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Otero County voters prepare for 2025 election

Otero County residents are gearing up for the 2025 Coordinated Election, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Colorado Wildlife is on the move and crossing roadways

Colorado State Patrol CSP Says ‘Give ‘Me’ a Brake’ Wildlife-vehicle collisions can happen year-round, but there is an increase during the winter migration season, ...
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Lamar Community College expands career pathways with new welding concurrent enrollment program at local high schools

Lamar Community College Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Holly High School beginning in… Login to continue reading Login Sign ...
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Attorney General speaks on issues facing rural southeastern Colorado, as he gears up for run at Governor’s seat in 2026

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced at the beginning of 2025 that he planned to run for the state’s governor’s ...
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South Swink gets loan, grants for AVC improvements

The South Swink Water Authority has received $2.173 million for improvements that will be made to connect to the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
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Health officials warn those in La Veta may have been exposed to measles from ‘out-of-state’ visitor

The Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department announced a public health advisory last week, Oct. 16, warning people that an out-of-state visitor may have exposed people to measles in La ...