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Drought relief for farmers in 43 Colorado counties
January 9, 2013 8:21 PM
DENVER (AP) - Thirty of Colorado's 64 counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought and heat, making farmers and ranchers there and in adjacent counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that overall, 43... more » -
Cause of death released, family of Byron Griffy want him remembered for his lifelong kindness Play Video
October 16, 2012 7:31 PM
New details today in the death of a Fowler man. We've learned that Byron Griffy died from a gunshot wound to his head. We spoke to those at the Otero County Sheriff Office who are investigating along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Family members found Byron Griffy dead... more » -
Governor seeks drought assistance for Colorado
June 16, 2011 7:47 PM
Governor John Hickenlooper's staff released the following information about seeking drought assistance for three southern Colorado counties. DENVER - Thursday, June 16, 2011 - Gov. John Hickenlooper sent a letter today to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting drought assistance for Baca, Crowley and Otero counties. "Colorado's southern counties... more » -
Just issued: smoke advisory
June 15, 2011 2:05 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health has just issued a Smoke Health Advisory for Southern Colorado. It includes: Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, and Crowley Counties. This advisory will be valid until 7 a.m. Thursday, June 16. Cities in this area include but are not limited to,... more » -
Traffic reduced to one lane near Otero County fire
March 23, 2011 7:37 PM
Traffic is being slowed on Highway 96 in Otero County because of a grass fire burning nearby. Fire crews have halted the flames at Highway 96, but traffic is down to one lane from mile marker 118 to 119. The fire was reported at Highway 96 at Road... more » -
Grass fire reported in Otero County
March 23, 2011 7:12 PM
The La Junta Fire Department is responding to a grass fire in Otero County. The fire is reported at Highway 96 at Road 31. The fire is estimated at 15 acres. It is heading north toward Highway 96. The smoke is dense enough that it is causing traffic problems. more » -
Suspect commits suicide in Otero County
September 14, 2010 11:25 AM
A man from Texas committed suicide on an Otero County Road Monday after he was cornered by law enforcement officers according to the Otero County Sheriff's Office. The Otero County Sheriff's office reported a 911 call at about 4:45 p.m. from an address in the 28000 block of County... more » -
Otero County gets disaster designation
August 24, 2010 2:02 PM
Gov. Bill Ritter announced Tuesday that Otero and Montrose counties have been designated primary federal disaster areas due to severe frost, freezing temperatures, and high winds that caused significant damage to melon and cherry crops. Ten other counties were designated contiguous disaster areas. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack approved the disaster... more » -
Governor requests help for melon farmers
August 6, 2010 7:00 PM
Gov. Bill Ritter Friday announced he has requested federal disaster assistance for Otero and Montrose counties where freezing temperatures and severe hail affected crops. Gov. Ritter sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking for Secretarial Disaster Designation. In Otero County, frost and freezing temperatures devastated melon... more » -
Death in Manzanola being investigated as homicide
July 21, 2010 7:40 PM
The Otero County Coroner has identified a man found dead near Manzanola as 44 year old Ronnie Griego of Rocky Ford. We're told he had an abdominal injury and bled to death. The death is being investigated as a homicide. Griego's body was discovered Sunday on a road outside... more » -
Manzanola residents shocked by discovery of body in pasture
July 20, 2010 7:20 PM
Many unanswered questions remain in the discovery of a man's body near Manzanola on Sunday. As the Otero County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, many in this small Southern Colorado town are still dealing with the shock. "We never see this in Manzanola," says Christine Padilla, a Manzanola resident. The... more » -
Suspect search forces evacuation
September 11, 2009 11:29 PM
A High School football game had to be evacuated in Otero County, Friday evening. It happened at Fowler High School, east of Pueblo. Law enforcement descended on the small town, on word that an armed suspect wanted in a brutal Pueblo beating was in the area. Some 150 fans... more »
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