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Photo courtesy of Ginny Stewart

Photo courtesy of Ginny Stewart

Long-Awaited Snow Blankets the Valley

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Groundhog Day 2022, Greenhorn-valley-style saw some impressive amounts of long-awaited snow blanketing the area. Residents woke to snow with more coming down.
The Rye High School 2021-2022 Knowledge Bowl Team Courtesy Photo

The Rye High School 2021-2022 Knowledge Bowl Team Courtesy Photo

High School Knowledge Bowl Team Wins Honors

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Big things are happening for Rye High School’s Knowledge Bowl team. Ten amazing RHS students participated in the Knowledge Bowl Regionals this year where they took the honors of 1st in 2A and 2nd allaround in the recent contest.
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Fox Theatre Presents Second Annual Chili Cook-off

Mike Peters
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
This year we're changing our location to the Second Street Bar & Grill located inside the clubhouse at Walsenburg Golf Course. Why? Food, alcohol, and amazing views! Plenty of parking and lots of space to spread out. It's FREE to enter your chili into the competition.
Celebration of a new drive-thru banking option at Bank of the San Juans was well attended at the Saturday morning ribbon-cutting. The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, bank patrons, and bank personnel came out to commemorate the event: left to right are Aimee Keys, Willy Faris, Brian Prichard, Melissa Pye, Lacey Briggs, Kourtny Quillen, Terry Baughman, Karen Davis, Jackie Galli, Stacey Harner and Kelsi Baldwin. Courtesy Photo

Celebration of a new drive-thru banking option at Bank of the San Juans was well attended at the Saturday morning ribbon-cutting. The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, bank patrons, and bank personnel came out to commemorate the event: left to right are Aimee Keys, Willy Faris, Brian Prichard, Melissa Pye, Lacey Briggs, Kourtny Quillen, Terry Baughman, Karen Davis, Jackie Galli, Stacey Harner and Kelsi Baldwin. Courtesy Photo

Community Celebrates Drive-thru Option at Bank of the San Juans

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Colorado City Bank of the San Juans officially reopened for business on Saturday and held a ribboncutting ceremony for their new drive-thru facility. With the aid of the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, 15 people gathered at 8:30 a.m.
Masking Now a Matter of Personal Choice at District 70

Masking Now a Matter of Personal Choice at District 70

Masking Now a Matter of Personal Choice at District 70

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
It was standing room only for the February 1, District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting as parents, students, grandparents, and other supporters waited to see what the new school board would decide about mask mandates.
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Colorado Rebate for Tax, Rent and Heat Available

Press Release
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Colorado residents including people with disabilities and older adults can now apply for the PTC Rebate which will assist with property tax, rent, and/or heat expenses as the winter season approaches. Colorado residents who qualify can receive up to $976 a year.
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Polar Plunge

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Polar Plunge

Bring It On!

Press Release
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
We're ready to get Freezin for a Reason March 5 for the Sixth Annual Polar Plunge hosted by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. Come take the plunge with us at Lake Pueblo and raise money for Special Olympics Colorado.
Diana Martinez helps her clients with end of life issues. Courtesy Photo

Diana Martinez helps her clients with end of life issues. Courtesy Photo

Local Doula Walks Alongside the Dying

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
“I have always been that person who is compassionate and caring,” shared Diana Martinez in a telephone interview on Monday morning. “And the life experiences and personal spiritual journey I have taken has led me to becoming an end-of-life doula.” “You may be asking what an end-of-life doula is.
Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia present information while meeting with the Pueblo County School Board members. Courtesy Photo

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia present information while meeting with the Pueblo County School Board members. Courtesy Photo

Governor Polis Addresses Local School Boards in Pueblo Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Pledged financial support and educational funding increases topped the good news recently shared with Pueblo County School District boards. Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia held a meeting hosted by Colorado State University-Pueblo on Wednesday, January 19.
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