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The 2021 RHS Homecoming Candidates, left to right, Sopie Adamson, Remington Peterson, Morgan Elarton, Schon Moore, Gracie Pfalmer, and Jack Scott. Don’t miss the fun on Homecoming weekend. Courtesy Photo

RHS Homecoming is Packed with Festivities Next Friday

Shirley Pigg

Friday, October 8, 2021

Friday, October 15, is Homecoming Day and already the Greenhorn Valley is gearing up for possibly the most festive time in two years. Nearly the whole day is packed with ways to celebrate Rye High School, get together with friends, and enjoy some entertaining events.

Weekly Devotion: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

Terry Kraus

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Psalm 93 is the first in a series of eight consecutive Psalms that are known as the Kingship Psalms. They are Psalms dedicated to the everlasting fact that God reigns over all. In these chaotic times they are comforting.

D70 Partners to Provide Student Loan Solutions

Todd Seip

Thursday, October 7, 2021

"We value and respect the contributions our employees have taken to become teachers. Many of our educators have taken on significant debt to be qualified to teach in public schools," said District 70 spokesperson Todd Seip.

Crime Briefs

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Deputy Jeffrey Alfonso was called to a Mesa area residence at 9:09 am on September 27 to follow up on a complaint of theft of property from an automobile. The reporting party said their vehicle was parked in their driveway overnight.

ZooBoo at the Pueblo Zoo is Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

Ally Sullivan

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Shandy Clinic presents ZooBoo, Pueblo’s favorite “wild” (but safe) outdoor Halloween event. PUEBLO, Colo. (October 5, 2021) Unlike your typical haunted house or corn maze, ZooBoo is now three days long! Dress up in your most creative costume and have a spooktastic time at the Pueblo Zoo.

Erin and Adam Sonnleitner. Courtesy Photo

Sonnleitner Works to Make Learning Fun

Shirley Pigg

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Despite teaching some pretty serious core subjects, Erin Sonnleitner wants her students to know that learning can be fun. Sonnleitner is the new 6th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Craver Middle School.

Louis, Stephanie, and Andrew Bratcher explore Washington D.C. The Bratchers are the new owners of Southern Colorado Real Estate. Courtesy Photo

Southern Colorado Real Estate Changes Hands after 16 Years

Terry Kraus

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Jacque Wachob, who has been selling real estate since 1992, has sold Southern Colorado Real Estate Brokers to Stephanie and Andrew Bratcher. Wachob opened up her local real estate business, the largest in the valley, in 2005. Stephanie and Jacque have worked together.

The 2019 Lions Club Car Show winner was a 1931 Chrysler. Courtesy Photo

Sixth Annual Car Show is a Family Friendly Event

Terry Kraus

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The 6th Annual Autumn Car Show, sponsored by the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club, will be held at Greenhorn Valley Park on Saturday, October 9, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 3:00 p.m.

Is CCMD Doing Better?

Shirley Pigg

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Are we doing better? This was the question the Colorado City Metropolitan Board (CCMD) was asking auditor Sam DeNardo after he completed his review of the audit material that is due to the state by November 30. DeNardo’s short answer was, in many ways, yes.

Colton Pool disgusted while another student feeds the giraffe. Photo by Devin Samuelson

Field Trips are Back

Kacie Anglin

Thursday, October 7, 2021

September 29th, students from Rye High School photography classes went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to take photos of animals. Mrs. Anglin, Rye High School art teacher, has taken students to the zoo every year for the last ten years (except last school year of course).

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