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Davis Mortuary Owners Arrested and Charged

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
More than 10 months after the investigation began, owners of the now defunct Davis Mortuary in Pueblo Brian Cotter, age 64, and Chris Cotter, age 60, have been arrested and charged with 161 counts of abuse of a corpse, forgery and theft. Bond was set at $1 million.
D70 Board Votes to Approve Funding Appeal of Court Case

D70 Board Votes to Approve Funding Appeal of Court Case

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D70 Board Votes to Approve Funding Appeal of Court Case

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
On Tuesday, June 30, a special meeting of the Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) was held to discuss whether to authorize funding for an appeal. This decision was related to Lewis v. Pueblo County School District 70, Case No.

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Leak Test Approved for Lagoon

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Colorado City Metro (CCMD) Board of Directors met on June 23 at the CCMD office.A proposal was made to hire Jeskik and Company of Pueblo to conduct a leak test of the CCMD lagoon. The lagoon has been cited in regard to the enforcement order from the State of Colorado in regard to the dam.
Sheriff Lucero Announces Four Promotions

Sheriff Lucero Announces Four Promotions

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Sheriff Lucero Announces Four Promotions

Gayle Perez, Pio
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Sheriff David J. Lucero announced the promotions this week of four employees. Bethany Solano and Dante Guadagnoli were promoted to the rank of Captain, and Brian Ziolkowski and Kayla Ruiz were promoted to Lieutenant. The promotions are effective immediately.

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Weekly Devotion: Stop Judging and Ignore the Sin?

Deacon Paul Wolyn
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
“Stop judging, that you may not be judged” (Matthew 7:1). How often do we hear this verse used when we try to lovingly point out a sin so the person will repent?He might say only God can truly judge so do not judge his actions.
Super Scoopers work from the Pueblo Reservoir to fight the Aspen Acres Fire that began on April 29 and is at 15% containment. Courtesy Photo

Super Scoopers work from the Pueblo Reservoir to fight the Aspen Acres Fire that began on April 29 and is at 15% containment. Courtesy Photo

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Restrictions Starting to Lift, Allowing Some Evacuees to Return Home

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A 7:00 a.m. on July 7, the Aspen Acres Fire has burned 93,634 acres, with 15% containment. The Alaska Complex Incident Management Team and crews from multiple agencies are focusing on protective and preventive measures in the Wetmore area, cutting 20 to 30-foot-wide fire breaks.
The United States of America 1776 to 2026

The United States of America 1776 to 2026

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The United States of America 1776 to 2026

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Declaration of Independence was the first formal document in history, written by the people of a nation to claim their independence and for their own representative government.
Taos Trail Map Courtesy Photo

Taos Trail Map Courtesy Photo

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250 Years in the Greenhorn Valley

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As we celebrate 250 years of the United States, perhaps we can also celebrate the diverse history of the place we call home. The valley we live in was relatively quiet during many of the more difficult periods of U.S. history; however, many entities claimed the land.
Rein’s Last Meeting Overshadowed by Friberg’s New Push

Rein’s Last Meeting Overshadowed by Friberg’s New Push

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Rein’s Last Meeting Overshadowed by Friberg’s New Push

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Ronda Rein worked in District 70 (D70) for over two decades.She served as a paraprofessional, teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district administrator before pouring heart and soul into the Superintendent of Pueblo D70 position since January 2023.
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