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Baca County Sheriff Urges Fire Safety as Drought Raises Wildfire Risk, Proposed Fire Ban Under Review

Published: 03/27/2026

Sheriff Shiplett Calls for Extreme Caution Amid Elevated Fire Danger in Baca County Dear Baca County Residents, Fire season is upon us and has been for a while now. We are currently in varying degrees of drought in Baca County, the state, and in m...

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Holly McCuistion Runs for Re-Election as Crowley County Treasurer, Highlighting 11 Years of Service

Published: 03/27/2026

Re-Elect Holly McCuistion I have enjoyed being your County Treasurer for the past eleven years. I am responsible for the collection and distribution of the property taxes, investments and county funds. I take great pride in balancing all the diffe...

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Colorado Auto Theft Drops 34% in 2025, Marking Third Straight Year of Decline, New State Report Shows

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Statistical Report Shows Large Auto Theft Reductions (COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol business unit, the Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC), completed its annual statistical review of all statewide auto theft ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Expands Public Outreach on New Firearms Safety Law Ahead of August 2026 Rollout

Published: 03/27/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues public engagement for its new Firearms Safety Program ahead of Aug. 1, 2026, implementation DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Colo...

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Simon Guillermo Announces 2026 Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Citing 22+ Years of Law Enforcement Experience

Published: 03/27/2026

My name is Simon Guillermo, and I am writing to formally declare my intent to run as a Republican candidate for Crowley County Sheriff in the 2026 election. I began my law enforcement career in December 2003 with the Crowley County Sheriff's Offic...

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Colorado State Patrol Responds to Semi Fire on I-70 Carrying Dried Cherries and Candy

Published: 03/26/2026

Semi Fire Shut down Eastbound I70 Fire has been extinguished (Mesa County, COLO) - This morning, March 26, 2026, at approximately 6:20 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a vehicle fire involving a semi hauling a trailer on eastbound I-70...

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CBI Investigating Human Remains Found in Costilla County Near Sangre de Cristo Ranches

Published: 03/26/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Leads Investigation After Discovery of Human Remains in Costilla County March 26, 2026 – CBI – Costilla County, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested by the Costilla C...

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Colorado Announces New Statewide Agreement to Strengthen Backcountry Search and Rescue Operations

Published: 03/26/2026

State of Colorado announces interagency agreement on backcountry search and rescue operations to advance public safety DENVER – The State of Colorado through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security an...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Two I-25 Crashes Near Mead; No Injuries Reported

Published: 03/26/2026

Troopers Investigate Two Crashes on Interstate 25 at Milepost 245 No injuries reported, and the road is open (Weld County, COLO) – On March 26, 2026, at about 7:48 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a 2-vehicle crash, involving a T...

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How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Safely: Colorado State Patrol Urges Motorists to Give Space

Published: 03/26/2026

Give Space to Aggressive Drivers How you respond can reduce your risk of a crash (COLO) – Whether driving on a highway or community street, every motorist has experienced another driver making an unsafe lane change, a hand gesture or tailgat...

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Jonathan Mazzella Undersheriff Announces Run for Crowley County Sheriff, Promising Strong Leadership and Community Safety

Published: 03/26/2026

To the people of Crowley County: I am seeking your vote in the next election for the office of the Sheriff as a Republican candidate. I currently hold the rank as your Undersheriff for the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office and have been servin...

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Red Flag Warning March 26, 2026 Issued Across Southern Colorado for High Winds and Low Humidity

Published: 03/26/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1246 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026 Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Move Vehicles After Minor Crashes to Prevent Secondary Accidents

Published: 03/26/2026

Property Damage Only? Move It for Safety Colorado Drivers can clear the roadway after minor crashes (Colorado) — The Colorado State Patrol is reminding motorists that remaining stopped in active traffic lanes after a minor crash is dangerous...

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Otero College Announces 2026 President’s Leadership Scholars, Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program

Published: 03/25/2026

Otero College recognizes this year’s President’s Leadership Scholars - Applications are now open for 2026-2027 Scholars LA JUNTA – Students named as President’s Leadership Program (PLP) Scholars for 2026 were awarded schola...

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Las Animas Mayor Addresses March 23 Police Incident, Emphasizing Transparency and No Threat to Public Safety

Published: 03/25/2026

Las Animas Leaders Respond to Community Concerns Over Police Call and School Lockout To the citizens of Las Animas, Communication is the bedrock of trust between a community, it’s government and those sworn to protect it. Recently, specifica...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman

Published: 03/25/2026

Help Wanted: Otero County Road and Bridge Crewman Otero County has two (2) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the La Junta area and one (1) opening for Road and Bridge Crewman in the Swink/Rocky Ford area. The position is full-time and perform...

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Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Up: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ends Fish Salvage Order in Baca County

Published: 03/25/2026

Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Completely, CPW Lifts Emergency Fish Salvage Order March 24, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Baca ...

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Brian Lovato Announces Candidacy for Otero County Sheriff, Emphasizing Leadership and Accountability

Published: 03/24/2026

Brian Lovato Launches Campaign for Otero County Sheriff Focused on Leadership and Community Trust After much thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I am officially announcing my candidacy for Otero County Sheriff. I am running because ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 24 - 30, 2026

Published: 03/24/2026

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

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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Reports Timpas Feedlot Loader Fire Contained with LJFD Mutual Aid

Published: 03/24/2026

Front-End Loader Fire Near Rocky Ford Fully Contained; Rocky Ford Fire and La Junta Crews Respond, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 11:35 am we were paged out to Timpas Feedlot for a front end loader on fire north of the feedlot. La Jun...

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Brush Fire East of La Junta Quickly Contained; Crews Credit Rapid Multi-Agency Response

Published: 03/24/2026

2.6-Acre Brush Fire Near Hwy 194 Started by Accidental Spark At approx 12:29pm today, a reported brush fire was toned out in the area of 30916 Hwy 194 East of La Junta. Upon arrival of the first crews they found a fast moving brush fire in trees a...

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Fatal Semi Crash Closes Larimer County Road 72 Near Highway 287, Hazmat Responds to Fuel Leak

Published: 03/24/2026

Fatal Crash Closes West Larimer County Road 72 Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes (Larimer County, COLO) – On March 24, 2026, at about 3:52 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Larimer County Road 72, just eas...

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Antonio H. LaForé Obituary

Published: 03/24/2026

Antonio H. LaForé June 19, 1945 ~ March 20, 2026 (age 80) Mass of Christian Burial for Antonio LaForé will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, C...

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Robert Eugene Roberson Obituary

Published: 03/24/2026

Robert Eugene Roberson August 30, 1931 — March 20, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Robert Eugene Roberson passed away on March 20, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on August 30,1931 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Herbert Eugene a...

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Otero County Backs Funding to Upgrade Radiology at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center

Published: 03/24/2026

Federal Funding Sought to Modernize Radiology Services at Rural Hospital in Southeast Colorado March 17, 2026 The Honorable Michael Bennet United States Senate 261 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable John Hickenlooper...

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Dr. Mike Bartolo Nominated for Friend of the Arkansas Award for Decades of Water and Agriculture Leadership

Published: 03/24/2026

Otero County supports Dr. Mike Bartolo’s nomination for the Friend of the Arkansas Award for his impact on water management and farming in the Arkansas Valley. March 12, 2026 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum Attn: Jean Van Pelt PO Box 2055 P...

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Otero County Commissioners Approve Grants, Rail Priorities, and Infrastructure Projects in March 9 Meeting

Published: 03/24/2026

Watch the video: Otero County Board Approves Funding, Rail Support, and Redevelopment Projects at March 9 Meeting March 9, 2026 The Board of County Commissioners now meets pursuant to adjournment. Present: Rob Oquist Tim Knabenshue Kaysie Schmidt ...

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Otero County Deputy Injured in Heroic Rescue of Teens After Rollover Crash, Surgery Scheduled

Published: 03/23/2026

Injured Otero County Deputy Recovering After Fall While Rescuing Teens in Rollover Crash Update on Injured Deputy. March 23, 2926 19:00. Deputy Joe Pentlicki and Detective Sergeant Tyson Duran were responding to a crash involving four teenagers in...

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Bent County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement on Brian Cazares Escape, Confirms No Custody or Involvement

Published: 03/23/2026

Bent County Sheriff Clarifies Their Agency Not Involved in Brian Cazares Escape The Bent County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a clarification regarding the reported escape of Brian Cazares earlier today. We would like to officially state that ...

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Colorado Begins Walleye Spawning at Pueblo Reservoir to Support Statewide Fisheries

Published: 03/23/2026

CPW Starts Annual Walleye Egg Collection at Pueblo Reservoir to Boost Colorado Fisheries PUEBLO, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatics biologists continue annual walleye spawning operations at Pueblo Reservoir, collecting eggs that help sup...

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