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Fire destroys popcorn factory in Rocky Ford
A massive fire broke out at a structure commonly referred to as “the old popcorn factory” one block south of Highway 50 on 12th Street in Rocky Ford on Sunday evening, devastating the long-abandoned building and sending plumes of thick smoke into the sky.The blaze, which began shortly after 6 p.m., quickly engulfed the structure, drawing the attention of nearby residents and prompting an extensive emergency response.Multiple fire departments from surrounding areas, including Rocky Ford, La Junta, and Manzanola, responded to the scene.
El Pomar Foundation approves $77,500 to organizations in the southeast region
El Pomar Trustees approved $77,500 allocated to four nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Southeast region at the Foundation’s July Trustees meeting.
‘Resonance’ invitational art show returns to A.R. Mitchell Museum in October
With an opening reception on Friday, Oct.
Comprehensive survey reveals struggles,experiences, perspectives of local high school students
As high school students throughout the region recently went back to school, the Colorado Department of Education’s ‘Healthy Kids Colorado Survey’ recently published its 2023 participation results for high school students, grades 9 through 12, for Region 6, which included Las Animas, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers Counties.
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Bent County Harvest Show is Oct. 1-3
Harvest Show Books are now available.
Dozens of new state laws poised to take effect in Colorado
A large set of the new laws approved by the Colorado Legislature earlier this year will go into effect this week.
Colorado releases roadmap for AI in K-12 education
Colorado Education Initiative announced the release of the Colorado Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education, with guidance for local school districts and state-level organizations for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning.The roadmap is the result of months of collaboration by over 100 stakeholders from across the state.
EPA issues emergency order to stop use of Dacthal herbicide
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency order to halt the use of the herbicide Dacthal, also known as Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, a pesticide registered to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.