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Four Colorado State Troopers Struck in Three Days: Drivers Urged to Slow Down and Move Over

Published: 02/16/2025

Driving Too Fast for Conditions Four Colorado State Troopers struck in three days (COLO) - Although no longer "early in the winter driving season," Colorado drivers struggled to adjust their driving behavior and reduce their speed, causing numerou...

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Colorado State Trooper's Vehicle Struck on I-70 While Assisting at Crash Scene

Published: 02/15/2025

Trooper Struck While Attending to Prior Crash Reminder: reduce speed and drive with focus (New Castle, COLO) - At 9:03 a.m. this morning a Colorado State Patrol vehicle was struck from behind while it was stopped blocking the left lane of eastboun...

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La Junta Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Remax Building and Fleeing Scene

Published: 02/14/2025

La Junta Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Remax Building, Fleeing Scene On February 13, 2025 at about 10:45 PM officers with the La Junta Police Department responded to the report of a vehicle that crashed into a building in the 100 block ...

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Springfield Police: Wearing Many Hats to Serve the Community

Published: 02/14/2025

The Many Hats of Small-Town Police Officers The Springfield Police Department wants to take a moment to clear up a common misconception: when you see our patrol vehicles parked at the office, we’re not inside kicking back with coffee and doughnu...

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La Junta Fire & EMS Rescue Dog from Icy City Park Pond

Published: 02/13/2025

La Junta Fire & EMS Rescue Dog from Icy City Park Pond At 0923 today (2/13/25) La Junta Fire and EMS responded to city park pond at the request of LJPD code officer for a report of two dogs that were in the icy water and couldn’t get out. Upon o...

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Leonardo Romero Obituary

Published: 02/13/2025

Leonardo Romero May 12, 1942 — February 7, 2025 La Junta Obituary Leonard Romero, 88, of La Junta, Colorado, went home to heaven on February 7, 2025 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Known by his family as Leonard and renamed “Leo” by his Inspiration...

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February 2025 CPW Gray Wolf Reintroduction Effort Update + Photo Gallery

Published: 02/13/2025

February 2025 CPW Gray Wolf Reintroduction Effort Update Range RidersCPW has received more than a hundred applications and is working to contract 12 range riders for the 2025 on-range season (late April to the end of September). To date, CPW and t...

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Elvis Baker Obituary

Published: 02/13/2025

Elvis Baker July 15th, 1927 - February 12th, 2025 Obituary Elvis Wilburn Baker was born July 15, 1927 in Foss Oklahoma, he is the son of Andrew Baker and Hetty Dewey. He married Doris Baker on Aug 28, 1951. Elvis and Doris resided in Rocky Ford an...

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Colorado Medicaid Terminates MedRide Contract Over Safety and Compliance Violations

Published: 02/12/2025

Colorado Medicaid Terminates Contract with Transportation Provider MedRide MedRide jeopardized the public health, safety and welfare of Colorado Medicaid members by not complying with state and federal regulations Denver, CO - Today, the Departmen...

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Scott Michael DeBuysere Obituary

Published: 02/12/2025

Scott Michael DeBuysere May 16, 1975 ~ February 11, 2025 (age 49) Obituary Scott Michael DeBuysere passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025 in Coolidge, Kansas at the age of 49. He was born on May 16, 1975 in Marion, Texas to Michael and Joyc...

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Joseph Clarke Traynor Obituary

Published: 02/12/2025

Joseph Clarke Traynor April 10, 1948 — February 7, 2025 La Junta Obituary Joseph C. Traynor, of La Junta, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, he was 76 years old. He was born on April 10, 1948, in Was...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports Fatal Collision Involving Semi and CDOT Snow Plow on I-25 in Huerfano County

Published: 02/12/2025

Fatal Crash on Interstate 25 Near Milepost 57 (Huerfano County, COLO) Colorado State Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area of Interstate 25 northbound near milepost 57 at 4:53 a.m. for a crash involving a semi and a Colorado Department of Tr...

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Elizabeth C. Gonzales Obituary

Published: 02/12/2025

Elizabeth "Chavela" C. Gonzales Aug 25, 1945 - Feb 7, 2025 Obituary Elizabeth C. Gonzales of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest February 7, 2025 at her home. Liz was born, August 25th 1945 in La Junta Colorado. She was 79 years of age. She at...

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Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Feb 12, 2025

Published: 02/12/2025

Southeast Colorado Closures and Delays Feb 12, 2025 Closures & Delays Posted as Reported... Sponsored by:

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Prowers County Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing Federal NIETC Land Acquisition

Published: 02/11/2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PROWERS COUNTY, COLORADO, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO FEDERAL AGENCIES INTENTIONS TO ACQUIRE STATE, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE LAND UNILATERALLY WITHOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION OR USE OF ESTABLISHED...

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Experience Winter Adventures in Colorado: Discover Ways to Recreate Safely and Responsibly

Published: 02/11/2025

DENVER — Colorado's pristine snow and ice make it a winter wonderland. The state offers many outdoor activities, from the thrill of snowmobiling to the tranquility of wildlife watching and yurt camping. Embarking on a winter adventure in the gre...

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Help Wanted: Mile High Youth Corps Eastern Plains Crew Leader

Published: 02/11/2025

Crew Leader: Eastern Plains Position Description: Mile High Youth Corps' Eastern Plains Crew Leader positions require individuals who are skilled problem-solvers, experienced leaders, and positive role models. Crew leaders must possess a strong wo...

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Golden Plains Insurance Announces $2,000 Scholarship for 2025 Graduates

Published: 02/11/2025

2025 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Lamar – February 10, 2025 — Golden Plains Insurance takes pride in unveiling its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to support a prom...

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Kansas Drug Bust with Southeast Colorado Connection Yields Meth, Fentynal, Cocaine and Cash

Published: 02/10/2025

Kansas Drug Bust with Southeast Colorado Connection Yields Meth, Fentynal, Cocaine, Cash On February 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of E. Avenue E and N. Johnson...

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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Detailed Calls for Service Report Jan, 2025

Published: 02/10/2025

BACA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT FOR MONTH OF JANUARY: CALLS FOR SERVICE (DETAILED) 01/01/25 03:16 A Deputy and the Baca County Coroner’s Office completed a Death Notification on Hwy 89 in Baca County. 17:15 A Deputy responded to a report of ...

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Colorado Governor, CPW, and Partners Explore Expanded Recreation Management on Pikes Peak

Published: 02/10/2025

Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Celebrate Opportunity with Local and Federal Partners to Explore Recreation Management on Pikes Peak - America’s MountainCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Today, Governor Polis joined Colorado Parks and W...

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Eugene Chavez Obituary

Published: 02/10/2025

Eugene Chavez September 7, 1935 - February 3, 2025 Obituary In Loving Memory of Eugene Chavez. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eugene Benjamin Chavez, who left us peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 20...

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Manuel Felix Campos Obituary

Published: 02/10/2025

Manuel Felix Campos February 12, 1969 — February 4, 2025 Rocky Ford Obituary Manuel Felix Campos, 55, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away on February 4, 2025 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born February 12, 1969, in Denver, Colorado to Albert Ga...

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Road Widening Project on CO 71 Near Rocky Ford Begins Feb. 24

Published: 02/10/2025

Road Widening Project on CO 71 Near Rocky Ford Begins Feb. 24 Otero and Crowley Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation, with its contract partner Pyramid Construction, Inc., will begin roadway widening work on Feb. 24 between Rocky...

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Truck Crashes into Rocky Ford Home; Speed and Alcohol Suspected Factors

Published: 02/09/2025

***Press Release*** February 7th, 2025 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO On February 7th, 2025, at approximately 22:30 p.m., the Rocky Ford Police Department, along with Rocky Ford Fire and EMS, was dispatched to the area of Walnut A...

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Rocky Ford Police Arrest Man After Barricade Incident and Alleged Assault on Officer

Published: 02/07/2025

***Press Release*** February 5th, 2025 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO On February 5th, 2025 at approximately 8:40pm, The Rocky Ford Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of North 7th St regarding a distu...

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2025 Otero Arts Festival Call For Entries

Published: 02/06/2025

2025 Otero Arts Festival Call For Entries LA JUNTA, CO – Otero College is excited to announce the return of the 69th Annual Otero Arts Festival, the longest-running college-sponsored event for students in grades 7-12. This beloved tradition will...

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Curtis Fimple Obituary

Published: 02/06/2025

Curtis Fimple October 2, 1953 ~ February 3, 2025 71 Years Old Obituary McClave, Colorado resident, Cyle “Curtis” Fimple passed away on February 3, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born October 2, 1953 in La Junta, Co...

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Swink Drama Presents: The Rainbow Fish Musical Feb 22 & 23, 2025

Published: 02/06/2025

Swink Drama 2025 Presents: The Rainbow Fish Musical

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Richard T. Herrell Obituary

Published: 02/06/2025

Richard T. Herrell May 12, 1957 - February 3, 2025 Obituary Richard T. Herrell unexpectedly passed away at the age of 67 on February 3rd 2025. He is survived by his wife Sandra Herrell and children Melissa (Ryan) Harris and Amber Herrell. Grandchi...

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