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Brown is shown with a mountain lion hide he discovered during a poaching case. The lion had been shot without proper licensing. A photo showed a different time and place of harvest. Brown was able to illustrate that the defendant didn't possess a lawful hunting license and the defendant admitted to his wrong doing. Courtesy Photo

Brown is shown with a mountain lion hide he discovered during a poaching case. The lion had been shot without proper licensing. A photo showed a different time and place of harvest. Brown was able to illustrate that the defendant didn't possess a lawful hunting license and the defendant admitted to his wrong doing. Courtesy Photo

Area Wildlife Promotion Amplifies Brown’s Voice

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mike Brown was promoted to Area Wildlife Manager by the Department of Wildlife on December 15, 2021. The promotion opportunity was unexpected but became available by the untimely death of Brown’s superior from COVID-19.
Photo by Shirley Pigg

Photo by Shirley Pigg

RCC Saddle Club Hosted the First Event of the 2022 Season

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club kicked off their 2022 season with a team sorting clinic on Saturday, April 30. Led by Logan and Jessie Wolfe of Wellington, CO the clinic was divided into two classes. The beginner/novice class kicked off at 9:00 a.m .and went until 12:30 p.m.
Sol Sandoval, U.S. House of Representatives candidate Courtesy Photo

Sol Sandoval, U.S. House of Representatives candidate Courtesy Photo

Sandoval Sees People Struggling

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Sol Sandoval, Pueblo is running for the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district. Lauren Boebert is running for re-election after her initial victory in 2021.
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Moisture Nice but not Enough

Press Release
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Southern Colorado got some much-needed moisture and while this can seem like a good thing, it’s not enough moisture to stop any fire danger we are expecting to have later this week because of the drought we are in.
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Water Loss at Town of Rye Being Addressed

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
At the Town of Rye meeting on March 9, the Town Board, Colorado Rural Water Representative, Greg Colter, and Town of Rye Water Operator Madison Rokich reviewed the data and expressed concerns over the continued water loss the Town is experiencing each month.

Meet and Greet Event to Introduce Local Republican Candidates

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Pueblo County Republican Party invites you to attend a special shared event. Candidates Stephen Varela and Jonathan Ambler will be available for the electorate within the Valley to talk with at a Meet and Greet fundraiser to be held at the Greenhorn Valley Library, 4801 Cibola Dr, Colorado City.
Steve Bennett, Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Courtesy Photo

Steve Bennett, Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Courtesy Photo

Bittersweet RFPD Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The April 18, board meeting of the Rye Fire Protection District was a bittersweet occasion. On the upside, following a lengthy illness, Fire Chief Steve Bennett returned to run the meeting for the first time in several months.

Take-Back Day is Keeping Drugs Off the Streets

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is coming up on April 30, 2022. This event, which happens twice a year, is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country.
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