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High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Head-On Crash on I-25 Near Walsenburg - 7 Hospitalized

Published: 06/03/2025

Pursuit Ends in Head-On Crash 7 were transported to the hospital (WALSENBURG, COLO) – At approximately 5:41 p.m. on June 2, the Colorado State Patrol responded to an injury crash on Interstate 25 near milepost 48. The crash occurred during a...

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Lamar Community College and Lamar School District Launch LEAP Scholarship to Support Postsecondary Success

Published: 06/03/2025

Lamar Community College and Lamar School District Launch LEAP Scholarship to Support Postsecondary Success Lamar, CO - [May 27, 2025] - Lamar Community College (LCC), in partnership with the Lamar School District, is proud to announce the launch o...

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Coloado Parks and Wildlife Releases Statement on Gray Wolf 2507 Mortality

Published: 06/03/2025

Media statement: Colorado Gray Wolf 2507 Mortality Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality alert for male gray wolf 2507 on May 31. The agency has confirmed the mortality took place in northwest Colorado. As a federally listed species und...

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Michael Hudson Obituary

Published: 06/03/2025

Michael Hudson July 25th, 1953 - May 30th, 2025 Obituary Michael Hudson, age 71, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Denver, but lived in Mexico City, Mexico, California, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lethally Removes Gray Wolf to Address Chronic Depredation in Pitkin County

Published: 06/02/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lethally Removes Gray Wolf to Address Chronic Depredation in Pitkin County DENVER — On the evening of Thursday, May 29, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) lethally removed gray wolf 2405, a member of the Copper Cre...

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CPW Recovers Missing Angler from Fatal Lake Pueblo Boating Accident

Published: 06/02/2025

CPW Recovers Missing Angler from Fatal Lake Pueblo Boating Accident PUEBLO, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a fatal boating accident at Lake Pueblo State Park after a boat with three anglers overturned in high winds Frid...

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James Bub McGee Obituary

Published: 06/02/2025

James "Bub" McGee February 14, 1938 ~ May 29, 2025 (age 87) Obituary A Memorial Service for James “Bub” McGee will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Bristol Grace Fellowship Church in Bristol, Colorado with Rev. Kat...

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Robert George Foulk Obituary

Published: 06/02/2025

Robert George Foulk August 12, 1930 — May 29, 2025 Fowler, Colorado Obituary Robert George Foulk, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, formerly of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away May 29, 2025 at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. He was bo...

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Otero County Reaffirms Opposition to Sanctuary Status, Cites Lack of Resources for Uninvited Migrants

Published: 05/31/2025

Otero County Commissioner Tim Knabenshue Responded to Constituents Asking Where Otero County Stands Regarding Its Inclusion on the Department of Homeland Security List of Sanctuary Counties. "Otero County was shocked as well and never contacted by...

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Bob Blair Obituary

Published: 05/30/2025

Bob Blair April 5, 1939 — May 29, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Robert William “Bob” Blair, affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and “Mr. La Junta” to countless f...

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Monica Angela Lopez Obituary

Published: 05/30/2025

Monica Angela Lopez September 11, 1949 — May 24, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Monica "Angela" Lopez, passed away on May 24, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., with her family at her bedside. She was born on September 11, 1949, in Los Pinos, Colorado to Marco...

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Joseph Wilbert Montoya Obituary

Published: 05/30/2025

Joseph Wilbert Montoya January 13, 1963 - May 27, 2025 Obituary Joseph (Wilbert) Montoya of Rocky Ford, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest surrounded by his family, May 27, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He was born January 13, 1963, to Tina a...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks LGBTQ+ Advocate for Outdoor Equity Grant Board

Published: 05/29/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks LGBTQ+ Advocate for Outdoor Equity Grant Board DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is filling a vacancy for a Board member responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP). Ap...

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2nd Annual AMR/MedTrans Safety Jam & A Path Forward Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28 at La Junta City Park

Published: 05/28/2025

2nd Annual AMR/MedTrans Safety Jam & “A Path Forward” Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28 at La Junta City Park Save the Date: 2nd AMR/MedTrans Annual Safety Jam / A Path Forward Event and Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28, 2025 (Registration at...

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Lamar Police K9 Taco to Receive Bullet and Stab Protective Vest Through Nonprofit Donation

Published: 05/28/2025

Lamar Police Department’s K9 Taco to get donation of body armor Lamar Police Department, CO, K9 Taco will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 ...

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Firefighter Injured in Vacant Super 8 Motel Fire in Cañon City

Published: 05/28/2025

Firefighter Injured in Vacant Super 8 Motel Fire in Cañon City At approximately 5:40 pm on May 27th the Canon City Area Fire Protection District was called to the Super 8 Motel on North 19th street for a confirmed structure fire. Upon arriv...

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Lower Arkansas Valley Unites to Oppose Colorado Springs Annexation Over Water Supply Threats

Published: 05/27/2025

Lower Arkansas Valley Communities Unite Against Colorado Springs Annexations (ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley are uniting in opposition to new annexations by the City of Colorado Spring...

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George Roger Caldwell Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

George Roger Caldwell August 11, 1962 — May 14, 2025 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary George Roger Caldwell, 62, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Born on August 11, 1962, in Clay, Kentucky. George was a man of many names, S...

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Veronica C. Sanchez Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

Veronica C. Sanchez May 29, 1956 - May 21, 2025 Obituary Veronica C. Sanchez of La Junta, Colorado, entered into rest, May 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Jaurez, Mexico May 29, 1956 to Manuela and Dema...

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Jessie Leroy Wauson Obituary

Published: 05/27/2025

Jessie Leroy Wauson January 18, 1935 — May 24, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jessie Leroy Wauson, 90, known to most as “Roy”, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado....

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Michael Guido Obituary

Published: 05/26/2025

Michael Guido June 12, 1947 ~ May 21, 2025 (age 77) Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Daniel Guido, who left us unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Michael was born on June 12, ...

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Memorial Day Ceremonies to Honor Fallen Bent County Veterans in Las Animas and Fort Lyon National Cemetery

Published: 05/24/2025

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES PLANNED FOR LAS ANIMAS AND FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at Las Animas Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. and Fort Lyon National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26th. The events this year will fo...

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Raymond Moreno Obituary

Published: 05/23/2025

Raymond Moreno July 29, 1952 — May 22, 2025 La Junta, Colorao Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was 72 years old. Ray was b...

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William Curt Reynolds Obituary

Published: 05/23/2025

William "Curt" Reynolds August 25, 1980 — May 16, 2025 La Junta, Colorado Obituary William “Curt” Curtis Reynolds, 44, of La Junta, Colorado, he passed away suddenly on May 16, 2025 at his La Junta home. Curtis was born August 25...

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Lamar Man Arrested on Felony Child Exploitation Charges Following Online Investigation

Published: 05/22/2025

Lamar Man Arrested on Felony Child Exploitation Charges Following Online Investigation On 05/21/2025, Kyle Bonham (38), currently residing in Lamar, was arrested on felony warrants. We thank those individuals who assisted in this investigation. Ad...

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Stabbing Incident Near La Junta Municipal Building Leads to Two Arrests

Published: 05/22/2025

Stabbing Incident Near La Junta Municipal Building Leads to Two Arrests On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 10:34 hours, officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to the 10 block of E 7th Street for a report of a stabbing inc...

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Rocky Ford Council Member Allegedly Involved in La Junta School Assault Resigns

Published: 05/21/2025

To whom it may concern, To all My Fellow Council Members, "I, Michael Montano am not currently able to continue helping this beautiful community due to some personal matters. My family takes presidents over my life. I have put much time and though...

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Rocky Ford Council Member Arrested Following Violent Altercation at Goal Academy

Published: 05/21/2025

Rocky Ford Council Member Arrested Following Violent Altercation at Goal Academy On May 6, 2025, at approximately 12:12 hours, the La Junta Police Department received a report of a fight in progress at the Goal Academy, located at 311 Santa Fe Ave...

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Jacalyn Godisak Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Jacalyn Godisak May 11th, 1951 - May 13th, 2025 Obituary Jacalyn Ann Godisak of Ordway passed away at home at the age of 74. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Donna Swainston. She grew up in the Grand Rapids area. She found love throu...

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Leah Graft Obituary

Published: 05/21/2025

Leah Graft October 19th, 1969 - May 14th, 2025 Obituary Leah Marie Graft, born on October 19, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at the age of 55 on May 14, 2025, at her sister's home in Fowler. Leah was the second of five girls in her fami...

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