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Las Animas County Treasurer bids farewell, retires after 46 years - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas County Treasurer bids farewell, retires after 46 years thechronicle-news.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:35 pm
Local high schoolers intern at Las Animas County Courthouse - thechronicle-news.com
Local high schoolers intern at Las Animas County Courthouse thechronicle-news.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:34 pm
Las Animas County announces ADA project at courthouse despite delay, expects street closures - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas County announces ADA project at courthouse despite delay, expects street closures thechronicle-news.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:34 pm
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder thechronicle-news.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
FRPR District treasurer provides Las Animas County rail update, including full member support for train stop in Trinidad, more - thechronicle-news.com
FRPR District treasurer provides Las Animas County rail update, including full member support for train stop in Trinidad, more thechronicle-news.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Richard Ybarra Obituary (2025) - Las Animas, CO - Bent County Democrat - Legacy.com
Richard Ybarra Obituary (2025) - Las Animas, CO - Bent County Democrat Legacy.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:02 am
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder - Bent County Democrat
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder Bent County Democrat
Published on 24 June 2025 | 11:38 pm
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder - La Junta Tribune-Democrat
Las Animas man arrested for attempted murder La Junta Tribune-Democrat
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Donna J. Leonetti to retire after 47 years of service - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Donna J. Leonetti to retire after 47 years of service worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 19 June 2025 | 9:26 am
Las Animas and Huerfano County health director highlights efforts to combat opioid crisis, as both areas among hardest hit in state - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas and Huerfano County health director highlights efforts to combat opioid crisis, as both areas among hardest hit in state thechronicle-news.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 6:55 pm
Las Animas County resident makes strong push to officials for safer road, citing recent fatality - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas County resident makes strong push to officials for safer road, citing recent fatality thechronicle-news.com
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County emergency manager responds after festival shut down - KKTV
Las Animas County emergency manager responds after festival shut down KKTV
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Organizers shut down Southern Colorado arts festival due to fentanyl-laced substances - KOAA News 5
Organizers shut down Southern Colorado arts festival due to fentanyl-laced substances KOAA News 5
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County Emergency Manager warning about drugging after Apogaea Festival canceled - KKTV
Las Animas County Emergency Manager warning about drugging after Apogaea Festival canceled KKTV
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspected attempted ‘non-consensual drugging’ forces closure of southern Colorado event - KKTV
Suspected attempted ‘non-consensual drugging’ forces closure of southern Colorado event KKTV
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
A warrant to arrest former wrestling coach on extortion, bribery - KOAA News 5
A warrant to arrest former wrestling coach on extortion, bribery KOAA News 5
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mock election, equipment order could signal Las Animas County improving preparedness for ballot season - thechronicle-news.com
Mock election, equipment order could signal Las Animas County improving preparedness for ballot season thechronicle-news.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff’s office appends another alleged kidnapper in Las Animas, has extensive arrest history - Bent County Democrat
Sheriff’s office appends another alleged kidnapper in Las Animas, has extensive arrest history Bent County Democrat
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shirley Baublits Obituary (2025) - Rocky Ford, CO - Bellwood Ford Ustick Funeral Home - Rocky Ford - Legacy.com
Shirley Baublits Obituary (2025) - Rocky Ford, CO - Bellwood Ford Ustick Funeral Home - Rocky Ford Legacy.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Beverly Kay Quarles Obituary May 16, 2025 - Lindquist Mortuary
Beverly Kay Quarles Obituary May 16, 2025 Lindquist Mortuary
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County navigates methane, roads, and repairs - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Las Animas County navigates methane, roads, and repairs worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Las Animas deputy nabbed in child porn probe - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Former Las Animas deputy nabbed in child porn probe worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Joe Campos Obituary (1946 - 2025) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune - Legacy.com
Joe Campos Obituary (1946 - 2025) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune Legacy.com
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:24 am
Authorities apprehend alleged Las Animas kidnapper after high-speed chase - thechronicle-news.com
Authorities apprehend alleged Las Animas kidnapper after high-speed chase thechronicle-news.com
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Alleged Cimino Park fentanyl dealer reportedly swallows nearly 100 fentanyl pills while in custody, flees police in separate pursuit - thechronicle-news.com
Alleged Cimino Park fentanyl dealer reportedly swallows nearly 100 fentanyl pills while in custody, flees police in separate pursuit thechronicle-news.com
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Street of Souls - Santa Fe New Mexican
Street of Souls Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Senior Legacy Tree Project gifts free seedlings to graduating high school seniors in Las Animas County - thechronicle-news.com
Senior Legacy Tree Project gifts free seedlings to graduating high school seniors in Las Animas County thechronicle-news.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Authorities charge alleged Trinidad pedophile with around 130 counts of sexual exploitation, assault of children - thechronicle-news.com
Authorities charge alleged Trinidad pedophile with around 130 counts of sexual exploitation, assault of children thechronicle-news.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Representative Boebert takes major shot at Front Range Passenger Rail, urging DOGE to cut funding: Las Animas County had advocated for rail involvement for years - thechronicle-news.com
Representative Boebert takes major shot at Front Range Passenger Rail, urging DOGE to cut funding: Las Animas County had advocated for rail involvement for years thechronicle-news.com
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
LAC commissioner slams house bills purported to ‘protect’ trans rights, calling it an ‘attack’ on parental rights - thechronicle-news.com
LAC commissioner slams house bills purported to ‘protect’ trans rights, calling it an ‘attack’ on parental rights thechronicle-news.com
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County Welcomes Bird & Squirrel Hydroponics as Part of Colorado's Rural Jump-Start Program - Hoodline
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Growing Rural Businesses: Pioneering Hydroponics Business Plants Roots in Las Animas County - Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Growing Rural Businesses: Pioneering Hydroponics Business Plants Roots in Las Animas County Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary - Pace Asher Wallace - Kiowa County Press
Obituary - Pace Asher Wallace Kiowa County Press
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Details emerge regarding recent apprehensions of special offenders, indicating police efforts with more local fentanyl busts - thechronicle-news.com
Details emerge regarding recent apprehensions of special offenders, indicating police efforts with more local fentanyl busts thechronicle-news.com
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Crews contain fire near Las Animas - KKTV
Crews contain fire near Las Animas KKTV
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Crews contain fire near Las Animas, Baca County line - KKTV
Crews contain fire near Las Animas, Baca County line KKTV
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2,200 acre fire east of Kim in Las Animas County 100% contained Monday - KOAA News 5
2,200 acre fire east of Kim in Las Animas County 100% contained Monday KOAA News 5
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pace Asher Wallace - 2025 - Valley Funeral & Cremation - Tribute Archive
Pace Asher Wallace - 2025 - Valley Funeral & Cremation Tribute Archive
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Snow Showers Will Linger Through The Morning But Clear Out By The Afternoon - KOAA News 5
Snow Showers Will Linger Through The Morning But Clear Out By The Afternoon KOAA News 5
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:00 am
WEATHER ALERT: Snow Showers; Winter Storm Warning Las Animas & Huerfano Counties - KRDO
WEATHER ALERT: Snow Showers; Winter Storm Warning Las Animas & Huerfano Counties KRDO
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
91st Santa Fe Trail Day celebration in Las Animas April 25-27 - The Prowers Journal
91st Santa Fe Trail Day celebration in Las Animas April 25-27 The Prowers Journal
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Las Animas educator named Teacher of the Year - Bent County Democrat
Las Animas educator named Teacher of the Year Bent County Democrat
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
10 Best Family Activities in Puerto Vallarta - East End Taste Magazine
10 Best Family Activities in Puerto Vallarta East End Taste Magazine
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Athletes of the Week - Bent County Democrat
Athletes of the Week Bent County Democrat
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Trinidad man accused of homicide of 78-year-old receives new court date - thechronicle-news.com
Trinidad man accused of homicide of 78-year-old receives new court date thechronicle-news.com
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Almost 2,000 acre fire near Baca and Las Animas County line 100% contained - KOAA News 5
Almost 2,000 acre fire near Baca and Las Animas County line 100% contained KOAA News 5
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Missing person investigation underway in Las Animas County - thechronicle-news.com
Missing person investigation underway in Las Animas County thechronicle-news.com
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Trinidad man arrested on charges of manslaughter for death of person in December 2024 - KOAA News 5
Trinidad man arrested on charges of manslaughter for death of person in December 2024 KOAA News 5
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office looking for 39-year-old - Yahoo
Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office looking for 39-year-old Yahoo
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Missing man last seen in Las Animas County - KKTV
Missing man last seen in Las Animas County KKTV
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
John Deatherage Obituary (2025) - Las Animas, CO - Bent County Democrat - Legacy.com
John Deatherage Obituary (2025) - Las Animas, CO - Bent County Democrat Legacy.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 10:02 am
Years of legal battles between former DA Henry Solano and the Huerfano Commissioners may finally be over - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Years of legal battles between former DA Henry Solano and the Huerfano Commissioners may finally be over worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Sherwood Harrell Ridley - Pueblo Chieftain
Sherwood Harrell Ridley Pueblo Chieftain
Published on 14 January 2025 | 5:02 pm
Las Animas County Commissioners say farewell to Luis Lopez II - thechronicle-news.com
Las Animas County Commissioners say farewell to Luis Lopez II thechronicle-news.com
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Mary Losey Obituary (1940 - 2024) - Rocky Ford, CO - Bent County Democrat - Legacy.com
Mary Losey Obituary (1940 - 2024) - Rocky Ford, CO - Bent County Democrat Legacy.com
Published on 21 December 2024 | 8:00 am
UPDATE: Two former deputies plead guilty in tasing incident - FOX21 News Colorado
UPDATE: Two former deputies plead guilty in tasing incident FOX21 News Colorado
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
CMZoo releases 33 Black-Footed Ferrets in Las Animas - FOX21 News Colorado
CMZoo releases 33 Black-Footed Ferrets in Las Animas FOX21 News Colorado
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Region digs out after winter storm ‘Anya’ covers Trinidad with over three feet of snow - thechronicle-news.com
Region digs out after winter storm ‘Anya’ covers Trinidad with over three feet of snow thechronicle-news.com
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Region is buried by massive snowstorm - thechronicle-news.com
Region is buried by massive snowstorm thechronicle-news.com
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Winter storm socks Southern Colorado, closing I-25 SB south of Pueblo. Warnings expected through Saturday morning - Colorado Public Radio
Winter storm socks Southern Colorado, closing I-25 SB south of Pueblo. Warnings expected through Saturday morning Colorado Public Radio
Published on 7 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Early election results for Las Animas County - thechronicle-news.com
Early election results for Las Animas County thechronicle-news.com
Published on 6 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Early unofficial election results reveal LAC still moderately Republican, Ballot Measure 2A may pass, more - thechronicle-news.com
Early unofficial election results reveal LAC still moderately Republican, Ballot Measure 2A may pass, more thechronicle-news.com
Published on 6 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Printer error made 3 counties' mail-in ballots unscannable - KUSA.com
Printer error made 3 counties' mail-in ballots unscannable KUSA.com
Published on 29 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Las Animas: Their frustration doesn’t change their goals - fiba.basketball
Las Animas: Their frustration doesn’t change their goals fiba.basketball
Published on 27 October 2024 | 5:33 am
Celebrating Janal Pixan with Kids - Yucatán Today
Celebrating Janal Pixan with Kids Yucatán Today
Published on 24 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Robert ‘Bob’ Lucero on his upcoming candidacy, experience, goals if elected - thechronicle-news.com
Robert ‘Bob’ Lucero on his upcoming candidacy, experience, goals if elected thechronicle-news.com
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
The 2024 Festival of Souls: Mérida’s Day of the Dead activities - Yucatán Today
The 2024 Festival of Souls: Mérida’s Day of the Dead activities Yucatán Today
Published on 22 October 2024 | 7:00 am
City of Gilroy cleared of liability in shooting deaths at Armendariz residence - Gilroy Dispatch
City of Gilroy cleared of liability in shooting deaths at Armendariz residence Gilroy Dispatch
Published on 17 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Daughter of deceased resident sues coroner - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Daughter of deceased resident sues coroner worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Lopez looks toward continuing to advocate for Las Animas County - thechronicle-news.com
Lopez looks toward continuing to advocate for Las Animas County thechronicle-news.com
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
2A Boys Golf: Las Animas' Damien Baca Leads Close Individual Race at State Championship - Colorado High School Activities Association
2A Boys Golf: Las Animas' Damien Baca Leads Close Individual Race at State Championship Colorado High School Activities Association
Published on 7 October 2024 | 7:00 am
LA’s Baca wins Region 1 title, Swink claims team runner-up - La Junta Tribune-Democrat
LA’s Baca wins Region 1 title, Swink claims team runner-up La Junta Tribune-Democrat
Published on 2 October 2024 | 7:00 am
William Barks Obituary (2024) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune - Legacy.com
William Barks Obituary (2024) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune Legacy.com
Published on 24 September 2024 | 7:00 am
John Abdulla Obituary (1954 - 2024) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune - Legacy.com
John Abdulla Obituary (1954 - 2024) - Las Animas, CO - LA Junta Tribune Legacy.com
Published on 17 September 2024 | 4:27 am
35 cases dismissed: Where justice stands as sheriff fights DA's lawsuit in Huerfano County - KOAA News 5
35 cases dismissed: Where justice stands as sheriff fights DA's lawsuit in Huerfano County KOAA News 5
Published on 14 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Trinidad police nab local man accused of pushing fentanyl to minor after eight-hour search - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Trinidad police nab local man accused of pushing fentanyl to minor after eight-hour search worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Dramatic scene unfolds as TPD conducts nearly 8-hour search for suspect who ‘barricaded’ himself in house, leads to eventual arrest - thechronicle-news.com
Dramatic scene unfolds as TPD conducts nearly 8-hour search for suspect who ‘barricaded’ himself in house, leads to eventual arrest thechronicle-news.com
Published on 26 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Archie Ann Coffield Obituary - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Archie Ann Coffield Obituary Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Man in critical condition, another jailed after brawl results in fall over Cedar St. bridge - thechronicle-news.com
Man in critical condition, another jailed after brawl results in fall over Cedar St. bridge thechronicle-news.com
Published on 12 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Developer sues Gilroy for not approving 501-unit housing proposal - Gilroy Dispatch
Developer sues Gilroy for not approving 501-unit housing proposal Gilroy Dispatch
Published on 1 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Developer claims ‘builder’s remedy’ victory for 501-unit project - Gilroy Dispatch
Developer claims ‘builder’s remedy’ victory for 501-unit project Gilroy Dispatch
Published on 18 July 2024 | 7:00 am
1 killed in motorcycle crash near Las Animas - KKTV
1 killed in motorcycle crash near Las Animas KKTV
Published on 17 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Motorcyclist dead following a crash on Highway 50 near Las Animas Monday - KOAA News 5
Motorcyclist dead following a crash on Highway 50 near Las Animas Monday KOAA News 5
Published on 16 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Two former Las Animas County Sheriff's Deputies facing criminal charges over 2022 tasing incident - KOAA News 5
Two former Las Animas County Sheriff's Deputies facing criminal charges over 2022 tasing incident KOAA News 5
Published on 8 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Former Las Animas County deputies back in court this month for tasing man in 2022 - Colorado Public Radio
Former Las Animas County deputies back in court this month for tasing man in 2022 Colorado Public Radio
Published on 8 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Fired Las Animas County deputy pleads guilty to misdemeanor after Taser used on handcuffed man - KUSA.com
Fired Las Animas County deputy pleads guilty to misdemeanor after Taser used on handcuffed man KUSA.com
Published on 8 July 2024 | 7:00 am
2024 Primary Election: What's on the ballot in Las Animas County - KOAA News 5
2024 Primary Election: What's on the ballot in Las Animas County KOAA News 5
Published on 19 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Colorado rural community Las Animas fights for economic survival - CBS News
Colorado rural community Las Animas fights for economic survival CBS News
Published on 24 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County Landowners Encouraged to Apply for EQIP WaterSmart Project Funding - Natural Resources Conservation Service (.gov)
Las Animas County Landowners Encouraged to Apply for EQIP WaterSmart Project Funding Natural Resources Conservation Service (.gov)
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Las Animas coroner defends himself amid recall effort, investigation - KOAA News 5
Las Animas coroner defends himself amid recall effort, investigation KOAA News 5
Published on 12 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office, county officials reach $1.5 million settlement for unarmed man tased in face - The Denver Post
Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office, county officials reach $1.5 million settlement for unarmed man tased in face The Denver Post
Published on 4 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Unarmed man tased by Las Animas County Sheriff's Office deputy settles for $1.5 million - KOAA News 5
Unarmed man tased by Las Animas County Sheriff's Office deputy settles for $1.5 million KOAA News 5
Published on 4 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Las Animas County reaches $1.5 million settlement with man tased in face by deputies - Colorado Public Radio
Las Animas County reaches $1.5 million settlement with man tased in face by deputies Colorado Public Radio
Published on 4 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Developer files plans for 501 housing units on Las Animas Avenue - Gilroy Dispatch
Developer files plans for 501 housing units on Las Animas Avenue Gilroy Dispatch
Published on 21 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Las Animas County Coroner accused of improper secret burials, misuse of funds - Colorado Public Radio
Las Animas County Coroner accused of improper secret burials, misuse of funds Colorado Public Radio
Published on 7 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Deputies involved in tasing of elderly man in Trinidad have been fired - KKTV
Deputies involved in tasing of elderly man in Trinidad have been fired KKTV
Published on 11 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Las Animas sheriff fires two deputies who tasered handcuffed man during traffic stop - Colorado Public Radio
Las Animas sheriff fires two deputies who tasered handcuffed man during traffic stop Colorado Public Radio
Published on 11 September 2023 | 7:00 am
Las Animas sheriff suspends lieutenant without pay amid investigations into tasing, road rage fights - Colorado Public Radio
Las Animas sheriff suspends lieutenant without pay amid investigations into tasing, road rage fights Colorado Public Radio
Published on 19 July 2023 | 7:00 am
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – KRTN Enchanted Air Radio - KRTN
Published on 10 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Historic 1800s Rancho Las Animas up for sale - Austin American-Statesman
Historic 1800s Rancho Las Animas up for sale Austin American-Statesman
Published on 23 March 2021 | 7:00 am