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Rocky Ford Emergency Communications Center Welcomes La Junta Dispatchers, Assures Uninterrupted 911 Services

Published: 01/15/2026

La Junta Dispatch Transition to Rocky Ford Communications Ensures Continued 911 and Public Safety Services Rocky Ford Emergency Communications Center is honored to welcome La Junta Communications dispatchers as part of our family, and we are excit...

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Lamar Police Arrest Man on Felony Warrants After Traffic Stop, Seize Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl and Firearms

Published: 01/15/2026

Lamar Police Arrest Man on Felony Warrants After Traffic Stop, Seize Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl and Firearms On January 8th Lamar Police conducted a traffic contact near the area of the 600 Block Kendall Dr. The stop was conducted after the vehicle pl...

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Thomas Lee Johnson Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Thomas Lee Johnson June 8, 1942 – January 9, 2026 Obituary Thomas Lee Johnson, 83, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026. Life Details Tom was born on June 28, 1942, in Hugo, Colorado, to Bob and Barbara Johnson. He graduated i...

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Robert Mongo Olona Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Robert “Mongo” Olona July 21, 1968 - Dec. 17, 2025 Obituary Robert “Mongo” Olona, 57, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on July 21, 1968, in El Paso, Texas, Robert lived a life marked by adventure, ...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Unveils Plan to Restore Wolverines to Colorado After 100 Years

Published: 01/14/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces Wolverine Restoration Plan DENVER – Tomorrow Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will unveil the Colorado Wolverine Restoration Plan, which will serve as a guide to help restore the species to Colorado aft...

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Public Notice: La Junta Police Update Dispatch and Administrative Call Options

Published: 01/14/2026

Public Notice: Change in Police Dispatch & Administrative Services Police Administration Location 601 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays Calls for Service For all c...

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Carl Eddie E. Wilms Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Carl "Eddie" E. Wilms October 24, 1944 - January 12, 2026 Obituary Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe, CO. Memorial contributions can be...

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La Junta Communication Center Celebrates Final Day in Service on January 15, 2026

Published: 01/14/2026

La Junta Communication Center to Transition from Longtime Facility on January 15, 2026 On January 15th, 2026, the La Junta Communication Center will close its doors at this location for the final time. This building has been home to countless voic...

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Jerry Pursley Obituary

Published: 01/14/2026

Jerry Pursley January 16, 1947 ~ December 18, 2025 78 Years Old Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Keith Pursley, a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a respected member of his community. Jerry passed away ...

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Ricky Dean Henderson Obituary

Published: 01/13/2026

Ricky Dean Henderson Oct. 3, 1960 - Jan. 11, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Henderson, age 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo. Services will be held at 11:00 am MST on Friday, Jan...

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J.M. (James Millard) Tucker Obituary

Published: 01/13/2026

J.M. Tucker June 13, 1967 — January 9, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary J.M. (James Millard) Tucker, 58, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer. J.M. was born on June 13, 1967,...

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CBI Confirms Nine Bodies Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation Using DNA Technology

Published: 01/13/2026

CBI Announces Nine Bodies Positively Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation January 13, 2026– CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are providing ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Jan 13 - 19, 2026

Published: 01/13/2026

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

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SDA Conducting Starling Control Pesticide Applications; No Risk to Public or Pets

Published: 01/12/2026

USDA Confirms Starling Pesticide Operation Is Not Linked to Local Agencies **Important Community Information** The USDA will be conducting pesticide applications in this area to control the starling population. The pesticides used are rapidly meta...

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Road Rage Shooting in Pueblo Leads to Arrest of 50-Year-Old Man

Published: 01/12/2026

Road Rage Incident in Pueblo Leads to Shooting and Arrest On January 9, 2026, at approximately 6:04 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received a report of a shooting victim who arrived at a local hospital's emergency room. Patrol officers interviewed t...

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Town of Kiowa Mourns the Passing of Mayor Theresa Howard

Published: 01/12/2026

Town of Kiowa Announces the Death of Mayor Theresa Howard It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and esteemed Mayor, Theresa Howard. We honor her and her dedicated service to the Town of Kiowa. Our thoughts and pra...

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Rocky Ford Firefighters Respond to 1 A.M. Structure Fire on North Main Street

Published: 01/12/2026

Rocky Ford Fire Crews Respond Quickly to Overnight Structure Fire The Rocky Ford Fire Department was called to the area of North Main street for reports of a structure Fire at around 1:00AM on January 12, 2026. “A Shift” immediately re...

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Bent County Deputies Safely Arrest Barricaded Suspect; No Ongoing Public Threat

Published: 01/11/2026

Bent County Sheriff’s Office Safely Arrests Barricaded Suspect On January 11, 2026, deputies with the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a barricaded suspect believed to be in possession of incendiary devices. Upon a...

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Sherry Ann Davidson Obituary

Published: 01/10/2026

Sherry Ann Davidson April 14, 1945 — January 3, 2026 Las Animas Obituary Sherry A. Davidson, 80, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado. She was born April 14, 1945, in Yukon...

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Jean Carol Armstrong Obituary

Published: 01/09/2026

Jean Carol Armstrong Aug 2, 1951 - Dec 28, 2025 Obituary Jean Carol Armstrong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Pueblo, CO at the age of 74. Born on August 2, 1951 in Salisbury,...

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Ron Anderson Obituary

Published: 01/09/2026

Ron Anderson February 8, 1938 — November 19, 2025 Obituary A memorial celebration of life for former Holly, Colorado resident currently of Mesa, Arizona Ron Anderson will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family C...

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Accidental Explosion Kills Two at Rural Home in Eastern Pueblo County

Published: 01/09/2026

Two People Killed in Explosion in Rural Eastern Pueblo County Pueblo, CO - Two people were killed in an explosion at a house in rural Eastern Pueblo County on Thursday afternoon. The two individuals, an adult male and adult female, were at the hom...

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Fowler Police Department Announces Comprehensive Rebranding to Strengthen Transparency and Community Trust

Published: 01/08/2026

Message from the Chief The Fowler Police Department is undergoing a comprehensive rebranding of the entire department, focused on strengthening professionalism, transparency, and community trust. As part of this effort, our social media platforms ...

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Fowler Police Arrest Local Man After Months-Long Theft Investigation, Animal Cruelty Charges Filed

Published: 01/08/2026

Fowler Police Arrest Local Man After Months-Long Theft Investigation, Animal Cruelty Charges Filed The Fowler Police Department is providing an update regarding an ongoing investigation into a series of thefts within the community. The investigati...

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Traffic Stop Turns Violent on I-76: Colorado State Patrol Trooper Hospitalized After Suspect Flees

Published: 01/08/2026

**Update** Traffic Stop Turns Violent on Interstate 76 Injury status on Troopers (Commerce City, COLO) - This morning, at approximately 9:09 a.m., two troopers were injured during a traffic stop on Interstate 76. During the traffic stop, one troop...

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Larry Mitchell Obituary

Published: 01/08/2026

Larry Mitchell June 3, 1950 ~ January 4, 2026 75 Years Old A Funeral Service for Larry Mitchell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Terry Kitson officiating. Interment on the ...

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I-25/US 50B Interchange in Pueblo Hits Major 2025 Milestones, New Ramps and Sound Walls Coming in 2026

Published: 01/07/2026

I-25/US 50B Interchange Project in Pueblo Makes Major Progress in 2025 New ramps and sound walls to be constructed in 2026 Pueblo — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with SEMA Construction, has made major progress on ...

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Airborne Hiring Events in Southeast Colorado Jan 14 & 15, 2026

Published: 01/07/2026

Airborne Hiring Events in Southeast Colorado Jan 14 & 15, 2026 REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS (RBTS) Want to make a difference in a child's life and create a career with advancement opportunities & a growing company? Join us on January 14...

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CDOT: Impaired Driving Linked to 234 Traffic Deaths in Colorado Last Year (2025)

Published: 01/07/2026

Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year First heightened DUI enforcement of 2026 begins tomorrow Statewide — Preliminary data shows that 234 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver in Colorad...

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1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026

Published: 01/07/2026

1st Choice Irrigation Agriculture Expo in Rocky Ford - Jan 15 & 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM Keynote Speakers Local Food Trucks Raffle Prizes Ag Vendors The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District works to protect the region's most essent...

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