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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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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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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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Collared Wolf Travels through Otero, Pueblo and Las Animas Counties
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms collared wolf has crossed I-25 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) biologists have confirmed a collared wolf briefly traveled east of I-25 and through watersheds in Southern Colorado that extend in...
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Dry Creek Fire Crews Make Progress as Evacuations Remain in Effect
UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Firefighters have made good progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire. The eastern perimeter is secure, and crews are focused on extinguishing interior hot spots...
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Dry Creek Fire South of Rifle Reaches 315 Acres as Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect
Dry Creek Fire Update – June 24, 2026 As of this morning, the Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle is estimated at 315 acres. At 7:00 a.m. today, management of the fire transitioned to the Upper Colorado
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Former CBI Scientist Missy Woods Pleads Guilty in DNA Misconduct Case
Missy Woods Pleads Guilty in DNA Misconduct Case; CBI Rea June 23, 2026 – CBI – Golden, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is providing a statement following the guilty plea of former CBI employee Yvonne "Missy" Woods on June 23...
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Tri-County Family Care Center Celebrates 20th Annual Cruisin’ Into Summer Festival in Rocky Ford
Post “Cruisin’ Into Summer” Festival & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair Tri-County Family Care Center (TCFCC) had their 20th Annual “Cruisin’ Into Summer Festival” & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
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Fowler Police Urge Public to Avoid Storm Chasing After Tornado Warning
PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE – SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE During tonight’s tornado warning, Fowler Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, and emergency management personnel were actively tracking storm activity, relaying information, and working to keep our commu...
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