5,568-Acre Fire Near Limon Contained After Multi-Agency Response; Limon Fire District Seeks Volunteers
5,568-Acre Wildfire Near Limon Fully Contained After Multi-Day Response After a long few days, starting out on Tuesday, February 17th, the fire and smoke reports have finally ceased. At over 5568 acres, the community witnessed it’s first lar...
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Black Hills Energy Declares Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Four Colorado Counties Amid Fire Risk
Black Hills Energy Issues Emergency PSPS Watch for Crowley, Fremont, Otero and Pueblo Counties Amid High Fire Risk Black Hills Energy declares Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch in isolated portions of Crowley County, Fremont County, Oter...
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14th Annual Otero College Ag Gala Set for March 14, 2026: Night at the Races to Support Agriculture Students
14th Annual Otero College Gala set for March 14 Night at the Races is major fundraising event for Otero Ag Program LA JUNTA - The Otero College Agriculture program will host its annual fundraising campaign for student support with A Night at the R...
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Colorado Winter Recreation Safety Guide: Avalanche Tips, Wildlife Protection and Responsible Outdoor Travel
Where Snow Meets Stewardship: Colorado Encourages Responsible Winter Recreation DENVER — Colorado's pristine snow and ice make it a winter wonderland. The state offers many outdoor activities, from the thrill of snowmobiling to the tranquili...
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Colorado Springs City Council Advances Rosemont Reservoir Campground Plans on Pikes Peak
Planning for Rosemont Reservoir Campground on Pikes Peak Advances COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs City Council approved a resolution today for expanded recreation at Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area on Pikes Peak. The approv...
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Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado, Bringing Free Business Support to Local Entrepreneurs
Rural Startup Days Launches in Southeast Colorado to Support Local Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses La Junta, CO | February 25-27, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small business owners across Southeast Colorado will soon have a new opportunity to access ...
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Living History and Special Anniversary Events Highlight 2026 Programming at Bent’s Old Fort
2026 Programming at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is excited to announce our program schedule for 2026! There will be something for everyone and a wide variety of programmi...
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Crowley County Fire Investigates Fatal Structure Fire in Olney Springs
Fatal Overnight House Fire Under Investigation in Crowley County At approximately 11:36 pm on February 2, 2026 Crowley County Fire Departments were paged to a reported structure fire in Onley Springs, Colorado in the area of South Stith Ave. A man...
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East Otero School District R-1 Announces Budget Challenges, Staffing Reductions to Ensure Long-Term Stability
East Otero School District R-1 Addresses Financial Shortfall, Outlines Budget Cuts and Path Forward Dear La Junta Community, As your Superintendent, I am writing to share important information regarding the financial health and future of our schoo...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Sportsperson’s Roundtable Feb. 11 to Focus on Deer Herd and East Slope Lion Management Plans
Deer Herd Management/Lion Plans highlight Sportsperson’s Meeting, Feb 11 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Deer Herd Management Plans and the East Slope Lion Plan highlight discussions at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sports...
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