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Rye FFA National Convention Trip a Weeklong Whirlwind of Activity

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Each year, the Rye High School (RHS) Chapter of FFA heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Convention. Each year it is a fun packed, nonstop week of new experiences, educational tours, and life changing events for the students attending.

Public Utilities Commission Process Begins on Comanche Proposal

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to allow Xcel Energy to operate Comanche Unit 2, if needed, until no later than December 31, 2026.

Essential Elements Offers Options in Healthcare

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A new era of healthcare is emerging where compassion meets resilience, and healing means treating the whole person.

You Bee Hungry food truck offered a free breakfast to anyone riding in the Greenhorn Valley Toy Run Photo by Shirley Pigg

1st Annual Greenhorn Valley Toy Run a Wonderful Success

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Motorcycle riders from the Greenhorn Valley, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Gardner, and Penrose gathered at Rye High School for the first annual Greenhorn Valley Toy Run. It was an amazing sight to see so many bikers in full leather or decked out in costumes on their gleaming machines.

Polis Administration Sides with Those Who Want to Keep Comanche Coal Plant Open

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Since January 8, 2019, his first official day as Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis has had his sights on speeding up the transitioning away from fossil fuels in favor of so called more climatefriendly ways of generating electricity.

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Respectful Rye High School Students Proud to Hear and Honor Veterans

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

LTC FRED A. ETTLEMAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7305Veterans Day is celebrated annually to honor those who have served the United States. Veterans from the LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7305 visited Rye High School on Veterans Day to enhance the day.

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Metro Board Shifts Payroll to ADP and Saves Money

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

At the Colorado City Metro District Board meeting on November 12, District Manager James Eccher announced that they have entered into an agreement with ADP to take care of their payroll.In addition to payroll, there are multiple HR benefits and ADP matches the Caselle system the district uses.

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D70 Celebrates Being an Accredited District

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

In what was the last official meeting for board members John Christenson, Chris DeLuca, and Cathy Howland, incredibly good news for the district was celebrated. Nineteen Pueblo County District 70 Schools earned District Performance Awards as D70 celebrated the honor of being an Accredited District.

The Rye High School Marching Band at the State Championships in Grand Junction, CO Courtesy Image

Rye High School Thunderbolt Marching Band 2025 Season Summary

Ian Watson, Band Director

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The Rye High School Thunderbolt Marching Band began its season in July, preparing its field production Man in the Mirror: The Story of Narcissus. This year’s show featured music from Hercules (“Gospel Truth”), Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.

Don’t miss the 2025 Beulah Yule Log Festival, December 14, at 1:00 p.m.

The Annual Beulah Yule Log Festival is Coming Soon

Sumi Von Dassow, President

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Somewhere in the Pueblo Mountain Park a log will be hidden, covered with leaves and perhaps even with snow. It might be lying on the ground, or resting on fallen logs, or even leaning up against a tree.

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