News
Shirley Pigg
As all Greenhorn Valley residents know, it is not unusual for the power to flicker and go out for several hours in November.However, it is usually accompanied by high winds, a blinding snowstorm, or both.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RHS Marching Band Wished Well at D70 Board Meeting
Shirley Pigg
During the 'Information from the Board/Superintendents' section of the Pueblo County District 70 (D70) Board of Education meeting on October 21, Assistant Superintendent Robert DiPietro expressed his best wishes to RHS’s marching band as they prepare for the 2025 Colorado Marching Band State...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Xcel Energy and House Representative Ask to Extend Comanche Unit 2 Life
Terry Kraus
In a press release from Action Colorado, it was announced that several state agencies including Xcel Energy had submitted a joint proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting approval to extend operations of Comanche Unit 2 in Pueblo through 2026, rather than retiring the...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post #7305 members Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Don Shumake (L-R) visited Mrs. Sonnleitner's class at Craver Middle School Courtesy Photo
Veterans Enlighten Craver Students
Shirly Pigg
With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305 Officers Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Donald Shumake visited Craver Middle School to speak in Mrs. Erin Sonnleitner’s class.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Three New Faces Will Serve on District 70 Board
Terry Kraus
The only Pueblo County School District 70 incumbent running for re-election ended up in third place out of three in District 4 in the election held on Tuesday, November 4. In the end of the night - unofficial results, Chris DeLuca had 4,067 votes to return to the D70 board.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Costume Contest entrants lined up outside the Rye Fire Station for Rye Fire Protection District employees to award ribbons and treats
Rye Transformed into Halloween Town for Top Halloween Fun
Shirley Pigg
Halloween Town was established in 2011 by Karon Christenson Banta and Holly Tittel, and has grown and improved every year since.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club was proud to name Mason Goldberg as the local winner in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Courtesy Photo
Goldberg Wins Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
News Staff
The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club recently announced the winner of the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Congratulations go out to eleven-year-old Mason Goldberg for claiming first place in this year’s competition.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The PUC: How It Affects You — And Why We’re Watching Closely
Sara Blackhurst, President
If you pay an electricity bill, you might assume someone somewhere just “sets” the rate.Actually, it’s the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — a small but powerful, three member regulatory body appointed by the Governor — that decides how we power our homes, businesses, and communities.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Smart Financial Moves to Make before Year-End
Press Release
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for success in the months ahead.Here are some things to consider.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Rye Ag Sales team won individually, three silver medals, one gold medal, and an overall silver plaque for the team. (L-R) Ag Sales Team Coach, Jay Nielson, Tony Adams, Kenzie Nielson, Cody Dodge, Jesse Huskins, and RHS Ag sciences teacher and FFA Advisor Ethan Beeman Courtesy Photo
Rye FFA Agriculture Sales Team Wins Silver Award at the National FFA Convention
Shirley Pigg
Over 71,000 FFA members, staff, supporters, and alumni from across the country filled the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. Among them were representatives from the Rye High School (RHS) FFA Chapter.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025