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DA’s office recommended probation for Bent County man who pleaded guilty to child sex crime in 2024, as new 18-count felony case emerges, including incest, sexual assault on child
T’Naus Nieto Bent County DemocratBack in 2024, the defendant allegedly told FBI agents his sexual preference was children ‘ranging from toddlers to 15,’ and admitted CSAM possession, yet the 16th Judicial District DA’s Office and defense attorney signed a plea agreement with probation sentence with ‘no jail time’ Records the Bent County Democrat recently obtained…
Entertainment
Lion King play coming to Livewell Park in La Junta
Noah Nunez-Rebel Plays In The Park Youth-Led Theatre CompanyJoin Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of “The Lion King Jr.,’ wiith Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, featuring a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a cast of iconic characters. Join Plays…
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Ortiz named SFL Player of the Year
A memorable baseball season across the 2A Santa Fe League was recognized this week with the announcement of the 2026 All-Conference Baseball Team, highlighted by a strong showing from league champion Fowler and Player of the Year honors for Las Animas standout Braydon Ortiz.