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Ambulance Receives Minimal Damage Due to Driver’s Quick Thinking

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Rye Fire Protection District’s (RFPD) ambulance was involved in a fender bender during a recent February snowstorm that could have been so much worse. RFPD personnel was answering a call regarding a car that had slid into the guard rail on Interstate 25 at Greenhorn Hill.
Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Miller Finds Her Teaching Position Rewarding

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Chelsea Miller is working in her first full-time year as an Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary School. Hired to help students that might have fallen behind during COVID and remote learning, Miller is thrilled with the job. She shared, “I love it!

More than $365,000 in Unclaimed Capital Credits

Press Release
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Some people who buy electricity from San Isabel Electric may not realize that they are members of San Isabel Electric, not utility customers. Being a member comes with some great perks, like capital credits. Capital credits are monies back, based on how much electricity is purchased by the member.
Molly Pitcher, American patriot during the Revolutionary War Courtesy Photo

Molly Pitcher, American patriot during the Revolutionary War Courtesy Photo

The History of Women in the U.S. Military

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Since the Revolutionary War, women have had to make a place for themselves serving their country. Some of those rolls have fascinating stories.
New Rye Town Clerk Jocelyn Mower, pictured with daughter Olivia, strives to fill the shoes of previous clerk Sherri Beach. Courtesy Photo

New Rye Town Clerk Jocelyn Mower, pictured with daughter Olivia, strives to fill the shoes of previous clerk Sherri Beach. Courtesy Photo

Mower Settles into Rye Town Clerk Position

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Jocelyn Mower dived headfirst into her position as the Rye Town Clerk, and hasn’t looked back. Hired on December 31, 2021, the same date that was scheduled to be former Town Clerk Sherri Beach’s last day, Mower had to train fast. Mower shared, “Training with Sherri Beach was a wonderful experience.
Rye High School Future Farmers of America members serve valley residents at the much-anticipated oyster fry and auction. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye High School Future Farmers of America members serve valley residents at the much-anticipated oyster fry and auction. Photo by Shirley Pigg

FFA Oyster Fry and Auction Brings Nearly 700 to the Table

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Rye High Future Farmers of America (FFA) set up shop and opened the doors for their Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Labor Auction on Wednesday, March 16.
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Spring is Here, at Last

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere was on Sunday, March 20. The day is also referred to as the vernal equinox (sometimes also referred to as the spring equinox or March equinox) and it is almost always either March 20 or March 21.
Quilt created by Carol Davis

Quilt created by Carol Davis

SOCO Regional Quilt Show Features Local Artist

Press Release
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Southern Colorado Regional Quilt show will be from March 31st to April 9th at the El Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo. The show is sponsored by the Pride City Quilt Guild and is open from 10am to 5pm daily. The featured quilter this year is Carol Davis from Colorado City.
Author Frank Frantz makes his home in the Greenhorn Valley. Courtesy Photo

Author Frank Frantz makes his home in the Greenhorn Valley. Courtesy Photo

Local Author and Outdoorsman Publishes Christian Book Series

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Author Frank Frantz has written and published a three-book, Christian series entitled, The Revelation Series. His books provide insight into messages from the Bible and how they apply to the world around us.
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