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FBLA Re-Born at Rye High School

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) program has been reborn at Rye High School (RHS) after many years of absence. The once-popular program is now back and thriving.

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County Receives $160K to Develop Parks and Recreation

Terry Kra Us Greenhorn Valley View

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Pueblo County Commissioners announced that they have received $160,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to develop parks and recreation master plans. Each year some of this grant makes its way to the Colorado City/Rye area.

Kathy DeFore and Dana Charles give a thumbs up to Dana's political path - Photo by Shirley Pigg

Candidate Dana Charles: Fighting for a Prosperous Pueblo County

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Dana Charles, a candidate for State Senator in District 3, hosted a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, January 7, at the Greenhorn Valley Library.

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Denver's 120th National Western Stock Show is Happening Now

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The 120th National Western Stock Show is a celebrated annual event in Denver, Colorado, showcasing the region's agricultural heritage.

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Trump Veto on December 31 Squashes Clean Water Project for South Eastern Colorado

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

It is rare in Colorado that the two democratic Senators and the two Republican members of the House in our area agree. But that was the case with the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which passed through both the house and senate.

Firefighters Tom and Zep Laca awarded for lifesaving actions Courtesy Photo

Lacas Earn Life Saver Awards

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

What began as a quiet family dinner turned into a lifesaving event for Tom and Zeb Laca. The off-duty firefighters paused their meal to assist someone in distress.On Saturday, November 1, around 8:00 p.m.

Earthquake Recorded Near Colorado City

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

It wasn’t thunder, a crash, or an explosion—it was just unusual. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an earthquake near Colorado City on Thursday, January 8. However, most residents likely did not feel it. The USGS reported the earthquake to have a magnitude of 2.

Snow Day! Up to a foot of much needed snow accumulated Thursday afternoon into Friday of last week to the delight of many Greenhorn Valley residents. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Snow Day! Up

News Staff

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Former PCSO Deputy Headed to Trial June 1

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

A four-day, June 1, trial has been scheduled for former Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Seargeant Jason Hanratty.

Matt Akers hands Molly Chandler a check and certificate for her 2nd place winning essay in the Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by the local LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7305. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFW Announces Voice of Democracy Winners

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

LTC FRED A. ETTLEMAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7305Five Rye High School (RHS) students participated in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the local LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7305.

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