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Third grade students Aynaleah Erskine and Nathan Slade honored with Fire Chief for the Day privileges at Rye Fire Protection District Photos by Shirley Pigg

Third grade students Aynaleah Erskine and Nathan Slade honored with Fire Chief for the Day privileges at Rye Fire Protection District Photos by Shirley Pigg

Essay Winners are Fire Chief for a Day

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Third Grade students in the Rye Elementary School were asked to compete in an annual essay contest about why they wanted to be the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Fire Chief for a Day.

The Math of Owning an Electric Vehicle (EV)

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
According to Edmunds.com 1.9% of all new vehicle purchases in 2021 were Electric Vehicles (EVs). With the increased costs of gas, more are expected to be sold this year in spite of supply issues and an average transaction price for a new EV of $60,054 in February.

SIEA Selects Elarton for GM and CEO Positions

Press Release
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
San Isabel Electric’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Ryan Elarton has been selected as General Manager (GM) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Elarton has been acting Interim GM and CEO as well as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since mid-January. Elarton has been the CFO since 2014.

Post Office Hoping for June 8th Transition

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Postmistress Traci Long says she has “two decent leads” in her effort to sell Brunchies and the Colorado City Post Office location. Both of the prospective buyers have indicated a desire to keep the post office in its current location. According to Long, one of the two is a post office box holder.

Sheriff Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Gayle Perez
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor, in consultation with county fire chiefs, is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective immediately (April 13) for Pueblo County due to the high fire danger that persists in the region.
Bryon and Erika Seybold, owners/operators of The Service Center in Colorado City, extend their gratitude to the community. Courtesy Photo

Bryon and Erika Seybold, owners/operators of The Service Center in Colorado City, extend their gratitude to the community. Courtesy Photo

The Service Center is a One-Stop Shop

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Whether your car quits along the roadside, you are due for an oil change, wake up to find you have a flat tire, or want your car’s air conditioner serviced for summer; The Service Center can help.
Lamar Community College hosts FFA Regional Career Development Event Courtesy Photo

Lamar Community College hosts FFA Regional Career Development Event Courtesy Photo

Rye FFA Team Brought Home High Honors

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rye High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) attended one of the largest FFA events held in Colorado on Wednesday, April 6. Lamar Community College (LCC) welcomed more than 700 students from high schools throughout Colorado to campus for FFA Regional Career Development Events (CDEs).

The Changing Face of Education: Student Perspectives

Jacob Doyle
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Has education changed forever? Where do we go from here? GOAL High School, a blended-online charter school founded in 2007, offers a great alternative! The blended-online model allows for an online curriculum with readily available in-person support.
Structure involved in the Beulah fire on Monday. Courtesy Photo

Structure involved in the Beulah fire on Monday. Courtesy Photo

Area Wildfires Kept Crews Busy Sunday and Monday

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A pair of wildfires ignited in Pueblo County this last week, but were quickly controlled. Monday a pair of vacant structures that caught on fire caused a 2–3 acre wildland fire in Beulah. The fire took place in the 8700 block of Pine Drive.
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