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La Junta Police Department 2024 Citizen's Academy

Published: 08/07/2024

La Junta Police Department 2024 Citizen's Academy Due to the sensitive nature of some subjects being presented in the La Junta Police Citizens Academy, a criminal history background check will be conducted on all Citizen Academy applicants. Applic...

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Clifford "Spike" Stuart Obituary

Published: 08/07/2024

Clifford "Spike" Stuart January 10, 1953 ~ July 29, 2024 (age 71) Obituary Clifford L. Stuart Jr., known to most as Cliff or Spike, passed away, surrounded by his family on July 29, 2024 at his home in Hasty, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born...

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Juanita Marie Helsel Obituary

Published: 08/06/2024

Juanita Marie Helsel October 28, 1929 – August 4, 2024 Obituary On August 4, 2024, Juanita Marie Helsel, was freed of her earthly bounds after 94 years, and joined the love of her life, Richard Helsel, in heaven. Born in Gove, Kansas, on Oct...

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Blas G. Torrez Obituary

Published: 08/06/2024

Blas G. Torrez 1959 – 2024 Obituary Blas G. Torrez, 65, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born in La Junta, CO in 1959 to Miguel & Rosa (Guerrero) Torrez. Blas, such a unique name for such a unique man. Passio...

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Fentanyl Bust in Otero Courthouse Parking Lot Leads to Bigger Bust and $50,000 Arrest Warrants

Published: 08/06/2024

Fentanyl Bust in Otero Courthouse Parking Lot Leads to Larger Bust On 8-2-2024 at approximately 12:23 PM, a traffic stop was initiated in the Otero County Courthouse parking lot. While other Officers were investigating the stop, La Junta Police De...

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Suspect in Stolen Vehicle and Homicide Case Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit in Bent County

Published: 08/05/2024

Suspect in Stolen Vehicle and Homicide Case Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit in Bent County **Incident Report: Suspect Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit. Bent County, CO On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 09:01 pm, deputies attempted to contact ...

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Springfield Police Department Announces Success in Ensuring a Safe County Fair

Published: 08/05/2024

Springfield Police Department Announces Success in Ensuring a Safe County Fair and Addresses Scooter Compliance Issues August 5, 2024 – Chief C. Griffin of the Springfield Police Department is pleased to report that the recent County Fair wa...

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Mario Alexander Chaparro Obituary

Published: 08/05/2024

MARIO ALEXANDER CHAPARRO Nov 7, 1987 - Aug 1, 2024 Obituary Mario Alexander Chaparro of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully entered into rest, August 1 ,2024 surrounded by his loving family in the family home in La Junta, Colorado. He was born to Mona ...

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Fowler Police Seeking Info on ATM Theft Attempt

Published: 08/04/2024

Fowler Police Seeking Info on ATM Theft Attempt **Public Notice: Theft Attempt at First Nation Bank** In the early morning hours of July 28, 2024, an attempted theft occurred at the First Nation Bank. Unknown individuals tried to remove the ATM fr...

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High-Speed Pursuit in Fowler Ends in Apprehension of Three Suspects

Published: 08/04/2024

High-Speed Pursuit in Fowler Ends in Apprehension of Three Suspects **Public Safety Announcement: Successful Apprehension of Suspects Following High-Speed Pursuit** On August 3, 2024, at approximately 1900 hours, officers attempted to initiate a t...

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La Junta Police Make Arrest and Find Large Quantities of Drugs After Barricade Incident

Published: 08/03/2024

La Junta Police Make Arrest After Barricade Incident; Large Quantities of Drugs Found La Junta Police Officers attempted to contact 35-year-old Cameron Damon, who had several warrants for his arrest. Damon fled from officers on foot, and officers ...

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Marshall Paul Smith Obituary

Published: 08/03/2024

Marshall Paul Smith Nov 29, 1942 – July 30, 2024 Obituary Marshall Paul Smith, 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Olney Springs, CO, passed away July 30, 2024, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. He was...

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La Junta Police Release Cemetery Barrier Crash Report

Published: 08/02/2024

La Junta Police Release Cemetery Barrier Crash Report On 08/02/2024, at approximately 0625 hours, La Junta PD officers and EMS were dispatched to a single vehicle accident near 4th St and Dalton Ave. The vehicle, driven by Joe Medina 77 years old ...

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Warm up to Responsible Recreation: Stay Safe this Summer Near Water, Wildlife, and Wildfires

Published: 08/02/2024

DENVER – Coloradans and out-of-state visitors play an integral role in keeping our state parks clean, living in harmony with wildlife, and making the outdoors safer to explore. Below are a few outdoor tips on how to have fun outside this sum...

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La Junta Police Seeking Public Assistance in Aug. 1st Vehicle Theft

Published: 08/01/2024

La Junta Police Seeking Public Assistance in Aug. Vehicle Theft The La Junta Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying and locating the suspect in a vehicle theft that occurred near 3rd St and Steen Ave in La Junta, CO at about 8:1...

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La Junta Names Patrick Comiskey Finalist for City Manager

Published: 08/01/2024

La Junta Names Finalist for City Manager La Junta, Colorado- Following an extensive search and interviews by the City Manager Selection Committee, the City of La Junta has named a finalist for the City Manager position. Patrick C. Comiskey is a se...

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Veterans and Active-Duty Military Get Free Entry at Colorado State Parks in August

Published: 08/01/2024

Veterans and Active-Duty Military Get Free Entry at Colorado State Parks in August DENVER—To thank U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free admission to all Colorado state parks to active-duty military, veter...

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Anthony G. Archuleta Obituary

Published: 07/31/2024

Anthony G. Archuleta August 20, 1951 – July 30, 2024 Obituary Anthony Gerald Archuleta, 72, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born Monday, August 20, 1951 in Rocky Ford...

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Bent County Sheriff's Office Discovers Fentanyl in DUI Arrest

Published: 07/31/2024

Bent County Sheriff's Office Discovers Fentanyl in DUI Arrest On Friday, July 19, 2024, deputies from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office impounded a Chevrolet Trailblazer in connection with a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest. During th...

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Tyler A. Eden Obituary

Published: 07/31/2024

Tyler A. Eden Nov 30, 1999 - July 17, 2024 Obituary Tyler Allan Eden, 24, of Sterling, Colorado passed away Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. He was born November 30th, 1999 to Denice Berg and Birchell Eden in La Junta, CO. Tyler was blessed with one am...

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CDOT: CO Highway 96 Closure Between North Avondale and Boone Starting Aug 5, 2024

Published: 07/31/2024

CO Highway 96 to close for water main installation Work is set to begin August 5 between North Avondale and Boone Pueblo County — The US Bureau of Reclamation with its contract partner Pate Construction, will begin water main installation wo...

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Birth Announcement Atticus Cruz Marmolejo

Published: 07/29/2024

Birth Announce ment Atticus Cruz Marmolejo Genevieve Elizabeth and Dominic Cruz Marmalejo of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Atticus Cruz Marmolejo born on April 22, 2024 at 10:57 am. Weighing 5 lbs. 3.3 oz. and m...

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Birth Announcement Annalyn Savannah Ybarra

Published: 07/29/2024

Birth Announcement Annalyn Savannah Ybarra Jackie Ybarra and Alzado Ybarra of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Annalyn Savannah Ybarra born on March 16, 2024 at 8:22 am. Weighing 7 lbs. 13.6 oz. and measuring 18....

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Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 07/29/2024

Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera April 5, 1957 - July 28, 2024 Obituary Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera, 67, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away July28, 2024 at her Rocky Ford home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 5, 1957 to Floyd & Josephine...

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James Wiley Woodruff Obituary

Published: 07/29/2024

James Wiley Woodruff August 28, 1945 - July 28, 2024 Obituary James W. Woodruff, 78, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away July 28 2024, in Rocky Ford. He was born on August 28, 1945 to Clifford Wiley & Betty Evelyn (Zimmerman) Woodruff in La Junta, C...

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Steven Charles Wallin Obituary

Published: 07/29/2024

Steven Charles Wallin October 7, 1960 – July 27, 2024 Obituary Steven C. Wallin, 63, of La Junta, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 27, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle. Steve wa...

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Doreen B (Kurtz) Smith Obituary

Published: 07/27/2024

Doreen B (Kurtz) Smith January 8, 1922 - July 11, 2024 Obituary Doreen B (Kurtz) Smith was born January 8th, 1922, in Wheatland, WY, to Fred E. “Fritz” and Elta L. (Kretsinger) Kurtz; she joined a 20-month old brother, Curtis, to make ...

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A.M.P. Carnival at The 147th Arkansas Valley Fair

Published: 07/26/2024

A.M.P. Carnival at The 147th Arkansas Valley Fair A.M.P. Carnival www.amp4fun.com At the Arkansas Valley Fair Rocky Ford, Colorado August 14-17, 2024 Wednesday 8/14/2024-Rides open at 6:00pm Thursday 8/15/2024- Ride all you want *Noon to 6:00pm Ki...

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147th Arkansas Valley Fair Event Schedule!

Published: 07/25/2024

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147th Arkansas Valley Fair - "The Tradition Lives On"

Published: 07/24/2024

147th Arkansas Valley Fair "The Tradition Lives On" Free Front Gate Admission ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR FOUNDED 1878 "The oldest continuous fair in the state of Colorado" August 14 - 17, 2024 Pre Fair Events: Aug. 10- AVF Youth Rodeo, Aug. 11 - AVF You...

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