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Rocky Ford Police Detain Kidnapping and Assault Suspect Without Incident

Published: 05/30/2024

Rocky Ford Police Detain Kidnapping and Assault Suspect Without Incident About 11pm, 29th May, 2024, Rocky Ford Police Chief McDonagh and Officer Morris identified a BMW SUV that was involved in a serious incident in Manzanola, earlier in the even...

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16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION TO HOST FREE Narcan® TRAINING June 10th

Published: 05/29/2024

16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION TO HOST FREE Narcan® TRAINING First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Community Agencies Welcome La Junta, CO – First responders and community members are invited to a Narcan® “Train the Trainer&...

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Amari Daniel Galan Obituary

Published: 05/29/2024

Amari Daniel Galan Sept 24, 2020 — May 18, 2024 Obituary Amari Daniel Galan, 3, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Rusty Gray of...

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Colorado Highway 10 Will Close Under Interstate 25 in Walsenburg for Safety Critical Work May 29 - 31, 2024

Published: 05/29/2024

Colorado Highway 10 Will Close Under Interstate 25 in Walsenburg for Safety Critical Work Closure will take place May 29 through May 31* Walsenburg — Starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 and lasting until approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, M...

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Alberto Garcia Named Otero College Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Published: 05/29/2024

Alberto Garcia Named Otero College Head Men’s Soccer Coach LA JUNTA — Otero College is pleased to announce that Alberto Garcia will take the helm as the new head coach of the men's soccer program, bringing with him a passion for develo...

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Southeast Colorado Students Participate in the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair

Published: 05/29/2024

Southeast Colorado Students Participate in the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair LA JUNTA — The Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair concluded and had students that moved on to the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair. Students from La...

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CSP Needs Your Help Identifying a Pueblo Hit and Run Driver

Published: 05/29/2024

Colorado State Patrol Needs Your Help Identifying a Hit and Run Driver (Pueblo, COLO) During the afternoon drive of May 26th, a black Dodge Magnum was eastbound on US Highway 50 near North Mcculloch Blvd when it collided with another vehicle and f...

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Avery Trujillo of Fruita Named 2023 Colorado State Patrol Trooper of the Year

Published: 05/28/2024

Avery Trujillo of Fruita Named 2023 Colorado State Patrol Trooper of the Year (Colorado) – Each year, the Colorado State Patrol selects a trooper who best demonstrates outstanding work performance, initiative, leadership, character, and inte...

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LJFD: CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire

Published: 05/27/2024

CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire ****Update on Double Fatal Fire yesterday on Rice Ave.**** On May 26th 2024 at approx 600am, LJFD responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 Rice Ave. upon arrival heavy fire c...

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Fort Lyon National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Press Release

Published: 05/26/2024

BENT COUNTY - LAS ANIMAS CEMETERY AND FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Fort Lyon National Cemetery on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., hosted by VFW Post #2411 and Auxiliary and American ...

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La Junta Fire Department VS Two Rice Ave Structure Fires May 26, 2024

Published: 05/26/2024

Update: LJFD: CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire La Junta Fire Department VS Two Rice Ave Structure Fires May 26, 2024 This morning at approx 600am a reported structure fire was reported in the 1200 blk of Rice. Upo...

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Rocky Ford Police VS Alleged "Sovereign Citizen" Fake Plate Offender

Published: 05/26/2024

Rocky Ford Police VS Alleged "Sovereign Citizen" Fake Plate Offender Unfortunately for this driver, "sovereign citizen" status is a 'no go' here in Rocky Ford, Colorado. About 1:12pm, 26th May, 2024, the Rocky Ford Police Department made contact w...

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David "Dave" Wayne Chavez Obituary

Published: 05/24/2024

David "Dave" Wayne Chavez August 27th, 1973 – May 21st, 2024 Obituary David Wayne Chavez was a loving son, brother, father, and husband. He passed away on May 21st, 2024 surrounded by family. He lived a good life; he did things his way. He w...

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Madelyn Messick Obituary

Published: 05/24/2024

Madelyn Messick March 1st, 1956 – May 20th, 2024 Obituary Madelyn Dorothy Messick of Rocky Ford passed away at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the age of 68. Madelyn loved her family and was proud to be a grandma. She made sure to go to ...

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Robert “Bob” Keith Dunagan, Sr. Obituary

Published: 05/24/2024

Robert “Bob” Dunagan, Sr. January 21, 1957- May 24, 2024 Obituary Bob Dunagan, 67, of Olney Springs, CO passed away Friday May 24, 2024, peacefully in his home with his wife by his side. Bob was born the 3rd of four kids to Henry (Buck...

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Jane S. (Cordova) Hernandez Obituary

Published: 05/24/2024

Jane S. (Cordova) Hernandez June 5, 1957 – May 20, 2024 Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Jane S. Hernandez who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1957, in L...

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Former Bent County Sheriff Deputy Arrested for Felony Assault in California

Published: 05/24/2024

Former Bent County Sheriff Deputy Arrested for Felony Assault in California According to the Riverside County Jail Information Management System, Bent County Deputy Ryan Sellin was arrested for Felony Battery with Serious Injury by the Murrieta Po...

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CBI Reports: 3-Year Old Rocky Ford Boy Died from Accidental Drowning

Published: 05/23/2024

3-Year old Rocky Ford Boy Died from Accidental Drowning May 23, 2024 – CBI – Rocky Ford, CO –Preliminary autopsy reports suggest a 3-year old Rocky Ford boy, whose body was found in a an irrigation canal Sunday May 19, died from ...

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Victor “Andy” Hollar Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

Victor “Andy” Hollar April 28, 1942 - May 16, 2024 Obituary Victor “Andy” Hollar, 82, peacefully departed to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Jill ...

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Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Officers

Published: 05/22/2024

Help Wanted: 16th Judicial District Probation Officers 16th Judicial District Probation Department Serving Otero, Bent and Crowley Counties is Now hiring for Probation Officer – fulltime and parttime positions available Open positions: Full ...

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Phyllis Deon Upton Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

Phyllis Deon Upton December 7, 1959 – May 18, 2024 Obituary Phyllis Deon Upton, 64, of Las Animas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in La Junta. She was born Monday, December 7, 1959, in Seminole, TX to Jesse Lee & Viola Marie (Wales) ...

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Phillip Riemenschneider Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

Phillip Riemenschneider November 26th, 1938 - May 20th, 2024 Obituary Phillip Lee Riemenschneider was born November 26th 1938 to Herman and Edna Riemenschneider in Manzanola. He left this world on May 20th, 2024 at his home. Phil married Dollie Mo...

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James "Jim" Moreland Obituary

Published: 05/22/2024

James "Jim" Moreland January 22nd, 1940 - May 17th, 2024 Obituary James “Jim” A. Moreland of Rocky Ford passed away on Friday, May 17th in Pueblo, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Moreland of Rocky Ford; sons Jon ...

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City of Lamar Public Works Week 2024 Highlights

Published: 05/22/2024

The City of Lamar is currently celebrating Public Works Week on May 19-25, 2024. The City’s Public Works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier, more vibrant communities. Over 50 City of Lamar Public Works p...

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Eugenio "Gino" Montano Obituary

Published: 05/21/2024

EUGENIO “GINO” MONTANO October 2, 1988 - May 16, 2024 Obituary Eugenio “Gino” Montano joined the stars on May 16, 2024. His spirit and heart beats on with his wife Cynde; his father Roger, mother Theresa, sister Rachel, bro...

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Las Animas Student Grace Gardner Earns Boettcher Scholarship

Published: 05/21/2024

Las Animas Student Earns Boettcher Scholarship DENVER-Grace Gardner, a senior at Las Animas High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship.** Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado's top students by provid...

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Colorado Wolverine Reintroduction Becomes Law as Governor Signs Bill at Loveland Pass

Published: 05/21/2024

Governor Polis Signs Wolverine Reintroduction Bill at Loveland Pass SUMMIT COUNTY – Governor Jared Polis joined staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Loveland Pass today to sign SB24-171 , which gives CPW the authority to reintroduce the...

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Richard DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 05/21/2024

RICHARD DEHERRERA February 26, 1952 - May 18, 2024 Obituary Richard DeHerrera, passed away, May 18, 2024 at his brother’s home, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He was born on February 26, 1952, i...

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Pauline Cordova Obituary

Published: 05/20/2024

Pauline Cordova August 19, 1940 – May 20, 2024 Obituary Pauline Cordova, 83, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bent County Nursing Home in Las Animas, CO. She was born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Rainsville, NM to Frank &a...

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CBI: Body of Missing Rocky Ford 3-Year Old Found in Canal

Published: 05/19/2024

Body of Missing 3-year old Found in Canal May 19, 2024 – CBI – Rocky Ford , CO – It is with great sadness that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, along with Rocky Ford Police, the Otero County Sheriff's Office and Otero County...

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