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Mary Lou (Burns) Coffield Obituary

Published: 01/29/2026

Mary Lou (Burns) Coffield January 16, 1931 ~ January 25, 2026 95 Years Old A Graveside Service for Mary Lou Coffield will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026 at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado with E...

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Ernest Cordova Obituary

Published: 01/28/2026

Ernest Cordova Jan 27, 1933 — Jan 26, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Ernest Cordova, 92, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Rocky Ford. He was born Friday, January 27, 1933, in Trinidad, Colorado to Esequiel...

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Cheryl Sue Butcher Obituary

Published: 01/28/2026

Cheryl Sue Butcher July 28, 1945 — January 24, 2026 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary Cheryl Sue (Crosson) Butcher, age 80, of Cheraw, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born...

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Felony Theft Call Escalates into Hwy 50 High-Speed Chase Ending with Arrest in La Junta

Published: 01/28/2026

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in La Junta After Felony Theft Alert, Two Arrested On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 1:52 PM, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by the Lamar Police Department regarding a 2003 Black Hummer SU...

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Wrong-Way Driver on I-25 Near Pueblo Leads to Trooper-Involved Crash, DUI Arrest

Published: 01/28/2026

Wrong Way Driver Left lane of I-25 remains closed just north of Pueblo (El Paso County, CO) - At approximately 3:45 am, Colorado State Troopers responded to a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Interstate 25 near mile...

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Morning Trailer Fire in Rocky Ford Contained Quickly With Minimal Damage

Published: 01/27/2026

Trailer Fire Quickly Contained Near Spruce Avenue and Ewers Avenue; Crews Prevent Garage Damage Today at approximately 9:15am we were paged to the area of Spruce Avenue and Ewers Avenue on a report of a trailer fire. Upon arrival a camper trailer ...

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Rocky Ford Man Pleads Guilty After FBI Seizes Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and 17 Firearms

Published: 01/27/2026

Rocky Ford Man Pleads Guilty To Multiple Firearm and Drug Charges DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Mario Rocha, 27, Rocky Ford, Colorado, pleaded guilty to three counts of possess...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2026

Published: 01/27/2026

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Rocky Ford Police Alert Community to Rise in Car Break-Ins and Vehicle Trespasses

Published: 01/27/2026

Rocky Ford Police Warn of Vehicle Trespasses, Urge Residents to Lock Cars and Remove Valuables The Rocky Ford Police Department has been receiving reports of vehicle trespasses (people entering locked or unlocked cars) and stealing items inside. T...

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Joe Louis Fierro Obituary

Published: 01/27/2026

Joe Louis Fierro March 5, 1942 ~ January 24, 2026 (age 83) A Celebration of Life for Joe Fierro will be held at a later date. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Obituary Joe Louis Fierro was born on March 5...

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Lola Janell Dunivan Obituary

Published: 01/27/2026

Lola Janell Dunivan October 23, 1938 – January 2, 2026 Obituary Lola Janell Gist was born October 23, 1938, in Seminole, Oklahoma and passed away January 2, 2026. She was the third child born to Henry and Edythe Gist. The family moved to Bac...

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Dennis Leroy Dunivan Obituary

Published: 01/27/2026

Dennis Leroy Dunivan March 9, 1937 – January 15, 2026 Obituary Lola Janell Gist was born October 23, 1938, in Seminole, Oklahoma and passed away January 2, 2026. She was the third child born to Henry and Edythe Gist. The family moved to Baca...

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Mutual Aid Responders Assist Crowley County Structure Fire in Subzero Morning Conditions

Published: 01/26/2026

Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Reports Mutual Aid Assistance at Crowley County Fire At approximately 6:30 am this morning we were requested for mutual aid assistance for a structure fire in Crowley County. Upon arrival with an engine and tender we were ass...

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Hasty Friends Community Church Hosts One-Night House of Worship Simulcast Worship Event on Feb. 1

Published: 01/26/2026

Hasty Friends Community Church Hosts One-Night House of Worship Simulcast Worship Event on Feb. 1 Hasty Friends Community Church invites you to join them on Sunday February 1st, at 7:00 PM, we will be partnering with House of Worship to bring this...

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Ed Visconti Obituary

Published: 01/26/2026

Ed Visconti d. January 15, 2026 Loveland Obituary Ed Visconti of Loveland, Colorado passed away on January 15, 2026. Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family and friends. Ed is survived by his wife Donna V...

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Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Jan. 26, 2026

Published: 01/25/2026

Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Jan 26, 2026 Closures & Delays Posted as Reported... Sponsored by: seconews.org/VanDykInsurance https://seconews.org/RubysAutoBody seconews.org/ArkansasValleyLumber Manzanola School District will not have...

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Mobile Home Structure Fire on South 12th Street Safely Extinguished by Lamar & Prowers Fire

Published: 01/24/2026

Lamar Fire Responds to Working Mobile Home Fire on South 12th Street Last night at 1942 Lamar Fire was dispatched to the 300 Blk of S 12th for a reported structure fire. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found a mobile home that had heavy fire showing...

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High-Speed Eluding Ends in Crash in La Junta; Driver Faces Felony Charges

Published: 01/24/2026

La Junta Police Arrest Driver After High-Speed Eluding Crash on Jan 23 On 1-23-2026 Officers with the La Junta Police Department attempted to stop a black 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The black 2006 Chevrolet Impala did not stop for Officer’s emer...

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Joy L Harper Obituary

Published: 01/24/2026

Joy L Harper July 8, 1948 — January 21, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Joy L. Harper, a beloved archeologist and devoted journalist, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at her home in Rocky Ford, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Ju...

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Colorado Bureau of Investigation Confirms Suicide Ruling in Hunter S. Thompson Death

Published: 01/23/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Completes Review of Hunter S. Thompson Death Investigation; Confirms Original Conclusion of Suicide January 23, 2026 – CBI – Woody Creek, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has comple...

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Federal Approval Clears Path for Colorado’s 10-Year Wildlife Conservation Plan

Published: 01/23/2026

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approves Colorado’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce that the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) has been formally approved by the U.S....

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Phyllis Lola Sinclair Obituary

Published: 01/22/2026

Phyllis Lola Sinclair October 26, 1943 ~ January 16, 2026 (age 82) Obituary Phyllis L. (Miles) Sinclair, 82, formerly of Las Animas, CO, passed away peacefully at home in Colorado Springs, Friday, January 16, 2026. Phyllis was born in Las Animas, ...

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Frances (Rogers) Chase Obituary

Published: 01/22/2026

Frances (Rogers) Chase March 14, 1939 ~ January 20, 2026 (age 86) Obituary Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, while residing at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, CO. She had been a victi...

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Late-Night Fatal Crash Involving Three Semi Trucks Closes Highway 287 in Baca County

Published: 01/22/2026

Late Night Fatal Crash on Highway 287 Highway 287 was reopened at 8:50 a.m. (Baca County, Colo) – On January 21, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a call of a fatal crash in Baca County involving three semis...

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CBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Walsenburg with Wanted Crowley County Man

Published: 01/21/2026

CBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Walsenburg January 21, 2026 – CBI – Walsenburg, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an investigation into an officer-involved shooting based on a request fro...

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CPW Announces No Additional Gray Wolf Releases for 2025–2026 Season

Published: 01/21/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Provides Update on 2025-2026 Gray Wolf Release Season Population Source Plans DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced today that it currently has no plans for translocating additional gray wolves this relea...

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Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Responds to CPW Decision Not to Release Wolves This Season

Published: 01/21/2026

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Responds to CPW Decision Not to Release Wolves This Season DENVER, Colo. - The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) acknowledges today’s announcement from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that no add...

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Pueblo Police Respond to Home Invasion and Stabbing on N. Elizabeth Street

Published: 01/21/2026

Stabbing Reported After Home Invasion in Pueblo HOME INVASION LEADS TO STABBING On January 20, 2026, at approximately 1:08 P.M., officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of N. Elizabeth Street on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Officers fo...

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Jaden M. Villa Obituary

Published: 01/21/2026

Jaden M. Villa January 12, 2005 — January 1, 2026 Burlington Obituary Jaden M. Villa, 20, of Burlington Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Jan 1 2026. Jaden was born January 12, 2005, in La Junta Colorado to Amelia Villa. Jaden had a big a...

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Colorado Community College System Launches National Search for Next Trinidad State College President

Published: 01/21/2026

Colorado Community College System Launches Search for Next Trinidad State College President January 21, 2026 (Denver) — The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has launched a national search for the next president of Trinidad State Coll...

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