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Democratic Voters Oust Pair of Incumbents in Primary

For 16 years, Gilbert “Bo” Ortiz has been the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder. That reign ended in the Democratic Primary when Candace Rivera defeated Ortiz, handily. In the most recent vote count available, Rivera had 12,553 votes to Ortiz’s 5,292 votes.
Lake isabel

Lake isabel

A Day at the St. Charles River

Pack a lunch and follow the boat ramp at Lake Isabel down to lake’s edge; at the ramp go right and follow the sunny path around the lake to the west. As you reach the west edge you will find a trail leading into the forest to your right.
A group of familiar faces at the Highline acquisition celebration. Courtesy Photo

A group of familiar faces at the Highline acquisition celebration. Courtesy Photo

Highline Providing Same Great Service with the Same Great Staff

“You’ll be dealing with the same friendly faces, the same local people who know you, the same rates, and the same quality,” assured David Shipley, Chief Operations Officer, Highline South/West Region. “It is mostly a rebranding name change so we can expand services in other markets.
A view across the area at Colorado City’s Circle K where the gas pumps used to be located Photo by Shirley Pigg

A view across the area at Colorado City’s Circle K where the gas pumps used to be located Photo by Shirley Pigg

Convenience Store Coming Back Bigger and Better

Colorado City’s Circle K convenience store/truck stop has been reduced to a large pile of rubble but never fear, just like the phoenix, it will rise again. Gilbert Patino, Superintendent for Copestone General Contractors, said, “We have been hired by Circle K to rebuild the store.
The Pueblo County Republican Party enjoyed cool weather and an old-fashioned dessert walk following the barbeque on Sunday afternoon. Courtesy Photo

The Pueblo County Republican Party enjoyed cool weather and an old-fashioned dessert walk following the barbeque on Sunday afternoon. Courtesy Photo

Rainy Day Didn't Deter PCRP Barbecue

Sunday, June 26, may have dawned as a cool, rainy day but by 1:00 p.m. when the Pueblo County Republican Party’s second, old-fashioned barbecue kicked off it was a lovely day. The rain had stopped, the day was cool but comfortable and the company was great.
Patsy Eichacker (L) and Barbara Heaton retire from the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club. Heaton was a member for 18 years. Courtesy Photo

Patsy Eichacker (L) and Barbara Heaton retire from the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club. Heaton was a member for 18 years. Courtesy Photo

Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Recognizes Members

If you happen to see these two special ladies out and about, please give them a huge congratulations and thank you, for serving our community. Lions Barbara Heaton and Patsy Eichacker will be retiring from the Lions Club as of June 30,2022.