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Join the Trend with these New Year Resolutions

Press Release

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

With the new year around the corner, many people are setting goals for 2026. After months of rising prices on everything from milk to mortgages, money-related resolutions are prominent.

Metro District Ends 2025 Determined to Move on Bladder Device Failure

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Colorado City Metro District held their final meeting of 2025 on December 30. All board members were in attendance, four were at the meeting and the fifth was part of the meeting via telephone.

Best Photo - Fourth Quarter 2025 - a fall hike-of-the-month by Terry Kraus Photo Archives

Year in Review - Fourth Quarter: the end of the year saw the end of an era

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

In a tumultuous meeting, District 70 Board of Education President Anne Ochs resigned due to the challenges of conflictof- interest charges in regard to employment Ochs had recently accepted.

Donna Fern and Trigger carrying the American Flag at a local rodeo Courtesy Photo

Local Youth to Show at the National Western Stock Show

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Seventeen-year-old Donna Fern has been working with horses since she was a toddler, and her hard work has recently begun to pay off.

Best Photo - Third Quarter 2025 - courtesy of the Greenhorn Valley Library Photo Archives

Year in Review - Third Quarter: Community Center Houses Government Services

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

2025 - 3rd Quarter Best Photo In a busy, third-quarter of the year, perhaps the event with the most long-term possibilities happened on the last day. On September 30, Pueblo County officials officially kicked off a new satellite office at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center.

Get Outside and Get Your Boots Dirty with Local Winter Hikes

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Celebrate the New Year and join the nationwide observance of America's 250th birthday by hiking at a Colorado state park. First Day Hikes, held annually on January 1, are a signature event for America's State Parks, allowing thousands of people across the United States to enjoy the great outdoors.

Santa Brought Sunscreen

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

This year, Santa seemed perplexed and consulted his maps as he packed his sleigh for a trip to Colorado. Absent were the normal requests for skis, jackets, and snow boots. His list this year appeared to have requests for items like shorts, flip-flops, and sunscreen.

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Beulah Celebrates 73 Years of the Festive Yule Log Hunt

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Beulah's cherished annual holiday tradition, the Beulah Yule Log Festival, took place on Sunday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pueblo Mountain Park and Pavilion.

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Rye Fire Protection District Passes Resolutions and Plans for 2026

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

During the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) meeting on December 15, 2025, the board approved several annual resolutions, as required by law.Resolution No.

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Holiday Spirit Shines Bright at Beulah Parade of Lights

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

If you were looking to catch the holiday spirit, you couldn’t go wrong in Beulah on Saturday, December 13. The Parade of Lights brought a dazzling display of festive cheer to the community, celebrating the Christmas season and showcasing the strong community spirit that thrives in this small town.

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