State Unemployment Rate Down Huerfano and Pueblo County Highest Unemployment

The Colorado unemployment rate fell in May to 3.5%, down from 3.6% at the end of April. Although the state improved the two counties with the highest unemployment rate in the state are Huerfano and Pueblo, with neighbors like Fremont and Las Animas in the top five with highest unemployment.

Postal Boxes to Re-open by July 1 in Colorado City

A letter received by James Eccher, District Manager for the Colorado City Metropolitan District, from Cathy Garcia, Southern Colorado Regional Director for Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, indicates that “the post office is working on a new contractor to service Colorado City.

Observing Flag Day

Every June 14 in the United States, we celebrate Flag Day. It’s because, on that date in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the American Flag as America’s national symbol. The origin of the first American flag is unknown.

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Republican Party and Mountain Valley Patriots Meet and Greet BBQ

The Pueblo County Republican Party (PCRP), in conjunction with the Mountain Valley Patriots, will be hosting their annual meet and greet old-fashioned BBQ. This is the perfect opportunity to get out and meet several candidates running for office in a laid-back setting.

Marine Veteran Offers Free Meditation Classes

Al Caruselle, Marine Corp. Veteran, went to the Greenhorn Valley Library last Saturday to present a no cost meditation workshop. He got to meditate by himself. “It was all right,” Caruselle shared on the phone. “I was deployed three times in four years, to Iraq and I had some problems.

Chamber Delivers Welcome Baskets and Plans Casino Night

It’s just one thing after another with the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce: events, business promotions, and good times, that is. The June 6 meeting found Chamber members busy making plans for one of their biggest events of the season, the Casino Night scheduled for Saturday, July 23.

Multiple Meetings for Rye Board Include Trustee Appointments

The Town of Rye Mayor and Board of Trustees have been unusually busy, recently, as they have had four meetings in addition to the normal monthly meetings.

San Isabel Electric Awarded a Record $39,000 to Community Youth for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Micah DiMatteo was awarded a $2,000 Powered-Up Runner-Up Scholarship. He plans to attend Colorado State University and study sports management. A $1,000 San Isabel Electric Scholarship was awarded to Gracie Pfalmer.

Officer Elections of CCMD Board

The May 24, Colorado City Metropolitan District meeting was the first of their term for new board member Sarah Hunter and returning board member Greg Collins.