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Sara Blackhurst, Action 22, speaks to a capacity crowd about securing a permanent solution to the Colorado City postal issues. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sara Blackhurst, Action 22, speaks to a capacity crowd about securing a permanent solution to the Colorado City postal issues. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Community Turns Out for Meeting Regarding Postal Service

Colorado City residents want a post office. This was the message relayed loud and clear at a packed community meeting held on August 22. After several turbulent years of simply trying to get their mail, residents are fed up and want a better solution.
Pueblo County District Attorney Jeff Chostner Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County District Attorney Jeff Chostner Courtesy Photo

Crime Increase ‘No Mystery’ Says Top County Law Enforcement Officer

For the first time in years, the crime rate in Pueblo County rose in 2021 and, for District Attorney Jeff Chostner, it isn’t a mystery. “In 2018 the crime rate dropped 10%,” shared the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Pueblo County Monday afternoon. “In 2019, it dropped 17%.

Mail Service to Return September 19

Terry Kraus Greenhorn Valley View Late last week the news arrived from USPS representative James Boxrud that the USPS was in possession of a signed contract with a person in Colorado City for the postal annex. According to Boxrud the location will be the same.
Shirley Pigg Greenhorn Valley View

Shirley Pigg Greenhorn Valley View

RYE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) meeting of August 15 was brief with a full quorum present and items of business moved rapidly. Fire Chief Bennett reported that RFPD staffing is good at this time.
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RYE TOWN HALL

The town of Rye invited Colorado Rural Water Association representatives Greg Colter and Mallory Hiss to address the water issues of Rye during the town sponsored festivities on August 6. Mr.
Pueblo County Commissioner District 3 - Democratic candidate Roxy Pignanelli Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Commissioner District 3 - Democratic candidate Roxy Pignanelli Courtesy Photo

PUEBLO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - DISTRICT 3

The Greenhorn Valley View will do its best to inform voters about the races (especially local races) before the November general election. We begin this week with the two candidates for the Pueblo County Commissioner District 3 seat: Roxy Pignanelli is the Democrat running for the position.