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La Junta Police Make Arrest, Discover Fentanyl Possession on Church Trespass Call

Published: 07/24/2024

La Junta Police Make Arrest, Discover Fentanyl Possession on Church Trespass Call On 07/19/2024, at approximately 0115 hours, Officers were dispatched to the First Lady of Guadalupe, 202 Lincoln Avenue, in the City of La Junta, County of Otero, St...

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Colorado State Patrol - Car VS CDOT Dump Truck Fatal Crash

Published: 07/24/2024

Colorado State Patrol: Car VS CDOT Dump Truck Fatal Crash A Colorado State Patrol Public Information Officer Reported that Troopers were on scene at a two-vehicle crash with one fatality on US Hwy 50 in Rocky Ford. She said, "It was a vehicle vers...

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NWS: Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke Continues

Published: 07/24/2024

NWS: Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke 410 PM MDT Wed Jul 24 2024 ...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY... The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the follow...

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Suzanne Platt Obituary

Published: 07/23/2024

Suzanne Platt December 24, 1946 — July 18, 2024 Kim Obituary Suzanne Platt, 77, passed away July 18, 2024 at her Kim home. She was born December 24, 1946 in San Diego, CA to Harlan & Helen (Mason) Ballard. Memorial service will be held on Sunday,

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La Junta Fire Dept Extinguishes Lewis Bolt and Nut Vent Fire

Published: 07/23/2024

La Junta Fire Dept Extinguishes Lewis Bolt and Nut Vent Fire At 1114pm on Monday night, we responded to a reported fire on the roof at Lewis Bolt and Nut in the industrial park. Upon arrival employees stated the fire was seen by the roof and comin...

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Jensen Estate Sale August 3rd in Fowler, CO

Published: 07/22/2024

Jensen Estate Sale August 3rd in Fowler, CO FROM 8AM-4PM 70 YEARS OF TREASURES GRACE COLTRIN'S ORGAN, *ANTIQUES * FURNITURE *INSTRUMENTS *DISHES *BEDDING *DINING TABLE FIT FOR A KING * TWO ROLL TOP DESK * BEDS* LINENS *TOOLS * ANTIQUE CAR PARTS* K...

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Changes Happening at Valley-Wide in The Lower Arkansas Valley

Published: 07/21/2024

Changes Happening at Valley-Wide in The Lower Arkansas Valley La Junta, Colorado, July, 2024- A year has passed since Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group combined forces to better serve the Lower Arkansas Valley in whole-person h...

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CSP: Click It or Ticket Summer Seat Belt Enforcement Period Begins Monday, July 22, 2024

Published: 07/21/2024

Click It or Ticket Summer Seat Belt Enforcement Period Begins Monday, July 22, 2024 1,771 citations were handed out during the May enforcement period Statewide — Don’t let a seat belt citation get in the way of enjoying a beautiful summer day ...

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CSP: Motorcycle Fatalities Rising During Summer in Southwest Colorado

Published: 07/19/2024

Motorcycle Crash Fatalities on the Rise Troopers closely tracking causal crash factors of recreational riders in southwest Colorado (Colorado) – The 100 deadliest days of summer is the well-known time between Memorial Day and Labor Day that law ...

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William "Bill" Allen Obituary

Published: 07/18/2024

William "Bill" Allen January 23, 1973 ~ July 16, 2024 (age 51) Obituary William “Bill” Allen, age 51, passed away surrounded by his family, July 16, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1973 in La Junta,...

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Help Wanted: Otero College Dual Advisor - Arkansas Valley Schools Liason Position #: 400710

Published: 07/18/2024

To See All Current Vacancies Visit: https://otero.edu/about/employment VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Dual Advisor – Arkansas Valley Schools Liaison Position #: 400710

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Lucky Hidemitsu Ashida Obituary

Published: 07/18/2024

Lucky Hidemitsu Ashida July 19, 1934 — July 14, 2024 Obituary Lucky H. Ashida, a beloved member of the Crowley County community and a dedicated educator and coach, passed away on July 14, 2024, at his home in Ordway, CO. Lucky was born to Eiroku...

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No Foul Play Suspected in Rocky Ford Shooting; Investigation Ongoing

Published: 07/18/2024

No Foul Play Suspected in Rocky Ford Shooting; Investigation Ongoing July 18th, 2024 On July 17th, 2024 at approximately 10:50pm officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Swink Ave in reference to a shooting. A male party was located and prono...

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Linda Adkins Memorial

Published: 07/17/2024

Linda Adkins Memorial October 18, 1946 - July 23, 2022 Linda Louise (Cobb) Adkins, 75, was recently laid to rest in the Valley View Cemetery with a memorial service attended by family and friends. Linda was born on October 18, 1946, in Rocky Ford ...

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Small Town Project Awarded $354,990 Grant from The Colorado Trust

Published: 07/17/2024

Small Town Project Awarded $354,990 Grant from The Colorado Trust Rocky Ford, CO - [July 17, 2024] - Small Town Project is excited to announce the receipt of a substantial $354,990 grant from The Colorado Trust in support of our mission to improve...

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Chelsea Minjarez Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening Ordway Citizens

Published: 07/17/2024

Chelsea Minjarez Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening Ordway Citizens On June 27, 2022, several people in the Ordway, CO area received text messages threatening to shoot its citizens and blow up the town, if Judge Richard Medin...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Human Resources Officer/Payroll Specialist

Published: 07/17/2024

Help Wanted: Otero County Human Resources Officer/Payroll Specialist The Otero County Commissioners’ Office is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Human Resources Officer/Payroll Specialist. This pivotal role supports the heart of county...

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Colorado State Patrol: 5 Rules of Lane Filtering

Published: 07/17/2024

Motorcyclists: Are You Ready to Filter? The accurate answer comes down to the rider’s level of skill (COLO)—Recently, Colorado passed a lane filtering bill that will go into effect on August 7, 2024. This is a significant change for Colorado m...

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Marilyn Gloria (Martinez) Gallegos Obituary

Published: 07/17/2024

Marilyn Gloria (Martinez) Gallegos May 8, 1949 ~ July 12, 2024 (age 75) A Memorial Mass for Marilyn Gallegos will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 650 Elm Avenue, Las Animas, C...

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Baca County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deputy Keagan Gonzales to Undersheriff

Published: 07/16/2024

Baca County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Deputy Keagan Gonzales to Undersheriff Baca County Sheriff Aaron Shiplett and the Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce Deputy Keagan Gonzales has been promoted to Undersheriff of Baca County, and was swo...

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Baca Sheriff Aaron Shiplett Appointed to Colorado POST Board by Governor Jared Polis

Published: 07/16/2024

Sheriff Aaron Shiplett Appointed to Colorado POST Board by Governor Jared Polis On June 29th 2024, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Baca County Sheriff Aaron Shiplett was appointed by Governor Jared Polis to serve on the Colora...

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Colorado State Patrol Releases Las Animas Fatal Motorcycle Crash Report

Published: 07/16/2024

Fatal Crash On Highway 50 Near Las Animas (Las Animas, COLO) On July 14, 2024, The Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash on Highway 50 near milepost 400 at about 4:00 p.m. Troopers at the crash determined a 57 ye...

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Autopsy Report Confirms Accidental Drowning in Devlin Cambeul's Death

Published: 07/16/2024

Autopsy Report Confirms Accidental Drowning in Devlin Cambeul's Death July 16, 2024 - La Junta, CO. The autopsy report was forwarded to Sheriff Shawn Mobley by the Otero County Coroner, Robert Fowler. The coroner indicated that the death of Devlin...

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Lamar Light and Power: Lightning Caused Power Outage Public Notice

Published: 07/16/2024

Lamar Light and Power: Lightning Caused Power Outage Public Notice A North America Electric Reliability Council (NERC) contractual obligation between Tri-State Generation & Transmission and Excel Energy confirms that Tri-State and Excel will shed ...

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Jerry A. Norton Obituary

Published: 07/16/2024

Jerry A. Norton December 12, 1945 — July 12, 2024 Obituary Jerry (Gerald) Arthur Norton loving husband, father, grandfather (Pa), and friend, 78, of the Fowler area, left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home into the loving arms of His...

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Introduction Letter from New Springfield Police Chief Griffin

Published: 07/15/2024

Introduction letter from New Springfield Police Chief Griffin Dear Citizens of Springfield, My name is Christopher Griffin, I am honored and excited for the opportunity to be your new Police Chief. I have had the privilege of calling Springfield m...

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La Junta Fire Department Extinguishes Bird VS Transformer Caused Fire

Published: 07/15/2024

La Junta Fire Department Extinguishes Bird VS Transformer Caused Fire At approx 139pm today we responded to a brush fire in the area 6th St and Rd 31. Upon arrival fire was threatening a structure and fire was spreading through debris piles.

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Vicki Herdt Obituary

Published: 07/15/2024

Vicki Herdt October 7th, 1956 - July 8th, 2024 Obituary Vicki Herdt, 67, of Thornton, CO went to be with her Lord on Monday July 8, 2024. Vicki was born in Rocky Ford, CO on October 7th, 1956, to Herbert and Dorothy (Kassebaum) Paugh. Vicki gradua...

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La Junta Police Dept. Thanks Citizens for Arrest Assist

Published: 07/15/2024

La Junta Police Dept. Thanks Public for Arrest Assist The La Junta Police Department has apprehended a wanted individual. On 07/13/2024 at approximately 0845 hours, Officers with the La Junta Police Department patrolled 10th St. and Grace Avenue. ...

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Bent County Sheriff Reports on Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Published: 07/14/2024

Bent County Sheriff Reports on Fatal Motorcycle Crash July 14th, 2024 Bent County Sheriffs Office received reports of a motorcycle crash on Highway 50 westbound, just outside City limits of Las Animas. Deputies responded to the scene along with th...

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