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Schwachheim Fire Update April 16: 1,012 Acres, 36% Contained Near Trinidad, CO Amid Red Flag Warning

Published: 04/16/2026

Colorado’s Schwachheim Fire Reaches 36% Containment as Crews Battle Winds Near Trinidad Schwachheim Fire Update Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres

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Otero Museum Wine Tasting Fundraiser April 24th in La Junta

Published: 04/15/2026

Watch the Interview: Otero Museum Annual Wine Tasting with Hors d'oeuvres Save the Date Friday, April 24, 2026

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Arnell Sheaks Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Arnell Sheaks September 26, 1979 — April 12, 2026 Obituary Arnell Sheaks, 46, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2026, following a short illness. Arnell was kind and soft-hearted, never intrusive, always respectful. She carried...

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Rocky Ford Considers Franchise Fees on Water, Sewer, and Garbage Utilities Amid Legal, TABOR Questions

Published: 04/15/2026

CITY OF ROCKY FORD MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: KATHRYN M. SELLARS, CITY ATTORNEY DANIEL P. HARVEY, CITY ATTORNEY DATE: MARCH 9. 2026 RE: FRANCHISE FEES There hav

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70th Otero Arts Festival Showcases Student Talent Across Southeast Colorado, Announces 2026 Winners

Published: 04/15/2026

Otero College Celebrates 70th Annual Arts Festival with 2,000+ Student Entries and 2026 Winners Seventy years ago, the Otero Arts Festival began as a small art contest designed to give middle and high school students an opportunity to showcase the...

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Mary Frances Forney Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Mary Frances Forney December 6, 1945 — April 14, 2026 Obituary A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary Frances Forney will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

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Ed Henson Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Ed Henson November 18, 1942 — April 15, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Edward Earl Henson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Ed, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, Apr...

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NWS Issues Freeze Watch for Southeast Colorado on April 18, 2026

Published: 04/15/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1240 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso Coun...

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Mary O'Malley Obituary

Published: 04/15/2026

Mary O'Malley January 9, 1957 — January 17, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Grand Junction, Colorado, Mary O’Malley, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fairmou...

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Missing Woman Christina Sanchez Identified in Las Animas County After 2026 Discovery

Published: 04/15/2026

Christina Sanchez, Missing Since 2025, Identified Following Las Animas County Investigation Human Remains Identified in Las Animas County Investigation The Las Animas County Coroner's Office has positively identified human remains recovered in Las...

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Schwachheim Fire Update April 15: 1,003 Acres Burning Near Trinidad, CO, 0% Contained as Crews Hold Key Fire Lines

Published: 04/15/2026

Schwachheim Fire Grows to 1,003 Acres in Southern Colorado; Crews Strengthen Lines as Winds Shift North ***Schwachheim Fire Update*** Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 10 a.m.

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings April 14 - 20, 2026

Published: 04/15/2026

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

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I-70 Closure Near Eisenhower Tunnel: 19 Injured in 70 Vehicle Crash

Published: 04/14/2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Both Directions of Interstate 70 at Eisenhower Tunnel (COLORADO) – On April 14, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 70 near Eisenhower Tunnel (milepost 216) for a reported large multi-ve...

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Colorado’s Schwachheim Fire Expands to 1,000 Acres, Disaster Emergency Declared

Published: 04/14/2026

Schwachheim Fire Update Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 10 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 646 acres (1,000 acres at 7pm) | Containment:

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Christopher Michael Chavez Obituary

Published: 04/14/2026

Christopher Michael Chavez November 14, 1992 — April 11, 2026 La Junta Obituary Christopher Chavez, 33 of La Junta, Colorado unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Manzanola, Colorado. He was born November 14, 1992 in La Junta to ...

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Jennie Martinez in Bent County Warrant Operation on Locust Street

Published: 04/14/2026

Jennie Martinez Arrested on $50,000 Warrant in Joint U.S. Marshals Operation in Bent County On the afternoon of April 14, 2026, the United States Marshals Service, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, successfully executed an arres...

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Rocky Ford Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into 2026 CHSCA Hall of Fame After 35 Years of Championship Success

Published: 04/14/2026

Rocky Ford Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame 2026 After 35 Years of Championship Success Legendary Rocky Ford Meloneer Wrestling Coach Mike Jurney Inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association 2026 Hall of F...

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Baca County Honors 911 Dispatchers as “First First Responders” During National Telecommunicators Week

Published: 04/14/2026

April 12TH -18TH is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week What that means is that it is a designated week to acknowledge and celebrate the people who staff Public Safety Answering Points (911 call answering locations) and dispatch centers ...

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Fowler Issues Summer Reminder on Yard Maintenance, Vehicle Rules, Noise, and Pet Safety

Published: 04/14/2026

Fowler Summer Guidelines: Yard Maintenance, Vehicle Registration, Noise and Pet Rules Summer’s here, which means we start seeing the same issues pop up around town every year. Quick reminder to help everyone stay ahead of it:

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Otero County Seeks D3 Extreme Drought Designation as Agriculture and Water Supplies Face Severe Strain

Published: 04/14/2026

Support for D3 (Extreme Drought) Designation - Otero County April 13, 2026 Dr. Russ Schumacher Colorado State Climatologist Colorado Climate Center &l

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Colorado Awards $100K Grant to Preserve Historic Hartman Castle, Transforming It into Tourism and Community Hub

Published: 04/14/2026

Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future: State Announces $100,000 in Grant Funding to Support for Hartman Castle Preservation Hartman Castle will transform into a community gathering space and tourism destination. (Gunnison, CO) – The Color...

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Colorado Disaster Aid Denied: Polis Criticizes Trump Administration Over FEMA Funding for 2025 Fires and Floods

Published: 04/13/2026

Governor Polis Calls Out Trump Administration for Denying Colorado’s Disaster Appeals for Elk and Lee Fires, Western Colorado Floods DENVER – Today, April 13, 2026, the State of Colorado was notified that the federal government has denied two ...

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Pueblo Teens Arrested with Illegal Modified Gun, Linked to Stolen Car Crash Case

Published: 04/13/2026

From Stolen Car to Illegal Firearm: Teens Arrested and Linked to Prior Incident On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received a call that two juvenile males appeared to be looking in yards in the 2100 block...

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Hollywood History Meets the Old West: Bob Kisthart Will Retire from Bent’s Old Fort After 27 Years

Published: 04/13/2026

The Hollywood Legacy of Bent’s Old Fort After twenty-seven years of serving as a historical interpreter at Bent’s Old Fort, Bob Kisthart is retiring at the end of April. He has split his time with The National Park Service between Bent’s For...

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Governor Polis Declares State of Emergency for Schwachheim Fire Near Trinidad, Colorado as Blaze Surpasses 450 Acres

Published: 04/13/2026

Governor Polis Verbally Declares Emergency in Response to Schwachheim Fire Near Trinidad Monday, April 13, 2026 DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Schwachheim Fire burning near Trinidad. This f...

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Las Animas Police Dept. Reports Unresponsive Man Dies at Scene After CPR Efforts in Bent County

Published: 04/13/2026

LAPD Responds to Unresponsive Male; Subject Pronounced Deceased at Scene On April 11, 2026 at approximately 1:17 pm, Las Animas Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Ambassador Thompson and Bent Avenue, following a report of an...

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Pedestrian Killed in Crash on US Highway 50 in Manzanola, Colorado State Patrol Investigating

Published: 04/13/2026

Pedestrian Killed in Late-Night Manzanola Crash on US 50, Colorado State Patrol Investigating The Colorado State Patrol Reports on a Fatal Vehicle VS Pedestrian Crash on April 11, 2026 in Manzanola, Colorado The Colorado State Patrol Public Inform...

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CBI Assists Florence Police in Deadly Shooting Investigation on Railroad Avenue; Female Shooter Cooperating

Published: 04/13/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists Florence Police Department in Deadly Shooting Investigation April 13, 2026 – CBI – Florence, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Florence Police Department (FPD), in actively inv...

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Southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs to Close Overnight April 17 for Bridge Repairs at Garden of the Gods Road

Published: 04/13/2026

– Traffic Advisory –Overnight full closure of southbound I-25 in Colorado Springs on Friday, April 17 Overnight closures will begin at 10 p.m. with a detour route in effect Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its...

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Colorado Hands-Free Driving Law Leads to Surge in Citations, State Patrol Urges Drivers to Use Hands-Free Devices

Published: 04/13/2026

Use a Hands-Free Accessory Troopers see a jump in citations with the new Colorado law (COLO) – A new Colorado law went into effect on January 1, 2025, that prohibits drivers from using a mobile electronic device while driving, though hands-free ...

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