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BNSF Railway Releases La Junta Derailment Incident Report

Published: 03/26/2023

BNSF Railway Releases La Junta Derailment Report "BNSF Railway can confirm that at approximately 6:00 am central time, four cars derailed within the BNSF rail facility in La Junta, CO." "There are no injuries and no hazardous materials compromised...

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Colorado State Patrol Crash Report: Fatal Crash on Hwy 207

Published: 03/25/2023

Colorado State Patrol Crash Report: Fatal Crash on Hwy 207 According to the Colorado State Patrol, a Fatal Crash occurred yesterday, March 24, 2023, at 3:34 pm on CO Hwy 207 mile post 2, near Manzanola, Colorado. Vehicle 1: Chevrolet Captiva SUV, ...

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Youth Job Fair March 28 at Otero College

Published: 03/24/2023

Youth Job Fair March 28 at Otero College On Tuesday, March 28th, the Colorado Workforce Center is having a Youth Job Fair at Otero College. We are still pre-registering young adults ages 16 to 24 for this exciting event! Call us at (719) 383-3191 ...

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Otero College Nursing and Allied Health to Host Spring 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Gala on April 7

Published: 03/24/2023

Otero College Nursing and Allied Health to Host Spring 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Gala on April 7 LA JUNTA — The Otero College Foundation, in conjunction with Otero College’s nursing and allied health department, is bringing back th...

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Public Health Matters - Proper Disposal of Expired Hand Sanitizer; Recall/Outbreak Information, Resources

Published: 03/24/2023

PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS Proper Disposal of Expired Hand Sanitizer; Recall/Outbreak Information; Mental/Behavioral Health Resources; Emergency Preparedness Resources The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current ...

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NWS: Fire Weather Message + Red Flag Warning 3/25/23

Published: 03/24/2023

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE... CORRECTED National Weather Service Pueblo CO 236 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023 Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Weste...

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Aurora Borealis Photos Captured in Colorado

Published: 03/24/2023

Aurora Borealis Photos Captured in Colorado The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) was a rare sight for residents of Colorado, and many took to trying to capture the phenomenon on camera. Two photographers who managed to capture stunning images wer...

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911 Service Interruption in Eastern Prowers County March 23, 2023

Published: 03/23/2023

911 Service Interruption in Eastern Prowers County March 23, 2023 "Due to a cut fiber at Highway 196 and County Road 19, Centurylink customers in the Eastern part of Prowers County will not be able to reach 911 by landline. You can still reach 911...

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Be a Good Neighbor, Don’t Feed Wildlife - CPW Song Parodies

Published: 03/23/2023

Be a Good Neighbor, Don’t Feed Wildlife DENVER – Although good intentions to offer food to neighbors are usually considered admirable, when it comes to wildlife, feeding wild animals is more harmful than helpful. Colorado Parks and Wil...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 27 to March 31

Published: 03/23/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 27 to March 31 Ongoing Traffic Impacts The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford. Motorists can expe...

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Prowers County Wildfire Contained, Burned 5,604 Acres

Published: 03/23/2023

10:00 am Prowers County Wildfire Contained, Burned 5,604 Acres On March 22nd 2023, at 3:58 pm, Prowers County Rural Fire was paged to a grass fire on US Hwy 50 east of Lamar at mile marker 443. The first units on scene reported a grass fire moving...

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Shelly Kay Simmons Obituary

Published: 03/23/2023

Shelly Kay Simmons April 23, 1962 - February 18, 2023 Obituary We are sad to announce the passing of Shelly Kay Simmons of La Junta, Colorado. She passed away on February 18, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by her loved ones. Her funeral will...

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Tri-County Family Care Center Partners In Parenting Classes Begin March 29th

Published: 03/23/2023

Tri-County Family Care Center “Partners In Parenting” Parenting Classes Begin March 29th Tri-County Family Care Center will be sponsoring “Partners in Parenting” parenting classes, Wednesday evenings, March 29th , April 5th...

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Prowers County Wildfire Update from Prowers County Commissioners

Published: 03/22/2023

9:05 PM Prowers County Wildfire Update from Prowers County Commissioners This afternoon Prowers County Rural Fire responded to a fire east of Lamar near County Road 19. The fire grew quickly due to the dry and windy conditions and Rural Fire calle...

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NWS of Pueblo: 3/22/23 Southeast Colorado Wildfire Statement

Published: 03/22/2023

NWS of Pueblo: 3/22/23 Southeast Colorado Wildfire Statement Strong winds and dangerous fire weather conditions will continue across the southeast plains this evening. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility down to a mile at times. And areas...

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Brandon Ficke Savoie Obituary

Published: 03/22/2023

Brandon Ficke Savoie November 14th, 1988 – March 17th, 2023 Obituary Brandon Emmett Ficke-Savoie was born on November 14, 1988, to Steven and Bernadette Savoie in Walnut Creek, California. Brandon also known as B-man was a man with a heart o...

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NWS: Fire Weather Message + Red Flag Warning 3/22/23

Published: 03/21/2023

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 252 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023 ...Red Flag Warning is now in effect for portions of the southeast plains on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening... Southern El Paso County Including...

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I-25 bridge safety project begins in Walsenburg

Published: 03/21/2023

I-25 bridge safety project begins in Walsenburg Work will improve safety of two structures at Exit 50 Huerfano County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin an important infrastructure upgrade project on Interstate 25 at Exit...

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CDOT: Another Bridge South of Timpas on US HWY 350 Completed - Traffic Switch March 20, 2023

Published: 03/21/2023

Traffic switch back to permanent on US Highway 350 CDOT and its contracting partner, CapitalTezak JV have completed a bridge structure south of Timpas and will switch traffic back to its original and permanent configuration at mile point 56.5 on U...

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Man Suffers Minor Injuries in Mountain Lion Attack - CPW Searching for Animal in Chaffee County

Published: 03/20/2023

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Press Release March 20, 2023... Man suffers minor injuries in mountain lion attack; CPW searching for animal NATHROP, Colo. – A man sitting in an in-ground hot tub was clawed in the head by a mountain lion on Satu...

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Arkansas Valley Community Band's Spring-in Community Concert March 27th

Published: 03/21/2023

Join us in celebrating our 2023 Arkansas Valley Community Band's Spring-in Community Concert! This March 27th concert is dedicated in loving memory to our strong supporter and kind soul, Irene E. Sinks . Otero College campus The Ed Stafford Theate...

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Birth Announcement Jonathan Ceron Jr.

Published: 03/20/2023

Birth Announcement Jonathan Ceron Jr. Mikayla Dillow and Jonathan Ceron of Lamar, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Son Jonathan Ceron Jr. born on March 16, 2023 at 6:40 pm. Weighing 7 lbs. 0.4 oz. and measuring 18.5 inches long....

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Colorado State Patrol Report: Fatal Crash on US Hwy 50 on St. Patrick's Day

Published: 03/20/2023

Colorado State Patrol: Fatal Crash on US Hwy 50 The Colorado State Patrol released the following crash report on a sedan/semi collision that occurred on March 17th at 6:09 PM on US Hwy 50 near mile post 348 in Pueblo County. Vehicle 1: Hyundai Ela...

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Plays in The Park - Youth Led Theatre Casting Into The Woods Jr.

Published: 03/19/2023

Plays in The Park - Youth Led Theatre Casting Into The Woods Jr. Directed by: Bridget Briscoe and Bethany Taullie Auditions: May 26th, 10-12pm and 4-6pm Callbacks: May 27th, 10-12pm Production Dates: July 15-16 Location: LiveWell Park 3rd & Sa...

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Joel Barbee Obituary

Published: 03/19/2023

Joel Barbee May 15, 1939 ~ March 13, 2023 (age 83) Obituary A Funeral Service for Joel Barbee will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Friends Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Interment will fo...

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AVCCA Presents: Illumine Trio March 24 in La Junta

Published: 03/18/2023

ILLUMINE TRIO The award-winning Illumine Trio is a unique ensemble consisting of Chris O’Hara on trumpet, harpist Katie Lynch Koglin, and soprano Sarah Moyer. This group of friends met as performers in Boston, MA and their friendship and lov...

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Santos Lucero Quintana Obituary

Published: 03/18/2023

Santos Lucero Quintana November 12, 1951 ~ March 17, 2023 71 Years Old Obituary Mass of Chrisitan Burial for Santos Lucero Quintana will be held at 10:30 a.m. and Rosary at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in ...

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Birth Announcement Casey Lynn Rogers

Published: 03/18/2023

Birth Announcement Casey Lynn Rogers Haliegh Nicole Aimes and Ryan Casey Rogers of La Junta, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Casey Lynn Rogers born on March 14, 2023 at 10:15 am. Weighing 8lbs. 7.6oz. and measuring 20 ...

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Birth Announcement Nylah Celise McGee-Luna

Published: 03/18/2023

Birth Announcement Nylah Celise McGee-Luna Judith Luna of Lamar, Colorado and Josiah Balderrama of Granada, Colorado are excited to announce the birth of their Daughter Nylah Celise McGee-Luna born on March 11, 2023 at 9:47 pm. Weighing 6lbs. 11.7...

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US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 20 to March 26

Published: 03/18/2023

US 50 & CO 71 Intersection Improvement Project Traffic Update: March 20 to March 26 Ongoing Traffic Impacts The intersection improvement project will take place on US Highway 50 at CO Highway 71/County Road 18 in Rocky Ford. Motorists can expe...

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