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Swink Schools Announces Extended Spring Break Due to Illness

Published: 03/11/2024

Swink Schools Announces Extended Spring Break Due to Illness "Due to the increased number of illnesses in the district, Swink Schools will have an extended spring break. No School starting Tuesday, March 12. We look forward to seeing everyone back...

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Norman Hopkins Obituary

Published: 03/11/2024

Norman Hopkins June 3rd, 1928 – March 9th, 2024 Obituary Norman Hopkins passed away on March 9, 2024 at Crowley County Nursing Center. His children Rita Condis, Kathy Lordino, Kenneth Hopkins, Steven Hopkins and Cindy Griffin were all at his sid...

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Marion Van Dyk Portner Obituary

Published: 03/11/2024

Marion Van Dyk Portner July 11th, 1927 - March 9th, 2024 Obituary Rocky Ford resident Marion A. Van Dyk Portner passed away on March 9, 2024 in Fowler. Marion was born on July 11, 1927 in Rocky Ford to Murrel and Mina Anderson. She married Leonard...

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Otero Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing Illegal Immigration and Support for Uninvited Migrants

Published: 03/11/2024

The Following Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote by the Otero County Commissioners on Monday afternoon. OPPOSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND SUPPORT FOR UNINVITED MIGRANTS WHEREAS, The Otero County Board of County Commissioners firmly believes a...

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US Hwy 50 Resurfacing and ADA Improvements in Las Animas Begins Late March

Published: 03/11/2024

US 50 Resurfacing and ADA Improvements in Las Animas Begins Late March 2024 Motorists should expect delays Bent County — The Colorado Department of Transportation with its contract partner TLM Constructors will begin work on US Highway 50 in Las...

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Rocky Ford Police Arrest Denver Fugitives in Traffic Stop

Published: 03/10/2024

On Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, the Rocky Ford Police Department, in collaboration with the Otero County Sheriff's Office, was able to locate and conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle as it was entering Manzanola. The vehicle...

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Ordway, Colorado 2024 Meet the Candidates Coverage

Published: 03/07/2024

This was an opportunity for the community to ask questions of the Mayor and Trustee Candidates running in the local Ordway election on April 2, 2024.

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Wolverine Reintroduction Bill is Introduced Through Colorado Legislature

Published: 03/07/2024

Wolverine Reintroduction Bill is Introduced Through Colorado Legislature Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and a bipartisan group of legislators joined together on Monday to announce legislation that would give the agency the authority to reintrod...

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Mary Lorraine Pacheco Obituary

Published: 03/07/2024

MARY LORRAINE PACHECO Sept 9, 1953 - Feb 27, 2024 Obituary Mary Lorraine Pacheco of Walsenburg, Colorado entered into rest, February 27, 2024 in her home. She was born September 9, 1953 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Cerillo and Ofelia Archuleta, Mary...

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Charles Douglas Epps Sr. Obituary

Published: 03/06/2024

Charles Douglas Epps Sr. Oct 5, 1943 - Sept 11, 2023 Obituary Doug, as he was known to most, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was 79. He was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1943 to Maudie (Stout) and Leroy Epps. Th...

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Otero County 2024 Presidential Primary Results

Published: 03/05/2024

Otero County 2024 Presidential Primary Results Democratic Votes Cast: 1,411 Republican Votes Cast: 3,407 Total Votes Cast: 4,818 Democratic Candidates for President of the U.S. Jason Michael Palmer - 28 &l

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Ordway 2024 Meet the Candidates Forum March 6, 2024

Published: 03/05/2024

The Town of Ordway will be hosting a Meet the Candidate Forum on March 6, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Senior Center at 401 Colorado Ave. This will be an opportunity to ask questions to the Mayor and Trustee candidates running in the local...

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Help Wanted: Otero County Part-Time Custodian

Published: 03/05/2024

Help Wanted: Otero County Part-Time Custodian Summary: We have the following position just opening for Otero County: Otero County has one (1) opening for a Custodian. The position is part time. Perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in t...

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Jalisa Barth Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Jalisa Barth June 24, 1998 — March 3, 2024 Obituary A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar resident Jalisa Gia Barth will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Jalisa was born on June 24, 1998 at La...

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Bonnie Sue Rufenacht Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Bonnie Sue Rufenacht Nov 19, 1941 – March 4, 2024 Obituary Bonnie Sue Rufenacht, 82, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024, in La Junta, with her daughter Kim at her side. She was born Wednesday, November 19, 1941, ...

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Laverne Mae Flinn Obituary

Published: 03/04/2024

Laverne Mae Flinn October 19, 1926 – March 2, 2024 Obituary Laverne Mae Flinn, 97, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2024, at the Primrose Assisted Living Center in Pueblo. She was born Tuesday, October 19, 1926, in Waynoka, Ok...

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Bent County Sheriff Boggsville Wildfire Incident Report 3/3/24

Published: 03/03/2024

Boggsville Wildfire BCSO Incident Report Boggsville Fire (Update 3/3/2024 7:15pm) On March 2, 2024, at approximately 1014 am, The Bent County Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire on Highway 101 approximately 2 miles south of Las Animas...

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Colorado 2024-2025 Fishing Licenses are Now Available

Published: 03/03/2024

Sponsored By: Colorado 2024-2025 Fishing Licenses are Now Available Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 fishing season is officially here.

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Bent Historical Society Thanks First Responders for Protecting Boggsville

Published: 03/02/2024

Bent Historical Society Thanks First Responders for Protecting Boggsville Boggsville Historic Site and Bent County Historical Society would like to extend a huge heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the many first responders who helped fight the “Boggsv...

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First Responders VS Boggsville Purgatoire River Wildfire

Published: 03/02/2024

First Responders VS Bent County Purgatoroire River Wildfire

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Help Wanted: Falcon Industries Full Time Assembly Tech

Published: 03/01/2024

Help Wanted: Falcon Industries Full Time Assembly Tech Position Available – Full Time Assembly Tech – 40 hrs/week Daily Hours - 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salary dependent on experience Medi

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Otero Sheriff - Missing Person: Devon Zwahr

Published: 03/01/2024

Missing Person: Devon Zwahr Devon Zwahr was reported missing (12/14/2023) and believed to frequent the Las Animas and La Junta areas last seen possibly May 2023. If you have any information on Devon's possible whereabouts, please contact Undersher...

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Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP with Arrest After High Speed Chase on US Hwy 50

Published: 03/01/2024

Rocky Ford Police Assist CSP in HWY 50 High Speed Chase During the early morning hours of March 1st, 2024, at approximately 12:56 am. The Rocky Ford Police Department (RFPD) was notified of a red sedan that had eluded Colorado State Patrol Trooper...

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Dorene Pool Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Dorene Pool Jan 24th, 1960 – Dec 13th, 2023 Obituary Dorene Sue Pool went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 13, 2023 in Chandler Arizona. She was born on January 24, 1960 to Fletcher M. Pool and Joyce E. Pool of Grand Pra...

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Southeast Colorado March 1 & 2, 2024

Published: 02/29/2024

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 240 PM MST Thu Feb 29 2024 Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslan...

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Linda Vaillarreal Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Linda Vaillarreal Jul 3, 1937 - Feb 25, 2024 Obituary Linda Villarreal of Ordway, Colorado peacefully entered into rest February 25, 2024 with her family in her home. She was born to Felipa and Herman Villarreal, July 3, 1937, in Crowley County. S...

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Alexis Jade Hernandez Obituary

Published: 02/29/2024

Alexis Jade Hernandez Jul 21, 1994 Feb 20, 2024 Obituary Alexis Jade Hernandez of La Junta, entered into rest February 20, 2024 in La Junta, Colorado. She was born July 21, 1994, to Cynthia Hernandez and Ray Muniz, She was 29 years of age. Alexis ...

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Rocky Ford Fire Chief Responds to 2022 Body Cam Altercation

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Fire Chief & City Attorney Respond to 2022 Bodycam Altercation In regards to the body cam footage you are referring to I wanted to provide you a written response to the incident in question. Neither myself nor one of my firefighters ass...

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Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022

Published: 02/28/2024

Rocky Ford Police Release Statement Regarding Fire Chief Conduct in 2022 The Rocky Ford Police Chief Sean McDonagh, became aware of body worn camera footage in early January, 2024, relating to an incident that occurred on the 200 block of N 5th St...

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Magdalena Nancy Esquibel Obituary

Published: 02/28/2024

Magdalena "Nancy" Esquibel July 21st, 1941 – Feb 23rd, 2024 Obituary Magdalena Nancy Esquibel of Rocky Ford passed away on February 23, 2024 in Pueblo at the age of 82. Nancy was born in Vroman to Marcelino and Romelia Reyna. She married Ray Esq...

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