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Living History and Special Anniversary Events Highlight 2026 Programming at Bent’s Old Fort

Published: 02/04/2026

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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CHSCA Hall of Fame Honors Rocky Ford Wrestling Legend Mike Jurney and Fowler Volleyball Icon Vincent Mizer

Published: 02/04/2026

Mike Jurney and Vincent Mizer Headline CHSCA’s 62nd Hall of Fame Class The Colorado High School Coaches Association is excited to announce the sixty-second Hall of Fame Class. The class includes: Joe Johnson, Mike Jurney, Vincent Mizer, Ron ...

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Former Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Charges

Published: 02/04/2026

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Former Deputy for Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Material PUEBLO COUNTY, CO — In late December 2025, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging a sheriff&rsquo...

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Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams

Published: 02/04/2026

Birth Announcement - Michelle Williams Victoria Andres and Michael of Lamar are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle Williams. Michelle was born on January 11, 2026, at 12:05 a.m. at Prowers Medical Center. She weighed 6 pound...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Gray Wolf Mortality During Routine Capture Operations in Routt County

Published: 02/04/2026

Gray wolf mortality occurs during capture operations in Routt County DENVER - On January 28, 2026, gray wolf 2305 — the three-year-old breeding male in the King Mountain Pack — died during routine collaring operations in Routt County. ...

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Evangeline Raedin Muniz Obituary

Published: 02/04/2026

Evangeline Raedin Muniz July 26, 1996 - January 22, 2026 Obituary Evangeline Raedin Muniz of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest, January 22, 2026 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She was born to Wendie Huston and David Muniz, July 26, 1996, in La Junt...

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Early Morning Crash Shuts Down I-25 Near Castle Rock, Causing Major Commuter Delays

Published: 02/04/2026

Early Morning Crash Closes Interstate 25 near Castle Rock Commuters should expect delays (Douglas County, COLO) – On February 4, 2026, at about 4:32 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 25 northbound near milep...

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Crowley County Fire Investigates Fatal Structure Fire in Olney Springs

Published: 02/03/2026

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

Published: 02/03/2026

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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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2026

Published: 02/03/2026

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

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Sportsperson’s Roundtable Feb. 11 to Focus on Deer Herd and East Slope Lion Management Plans

Published: 02/02/2026

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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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Leads Major Habitat Restoration Efforts After 2025 Wildfires

Published: 02/02/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is helping restore thousands of acres impacted by 2025 wildfires MONTROSE, Colo. — After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staf...

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Jonathan I. Seufer Obituary

Published: 02/02/2026

Jonathan I. Seufer November 10, 1979 ~ January 29, 2026 (age 46) Funeral Services for Jonathan Seufer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Holly High School. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado. Visi...

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La Junta City Council Approves Liquor License Application for Auggie’s Market at Former Safeway Location

Published: 02/02/2026

Liquor License Hearing Set for Auggie’s Market After City Council Approval On Monday, February 2, 2026 the La Junta City Council unanimously approved a fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license application by The Colorado Harvest Marke...

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Fowler Volunteers and Police Protect Homes During Highway 50 Fire

Published: 02/02/2026

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Fowler Fire and Police Respond Swiftly to Highway 50 Fire Today’s fire in the 67000 block of Highway 50 of Pueblo county, just outside Fowler, showed exactly how a small community takes care of its own. Our Volun...

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CPW Announces 2026 Grants to Boost Born to Be Wild License Plate Awareness and Support Ranchers

Published: 02/02/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Opens Applications for 2026 Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program’s 2026 cycle. Th...

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Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Hosts 7th Annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser in Rocky Ford

Published: 02/02/2026

ARKANSAS VALLEY COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7TH ANNUAL CHILI DINNER FUNDRAISER MAY THE CURE BE WITH YOU Live and Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle $5 each/ Children 3 and under free February 28, 2026 Doors at 5pm Dinner. 6pm-9pm Sponsors and Dona...

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Trudy Anne Koehn Obituary

Published: 02/02/2026

Trudy Anne Koehn Jan. 8, 2026 Obituary Trudy Anne Koehn, 72 years young, peacefully passed on January 8, 2026. A long-time resident of Baca County, Colorado, Trudy was a beloved teacher, mother, mentor, friend, and farmer. She devoted nearly 40 ye...

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Margaret Sandra Roybal Obituary

Published: 02/02/2026

Margaret Sandra Roybal July 6, 1939 — January 21, 2026 Pueblo Obituary Margaret Sandra Roybal, affectionately known as Margie, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. Born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on July 6, 1939, she...

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Fort Lewis College Student Arrested in Durango for Alleged Criminal Solicitation to Commit Murder and Weapon Possession

Published: 02/02/2026

Fort Lewis College Student Arrested for Alleged Criminal Solicitation for Homicide and Weapon Possession February 2, 2026 – CBI – Durango, CO – The Fort Lewis College Police Department (FLCPD), in conjunction with the Colorado Bu...

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La Junta Fire Department Quickly Contains Kitchen Fire on Cimarron Ave

Published: 02/01/2026

Accidental Kitchen Fire Contained by La Junta Fire Department at Cimarron Avenue Residence At approx 733pm this evening, LJFD responded to a reported structure fire at 1021 Cimarron. Upon arrival of the first crews, they were told the kitchen was ...

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Colorado State Patrol Hosts 6th Annual Blood Drive with Vitalant to Save Lives Across Colorado

Published: 01/31/2026

Each Trooper Can Save Up to 3 Lives with a Single Donation – So Can You! Join the Colorado State Patrol's 6th Annual Blood Drive to Save Lives (COLO) – Blood donations sharply decline during winter, but this doesn’t stop the need...

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La Junta Fire Dept. Quickly Contains Accidental Barn Fire on Hwy 194

Published: 01/30/2026

LJFD Reports Accidental Barn Fire Extinguished at 34250 Hwy 194 At approx 759pm we responded to a reported structure fire at 34250 Hwy 194. Reported barn on fire. Upon arrival of the first units bystanders had been throwing buckets of water on the...

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Elizabeth Ann Daughtrey Obituary

Published: 01/29/2026

Elizabeth Ann Daughtrey March 14, 1957 — January 26, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Elizabeth A. Daughtrey, 68, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on January 26, 2026, in her La Junta Home. She was born on March 14, 1957, in Long Beach, Cal...

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HELP WANTED: Otero County Dept. of Human Services: LEAP Benefit Specialist/Clerk

Published: 01/29/2026

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LEAP BENEFIT SPECIALIST/CLERK GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Position works in the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) to determine eligibility for assistance with heating costs. DUTIES Assists client...

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HELP WANTED: Otero County Dept. of Human Services: Colorado Works Technician

Published: 01/29/2026

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES COLORADO WORKS TECHNICIAN GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Conducts interviews to determine initial and on-going financial eligibility for public assistance programs, enters client information into a complex co...

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HELP WANTED: Otero County Dept. of Human Services: Child Protection Caseworker

Published: 01/29/2026

OTERO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD PROTECTION CASEWORKER GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Provides intake and/or ongoing social casework services to families where child abuse or neglect is present or suspected. Assignments include the pro...

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Fatal Crash on Eastbound I-70 Involving CDOT Plow and Hockey Team Van Sends Multiple Juveniles to Hospital

Published: 01/29/2026

Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal I-70 Collision Between CDOT Plow and Hockey Team Van (CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLO) - This morning, around 8:53 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 at milepost 218, inv...

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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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