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CHSAA Reviewing Reports of Racism at Member School Events Under Bylaw Standards

Published: 10/09/2026

CHSAA Statement on Reported Incidents of Racism and Expectations for Member School Events Over the past week, CHSAA has spoken with administrators from each of the member schools and school districts involved in reported incidents of racism, inclu...

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Free Painted Canyon Presentation by Alanna Blu Set for Oct. 20 in Colorado Springs

Published: 10/09/2026

Free “Painted Canyon” Presentation Set for October 20 in Colorado Springs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alanna Blu will present “The Painted Canyon,” a free program exploring the life, artwork and legacy of Martin Bowden, on October 20, 2026...

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Linda Gae Bryant Obituary

Published: 10/09/2026

Linda Gae Bryant November 22, 1963 — October 5, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Linda Gae Bryant of Rocky Ford passed away at her home at the age of 62. She was born in Rocky Ford to Raymond & Patsy Bryant. Linda was a very caring person and a lot of p...

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Mercedes Medina Ferguson

Published: 10/09/2026

Mercedes Medina Ferguson May 8, 1937 - September 19,2026 Obituary Mercedes Medina Ferguson, a resident of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1937, to Aldegunda Fernandez Medina and Manuel Contreras Medina...

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Rocky Ford Woman Faces Felony Drug Distribution Charge After Arrest on Two Warrants

Published: 10/08/2026

Earlier today, Rocky Ford Police Officers contacted Laurie Cordova (44yo) in the area of Walnut and 6th for two arrest warrants: FTC - Controlled Substance (DM1), 2nd Degree Burglary (M2). Officers took her into custody and located more than 8 gra...

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Loretta Ann Gleason Obituary

Published: 10/08/2026

Loretta Ann Gleason August 11, 1947 - October 5, 2026 Obituary In Loving Memory of Loretta Ann Gleason Loretta Ann Gleason (Conder), 79, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Lake...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Medications Can Impair Driving During Cold and Flu Season

Published: 10/08/2026

There’s More Than One Way to Be Under the Influence Drowsy side effects (COLORADO)—Flu and cold season could be days or weeks away and while most people are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, not e...

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Crowley County Clerk Reports Duplicate Ballot Issue Affecting Precinct 2 Voters

Published: 10/08/2026

The Crowley County Clerk and Recorder’s office is aware of an issue that only affects voters in Crowley County Precinct #2. Voters in Precinct #2 are receiving 2 ballots for each voter in the mail. This is a mistake! Please do not panic. The fir...

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La Junta Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Crash Damages Two Parked Vehicles

Published: 10/08/2026

Driver Arrested on DUI Following Crash Involving Parked Vehicles On October 6, 2026, at approximately 2:42 a.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to a crash near the intersection of W. 8th Street and Carson Avenue. Upon arriv...

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Final Public Meeting on Bent’s Old Fort Concept Alternatives Set for Oct. 15 in La Junta

Published: 10/08/2026

Final Public Meeting on Bent’s Old Fort Concept Alternatives Set for October 15 LA JUNTA, Colo. — The City of La Junta, in conjunction with Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, will host a final public meeting on Thursday, October 15, 202...

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Michael D Donelson Obituary

Published: 10/08/2026

Michael D Donelson August 16, 1954 — October 1, 2026 Rocky Ford Obituary Michael “Mike” Duane Donelson, born August 16, 1954, was the kind of man you could often recognize before you ever saw his face—by his cap, his ponytail, his overalls...

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Pueblo Jury Finds Samantha Kimberly Guilty of First-Degree Murder in 3-Year-Old Son's Death

Published: 10/07/2026

The October 7, 2026 verdict sends a message that justice was served. Samantha Kimberly, 40, was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse today by a Pueblo jury in the death of her 3-year-old son and the abuse of an older s...

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Crowley County Schools Issue Alert After Credible Threat, Increases Law Enforcement Presence on Campus

Published: 10/07/2026

Crowley County Schools Notifies Parents of "Credible Threat" to Students Dear Charger Families, We want to inform you that we have been made aware of a potential credible threat involving our Jr./Sr. High School. We are taking this information ver...

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Weld County Deputies Arrest Man After Neighborhood Dispute Escalates Into Gun Threat

Published: 10/07/2026

Weld County Deputies Arrest Man After Neighborhood Dispute Escalates [Weld County, COLO.] Over the weekend, Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation into an assault. On Oct. 4, shortly af...

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La Junta Art Project Shirts Available for $15 to Support Local 4-H Youth

Published: 10/07/2026

Official 2026 Art Project Shirts — Support Local Youth! 🎨🦖🕷️🍀🐯💚🖤🧡 We are clearing out our remaining shirt inventory, and a large portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Tiger Trades Academy 4-H club! The...

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Rye Fire Protection District Responds to Three Simultaneous Emergency Calls

Published: 10/07/2026

THREE CALLS. AT THE SAME TIME. Within the last two hours, Rye Fire Protection District received: • A medical emergency in Rye • A medical emergency in Colorado City • A traffic accident with injuries o

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Juvenile Arrested After Pueblo Police Find Illegally Modified Firearm Near Ray Aguilera Park

Published: 10/07/2026

On October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to 715 McCulley Ave. (Ray Aguilara Park) after Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) observed a group of individuals drinking alcohol in the park. RTCC cameras observed a male had a ...

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Preserving Our Water Field Day Set for Oct. 18 in Las Animas

Published: 10/07/2026

Preserving Our Water Field Day in Las Animas, CO on October 18, 2026 For More Information: Contact Maria Yanez, Regional Coordinator, Ogallala Commons 832-524-9448 maria@ogallalacommons.org Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators,...

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Mary Ellen Root Obituary

Published: 10/07/2026

Mary Ellen Root Jul 10, 1952 — Oct 2, 2026 Westcliffe Obituary It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Root, age 74, of Westcliffe, CO, Who departed this life on October 2nd, 2026. Mary was born in Denver to Robert & Hele...

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Bernadette Diane Scott Obituary

Published: 10/07/2026

Bernadette Diane Scott Aug 4, 1967 — Oct 3, 2026 Obituary In Loving Memory of Bernadette Diane Scott Bernadette was born on August 4, 1967 and lived in Colorado the majority of her life. Even though she is a Colorado native she was a diehard Dal...

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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public’s Help in Denver Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Investigation

Published: 10/07/2026

Colorado State Patrol Seeking the Public's Help Two-vehicle serious bodily injury crash (ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLO) - On July 25, 2026, at approximately 11:12 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on R...

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Colorado MOST Program Shows Motorcycle Training Helps Reduce Crash Risk for Riders

Published: 10/06/2026

Colorado's M.O.S.T. Program Continues to Show Training Saves Riders from Crashes CO-MOST Trained Students Made Up Less Than 10% of all Motorcycle Crashes in Colorado (COLORADO) – In the State Fiscal Year 2026, Colorado's Motorcycle Operator Safe...

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Lee Jaramillo Obituary

Published: 10/06/2026

Lee Jaramillo Jan 25, 1957 — Oct 5, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Elfido “Lee” Jaramillo, 69, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in La Junta. He was born Friday, January 25, 1957, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Emillio...

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Big Timbers Museum to Host Music and History Program Featuring Jeff Broome Oct. 15

Published: 10/06/2026

Big Timbers Museum to Host Music and History Program October 15 Big Timbers Museum invites the public to an evening of fiddle music and pioneer history on October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., featuring Chris and Dr. Jeff Broome. The program will open with...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Hosts Oct. 6 Scramble; Final Match Set for Oct. 13

Published: 10/06/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for October 6, 2026 Forty-eight senior golfers enjoyed playing nine holes of scramble golf at the La Junta Golf Course on October 6. It was a ball-toss format day, with mulligan tickets for the first 35 golfer...

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Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson Obituary

Published: 10/06/2026

Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson December 11, 1951 - October 3rd, 2026 Obituary Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson was born December 11, 1951 in Springer, NM to Alberto and Rafaelita (Portillo) Manchego. She went to be with the Lord on October...

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Town of Swink Board of Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Oct. 14

Published: 10/06/2026

TOWN OF SWINKSTATE OF COLORADOBoard of TrusteesAGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, October 14th 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM - General Meeting

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Rocky Ford Arkansas River Advisory: Avoid Water Contact Due to Elevated E. coli

Published: 10/06/2026

ARKANSAS RIVER SAFETY ADVISORY — ROCKY FORD Please avoid contact with the Arkansas River downstream of Pueblo, including the Rocky Ford area, until public health officials lift the advisory. Elevated E. coli levels can make river water unsafe. F...

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CSP Investigating Six-Vehicle Crash on Southbound I-25 Near Timnath

Published: 10/06/2026

CSP Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-25 At least one transported to the hospital (LARIMER COUNTY, COLO) - At approximately 7:54 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-25 at milepost 266 (north of E...

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Fuel Leak Forces Extended Closure on Eastbound I-76 Near Arvada

Published: 10/06/2026

Fuel Leak Disrupting Morning Commute Extended Interstate 76 Closure (Adams County) – On October 6, 2026, at about 7:44 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to Interstate 76 near milepost 2, east of Arvada, for a report of an incident involv...

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