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La Junta and Tiger Trades Academy 4-H Robotics Teams Win Third Place at Colorado State Agrobotics Competition

Published: 06/24/2026

Building Future Engineers: La Junta & Tiger Trades Academy Students Capture Third Place at State Robotics Showdown LA JUNTA — Proving that local schools offer next-level STEM opportunities, two local 4-H robotics teams brought home third-place h...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Announces June 23 Scramble Golf Results

Published: 06/24/2026

The La Junta Senior Golf League met on June 23 for a nine-hole round of scramble golf. One new player, Allen Winford, was welcomed. Forty-seven golfers made seven teams of five golfers and three teams of four golfers. On four holes, each team had ...

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Former CBI Scientist Missy Woods Pleads Guilty in DNA Misconduct Case

Published: 06/24/2026

Missy Woods Pleads Guilty in DNA Misconduct Case; CBI Rea June 23, 2026 – CBI – Golden, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is providing a statement following the guilty plea of former CBI employee Yvonne "Missy" Woods on June 23...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Parents to Help Teen Drivers Reduce Crash Risk

Published: 06/23/2026

Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash Troopers encourage hands-free devices (COLO) – In 2025, Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated 521 injury or fatal, at-fault crashes involving distracted driving by drivers aged 16-21 years old....

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Free BBQ & Brain Health Community Event Coming to Rocky Ford on June 26

Published: 06/23/2026

BBQ & Brain Health with Alzheimer’s Association sponsored by Sangre de Cristo Community Care Join Cottonwood Ridge, Sangre de Cristo Community Care and

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Tri-County Family Care Center Celebrates 20th Annual Cruisin’ Into Summer Festival in Rocky Ford

Published: 06/23/2026

Post “Cruisin’ Into Summer” Festival & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair Tri-County Family Care Center (TCFCC) had their 20th Annual “Cruisin’ Into Summer Festival” & “Keep Kids Safe” Fair, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....

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Fowler Police Urge Public to Avoid Storm Chasing After Tornado Warning

Published: 06/23/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE – SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE During tonight’s tornado warning, Fowler Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, and emergency management personnel were actively tracking storm activity, relaying information, and working to keep our commu...

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Colorado State Patrol Trooper Placed on Leave Following Arrest in Loveland

Published: 06/22/2026

Official Statement on Trooper Arrested in Loveland Last Friday, the Loveland Police Department notified the Patrol of a member suspected of committing a crime while off duty. Trooper Jeremiah Patterson was immediately placed on administrative leav...

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Applewood Fire Burns Multiple Structures, Forces Evacuations Near Colorado City

Published: 06/22/2026

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Reports: "UPDATE: As of 8:40 p.m. Multiple structures have been burned, including several homes. No injuries reported." "The fire, named the Applewood Fire, started 6:20 p.m. as a wildland fire near Mile Marker 73 on...

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Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Presents 2nd Annual Poker Run in Rocky Ford

Published: 06/22/2026

ARKANSAS VALLEY COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTS 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN

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Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group Announces 7th Annual Survivor Dinner in Rocky Ford

Published: 06/22/2026

MAY THE CURE BE WITH YOU Arkansas Valley Community Cancer Support Group 7th Annual

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Springfield Police Chief Addresses Dangerous Dog Case, Escapes and Quarantine Decisions

Published: 06/22/2026

The Decisions, The Challenges, and The Facts Over the last week, we've seen a lot of comments, questions, criticism, and speculation regarding the ongoing dangerous dog case, particularly concerning the dogs that have escaped since the initial att...

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Vehicle Crash on I-70 Destroys Iconic “Leaving Colorado” Sign, Driver Escapes Serious Injury

Published: 06/21/2026

Crash Near Colorado-Utah Border Leaves Vehicle Damaged, Landmark Sign Destroyed FRUITA, Colo. (June 20, 2026) — A motor vehicle crash along Interstate 70 west of Fruita on Friday evening left a vehicle heavily damaged and resulted in the loss of...

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Roy Joseph Gonzales Obituary

Published: 06/21/2026

Roy Joseph Gonzales Oct 4, 1938 Jun 13, 2026 Obituary Roy Joseph Gonzales took his last breath on earth with both his daughters Sherry Gomez and Sandi Gonzales at his bedside on June 13, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Ed...

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Springfield Police Clarify Dangerous Dog Investigation After Juvenile Seriously Injured

Published: 06/21/2026

SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT REGARDING DANGEROUS DOG INVESTIGATION The Springfield Police Department has been investigating a dog attack that resulted in serious bodily injury to a juvenile. Due to the amount of information, misinformat...

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La Junta Children’s Theatre Brings “Winnie the Pooh” Musical to La Junta High School

Published: 06/20/2026

“Winnie the Pooh” is this year's La Junta Children's Theatre production, under the direction of Kelly Jo Smith and Kristin Golding as music director, with a dozen lively kids as the cast. They deliver their lines professionally, projecting the...

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Swink Schools Investigating Vandalism; Community Asked to Provide Information

Published: 06/20/2026

Swink School Seeks Public Help After Vandalism and Property Damage Incident Swink Community-the school received some unwanted and unnecessary vandalism and destruction of property today. We are reviewing camera footage and reaching out in hopes th...

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Rocky Ford Man Arrested Twice in One Day, Faces Robbery and Multiple Trespassing Charges

Published: 06/20/2026

Arrested twice on the same day Rocky Ford, Colo. - June 16th, 2026 - At about 7:08 A.M. Rocky Ford Police were notified of a male sleeping in a vehicle at Absolute Auto in the 100 block of North Main. Officers located Gary Bramlett (62) in a vehic...

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Shots Fired Incident in Alamosa County Leads to Attempted Murder Charges

Published: 06/19/2026

Shots Fired Incident Leads to Arrest in Alamosa County On June 18, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 138 Broadway Avenue (Love's Convenience Store) in reference to a report of sh...

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Colorado State Patrol Plans Fremont County DUI Checkpoint on Highway 50 in Cañon City

Published: 06/19/2026

Impaired Driving Crackdown and Checkpoint Colorado State Patrol holding sobriety checkpoint event in Fremont County (Fremont County, Colorado)—The Colorado State Patrol will join forces with the Canon City Police Department and the Fremont Count...

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DFPC Helicopter Returns to Service After Minor Electrical Repair Following Hidden Creek Fire Incident

Published: 06/19/2026

DFPC Helicopter Returns to Service Following Minor Electrical Repair Canon City, CO - The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) announced today that its Bell 205 helicopter, operating as N3804C, has safely returned to full operat...

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Car Seats Colorado Urges Caregivers to Check Child Car Seats Ahead of Father’s Day

Published: 06/19/2026

Car Seats Colorado encourages caregivers to double check their car seats ahead of Father’s Day 73% of car seats in Colorado are used incorrectly Statewide — As Father’s Day approaches, Car Seats Colorado is urging all caregivers to make sure...

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Colorado Declares June 20 World Refugee Day, Celebrates Refugee Stories and Community Contributions

Published: 06/19/2026

Office of New Americans Celebrates World Refugee Day Through Collaboration with Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau Governor Jared Polis Declares June 20th Colorado's World Refugee Day. (DENVER, CO) — Governor Jared Polis has

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Terry Miller Obituary

Published: 06/19/2026

Terry R. Miller October 27, 1954 ~ June 14, 2026 (age 71) Obituary A memorial service for Terry Miller will be held at 12:00 p.m., on June 27, 2026 at the Las Animas Elementary School. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be n...

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Hidden Creek Fire Near Table Mountain 95% Contained, Rye Fire Places Incident in Monitor Status

Published: 06/19/2026

Hidden Creek Fire Final Update June 17, 2026 | 1300 Hours The Hidden Creek Fire, located approximately one-half mile north of Table Mountain, remains at 4 acres and is considered 95% contained. Due to current weather conditions, the fire will be p...

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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Reports 12 Bookings, 432 Calls for Service in May 2026

Published: 06/19/2026

Baca County Sheriff’s Office Report for the month of May, 2026 Bookings/Arrests: 12 5/1/26 Wyatt Herbert Sentence Order for Obstruction of a Peace Officer (Misdemeanor)

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Wrong-Way Driver Cited After Causing Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Near Idaho Springs

Published: 06/18/2026

Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 The driver then fled the scene (COLORADO) – Last night at about 10:45 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 70 near milepost 244 eastbound, east of Id...

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Quartz Fire Cleared After 7-Hour Response at C&C Disposal on Quartz Road; No Injuries Reported

Published: 06/18/2026

QUARTZ FIRE UPDATE: 6/18/26 8:30 a.m. Early this morning, firefighters cleared the Quartz Fire at C&C Disposal on Quartz Road. The fire was reported at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The fire started in a pile of trash and spread to 11 vehicles and...

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Massive Fire at C&C Disposal North of Pueblo Prompts Multi-Agency Response

Published: 06/18/2026

Large Fire at C&C Disposal North of Pueblo Burns Trash Pile, Vehicles and Structures Multiple fire agencies are working a large fire in trash pile at C&C Disposal, located at 1401 Quartz St., north of Pueblo.

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Bent County Historical Society to Host Semiquincentennial Celebration July 3 at John Rawlings Heritage Center

Published: 06/17/2026

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION • America’s Birthday Cake • 1776 Music • Period Costumes & Entertainm

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