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Golden Plains Insurance Continues Colorado Expansion with Purchase of Baxter Agency

Lamar-based Golden Plains Insurance Agency, Inc. has announced another expansion with the acquisition of Baxter Agency in Eads. The...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 14, 20222 min read

Local Firefighters Receive Support and Relief

(Las Animas, CO) -- Dawn Sanchez is the fire information officer on the Rocky Mountain Incident Management team 3 and her role is...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Defendant in 2017 Rocky Ford Kidnapping Case Tells Victim He's Sorry

(La Junta, CO) -- Hipolito Isaac Sanchez stood handcuffed before Judge Mark MacDonnell in District court in Otero County yesterday....

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 13, 20222 min read

Wildfires Pose Health Risks

(La Junta, CO)0 --- If you're having trouble breathing the last couple of days, you're not alone. Respiratory distress from breathing...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Kidnapping Suspect in Court Wednesday in Otero County

(La Junta, CO) -- One of the seven suspects in the kidnapping and torture of a woman in Rocky Ford in 2017 will be in court Wednesday...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Fires Burn Into The Night in Southeast Colorado

(Las Animas, CO) -- The southeast part of the state is on fire, or so it would seem by the recounting of Tuesday's events. First a...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Two Wildfires and Wild Winds Pose Problems For Fire Crews

(Otero, Co) -- High winds are making fighting two fires in Southeast Colorado difficult Tuesday afternoon. The first fire began this...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 12, 20221 min read

A Letter to the Editor

The following letter is from Tom Hibbs, Otero County resident. In Kentucky, our family owns a working, producing farm. None of you who...

Editorials/Opinions and Such

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Otero County Concerned Over Unfunded Mandates

(La Junta, CO) -- Otero County Administrator Amy White Tanabe went on record to say they could be looking to make some big cuts if a...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 11, 20222 min read

Arkansas Valley Conduit Project Moves Ahead

The following is a news release from Otero County Administrator Amy Tanabe Otero County to Serve as Arkansas Valley Conduit Fiscal Agent...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 11, 20222 min read

Otero County Needs Help to Locate Suspect

The following is a news release from Otero County Sheriff Shawn Mobley (Manzanola, CO) – On April 9th, 2022, the Otero County Sheriff’s...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 11, 20221 min read

Another Community College Name Change

(Denver, CO) -- Monday, April 11th, lawmakers in Colorado will consider yet another bill to change the name of a community college in...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 11, 20221 min read

Santa Fe Trail Day Art Show Sure To Impress

Community Reporter Contribution to Colorado News Your Way from Kathleen Tomlin (Las Animas, CO) -- Our Bent County Art Guild proudly...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 11, 20221 min read

Paws For Life Animal Shelter Evacuated in Pueblo Due to Wildfire

(Pueblo, CO) -- The Paw for Life Animal Shelter has been evacuated to take the animals to safety following a wildfire that broke out...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 10, 20221 min read

State Assembly Wraps Up Saturday in Colorado Springs

(Colorado springs,Co). — Delegates are selecting candidates for the primary election today. Amanda Leck from Bent County sends these photos

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 9, 20221 min read

Vietnam War Veterans Honored

(contributing reporter Kathleen Tomlin) (Las Animas, CO) -- Las Animas honored their Vietnam veterans by celebrating the 5th Anniversary...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 4, 20221 min read

Colorado State Patrol Seeing Increase of People on Roadways Not Designed for Pedestrian Use

The following is a news release from the Colorado State Patrol: (COLO) – Unlike neighborhood streets or roads with designated bike lanes...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 1, 20222 min read

Free Business Camp for Kids Coming up

(Rocky Ford, CO) -- Students in fifth through eight grade are invited to take part in a free business camp in Rocky Ford. The Rocky...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Apr 1, 20221 min read

Otero County Commissioner Candidate Identifies Needs List

(La Junta, CO) -- Tim Knabenshue wants to address three big issues. He says as he's been out meeting people prior to announce his...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Mar 28, 20221 min read

Sales Tax Collections is UP Again for Otero County

(La Junta, CO) -- County Administrator Amy White Tanabe says they have been looking at the numbers and are amazed that the collections...

Anne Boswell Taylor

Mar 28, 20221 min read

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