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Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Costilla and Huerfano counties - CBS News
Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Costilla and Huerfano counties CBS News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:56 am
National Weather Service issues flash flood warning for southern Colorado - CBS News
National Weather Service issues flash flood warning for southern Colorado CBS News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:26 am
Six Colorado sites considered for potential ICE Detention expansion - Colorado Public Radio
Six Colorado sites considered for potential ICE Detention expansion Colorado Public Radio
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:57 pm
2024 Coroner’s report for Huerfano County - worldjournalnewspaper.com
2024 Coroner’s report for Huerfano County worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:44 am
Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers - Colorado Public Radio
Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers Colorado Public Radio
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
CEO says Huerfano among top sites for ICE facility - worldjournalnewspaper.com
CEO says Huerfano among top sites for ICE facility worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 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
This year’s Huerfano RE-1 budget picture more rosy than last - worldjournalnewspaper.com
This year’s Huerfano RE-1 budget picture more rosy than last worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Non-sanctuary designation reaffirmed by commissioners - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Non-sanctuary designation reaffirmed by commissioners worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kidnapping victim rescued after 30-mile chase on I-25 - FOX21 News Colorado
Kidnapping victim rescued after 30-mile chase on I-25 FOX21 News Colorado
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Orlando Martinez - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Orlando Martinez worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Huerfano RE-1, union, agree to pay hikes - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano RE-1, union, agree to pay hikes worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County fire, hospital board election results - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano County fire, hospital board election results worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County awarded grant from Colorado Tourism Office to expand inclusive tourism offerings - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano County awarded grant from Colorado Tourism Office to expand inclusive tourism offerings worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 10 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
Lawsuit alleges staff at Huerfano County jail broke inmate's ribs, left him to die in cell despite pleas for help - KRDO
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Man left to die slowly with broken ribs in southern Colorado jail, lawsuit alleges - Colorado Springs Gazette
Man left to die slowly with broken ribs in southern Colorado jail, lawsuit alleges Colorado Springs Gazette
Published on 28 March 2025 | 12:49 am
Lawsuit: Huerfano County jail staff broke inmate's ribs, left him to die in cell - KUSA.com
Lawsuit: Huerfano County jail staff broke inmate's ribs, left him to die in cell KUSA.com
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
A man died after being hurt then neglected for a week in a Colorado jail, family says - KUSA.com
A man died after being hurt then neglected for a week in a Colorado jail, family says KUSA.com
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
He died alone in Huerfano County cell 101, is anyone responsible? - Colorado Public Radio
He died alone in Huerfano County cell 101, is anyone responsible? Colorado Public Radio
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit; "There was intent to punish," says lawyer - CBS News
Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit; "There was intent to punish," says lawyer CBS News
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lawsuit filed after man dies in Huerfano County jail - KUSA.com
Lawsuit filed after man dies in Huerfano County jail KUSA.com
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Colorado jail officers broke a man’s ribs then let him slowly die despite pleas for help, lawsuit alleges - The Denver Post
Colorado jail officers broke a man’s ribs then let him slowly die despite pleas for help, lawsuit alleges The Denver Post
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Family sues southern Colorado sheriff after 69-year-old inmate died in county jail - The Colorado Sun
Family sues southern Colorado sheriff after 69-year-old inmate died in county jail The Colorado Sun
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Family files lawsuit against multiple Huerfano County entities, officials for man's 2023 in-custody death - Denver7
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
‘This will not be tolerated’: Lawsuit filed against Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office after man dies in jail - KKTV
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Walsenburg will take over all city law enforcement duties on April 1 - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Walsenburg will take over all city law enforcement duties on April 1 worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
The return of skiing at Cuchara Mountain Park - KOAA News 5
The return of skiing at Cuchara Mountain Park KOAA News 5
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Commissioners select new public relations firm, approve Spanish Peaks Airfield insurance - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Commissioners select new public relations firm, approve Spanish Peaks Airfield insurance worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Huerfano RE-1 picks new superintendent - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano RE-1 picks new superintendent worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Cuchara Mountain Park's chairlift could be ready for next ski season, meanwhile locals worry about private development - Colorado Public Radio
Cuchara Mountain Park's chairlift could be ready for next ski season, meanwhile locals worry about private development Colorado Public Radio
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
11 to vie for three seats on Huerfano Fire board - worldjournalnewspaper.com
11 to vie for three seats on Huerfano Fire board worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Huerfano River Canyon Ranch Acquired by The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy
Huerfano River Canyon Ranch Acquired by The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Details: How the proposal for Cuchara Mountain Park development conflicted with the master plan - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Details: How the proposal for Cuchara Mountain Park development conflicted with the master plan worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Huerfano commissioners address social media issue at Tuesday meeting - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano commissioners address social media issue at Tuesday meeting worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Political protests reach Walsenburg - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Political protests reach Walsenburg worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Driver killed in crash in Huerfano County - KUSA.com
Driver killed in crash in Huerfano County KUSA.com
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Semitruck driver killed in Wednesday morning crash with snow plow on I-25 - The Denver Post
Semitruck driver killed in Wednesday morning crash with snow plow on I-25 The Denver Post
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fatal Collision on I-25 in Huerfano County Involves Semi Truck and Snowplow Near Walsenburg - Hoodline
Fatal Collision on I-25 in Huerfano County Involves Semi Truck and Snowplow Near Walsenburg Hoodline
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Semi-truck driver dies in crash with snow plow driver on Interstate 25 in Huerfano County Wednesday, CSP says - KOAA News 5
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fatal crash on I-25: Semi collides with CDOT snowplow, killing 1 - KUSA.com
Fatal crash on I-25: Semi collides with CDOT snowplow, killing 1 KUSA.com
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 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
Huerfano Fire Chief resigns - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Fire Chief resigns worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
CBI probes city’s finances - worldjournalnewspaper.com
CBI probes city’s finances worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Coloradan pleads guilty to murder after drunk driving crash | News - Colorado Springs Gazette
Coloradan pleads guilty to murder after drunk driving crash | News Colorado Springs Gazette
Published on 26 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Huerfano criminal justice updates - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano criminal justice updates worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 25 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Do you recognize this South Dakota woman? Investigators need your help - Rapid City Journal
Do you recognize this South Dakota woman? Investigators need your help Rapid City Journal
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Southern Colorado ski area reopening after 24 years - KKTV
Southern Colorado ski area reopening after 24 years KKTV
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Infusion of state grant money helps Cuchara inch closer to making its skiing dreams reality - Denver7
Infusion of state grant money helps Cuchara inch closer to making its skiing dreams reality Denver7
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Colorado Tourism Office Awards 16 Tourism Marketing Grants to Boost Statewide Marketing Efforts - Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Colorado Tourism Office Awards 16 Tourism Marketing Grants to Boost Statewide Marketing Efforts Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
2024 Election: What's on the ballot and where to vote in Huerfano County - KOAA News 5
2024 Election: What's on the ballot and where to vote in Huerfano County KOAA News 5
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Sheriff explains why he abruptly ended the deal to patrol Walsenburg - KOAA News 5
Sheriff explains why he abruptly ended the deal to patrol Walsenburg KOAA News 5
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County Sheriff’s office to no longer serve Walsenburg, city to have new police department starting next year - La Junta Tribune-Democrat
Huerfano County Sheriff’s office to no longer serve Walsenburg, city to have new police department starting next year La Junta Tribune-Democrat
Published on 7 October 2024 | 7:00 am
City police department won’t be ready in Walsenburg, sheriff’s office to stop working in 2025 - KRDO
City police department won’t be ready in Walsenburg, sheriff’s office to stop working in 2025 KRDO
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County Sheriff will stop working in Walsenburg, city creating new police department - KRDO
Huerfano County Sheriff will stop working in Walsenburg, city creating new police department KRDO
Published on 29 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County Commission candidates and pro and con trash issue representatives take part in WJ candidate forum - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano County Commission candidates and pro and con trash issue representatives take part in WJ candidate forum worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 26 September 2024 | 7:00 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
Chipita Accessories, a Huerfano mainstay for 40 years - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Chipita Accessories, a Huerfano mainstay for 40 years worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Colorado Court of Appeals rules against Huerfano County Sheriff's Office - KOAA News 5
Colorado Court of Appeals rules against Huerfano County Sheriff's Office KOAA News 5
Published on 20 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Treasurer on check fraud case - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Treasurer on check fraud case worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Attempted murder Suspect caught on Highway 10 - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Attempted murder Suspect caught on Highway 10 worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 15 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Welcome to the Huerfano County Fair - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Welcome to the Huerfano County Fair worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 8 August 2024 | 7:00 am
It’s 719 Day! Here are 5 things you didn’t know about Southern Colorado - Colorado Public Radio
It’s 719 Day! Here are 5 things you didn’t know about Southern Colorado Colorado Public Radio
Published on 19 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Lyons wins Dem primary for Huerfano commissioner - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Lyons wins Dem primary for Huerfano commissioner worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 26 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Commissioners meet in executive session after $15,000 in fraudulent checks discovered - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Commissioners meet in executive session after $15,000 in fraudulent checks discovered worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 20 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Clerk: ‘All ballots will be counted’ - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Clerk: ‘All ballots will be counted’ worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 14 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Lawsuit alleges Huerfano County code enforcement violated civil rights - KOAA News 5
Lawsuit alleges Huerfano County code enforcement violated civil rights KOAA News 5
Published on 1 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Veterinarian shortage is impacting Huerfano County’s economy - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Veterinarian shortage is impacting Huerfano County’s economy worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Fire in tumult - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Fire in tumult worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 2 May 2024 | 7:00 am
One adult, two juveniles charged in Cuchara cabin break in, burglary - worldjournalnewspaper.com
One adult, two juveniles charged in Cuchara cabin break in, burglary worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Celebrating Colorado’s Cultural Heritage Through Folk and Traditional Arts Projects - Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Celebrating Colorado’s Cultural Heritage Through Folk and Traditional Arts Projects Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Published on 10 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Husband, father of three killed in crash on Hwy. 12 - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Husband, father of three killed in crash on Hwy. 12 worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 14 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Huerfano RE-1 school board says the quiet parts out loud - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano RE-1 school board says the quiet parts out loud worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 14 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Appeals court overturns orders requiring Huerfano County to better fund DA's office - ColoradoPolitics.com
Appeals court overturns orders requiring Huerfano County to better fund DA's office ColoradoPolitics.com
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Laying Groundwork for More Housing That is Affordable: Polis Administration Announces First Recipients of Proposition 123 Land Banking Funds - Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Laying Groundwork for More Housing That is Affordable: Polis Administration Announces First Recipients of Proposition 123 Land Banking Funds Colorado Office of Economic Development (.gov)
Published on 31 January 2024 | 8:00 am
County holds all-staff meeting and no one is happy - worldjournalnewspaper.com
County holds all-staff meeting and no one is happy worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 14 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Crime victim cannot sue over sheriff's mishandling of evidence, appeals court rules - ColoradoPolitics.com
Crime victim cannot sue over sheriff's mishandling of evidence, appeals court rules ColoradoPolitics.com
Published on 27 October 2023 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Co. Sheriff found in contempt of court for not providing evidence to 3rd Judicial District Attorney - KRDO
Published on 5 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Court rejects plea bargain agreement offered in case in which Huerfano Deputy Scott Eckhardt suffered career ending injuries - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Court rejects plea bargain agreement offered in case in which Huerfano Deputy Scott Eckhardt suffered career ending injuries worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 4 May 2023 | 7:00 am
13 Investigates: Man tased repeatedly by Huerfano County Sheriff’s deputies in 2021 - KRDO
13 Investigates: Man tased repeatedly by Huerfano County Sheriff’s deputies in 2021 KRDO
Published on 26 April 2023 | 7:00 am
One dead, suspect arrested following a shooting in Huerfano County Wednesday afternoon - KOAA News 5
One dead, suspect arrested following a shooting in Huerfano County Wednesday afternoon KOAA News 5
Published on 6 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Commissioners hear dreamland plan for Thorne Ranch - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Huerfano Commissioners hear dreamland plan for Thorne Ranch worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 9 March 2023 | 8:00 am
Huerfano County Sheriff’s Deputy accused of choking girlfriend, arrested for assault - KRDO
Huerfano County Sheriff’s Deputy accused of choking girlfriend, arrested for assault KRDO
Published on 24 October 2022 | 7:00 am
How a Single Chairlift Could Help Revitalize a Southern Colorado Economy - 5280
How a Single Chairlift Could Help Revitalize a Southern Colorado Economy 5280
Published on 12 September 2022 | 7:00 am
Karl Sporleder for Huerfano Commissioner - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Karl Sporleder for Huerfano Commissioner worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 14 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Sonic Bloom festival planned in Huerfano County sparks wildfire concerns among residents - Colorado Public Radio
Sonic Bloom festival planned in Huerfano County sparks wildfire concerns among residents Colorado Public Radio
Published on 25 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Huerfano County rejects Florida investors’ plan for long-dormant Cuchara ski area - The Colorado Sun
Huerfano County rejects Florida investors’ plan for long-dormant Cuchara ski area The Colorado Sun
Published on 28 January 2022 | 8:00 am
Huerfano County Sheriff responds to court order on evidence handling - KRDO
Huerfano County Sheriff responds to court order on evidence handling KRDO
Published on 22 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Erica Vigil for Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Erica Vigil for Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 16 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Plane crash in Huerfano County kills pilot - KOAA News 5
Plane crash in Huerfano County kills pilot KOAA News 5
Published on 8 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Huerfano County Sheriff 'silent' on large string of burglaries; Homeowners want answers and justice - KOAA News 5
Huerfano County Sheriff 'silent' on large string of burglaries; Homeowners want answers and justice KOAA News 5
Published on 15 July 2021 | 7:00 am
Places We Protect: Silver Mountain Preserve - The Nature Conservancy
Places We Protect: Silver Mountain Preserve The Nature Conservancy
Published on 11 February 2021 | 5:52 pm
Missing man case still a Huerfano mystery - No new clues in July 19 disappearance of Richard Oden - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Missing man case still a Huerfano mystery - No new clues in July 19 disappearance of Richard Oden worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 27 November 2020 | 10:07 pm
Obituaries Archives - worldjournalnewspaper.com
Obituaries Archives worldjournalnewspaper.com
Published on 26 November 2020 | 1:47 pm
Huerfano County's sales taxes are oppressive and getting worse - Pueblo Chieftain
Huerfano County's sales taxes are oppressive and getting worse Pueblo Chieftain
Published on 21 December 2019 | 8:00 am
Well water disappearing in Southern Colorado - KOAA News 5
Well water disappearing in Southern Colorado KOAA News 5
Published on 7 October 2018 | 7:00 am
Health Rankings: Death Comes Early in Some Colorado Counties - Colorado Health Institute
Health Rankings: Death Comes Early in Some Colorado Counties Colorado Health Institute
Published on 30 March 2018 | 7:00 am
Huerfano Was The 1st Colorado County To Sue Over Opioids. Now, Pueblo May Join - Colorado Public Radio
Huerfano Was The 1st Colorado County To Sue Over Opioids. Now, Pueblo May Join Colorado Public Radio
Published on 9 February 2018 | 8:00 am
Tiny Colorado county sues giant opioid makers and distributors for millions - The Denver Post
Tiny Colorado county sues giant opioid makers and distributors for millions The Denver Post
Published on 29 January 2018 | 8:00 am
The Big Swing: Why a blue Colorado county voted for Trump - High Country News
The Big Swing: Why a blue Colorado county voted for Trump High Country News
Published on 12 June 2017 | 7:00 am