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Stabbing suspect arrested in North La Junta, charged with first-degree attempted murder - Bent County Democrat

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News On Aug. 2, at around 3:30 p.m., the Otero County Sheriff’s Office announced that Ryanna Rangel was wanted as a suspect… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close See the Story

Las Animas · Las Animas

Shooting in Las Animas leads to arrest, K9 sniffs out gun - Bent County Democrat

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News On Sunday, Aug. 3, Bent County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended Kenneth O’Connor, 51, following a response to shots fired at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close See the Story

Las Animas · Las Animas

Separate same-day Otero County rollover crashes on highway result in hospitalization - Bent County Democrat

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News LJFD reports crashes, but provides no details surrounding potential cause, circumstances, those involved, or possible investigation Two separate highway crashes… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close See the Story

Amid rural healthcare access uncertainties, Vision Now addresses shortage of eye doctors, brings ‘cutting-edge’ optometry services to Trinidad, La Junta - Bent County Democrat

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of Medicaid reimbursement in low-income areas, rural healthcare services have faced reductions in services, with some even facing closures. For instance, Rocky Mountain Eye Center’s Trinidad location shut its doors in July 2024, with other clinics fighting to avoid a similar fate.Pandemic · Las Animas See the Story

Hickenlooper, Marshall introduce bipartisan bill to make health care costs transparent - Bent County Democrat

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U.S. Senate Transparency for medical services will lower cost of health care and help Coloradans compare prices U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Roger Marshall recently… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseHealth Care · Las Animas Read Article

Erasing history, one park at a time - Bent County Democrat

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Ernie AtencioWriters on the Range As the philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s true that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseLas Animas · Las Animas Read Article

Inmate escapes during transport at Otero County Jail, captured within 30 minutes - Bent County Democrat

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Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat An inmate briefly escaped custody on Monday morning outside the Otero County Detention Center, prompting a swift manhunt through a La… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseLas Animas · Las Animas Read Article

DUIs cost you time: One selfish act can lead to hours of community service - Bent County Democrat

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Colorado State Patrol CSP Says The choice to drive impaired can have long-lasting effects. Colorado has strict DUI laws and severe penalties for those convicted,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseLas Animas · Las Animas Read Article

Trees, much like humans, can choke on smoke, CSU researchers find - Bent County Democrat

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Tracy Ross The Colorado Sun While studying air quality during the ultra-fiery summer of 2020, two Colorado State University researchers discovered tree leaves ‘close their pores’ to keep from inhaling smoke Wildfire smoke is terrible for humans, but it turns out it’s terrible for trees, too, according to two researchers at Colorado State University who found that when fires are blazing, some trees “shut their windows and doors and hold their br…Climate Change · Las Animas Read Article

Is the algae toxic? When in doubt, stay out! - Bent County Democrat

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment urges residents and visitors to protect themselves, their pets, and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseLas Animas · Las Animas Read Article

Colorado communities left in the dark as ICE eyes detention expansion - Bent County Democrat

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Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat Across Colorado, local leaders are voicing growing concern and confusion over possible plans by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reopen… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseLas Animas · Las Animas Read Article

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Stabbing suspect arrested in North La Junta, charged with first-degree attempted murder - Bent County Democrat

Shooting in Las Animas leads to arrest, K9 sniffs out gun - Bent County Democrat

Separate same-day Otero County rollover crashes on highway result in hospitalization - Bent County Democrat

Amid rural healthcare access uncertainties, Vision Now addresses shortage of eye doctors, brings ‘cutting-edge’ optometry services to Trinidad, La Junta - Bent County Democrat

Hickenlooper, Marshall introduce bipartisan bill to make health care costs transparent - Bent County Democrat

Erasing history, one park at a time - Bent County Democrat

Inmate escapes during transport at Otero County Jail, captured within 30 minutes - Bent County Democrat

DUIs cost you time: One selfish act can lead to hours of community service - Bent County Democrat

Trees, much like humans, can choke on smoke, CSU researchers find - Bent County Democrat

Is the algae toxic? When in doubt, stay out! - Bent County Democrat

Colorado communities left in the dark as ICE eyes detention expansion - Bent County Democrat

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Amid rural healthcare access uncertainties, Vision Now addresses shortage of eye doctors, brings ‘cutting-edge’ optometry services to Trinidad, La Junta - Bent County Democrat

Hickenlooper, Marshall introduce bipartisan bill to make health care costs transparent - Bent County Democrat

Erasing history, one park at a time - Bent County Democrat

Inmate escapes during transport at Otero County Jail, captured within 30 minutes - Bent County Democrat

DUIs cost you time: One selfish act can lead to hours of community service - Bent County Democrat

Trees, much like humans, can choke on smoke, CSU researchers find - Bent County Democrat

Is the algae toxic? When in doubt, stay out! - Bent County Democrat

Colorado communities left in the dark as ICE eyes detention expansion - Bent County Democrat