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Colorado’s COTREX App Now Includes Real-Time Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Alerts

Published: 07/14/2025

Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app gives wildfire alerts to outdoor recreationists DENVER — Ahead of the dry summer season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind the Colorado outdoor community that the Colorado Trail Explorer (...

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Bud Bennett Obituary

Published: 07/14/2025

Bud Bennett December 18, 1936 ~ July 8, 2025 (age 88) Obituary Bud Bennett was born on December 18, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, to Wilbur LeRoy and Esther Ida (Bauer) Bennett. A lifelong public servant, Bud dedicated more than thirty years of his l...

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Judy Lynn (Shackelford) Harper Obituary

Published: 07/14/2025

Judy Lynn (Shackelford) Harper February 4, 1948 – July 8, 2025 Obituary Judy Lynn (Shackelford) Harper, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Known affectionate...

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Dragon Bravo Fire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge, Forces North Rim Closure for 2025 Season

Published: 07/13/2025

Dragon Bravo Fire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge, Forces North Rim Closure for 2025 Grand Canyon National Park Update on Dragon Bravo Fire The Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park exhibited extreme and volatile fire behavi...

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Allen Wade Watts Obituary

Published: 07/11/2025

Allen Wade Watts July 18, 1962 ~ July 1, 2025 62 Years Old Obituary A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12th at the Eads Cemetery. A reception to greet Allen's family and share memories will be held at the Eads S...

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Prowers County Mourns the Passing of Former Commissioner John Stulp, Celebrates His Legacy of Service

Published: 07/10/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the Honorable John Stulp, former Prowers County Commissioner. John was a dedicated and dependable leader whose steady hand and thoughtful guidance brought lasting stability to our community. His commitment ...

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High-Speed Pueblo West Crash Kills 2, Injures 2; Speed and Alcohol Being Investigated

Published: 07/10/2025

Two Killed, Two Injured in High-Speed Rollover Crash in Pueblo West; Speed and Alcohol Being Investigated On Thursday 7/10/2025 at approximately 1:58 am, a 2018 Audi sedan was traveling south on S. McCulloch Blvd. at a high rate of speed, approach...

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Celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Peter at St Peter's Church

Published: 07/10/2025

You Are Cordially Invited To celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Peter Patronal Feast of St. Peter's Church Rocky Ford & Ordway Join us in honoring our patron, Saint Peter, with a special Mass and joyful celebration! Saturday, July 12 Dear Parish...

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CBI Arrests Daniel DeVito for First-Degree Murder in Blue River Homicide of Jordan Labarre

Published: 07/09/2025

Murder Arrest in Blue River Homicide July 9, 2025 – CBI – Blue River, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has obtained an arrest warrant for 46-year old Daniel Joseph DeVito charging him with the 1st Degree Murder of ...

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Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Remembers Former Commissioner John Stulp as Mentor, Leader, and Water Policy Champion

Published: 07/09/2025

Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Remembers Former Commissioner John Stulp as Mentor, Leader, and Water Policy Champion “I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Stulp, one of my predecessors whom I considered a dear friend and mentor. Jo...

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John R. Stulp, Jr. Obituary

Published: 07/09/2025

John R. Stulp, Jr. December 27, 1948 — July 7, 2025 Obituary A memorial service is pending for longtime Lamar resident John R. Stulp, Jr. John was born on December 27, 1948 at Yuma, CO to John and Nina (Dunafon) Stulp Sr. and passed away on ...

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Frank Perez Obituary

Published: 07/09/2025

Frank Perez November 28, 1973 — July 7, 2025 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Frank Perez will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Manuel Tamez of the Life Center...

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Tom Pryor Obituary

Published: 07/09/2025

Tom Pryor March 29, 1949 — July 8, 2025 La Junta Obituary Thomas C. Pryor (Tom) went on to his next adventure surrounded by family on July 8, 2025. He married Janis (Maruyama) his high school sweetheart in Las Animas. They moved to Greeley, ...

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Tony Madrid Obituary

Published: 07/09/2025

Tony Madrid July 5, 1959 — July 7, 2025 La Junta Obituary Tony Madrid, 66, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5,...

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Gilbert Rodriguez Obituary

Published: 07/09/2025

Gilbert Rodriguez February 3rd, 1932 - July 7th, 2025 Obituary It is with deep love and respect that we announce the passing of Gilbert Rodriguez at the age of 93 in Rocky Ford. He was a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, and community member. ...

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Town of Swink July 9, 2025 Public Meeting Agenda

Published: 07/08/2025

TOWN OF SWINK STATE OF COLORADO Board of Trustees A G E N D A DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 9th, 2025 TIME: 7:00 PM - General Meeting Call To Order – 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Consensus Items Minutes of Previous Meeting Payment of Bill...

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Janice Mae Hebberd Obituary

Published: 07/08/2025

Janice Mae Hebberd March 11, 1941 - May 18, 2025 Obituary Janice Mae (Bishop) Hebberd was born to Orla (Bunt) and Lucy Bishop in Oregon on March 11, 1941. The Bishop family returned to Baca County for good in 1944 to grow broomcorn. Janice attende...

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Colorado State Patrol Leads Enforcement Operation to Address ‘Reckless Riders’

Published: 07/08/2025

Watch the Full Video: Colorado State Patrol Leads Enforcement Operation to Address ‘Reckless Riders’ (Golden, CO) — On July 5, 2025, the Colorado State Patrol partnered with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conducting a j...

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Brian Nunnery Obituary

Published: 07/08/2025

Brian Nunnery August 17, 1953 — July 7, 2025 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Brian Nunnery, will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the Hig...

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Homicide Investigation Underway in Blue River, Colorado - Suspect in Custody on Unrelated Charges

Published: 07/08/2025

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN BLUE RIVER; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY ON UNRELATED CHARGES July 8, 2025 – CBI – Blue River, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with help from the Blue River Police Department, are currentl...

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J. Lynn Martin Obituary

Published: 07/08/2025

J. Lynn Martin June 18, 1956 — June 28, 2025 La Junta Obituary Our master of knowledge has moved on to another adventure at 69 years old while at home with her sister in La Junta, Colorado on June 28, 2025. A hole has been placed inside our ...

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Cast Your Vote for Colorado’s Cruiser in the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest!

Published: 07/08/2025

Cast Your Vote, Colorado! 12th Annual National “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest (COLO) – The Colorado State Patrol has always taken pride in the vehicles they use while fulfilling their mission to save lives across Colorado, and no...

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Car Crashes Into Canal Near Cheraw, Damaging Irrigation Headgate; Driver Escapes Unharmed

Published: 07/07/2025

Driver Rescued After Car Crashes Into Canal Near Cheraw At approx 443pm today we responded to a reported traffic accident with a car in a canal at Rd 30 and Rd 808 by Cheraw. While enroute we were advised a party was on top of the car in the canal...

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Accidental Fire at Smithland Home Contained Quickly; No Major Injuries Reported

Published: 07/07/2025

Watch the Interview with the Fire Chief: Structure Fire Contained at 622 Smithland; 3 Juveniles Taken to ER as Precaution After Accidental Blaze At approx 315pm today, we responded to a reported structure fire at 622 Smithland. Upon arrival of Eng...

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La Junta Police Make Arrest on Drug and Weapons Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop

Published: 07/07/2025

La Junta Police Arrest Sidney Kennedy on Drug and Weapons Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop On July 2nd, 2025, around 6:30 AM, an officer with the La Junta Police Department contacted a vehicle that had several occupants. The driver, 38-yea...

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Richard Shields Obituary

Published: 07/07/2025

Richard Shields September 22nd, 1959 - June 28th, 2025 Obituary Richard Duane Shields of Fowler passed away at his home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 65. Rich was born in Rocky Ford to Moses and Lois Shields. He grew up in Fowler and gr...

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Otero College to Honor 31 Nursing Students with Licensed Practical Nurse Certificates on July 18

Published: 07/07/2025

Otero College to award 31 Licensed Practical Certificates This Summer by Rachelle Martin The Otero College Nursing program will award 31 Licensed Practical Certificates to nursing students this summer. These students will be honored for their acco...

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Jesse William Hale Obituary

Published: 07/07/2025

Jesse William Hale February 20, 1955 — July 4, 2025 Obituary A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Jesse William Hale will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Full Military Honors under the aus...

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AVRMC Addresses Hospital Reclassification Ruling, Refutes Misleading Claims of $2.6M Repayment Risk

Published: 07/07/2025

AVRMC Responds to Hospital Reclassification Ruling and Misleading Reports Regarding Financial Impact LA JUNTA, CO - (July 3, 2025) -Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) is aware of recent media reports regarding the Colorado Department ...

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Dorothy Pat Jean Beaver Pedigo Obituary

Published: 07/07/2025

Dorothy "Pat" Jean Beaver Pedigo February 19, 1931 — June 30, 2025 Obituary Dorothy Jean Beaver Pedigo, lovingly known as "Pat", went to be with the Lord and join her loved ones on June 30, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1931, in Indiana...

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