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7 sent to hospitals after chase on I-25 near Walsenburg ends in head-on crash

Walsenburg · Walsenburg

7 sent to hospitals after chase on I-25 near Walsenburg ends in head-on crash

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(WALSENBURG, Colo.) — Seven people were sent to the hospital on Monday, June 2, after a chase on Interstate 25 resulted in the suspect's car crashing head-on with an oncoming car. According to the Colorado State Patrol, a trooper tried to pull over a 2008 Nissan Altima on Monday evening for speeding on northbound I-25, but the driver refused to pull over. The trooper did not engage in a chase. Free on Your TV • New FOX31+ App for Roku, Fire…See the Story

Board Hopes New Operating Budget Will Steer Public Schools in the Right Direction

Walsenburg · Walsenburg

Board Hopes New Operating Budget Will Steer Public Schools in the Right Direction

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A new city centre school will be built to serve the communities of King George, Pleasant Hill and Riversdale.See the Story

Winter slams state over energy, immigration, land use

Agriculture · Walsenburg

Winter slams state over energy, immigration, land use

by Ruth Stodghill LAS ANIMAS — State Representative Ty Winter (House District 47) provided a detailed legislative update to the Las Animas County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on May 20, outlining serious challenges facing rural Colorado. Winter covered the state’s budget shortfall, regulatory issues, and what he described as ongoing pressures on agriculture, […] The post Winter slams state over energy, immigration, land use appe…Read Article

Colfax burn ban lifted temporarily

courtesy Colfax County Fire Marshal’s OfficeCOLFAX — Effective immediately, and in consultation with local fire chiefs, a 30-day temporary lift on current burn restrictions has been approved for select fire districts in Colfax County. This action is being taken to allow communities to responsibly take advantage of the recent moisture received across the area.While this moisture has not fully resolved the ongoing drought conditions, it has been …Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Angel Fire preps for summer

by Ruth Stodghill ANGEL FIRE — With the last traces of winter melted away and the ground finally soft underfoot, Angel Fire’s village government is ready to dig into a summer overflowing with projects. At its May 27 council meeting, officials rolled out an ambitious lineup that touched nearly every corner of village life — […] The post Angel Fire preps for summer appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

A rebuttal from the Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA

courtesy Mark Thomas Santa Fe Trail ranch POA Board Member LAS ANIMAS COUNTY — It sounds like a bad novel, but the reality is much more sinister. In what appears to be a concerted effort to portray Santa Fe Trail Ranch in the worst possible light, two news articles were recently published that were some […] The post A rebuttal from the Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Santa Fe Trail Days 2025

by David J. Santistevan, Jr. TRINIDAD — A festive 100 year old tradition that brings women, children, and men from all walks of life to the Corazon de Trinidad in historic downtown, is happening Friday, June 13 through Saturday, June 14. The annual Santa Fe Trail Days Festival features local music, food, carnival games, horseshoes, […] The post Santa Fe Trail Days 2025 appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Hitting the Trails: Dikes Trail #1389 a hidden gem

by Ruth Stodghill A sweeping view from Dikes Trail #1389 reveals lush forested slopes and a distant backdrop of snow-capped peaks, showcasing a diverse terrain and elevation changes. Photo courtesy Lisa Glorioso CUCHARA — Nestled in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just outside the charming village of Cuchara, Colorado, lies a hidden […] The post Hitting the Trails: Dikes Trail #1389 a hidden gem appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Shake-Up at Octorara School Board: Two Resignations, Leadership in Turmoil, and Big Changes Ahead!

ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board is contending with its second resignation of the year following the departure of Region 3 Director Jay Lusby, announced at the board’s regular meeting on May 19, 2025. Lusby’s resignation follows that of Region 1 Director Anthony Falgiatore, who stepped down in April. “Mr. Lusby has submitted his resignation from the board effective immediately,” confirmed Board President R. Matthew Hurley during the m…Walsenburg · Walsenburg See the Story

Aguilar trustees turn up the pressure:

by Ruth Stodghill AGUILAR — The pipes may be dry, but the pressure was high at Aguilar’s May 22 Board of Trustees meeting, where leaders spent more than three hours charting a course through proposed rate hikes, water shortages, and law enforcement gaps. While the meeting was long and the topics weighty, much of the […] The post Aguilar trustees turn up the pressure: appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Housing shortage, law enforcement gaps dominate Eagle Nest council meeting

by Ruth Stodghill EAGLE NEST — The May 20 meeting of the Eagle Nest Village Council played out like a tale of two shortages—housing and law enforcement—each with its own cast of concerned residents, frustrated officials, and long timelines. With pointed testimony, the council waded through concerns about where workers can live and whether help […] The post Housing shortage, law enforcement gaps dominate Eagle Nest council meeting appeared firs…Housing · Walsenburg Read Article