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Boggsville: Colorado's First Settlement & Kit Carson's Last Home

Published: 05/04/2026

Did you know? About two miles southeast of present day Las Animas, Colorado, Boggsville was established in 1866 by the great grandson of Daniel Boone, Thomas O. Boggs (1824–1894). He founded the settlement on land owned by his wife, Rumalda Luna...

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Reaches 100% Containment - Final Update Confirms Crews Monitoring Ahead of Incoming Storm

Published: 05/04/2026

Poitrey CanyonFire update 7am 5/4/26 This will be the final update for the Poitrey Canyon Fire in Las Animas County. Fire management officials reported reaching 100% containment late yesterday. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) successfully gu...

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La Junta Fire Crews Stop Backyard Camper Fire Before It Reaches Nearby Home

Published: 05/03/2026

Firefighters Contain Camper Fire in La Junta At approx 926pm, we were toned out to a reported structure fire in the 500 blk of Lewis. Upon arrival of Engine 1, they found a fully engulfed camper in the backyard threatening a house. Crews made an a...

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Ricky Dean Hair Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Ricky Dean Hair July 10, 1958 – April 28, 2026 Obituary Ricky Dean Hair of Springfield passed away April 28, 2026, at his home in Springfield.Rick chose to be cremated and a memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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Maurice Vallejos Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Maurice "Moe" Vallejos October 9, 1944 ~ April 27, 2026 (age 81) Obituary Maurice Daniel “Moe” Vallejos was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 9, 1944 to John Sr. and Mercy (Perez) Vallejos. He passed away on April 27, 2026 at Parkview Medical...

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Rose Elaine Sears Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Rose Elaine Sears August 28, 1931 — April 30, 2026 Obituary Rose E. Sears passed away of natural causes on the afternoon of April 30, 2026 with her family present. She was born on August 28, 1931, in Sugar City, to parents Henry Steinmetz and Pa...

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Mary Suzanne Trotter Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

Mary Suzanne Trotter Nov 11, 1931 - Apr 29, 2026 Obituary Mary Suzanne Trotter of Ordway, Colorado entered into rest April 29, 2025, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway Colorado. She was born November 11, 1931, in Corning, Missouri to H...

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William Potestio Obituary

Published: 05/03/2026

William "Bill" Potestio December 4, 1949 — April 29, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident William Potestio, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at the ...

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Summer Fun & Games Fundraiser at Ordway Fairgrounds on May 9

Published: 05/03/2026

SUMMER FUN&GAMES FUNDRAISER FOR RAMP, SHED, LAPTOP FOR ORDWAY SEINOR CENTER START 9:00 AM &l

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Colorado State Patrol Trooper Injured During I-25 DUI Stop in Pueblo County; Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

Published: 05/02/2026

Trooper Transported for Minor Injuries After Traffic Stop Stop stemmed from a *CSP report of a suspected drunk driver (Pueblo County, Colorado) – This afternoon, at about 1:00 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol was notified by a member of the commu...

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Traffic Safety Warning: Drivers Misinterpreting Stop Sign at Hwy 50 & Dalton in La Junta

Published: 05/02/2026

La Junta Police Issue Safety Alert on Confusing Stop Sign at Hwy 50 & Dalton Ave. The La Junta Police Department would like to make the public aware of a safety concern we have recently observed within our community. The stop sign located at US Hi...

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Prowers County Voter Registration: Residency Rules, Address Requirements and How to Update Your Information

Published: 05/02/2026

Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Rules for Determining Residency: <

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Poitrey Canyon Fire Update (May 2, 2026): Rain Slows Spread, Crews Reduce Personnel and Strengthen Containment Lines

Published: 05/02/2026

Poitrey Canyon Fire update 8am 5/2/26 There is no reported change in acreage or percent containment today, but more rain fell over the fire yesterday, limiting fire activity. Fire behavior was minimal and mostly smoldering, with pockets of creepin...

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David Haydon Pettes Obituary

Published: 05/02/2026

David Haydon Pettes Oct 13, 2007 - Apr 28, 2026 Obituary David Haydon Pettes was born on October 13, 2007, in Chandler, Arizona. He was taken from us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. David moved to his hometown of Manzanola, Colorado, during his freshm...

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Colorado State Patrol Investigates Train vs. Truck Crash in Adams County

Published: 05/01/2026

Pickup Truck vs. Train Crash Crash closes road in Adams County (Adams County, Colorado) – This evening, at about 7:10 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of East 64th Avenue and Downing Street for a white Chevrolet Sil

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Bent County Drug Bust: Fentanyl Distribution Ring Shut Down in Las Animas, Multiple Arrests After Coordinated Raids

Published: 05/01/2026

Las Animas Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests Following Bent County Sheriff’s Office and Multi-Agency Raids On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1432 hours, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing in ...

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Travis Nelson Launches Unaffiliated Campaign for Colorado Senate District 35

Published: 04/30/2026

My name is Travis Nelson, and I am running as an unaffiliated candidate for Colorado Senate District 35 because rural Southern Colorado deserves a senator who shows up for ALL PEOPLE, not just one party, one town, or one political machine. This ca...

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Lamar Community College Selected for Statewide Work-Based Learning Initiative

Published: 04/30/2026

Lamar Community College Selected for Statewide Work-Based Learning Initiative Lamar, CO — April 29, 2026 — Lamar Community College (LCC) has been selected as one of two CCCS colleges to participate in the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-...

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Pueblo Christian Center to Host 8th Annual Father’s Day Car Show on June 21

Published: 04/30/2026

Pueblo Christian Center will be hosting the 8th Annual Father's Day Car Show following our Sunday service on June 21, 2026. It will be a FREE event you and your family won't want to miss! From 10:30AM to 1:30PM, there will be vintage cars, trucks,...

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Ronald Paul Gerboth Obituary

Published: 04/30/2026

Ronald Paul Gerboth March 26, 1953 - April 25, 2026 Obituary Ronald Paul Gerboth, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, in 1943, Ron grew up in Wheatridge, Colo...

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Otero Dancers Bibbidi Bobbidi DANCE Brings Magic to the Stage This Weekend

Published: 04/30/2026

La Junta, CO — Get ready for an enchanting weekend as local dancers take the stage for Bibbidi Bobbidi DANCE, a recital filled with creativity, talent, and a touch of magic. Dancers of all ages will showcase the skills they've been working on th...

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Colorado State Patrol Offers Free Steering Wheel Locks in Pueblo to Help Prevent Auto Theft

Published: 04/30/2026

Colorado State Patrol Expands Steering Wheel Lock Program (COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol is excited to announce the expansion of the popular anti-vehicle theft, steering wheel lock program. This program hands out steering wheel locks, an...

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Oklahoma Murder Suspect Arrested in Alamosa by U.S. Marshals Task Force

Published: 04/30/2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Arrest of Oklahoma Murder Suspect Alamosa, CO - On April 28, 2026, the Southern Colorado United States Marshals Service Violent Offenders Task Force, in collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies, executed the su...

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Las Animas Police Report: Warrant Arrest, Unattended Deaths, Damaged Property and Suspicious Activity Reported April 19–26

Published: 04/30/2026

POLICE HAPPENINGS - 04/19/26 - 04/26/26 * 04/19/26 - FOUND PROPERTY - Status: Under investigation. Officer Sandoval was dispatched to the 200 block of Locust to pick up found property. * 04/19/26 - ASSAULT - SIMPLE ASSAULT - Status: Unfounded

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Richard Borrego Sentenced to 15 Years After Chaffee County Officer-Involved Shooting

Published: 04/30/2026

Richard Borrego, age 55 from Pueblo, CO was in Chaffee County District Court on April 29th, 2026, to be sentenced on charges stemming from an officer involved shooting that occurred back on January 8th, 2025 in Chaffee County. On January 8th, 2025...

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GoFundMe Created to Support Family of David Pettes After Tragic Car Accident

Published: 04/30/2026

Community Rallies to Support Family of Student David Pettes After Fatal Car Accident The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of student David Pettes, who passed away last evening as a result of a car accident. According to a statement sha...

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Driver Extricated After Rollover Crash on San Juan Avenue in La Junta

Published: 04/30/2026

Driver Extricated After Rollover Crash on San Juan Avenue in La Junta This morning at approx 1006 am, we were dispatched to an auto accident with possibly a person trapped in the 2400 blk of San Juan. Upon arrival of Deputy Chief Childers, he repo...

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Vic Meyers: SB26-121 Won’t Save Colorado Family Farms and Ranches

Published: 04/30/2026

To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in Beulah, Colorado. I bucked bales, fixed fence, branded calves, and learned a lot. Before the crash of 2008 and a drought, I had a few horses. I’m not a farmer or a ranc...

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Free Kids’ Grief Camp Coming to La Junta June 11 at Koshare Museum

Published: 04/30/2026

Sangre de Cristo Community Care to Host Free Kids’ Camp in La Junta on June 11 LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sangre de Cristo Community Care is once again offering a free Kids’ Camp for children grieving the loss of a loved one or someone close to them....

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988 Colorado Mental Health Line Roadshow to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4–8

Published: 04/30/2026

988 Colorado Mental Health Line to Visit Crowley and Otero Counties May 4-8 to Better Understand Community Needs The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988 Colorado) will visit Crowley and Otero counties May 4-8, 2026, to better understand community...

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