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The Overlooked Colorado Town Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $150,000

Somewhere in southern Colorado, there’s a town that missed the memo about everything getting outrageously expensive. Nobody bothered to tell Walsenburg that home prices across the state were supposed to skyrocket, so it just kept things affordable, almost out of pure stubbornness. While towns closer to the mountains keep...

Walsenburg, CO · 3d
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The Massive Colorado ‘Amish Walmart’ Where Shoppers Fill Carts With Old-Fashioned Staples For Less

Some grocery runs end with a smaller bill and a bigger smile. Down in the San Luis Valley, there is a country store where people happily drive 50 miles just to stock up on spices, bulk grains, and pantry basics. Shoppers talk about cutting their grocery totals in half, sometimes more.

Colorado · 2d
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San Luis Valley Outdoor Report | Nov. 11 Edition

It’s nearly Colorado Gives Day, and the San Luis Valley Great Outdoors is taking advantage of the marketing campaign to run a separate campaign alongside Colorado Gives Day called “Rise Above the Ruts.”. On this episode of the Outdoor Citizen Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Muñoz, the crew...

Alamosa, CO · 1d
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Phelans sell area McDonald’s restaurants, announce retirement

RATON/TRINIDAD/ALAMOSA— Since Labor Day weekend in 2001, Darrel Lee Phelan Sr. and his wife, Gisela T. Phelan, have owned the McDonald’s restaurants serving the area. Recently, the World Journal sat down with Lee to talk about his military career, and during the interview he announced that Phelan Management Services Inc., which owns the McDonald’s restaurants in Trinidad, Alamosa and Raton, has sold the locations to Johney Thiara. Ownership is scheduled to transfer Nov. 16, 2026, and the Phelans also announced their official retirement.

Raton, NM · 1d
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Royal Gorge railroad owners open fine-dining restaurant inside an 1884 mansion

In the early 1880s, Lyman Robison built a three-story mansion on a four-acre plot across from the Arkansas River in Cañon City. A successful entrepreneur who made his fortune in gold and silver mining, he spared no expense while building out the expansive estate. There, Robison and his wife, Mary, threw lavish parties and welcomed distinguished guests.

Canon City, CO · 2d

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From long drives to local care

For families raising children with specialized therapy needs, finding care close to home isn’t always easy—especially in rural communities like Monte Vista. Dr. Mikaila Pence and her team at the Children’s Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley are working to change that, bringing specialized care and learning opportunities closer to home and helping local children build skills, confidence, and independence.

Monte Vista, CO · 1d

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About 600 homes in southern Colorado could lose ambulance service after voters reject tax increase

WETMORE, Colo. (KKTV) — About 600 homes in the Wetmore area of Custer County could be without local ambulance service beginning January 1 after voters rejected a ballot measure that would have increased property taxes to fund emergency medical services. Custer County voters in the Wetmore area rejected ballot...

Custer County, CO · 2d

Alamosa Valley Courier

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Alamosa volleyball punches ticket to state

ALAMOSA — The seventh-ranked Alamosa High School volleyball team hosted the Class 3A Region 7 Tournament Saturday at the AHS gym, and it defeated both of its opponents to advance to the Class 3A State Tournament which takes place this weekend at the Denver Coliseum. Alamosa defeated St. Mary’s...

Alamosa, CO · 2d

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Wetmore Area May Lose EMS Services

Ballots cast on the Nov. 3 election voted against 6A a measure that would to join the east Custer County area to the West Custer County Hospital District, which operates the EMS service that has served the area since 2018. The Hospital District warned that if the Wetmore region of eastern Custer County did not join, it would end its EMS coverage there.

Custer County, CO · 2d

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FEMA and Colorado Officials Conduct Flood Damage Assessments in Six Southwest Colorado Counties November 10–12

Description: FEMA, SBA and Colorado emergency officials conduct flood damage assessments Nov. 10–12 in six southwest Colorado counties following severe storms and flooding... Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for Southwest Colorado Flood Impacted Counties Nov. 10-12, 2026. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will be conducted Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November...

Colorado · 2d

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From ranching to the silver screen: The Draper Family’s Western film legacy

For five generations, the Draper family has made its living ranching in Wetmore, Colorado. But beginning in the 1950s, the family found another way to support their ranching operation: providing horses, cattle, and wagons for Western movies. Jerry Draper, who lives on the Draper Land and Cattle Company near Wetmore,...

Wetmore, CO · 2d

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Five Pueblo high schools prepare for the second weekend of playoff football

The CHSAA football playoffs roll on this weekend as the second round begins in Classes 4A, 3A and 1A for Pueblo schools. Rye and South enter the second round after close, upset victories in the first round. Pueblo West, Pueblo County and East will begin their quests for titles after...

Pueblo, CO · 3d

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CSP, CASA of Pueblo hosting 5th annual ‘Cram-the-Cruiser’ event at end of November

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is partnering with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Pueblo for the fifth annual "Cram-the-Cruiser" drive this holiday season. According to officials, the event will collect essential items for abused and neglected children from ages 0 to 18. CSP says...

Pueblo, CO · 1d

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Wetmore will not have EMS coverage in 2027 after residents reject ballot measure to join hospital district

WETMORE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Beginning January 1, there will be no more ambulances coming to the town of Wetmore in Custer County. That's the reality after town residents voted not to join the West Custer County Hospital District in Westcliffe. The people of Wetmore say it wasn't that simple. "We're...

Wetmore, CO · 1d

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KRDO13 Investigates: Cañon City Mayor’s business owes nearly $100,000 in unpaid taxes

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- KRDO13 Investigates has confirmed that a business associated with Cañon City Mayor Phil Lund owes Fremont County nearly $100,000 in unpaid taxes and fees. According to a statement from the Fremont County Treasurer's Office, Homes of the Canyon II LLC has an outstanding balance...

Fremont County, CO · 2d