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Springfield Police Warn Against Illegal Fireworks as Baca County Faces Dangerous Drought Conditions

Published: 06/30/2026

We do not like having to make this post. We wish the conditions were different. There have been plenty of years where our approach to the 4th of July fireworks was more along the lines of, “Use common sense, be safe, and do what you are going to...

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Esther Vaca Obituary

Published: 06/30/2026

Esther Vaca Jan 11, 1938 — Jun 27, 2026 Obituary Per Esther’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Esther Vaca will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel a...

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Pueblo Police Arrest 20-Year-Old After Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Wills Boulevard

Published: 06/30/2026

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4000 blk of Wills Blvd on reports of a traffic accident. Upon arrival officers found one deceased individual. The victim’s identity will be released by the Pueblo Cou...

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Colorado Activates State Emergency Operations Center as Major Wildfires Trigger Evacuations Across Multiple Counties

Published: 06/29/2026

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Response Level 2: State EOC Activated with more than one state agency. Recovery Level 3 June 29 Colorado Daily Status Report&l

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Three Firefighters Killed Battling Snyder Fire on Utah-Colorado Border Remembered

Published: 06/29/2026

IN MEMORY OF THE 3 FIREFIGHTERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE SNYDER FIRE - UTAH-COLORADO BORDER EMILY BARKER AGE: 38 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN NICK HUTCHERSON

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Crowley County Opens Emergency Shelters and Livestock Shelter for Beulah Evacuees

Published: 06/29/2026

NOTICE FOR BEULAH AREA EVACUEES Crowley County has opened two facilities for individuals and families evacuated from the Beulah area who are in need of a place to stay. Available Locations: Town of Olney Springs Senior Center Contact: Ken Langdon ...

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Virginia Karlene Scofield Obituary

Published: 06/29/2026

Virginia Karlene Scofield Apr 1, 1941 — Jun 26, 2026 Colorado Springs Obituary Virginia Karlene Scofield of Colorado Springs, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Colorado Springs at the age of 85. Virginia Karlene Pit...

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Aspen Acres Fire Prompts Evacuations and Highway 165 Closure in Custer County

Published: 06/29/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update 837am: The weather conditions are extreme and the two fires are growing rapidly. The worst fire is moving north and west to 12 mile road. The smaller fire is near Isabel Lake. The larger fire has exceeded our capacity in Cu...

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Rocky Ford Freedom Fest Returns July 4 with All-Day Family Fun, Duck Race, Water Party and Live Entertainment

Published: 06/29/2026

Join the Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on the 4th of July. We have activities planned throughout the day. DJ Buddy Beezy will keep the music...

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Jacob Dean Wager Obituary

Published: 06/28/2026

Jacob "Jake" Dean Wager Obituary April 7, 1988 - June 15, 2026 Obituary A gathering to honor the life of Jacob is being planned for a later date. Our family is devastated to share that our son, Jake Wager, has left us far too soon.

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Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Ouray County State of Emergency and Mandatory Evacuations

Published: 06/28/2026

Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Ouray County, CO — Currently Ouray County is in a declared state of emergency due to a major wildfire which originated on USFS land, and a local Emergency Operations Center is activated in addition to on-site m...

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Highway 36 Reopened After Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Boulder County Crash

Published: 06/28/2026

**Update** Pedestrian Struck on Highway 36 The road was reopened yesterday evening (Boulder County, COLO) - Yesterday, June 27, 2026, at about 3:45 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 36 westbound near milepost 41, east of ...

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La Junta Police Suspect Crashes During Pursuit and Arrested by Bent County Sheriff's Office

Published: 06/28/2026

On June 27, 2026 at approximately 2153 hours, the Bent County Sheriff's Office responded to an Attempt to Locate (ATL) notification broadcast by the La Junta Police Department regarding a suspect vehicle. Bent County Deputies successfully located ...

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Three Wildland Firefighters Killed, Two Injured Battling Knowles and Gore Fires Along Colorado-Utah Border

Published: 06/28/2026

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is devastated to share that three wildland firefighters lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Additionally, two crew m...

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Magdaleno "Leno" Rose-Avila Obituary

Published: 06/28/2026

Magdaleno "Leno" Rose-Avila September 7, 1945 - May 7, 2026 Obituary Leno, the sixth of 12 children of Marcos Trinidad Avila and Carmen Montez Avila, was born in Las Animas, Colorado and died in Seattle, Washington. Leno is survived by his wife, C...

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CPW and Denver Zoo Reintroduce 3,500 Endangered Boreal Toad Tadpoles Near Leadville

Published: 06/27/2026

CPW and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance reintroduce state endangered boreal toad tadpoles into historic alpine breeding site DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) hiked into alpine wetlands near ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Approves Emergency Fish Salvages at Three Reservoirs Due to Drought

Published: 06/27/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife approves three emergency public fish salvages DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved emergency public fish salvages due to the imminent drawing down of reservoirs at three state properties. The salvages wil...

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CPW Rescues Two Adults After Boat Capsizes at John Martin Reservoir State Park

Published: 06/27/2026

CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4...

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Las Animas Native and Playwright Tencha Avila Celebrated in Santa Fe Staged Reading

Published: 06/27/2026

Playwright Tencha Avila is an 86-year-old Latina who was raised in a colony of agricultural workers near Las Animas. She and her 11 siblings grew up in a home with no electricity and no running water. When she was seven, she cared for her five you...

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Samuel S. Vigil Appointed Next Chief Judge of Colorado’s 16th Judicial District

Published: 06/27/2026

Samuel S. Vigil Appointed next Chief Judge of the 16th Judicial District LA JUNTA, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Samuel S. Vigil to serve as the next chief judge of the 16th Judicial Di...

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National Weather Service Confirms Two Tornadoes Near Fowler, Colorado

Published: 06/26/2026

National Weather Service Reports: "Severe weather impacted portions of the area this past Monday." "One of the storms that developed produced two tornadoes near Fowler, Colorado during the late afternoon hours." "Both tornadoes remained over open ...

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Rye Fire Chief Reports 11 Homes Affected, 7 Total Losses in 74 Fire Near Applewood Estates

Published: 06/26/2026

Watch the Video Here: First and foremost, our hearts and prayers go out to the families affected by the 74 Fire. We recognize that many residents have experienced tremendous loss, and our thoug

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James Pedro Mascarenas Obituary

Published: 06/25/2026

James Pedro Mascarenas Oct 17, 1957 — Jun 19, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary James P. Mascarenas, 68, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away June 19, 2026, at his La Junta home. He was born October 17, 1957, in La Juta to Rudy & Ruth “...

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Las Animas Mayor Clarifies Food Sales Rules and Colorado Tamale Act Timeline

Published: 06/25/2026

FYI - FOOD SALES I receive complaints daily about someone serving food illegally in Las Animas. As Mayor, it is my duty to make sure that all codes and ordinances for the City of Las Animas are enforced. The City of Las Animas follows the State gu...

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Dry Creek Fire Holds at 316 Acres as Grass Mesa Evacuation Orders Are Lifted

Published: 06/25/2026

6/25/26 MORNING UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Thanks to firefighters' efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres. Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire p...

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YouthBiz Cancels July 17 Beulah Workshop, Continues July 24 Melty Bead Creations Business Workshop in Lamar

Published: 06/25/2026

YouthBiz Summer 2026 Southeast Workshop CANCELLED - From Trash to Treasure Learn to create market-ready products from recycled materials and discover how upcycling helps the planet and your wallet! Ages: 10-18 Beulah, CO Friday, July 17

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Colorado CBI Charges Davis Mortuary Owners with 125 Counts of Abuse of a Corpse and Multiple Fraud Offenses

Published: 06/25/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation and 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Detail Charges for Davis Mortuary Owners June 25, 2026 – CBI – Pueblo, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Collared Wolf Travels through Otero, Pueblo and Las Animas Counties

Published: 06/25/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms collared wolf has crossed I-25 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) biologists have confirmed a collared wolf briefly traveled east of I-25 and through watersheds in Southern Colorado that extend in...

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Dry Creek Fire Crews Make Progress as Evacuations Remain in Effect

Published: 06/25/2026

UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Firefighters have made good progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire. The eastern perimeter is secure, and crews are focused on extinguishing interior hot spots...

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Dry Creek Fire South of Rifle Reaches 315 Acres as Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect

Published: 06/24/2026

Dry Creek Fire Update – June 24, 2026 As of this morning, the Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle is estimated at 315 acres. At 7:00 a.m. today, management of the fire transitioned to the Upper Colorado

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