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Town of Rye Trustees Review Water Tanks

The minutes of the November 12, regular meeting of the Town of Rye were released at the December meeting. Because of the procedure of the Town this information is old, but relevant to the community and the area and released more than 30 days past the actual occurrence of the events.
Best Photo - Second Quarter 2025 - Debbie Straub contributed this photo to remind us that Spring had arrived Photo Archives

Best Photo - Second Quarter 2025 - Debbie Straub contributed this photo to remind us that Spring had arrived Photo Archives

2025 - Year in Review - Second Quarter

Perhaps the most relevant local news of the second quarter centered around the Colorado City Metro District.
Sheriff David Lucero spoke to Greenhorn Valley residents about crime statistics in the area Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sheriff David Lucero spoke to Greenhorn Valley residents about crime statistics in the area Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sheriff Lucero at VFC for Pueblo County Lunch and Learn

Sheriff David Lucero, along with the Under Sheriff Steven Bryant, were the informative guests at the Volunteers for Community (VFC) Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, December 16.Pueblo County, in a new partnership with the VFC, arranged the presentation as part of the Lunch and Learn program.

Ochs’ Resignation Leaves Director District 2 Seat Vacant

The Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) voted to accept the resignation of former board director Anne Ochs during a special meeting held on December 16. By accepting her resignation, the board declared the Director District 2 seat vacant.
Community members packed the room at the Methodist Church for the annual Faith Circle Senior luncheon. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Community members packed the room at the Methodist Church for the annual Faith Circle Senior luncheon. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Faith Circle Senior Christmas Luncheon Promotes Goodwill

Faith Circle hosted its annual Senior Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10. This cherished event has been a tradition in the community for many years.The invitation to the Christmas Luncheon welcomed all Greenhorn Valley seniors to enjoy a complete holiday meal at no cost.
Nicole Hamler greeted clients at the Edward Jones Holiday Open House Photo by Shirley Pigg

Nicole Hamler greeted clients at the Edward Jones Holiday Open House Photo by Shirley Pigg

Edward Jones Shows Appreciation for Clients with a Holiday Open House

Kevin Maroney, Nicole Hamler, and Amy Fox opened the doors of the Colorado City Edward Jones office on Thursday, December 11 for a festive Holiday Open House. Clients were invited to come and celebrate the season with their favorite financial people as well as others in the community.
All kinds of cookies, candies, and baked goods filled the tables at the Christmas Cookie Walk held at the Rye Home United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13. Photo by Shirley Pigg

All kinds of cookies, candies, and baked goods filled the tables at the Christmas Cookie Walk held at the Rye Home United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Christmas Cookie Walk is Delicious Fun

Christmas is coming on fast; time is getting shorter and the to do list is getting longer. What to do about those Christmas cookies? Many Greenhorn Valley residents found the answer by joining in the annual cookie walk at the Rye Home United Methodist Church (RHUMC) on Saturday, December 13.

Metro Approves 2026 Budget

The 2026 Colorado City Metro District budget was approved by a unanimous vote of all five board members at the December 9, regular meeting. The board thanked Bob Sievert and Greg Bailey who served on the budget committee as the 17.