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Jail Project Launched at Commission Meeting

Press Release
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Pueblo County commissioners last Tuesday got the ball rolling on what will be the largest capital construction project in county history — a nearly $200 million project to fund a new county jail and roadway connecting Pueblo West to Pueblo.
Cristian Jojola and his number one fan look over the Colorado City property that he won in the first Darren Butcher Memorial Disc Golf Tournament. Courtesy Photo

Cristian Jojola and his number one fan look over the Colorado City property that he won in the first Darren Butcher Memorial Disc Golf Tournament. Courtesy Photo

Sudden Death Finish at Memorial Course Changes Lives

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Twenty-four-year-old Cristian Jojola, Albuquerque, won the first Darren Butcher Memorial Tournament at the newly opened Disc Golf Park in Butcher’s name last Saturday, with a victory on the 5th hole of sudden death over Russ Birdsall of Northglenn, Colorado.
Two Incidents Result in Long Closures of I-25

Two Incidents Result in Long Closures of I-25

Two Incidents Result in Long Closures of I-25

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
In a bizarre twist of fate, many Greenhorn Valley residents spent a lot of time waiting in traffic on Interstate 25 last week. No, it wasn’t construction that was the holdup. It was two totally separate accidents.
Ninety-eight-year-young Ada Clark offers her study of xeriscaping and water conservation to other Greenhorn Valley homeowners. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Ninety-eight-year-young Ada Clark offers her study of xeriscaping and water conservation to other Greenhorn Valley homeowners. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Clark Encourages Others to Try Xeriscaping

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
When Ada Clark became concerned about possible water shortages in the Colorado City area, she decided she wanted to lead by example and try xeriscaping. “I want to encourage others to do this so we don’t use our water foolishly,” Clark shared.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Biologist for the Pueblo office Kerry Tucker advised that her department had stocked the fish supply at Lake Isabel several times from mid-April to June 16. Photo by Lori Kraus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Biologist for the Pueblo office Kerry Tucker advised that her department had stocked the fish supply at Lake Isabel several times from mid-April to June 16. Photo by Lori Kraus

Local Lakes are Well-Stocked with Fish

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Colorado’s fishing opportunities are as diverse as its terrain. The Greenhorn Valley is blessed to have both Lake Isabel and Lake Beckwith fully stocked for our summertime fishing entertainment.

Dam Information Report Added to CCMD Meetings

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Colorado City Metropolitan District Board voted approval of Resolution 07-2022, which adopted a change in the meeting agenda so that a report of dam and water storage conditions will be read at each bimonthly CCMD meeting.
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Colorado Trail #1776 Near Leadville, Colorado

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
When Terry and Lori set off on a great adventure it can start at a Lake and end up at the Continental Divide. You have to be flexible when you are on a great adventure. Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we spent time in the Buena Vista area. One of our primary purposes was to find Turquoise Lake.

Saturday Disc Golf Tournament

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce will welcome Darren’s Memorial DiscGolfPark to the Valley with a ribbon cutting, Saturday, June 25, at approximately 11 a.m. The ribbon cutting may vary a few minutes because at 9:15 a.m.
Rye Methodist Church Celebrates 150 Years

Rye Methodist Church Celebrates 150 Years

Rye Methodist Church Celebrates 150 Years

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Rye Home United Methodist Church officially began the celebration of their 150th year on Easter Sunday. Over the rest of the next year a series of celebrations will commemorate the history of this local church.
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