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Colorado State Patrol Sergeant Ryan Holmes Arrested on Off-Duty Criminal Charge, Placed on Administrative Leave

Published: 08/20/2026

Official Statement Earlier today, the Firestone Police Department notified the Patrol of a warrant charging a member of the Patrol with a crime committed while off duty. Sergeant Ryan Holmes was immediately placed on administrative leave upon arre...

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Colorado State Patrol Trooper Seriously Injured in Mesa County Crash After Suspected Medical Episode

Published: 08/20/2026

Trooper Involved in Crash in Mesa County (MESA COUNTY, COLO) - On August 19, 2026, at approximately 11:21 a.m., a VCU Trooper was traveling northbound on 32 Road when he suffered a suspected medical episode. The patrol vehicle continued traveling ...

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2026 Arkansas Valley Fair Sheep Show Results: Champions, Winners and Top Exhibitors

Published: 08/20/2026

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Rex Moneymaker Obituary

Published: 08/20/2026

Rex Moneymaker Jun 27, 1956 — Jul 29, 2026 Lamar, Colorado Obituary It's the old story the Dog told me It's the best one that he knows Like the morning sun, you come And like the wind you go...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Commercial Drivers of Strong Distracted Driving Penalties

Published: 08/20/2026

CMV Drivers Face Strong Penalties for Distracted Driving Interstate professional drivers have been required to be “hands-free” since 2011 (COLO) – Crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), whether they are at-fault or not, often ca...

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Arkansas Valley Fair Grand Parade and Reunion Events Set for Rocky Ford and La Junta

Published: 08/20/2026

LJHS Class of 2016 10 Year Reunion Celebration Friday Schedule: August 21

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,710 Acres, Remains 87% Contained as Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin

Published: 08/20/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander

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Pueblo County Narcotics Detectives Seize 18,000 Fentanyl Pills Worth About $90,000

Published: 08/20/2026

Narcotics Detectives Execute Warrant, Seize Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Pueblo West today and seized thousands of Fentanyl pills with a street value ...

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Everett Wayne Babb Obituary

Published: 08/20/2026

Everett Wayne Babb May 5, 1937 — Aug 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Everett W. Babb, 89, of La Junta, passed away on August 17, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on May 24, 1937, in Cebolla, New Mexico to Richard & Florence (Whaley...

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La Junta Fire Department Mourns Loss of Everett Babb, 50-Year Volunteer and Rural Fire District Chairman

Published: 08/20/2026

La Junta Fire Department Remembers Everett Babb After More Than 50 Years of Service It’s with a with a heavy heart and profound sadness we let everyone know of the passing of our Chairman and long time retired Volunteer Asst Chief Everett Babb. ...

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Help Wanted: Airbourne ABA Therapy: Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs)

Published: 08/20/2026

Help Wanted: Airbourne ABA Therapy: Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBT) LOOKING FOR WORK THAT REALLY MATTERS? WE ARE HIRING Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTS) Lamar, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas & Surrounding Areas WORK WITH CHILDREN G...

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2026 Arkansas Valley Fair 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show Results

Published: 08/19/2026

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2026 Arkansas Valley Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show Results: Riders Compete for Top Honors

Published: 08/19/2026

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Energy Department Cancels Three Proposed National Electric Transmission Corridors

Published: 08/19/2026

Energy Secretary Announces Cancellation of Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will not move forward with designating the three propos...

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 87% Containment as Crews Target Hot Spots on Cimarron Ridge

Published: 08/19/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander

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2026 Arkansas Valley Fair Swine Show Results: Champions, Winners and Top Exhibitors

Published: 08/19/2026

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CBI Awards $89,141 to 7 Colorado Agencies for Drones, GPS Tracking and Search Technology

Published: 08/18/2026

Persons Who Wander Grant Awards $89,141 to 7 Law Enforcement Agencies August 18, 2026 – CBI – Lakewood, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $89,141 to seven different law enfor...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: Perea Team Takes First Place With 27

Published: 08/18/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for August 18, 2026 The La Junta Senior Golf League's challenge this week: make a designated putt on one hole in order to move to a closer tee box on the next hole! Fifty-one senior golfers joined in for nine ...

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Swink Family Loses Home in Devastating Fire; Fundraiser Launched for Robyn and Troy Platt

Published: 08/18/2026

Community Asked to Help Robyn and Troy Platt After Devastating House Fire A family is asking the community to rally around Robyn and Troy Platt after a fire destroyed their home and belongings on the morning of August 18. According to their son, K...

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Gold Mountain Fire Remains 87% Contained as Hot, Dry Weather Brings More Visible Smoke Near Ouray

Published: 08/18/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger,

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NPS Seeks Public Input on Future of Bent’s Old Fort Reconstruction Near La Junta

Published: 08/18/2026

Watch the Video Here: NPS seeks public input on future of reconstructed fort at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Four early concepts consider safety, i

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Audrey Mary Coats Obituary

Published: 08/18/2026

Audrey Mary Coats Jun 3, 1927 — Aug 17, 2026 Obituary A visitation for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Audrey Mary Coats was held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. A private family burial followed at Fairmount Cemetery...

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Prowers County Commissioners Thank Law Enforcement After Northglenn Homicide Suspect Captured Near Lamar

Published: 08/18/2026

Prowers County Commissioners Thank Law Enforcement Following Apprehension of Homicide Suspect LAMAR, COLORADO — August 18, 2026 — The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners extends its sincere appreciation to the Prowers County Sheriff�...

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La Junta Fire Department Responds to Swink House Fire; Two Taken to ER for Smoke Inhalation

Published: 08/18/2026

Watch the Video Here: Swink, Colorado House Fire: Two Taken to ER as La Junta Fire Department Battles Blaze This morning at approx 601am, a re

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2026 4-H General & FCS Exhibit Day Results

Published: 08/18/2026

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Aspen Acres Fire Crews Make Progress on Repairs as Flash Flood, Debris Flow Risk Continues

Published: 08/18/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 18, 2026 Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team 7 Incident Commanders Matt Weakland and Joe Milligan (trainee) Fire

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Colorado Motorcycle Crashes Nearly Double on Weekends, State Patrol Data Shows

Published: 08/18/2026

Weekend Warriors Face Double the Risk (COLORADO) - As motorcycle riders head out on recreational rides down the twisties of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, new data shows a concerning trend: weekends nearly double the risk for motorcycle-involved cr...

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Coroner Rules Fatal I-70 Head-On Crash Near Utah Border an Intentional Act; Driver’s BAC Was 0.235

Published: 08/18/2026

**Update** Fatal Head-On Crash On I-70 Near Utah Border (MESA COUNTY, CO) - This is an update for a head-on fatal crash that occurred on July 20, 2026. On I-70 at milepost 4. The Mesa County Coroner ruled the manner of death for the driver of the ...

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Lorraine Rodriguez Obituary

Published: 08/18/2026

Lorraine Rodriguez Feb 5, 1961 — Aug 14, 2026 Rocky Ford Lorraine Rodriguez, 65, passed away surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous journey with cancer. Lorraine was so much more than the illness she faced. She was a beloved wif...

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Northglenn Homicide Suspect Captured in Prowers County After Multi-Agency Manhunt

Published: 08/18/2026

UPDATE ON THE INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE IN PROWERS COUNTY The collaborative efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies contributed to the successful apprehension of an individual sought in connection with a Northglenn Police Department ...

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