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Thomas Dunagan faces felony charges after CBI investigation

Police, fire and courts

Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County coroner and a Las Animas police officer, is facing felony charges following a Colorado Bureau of Investigation inquiry.

Bent County Colorado DeskSep 12, 2026

News · Colorado

Land trust leader responds to Bent County transmission vote

Local government

Bent County commissioners voted to allow electric transmission lines on property covered by a conservation easement.

Bent County Colorado DeskSep 5, 2026