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CCMD Meeting Turns into an Open Forum

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
In an ironic twist of fate, the fact there was not a quorum present for the Colorado City Metropolitan District board meeting on September 20, left attendees feeling much more informed than in most regular meetings.
Persistant Fight for the Life of a Child

Persistant Fight for the Life of a Child

Persistant Fight for the Life of a Child

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
In 2021, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported that 11,580 abortions took place in Colorado. That number is up from 2020, when 10,368 babies were aborted.
Democratic candidate for House District 3, Matthew Martinez Courtesy Photo

Democratic candidate for House District 3, Matthew Martinez Courtesy Photo

District 62 Candidates Want to Make a Difference

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
House District 62 covers portions of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. Since 2017, Donald Valdez, Democrat, was the elected representative.
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Brief but Busy RFPD Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The September 19, Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) meeting was kept short and covered the basics with two board members absent and Fire Chief Steve Bennett doing double duty as one of his staff had to leave early.
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Stephanie Raleigh Loves Cutting Hair

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Her mother knew that Stephanie Raleigh would grow up to cut hair. She knew it because when Stephanie was a little girl she cut her own hair and hid the evidence in her crayon boxes. “I’ve always enjoyed cutting hair,” shared Raleigh. She also has her cosmetology license. “I fell in love with it.
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Shirley Pigg Greenhorn Valley View

D70 School Board Hears RHS FFA Travel Plans

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
During the September 6, District 70 School Board meeting, Rye High School’s FFA advisor and Agriculture Education instructor Ethan Beeman presented the D70 School Board with the RHS FFA’s upcoming travel plans.

Starting a Business

Larry L Perry, Cpa
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
In this article, we will begin to cover the process for creating a new business. Having one’s purpose clearly in mind is a primary condition that will guide selecting the form of organization. Here are a few things new entrepreneurs need to do when starting their business.
Veteran Tom Howard (R) and volunteers from VFW Post 7305 and the VFW auxiliary organize and set up for the annual fundraising event held at Lake Beckwith Marina over the weekend. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Veteran Tom Howard (R) and volunteers from VFW Post 7305 and the VFW auxiliary organize and set up for the annual fundraising event held at Lake Beckwith Marina over the weekend. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFW Post 7305 Annual Fundraiser Yard Sale Well Supported

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7305 would like to thank the Greenhorn Valley community for the generous support of their Annual Yard Sale, September 16 and 17.

Greenhorn Valley Real Estate Update - Then and Now

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Stephanie Bratcher, Broker Owner Southern Colorado Real Estate Brokers Remember last year? We had an unprecedented “seller’s market,” where prices for homes continued to rise while house inventory dwindled. Interest rates were low and pre-qualified were plentiful.
Democratic candidate for Pueblo County Clerk/Recorder, Candace Rivera Courtesy Photo

Democratic candidate for Pueblo County Clerk/Recorder, Candace Rivera Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder Candidates

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
For the first time since November of 2005, the name Gilbert “Bo” Ortiz is not listed on the general election ballot for Pueblo County Clerk/Recorder. This week we take a look at Candace Rivera, the Democrat who unseated Ortiz in the primary and her opponent, Nathan Baxter, the Republican candidate.
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