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Las Animas Police Search for Suspect Brian Cazares After Custody Escape, Schools Placed on Secure Status

Published: 03/23/2026

Las Animas PD Seeks Suspect After Escape; School District Issues Secure Status Alert The Las Animas Police Department is looking for a suspect named Brian Cazares. The suspect escaped custody of the PD while being detained for a violation of Restr...

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Frances Lucille Kelly Obituary

Published: 03/23/2026

Frances Lucille Kelly August 16, 1952 — March 22, 2026 Obituary A private family service for longtime Frances Lucille Kelley, affectionately known to her family and friends as Lucille, will be held at a later date. Frances Lucille Kelly was ...

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US 50 Resurfacing Project in Pueblo Begins April 6: Expect Lane Closures, Night Work Through 2026

Published: 03/23/2026

US Highway 50 Repairs in Pueblo County Begin April 6, Bringing Delays and Safety Upgrades Motorists should plan for daytime and nighttime work starting April 6 Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partne...

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CPW Warns of Water Dangers: Spring Boating Safety Tips Every Colorado Boater Should Know

Published: 03/23/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Boaters to Wear Life Jackets as Cold Water Risks Rise This Spring DENVER ‒ As temperatures rise, boating safety should too. Ahead of the warm weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) urges outdoor recreationis...

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Kiowa County Fire Chief Praises Volunteer Firefighters After Grass Fire and Fatal Crash Response

Published: 03/22/2026

Fire Chief Highlights Dedication of Kiowa County Volunteer Firefighters Amid Recent Incidents There’s been a lot of noise surrounding our fire district lately. Questions, opinions, and uncertainty have made their way into conversations acros...

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Free Kids Fishing Days in Southeast Colorado 2026: CPW Releases Event Calendar

Published: 03/22/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Releases Free Kids Fishing Days Calendar for Southeast Colorado Events: Midwest Farms (Holly Gravel Pit) -Sunday April 12, 1pm-3pm Turk's Pond (South of Two Buttes) - Saturday April 25, 9am-12pm Leonard Hudnall Pond (La...

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America the Beautiful Chorus to Perform Barbershop Concert at Otero College on March 29

Published: 03/22/2026

Barbershop Harmony Returns to Otero College with America the Beautiful Chorus Concert The fifth Arkansas Valley Community Concert of the 2025-26 season will be sung by America the Beautiful chorus and three quartets. In 4-part harmony, they will s...

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care Honors Vietnam Veterans with Quilts of Valor Ceremony in La Junta

Published: 03/21/2026

Watch the Exclusive Coverage on SECO News: Sangre de Cristo Community Care Welcomed Vietnam Veterans Home at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Hall on March 20, 2026, with a Luncheon and Quilts of Valor Ceremony... With 154 attendees, this...

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Maria Teresa Pizano Obituary

Published: 03/21/2026

Maria Teresa Pizano May 30, 1953 ~ March 19, 2026 (age 72) Mass of Christian Burial for Granada, Colorado resident, Maria Teresa Pizano will be held at 10:00 a.m., and recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. Frances ...

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Daniel Paul Gonzales Obituary

Published: 03/21/2026

Daniel Paul Gonzales January 27, 1963 - March 14, 2026 Obituary Daniel Paul Gonzales of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest, on March 14, 2026, in his home. He was born in La Junta, Colorado, on January 27, 1963, to Daisy and Emillio Gonzales. ...

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Russell Edwin Karney Obituary

Published: 03/21/2026

Russell Edwin Karney September 21, 1929 — March 19, 2026 La Junta, CO Obituary Russell Edwin Karney, 96, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Bluestem Village in La Junta surrounded by his loving family. ...

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Vincent Jesus Vialpando Obituary

Published: 03/21/2026

Vincent Jesus Vialpando November 22, 1979 — March 13, 2026 Obituary Vincent J. Vialpando passed away at home on March 13, 2026. He was born to Abel and Flora Vialpando on November 22, 1979. He had a career with the Department of Corrections....

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Joseph Lyman Edgar Obituary

Published: 03/21/2026

Joseph Lyman Edgar June 2, 1944 — March 11, 2026 Littleton Joseph Lyman Edgar was born June 2, 1944, in Rocky Ford to Lyman and Alice Jane (Canterbury) Edgar. At the age of nine, two years after he was stricken by polio, Joe told his parents...

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Deputy Injured, 4 Hospitalized After Rollover Crash Near Rocky Ford

Published: 03/21/2026

Life360 App Helps Locate Serious Rollover Crash with Multiple Injuries Rocky Ford Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a rollover initially reported to be with 2 occupants and vehicle possibly in water at CR 805 and Hwy 71. In route, it ...

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Missing 11-Year-Old Found Safe After Multi-Agency Arrest of Kidnapping Suspect in Pueblo

Published: 03/20/2026

Mississippi Woman Arrested in Pueblo County for Parental Kidnapping; Missing 11-Year-Old Safely Recovered Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives and the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force located and arrested a Mississippi woman this afte...

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Roy Lopez Jr. Obituary

Published: 03/20/2026

Roy Lopez Jr Feb. 24, 1952 - March 2, 2026 (74 years old) A celebration of life will be held March 27, 2026 11:00 am at the CommUNITY Presbyterian Church in Rocky Ford. Obituary Roy was born Feburary 24, 1952 and raised in Rocky Ford, graduating f...

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Clayton Spano Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Assault Charges in Bent County

Published: 03/20/2026

Arrest Warrant Leads to Multiple Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Charges On March 19, 2026, at approximately 0700 hours, deputies executed an arrest warrant and a search warrant in the 600 block of 2nd Street. During the execution of the warrants, ...

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Sandra Barber Obituary

Published: 03/19/2026

Sandra Barber December 28, 1939 — March 18, 2026 Obituary A graveside celebration of life for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Pueblo will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado wit...

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Alamosa Homicide Suspect Fernando Rodriguez Arrested in Wyoming After Standoff, Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Published: 03/19/2026

Alamosa Homicide Suspect Arrested in Wyoming on Second Degree Murder Charge March 19, 2026 – CBI – Alamosa, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) announce the arrest of Fer...

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Ty Winter: It’s the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People — A Call for Accountability in Colorado

Published: 03/19/2026

It is the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People By Assistant Minority Leader, Ty Winter On the opening day of the 2026 legislative session, I told the press something simple but fundamental: It is not the government’s ...

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CDOT Expands Roadside Fire Mitigation Efforts Ahead of High-Risk 2026 Wildfire Season in Colorado

Published: 03/19/2026

CDOT ramps up roadside fire mitigation efforts ahead of high-risk 2026 fire season The Department accelerates vegetation management, coordinates with state and local partners as drought conditions raise wildfire concerns statewide Statewide - With...

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Attic Fire in La Junta Home Contained Quickly - Bystanders Help Residents Escape

Published: 03/18/2026

Today at approx 2:33pm, we responded to a reported structure fire at 506 Lawrence in La Junta. Upon arrival moderate smoke was seen coming from the peak of the roof and from the eves of the house. Bystanders driving by noticed the smoke and alerte...

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Robert Leroy Darnell Obituary

Published: 03/17/2026

Robert Leroy Darnell November 21, 1948 ~ March 13, 2026 (age 77) A Memorial Service for Robert Darnell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Bent County Community Center in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rick Beard officiatin...

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Max M. Tafoya Obituary

Published: 03/17/2026

Max M. Tafoya January 22, 1936 — March 16, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Max M. Tafoya, 90, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Bluestem Village in La Junta surrounded by his loving family. He was born W...

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The Women of the Cross Play Comes to La Junta United Methodist Church Featuring Local Actresses

Published: 03/17/2026

Local Actresses Bring Biblical Story to Life in “The Women of the Cross” at La Junta Church The Women of The Cross The Witnesses Called Mary Book By Josephine Kelly It is a group of women that travel with Jesus to the hills of Golgotha...

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Colorado Conservation and Agriculture Leaders Push Back on CPW Decision Over Fur Sales Rulemaking

Published: 03/17/2026

Colorado’s Leading Wildlife, Agricultural and Conservation Organizations Unite in Defense of Science-Based Wildlife Management Coalition calls on Parks and Wildlife Commission to respect agency science and professional expertise following co...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club 2026 Show & Activities Calendar

Published: 03/17/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR Bag Lady Boutique Facebook Page UP-COMING SECAVC EVENTS 2026 April 7 – meeting, Otero Museum, 7 p.m. April 11 – New car trip, Parker, Veh...

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Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club Shares March Meeting Updates, 2026 Car Show Schedule Highlights

Published: 03/17/2026

Sponsored by: seconews.org/AtTheCarWash seconews.org/RockyFordAutoParts seconews.org/DMAUTOREPAIR Bag Lady Boutique Facebook Page March Meeting Recap: Car Shows, Route 66 Events and Local Activities Across Southeast Colorado Minutes of the March 7...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings March 17 - 23, 2026

Published: 03/17/2026

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

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City of La Junta Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy for Disruptive Behavior at City Hall

Published: 03/17/2026

City of La Junta Prioritizes Safety with New Zero-Tolerance Disorderly Conduct Policy To: All Staff, Citizens, and Visitors From: Michael Hart, City Manager Date: March 17, 2026 Subject: Zero Tolerance for Disruptive Behavior at City Hall City Hal...

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