Imogene Sparks November 28, 1931 — February 19, 2026 A celebration of life for current longtime Canon City resident, formerly of Cheyenne Wells, Imogene Sparks will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Wells of Faith Church, ...
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Chief Chris Griffin: Illegal Trash Burning, Fire Risk, and Sanitation Violations Threaten Springfield Neighborhoods This is not an easy topic to address, but as usual, I'm going to do it anyway. Put your reading glasses on (if necessary), this is ...
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Lynell Tressa Jean Johnston Jan. 2, 1973 — Feb. 2, 2026 Olney Springs, Colorado Obituary Lynell Johnston was born on January 2, 1973, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Gale Briggs. On February 2nd, 2026, Lynell passed away in her home, in Olney Spring...
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The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon:A Review Written by the La Junta High School Journalism Class In a truly side-splitting performance, a fabulous group of young actors from La Jun
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Kathy Evelyn Nelson November 1, 1938 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Kathy Nelson, formerly of La Junta, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2026 at Brookshire Post Acute Care Facility, where she had been a resident in memory care for some t...
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William "Kent" Willhite March 21, 1953 ~ February 17, 2026 (age 72) Obituary William Kent Willhite was born March 21, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. He was the first of four children born to Bill and Roberta Willhite of Holly, Colorado. He passed away p...
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Ruth Erlinda Herrera March 10, 1940 — February 17, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Ruth Erlinda Herrera, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced the world with her presence on March 10, 1940, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She departe...
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Springfield Police Make Felony Arrest, Detain Juvenile After Dirt Bike Incident, Charge Adult in Property Crime Investigation The Springfield Police Department has been actively addressing several incidents over the past few days. On 02/18/2026, o...
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Swink Drama Presents Charleston at Otero Ed Stafford Theatre Feb. 21–22 | $5 School Musical Set in the Roaring 1920s Coming this weekend at the Otero Ed Stafford Theatre 3 o’clock Saturday 3 o’clock Sunday - tickets five dollars - text 719 4...
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Otero County Comments on Preliminary Scoping for Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Enhanced Training PCMS NEPA c/o Tetra Tech 7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 To Whom It May Concern, The Otero County Board of Count...
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