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Mask Requirement for Busses Removed

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
At the March 1, Pueblo Public School District 70 board meeting, Rye’s own John Christenson had the pleasure of announcing that, according to Centers for Disease Control and Pueblo Department of Health and Environment guidelines, masking would not be required on school buses in the near future.
The Huerfano Road Fire, 3.2.22 Courtesy Photo

The Huerfano Road Fire, 3.2.22 Courtesy Photo

Huerfano Road Fire Contained at 230 Acres

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Rye Fire Protection District assisted other wildfire agencies last Wednesday at the Huerfano Road fire with one engine and two personnel for the initial attack. That fire was reported in the 6200 block of Huerfano Road in SE Pueblo County by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s office.
Preachers Boot and Saddlery has donated a custom made pair of western boots to the FFA silent auction, March 16. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Preachers Boot and Saddlery has donated a custom made pair of western boots to the FFA silent auction, March 16. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Long-Awaited FFA Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry is Back

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
It’s back! The Rye High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry is back. Finally, after two years, the long-awaited oyster fry and labor auction will be held on March 16.
The Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Activity Cemter in Colorado City is moving through renovation phases in preparation for summer scheduling. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Activity Cemter in Colorado City is moving through renovation phases in preparation for summer scheduling. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Colorado City Activity Center Renovations Move Forward

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Greenhorn Valley will soon have a spectacular activity center available to residents. The Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) have been working on this transformation since purchasing the building in 2018.

CCMD Discusses Staffing Needs

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Frustrated with delays and unfinished work, Director Greg Collins questioned District Manager Jim Eccher about how many more employees the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) needs to get projects done. In addition to office help, the CCMD currently has eight employees.
The Rye High School

The Rye High School

The Rye High School

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Rye High School Girls won the District Tournament with victories over Holly and Hoehne, and enter the Region 5 2A Tournament with a perfect record and a number five seed of the remaining 32 teams. Rye will face Front Range Christian (#28) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday in the Thunderdome.
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