I receive complaints daily about someone serving food illegally in Las Animas. As Mayor, it is my duty to make sure that all codes and ordinances for the City of Las Animas are enforced. The City of Las Animas follows the State gu...
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Dry Creek Fire Holds at 316 Acres as Grass Mesa Evacuation Orders Are Lifted
6/25/26 MORNING UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Thanks to firefighters' efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres. Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire p...
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YouthBiz Cancels July 17 Beulah Workshop, Continues July 24 Melty Bead Creations Business Workshop in Lamar
YouthBiz Summer 2026 Southeast Workshop CANCELLED - From Trash to Treasure Learn to create market-ready products from recycled materials and discover how upcycling helps the planet and your wallet! Ages: 10-18 Beulah, CO Friday, July 17
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