Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Family searched for missing Colorado teen for 3 days. Then came a tragic discovery

Headline from The Oregonian

A 16-year-old Colorado boy disappeared after leaving a family gathering in Milliken. Three days later, a relative found Matthew Alfaro dead in a ravine near Highway 257. Police are investigating his death.

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    Family searched for missing Colorado teen for 3 days. Then came a tragic discovery (opens The Oregonian)

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    A 16-year-old Colorado boy disappeared after leaving a family gathering in Milliken. Three days later, a relative found Matthew Alfaro dead in a ravine near Highway 257. Police are investigating his death.

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