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Veterans Day – 2025

Veterans Day – 2025

Veterans Day – 2025

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
On the 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month in 1918, World War 1 armistice was implemented. In 1919 on November 11th, President Woodrow Willson proclaimed a day of remembrance to be known as Armistice Day.
Bladder Explosion Slows Water Tank Project

Bladder Explosion Slows Water Tank Project

Bladder Explosion Slows Water Tank Project

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) lost 45-50,000 gallons of water, a Colorado City home owner was out of his home, and a number of attorneys were or will be involved when the bladder, purchased to help store water while work was being done on the water tanks, blew up and put the district in...
Havens School of Dance Instructor Toria Croke and her class at Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church in Rye Courtesy Photo

Havens School of Dance Instructor Toria Croke and her class at Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church in Rye Courtesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Offers Activity Alternative for Local Children

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Ashleigh and Paul Okins missed structured activities for their children when they moved to Rye, where Paul pastors the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church.“When we lived in Pueblo our older children participated in the Haven School of Dance. We missed not having to drive too far for those activities.
Camp Jackson Closed After 110 Years

Camp Jackson Closed After 110 Years

Camp Jackson Closed After 110 Years

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
“Camp Jackson has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and COVID,” shared Edd Fishlock, who was director of the camp, near Rye from 20002011. “But now, as costs go up, the camp is being closed with no public discussion.
Leadline contestants all received a witty T-Shirt at the RCC Saddle Club Awards Banquet. Courtesy Photo

Leadline contestants all received a witty T-Shirt at the RCC Saddle Club Awards Banquet. Courtesy Photo

RCC Saddle Club Wraps Up the Year

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club officially wrapped up their year with their October 18, Award Banquet. Members gathered at the historic Hatchet Ranch Events Barn to share a dinner of brisket, pulled pork, side dishes, and dessert while celebrating the years activities and rider achievements.

CBI Announces Davis Mortuary License Surrendered

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Davis Mortuary in Pueblo voluntarily surrendered its license to operate in Colorado on Oct. 17, 2025. The funeral home had been run by former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter and his brother, Chris Cotter, since it was registered in 2010.
Fourteen outstanding students were inducted into the Rye High School National Honor Society on October 15, 2025 Courtesy Photo

Fourteen outstanding students were inducted into the Rye High School National Honor Society on October 15, 2025 Courtesy Photo

RHS Inducts Fourteen New Honor Society Members

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
On Wednesday, October 15, Rye High School (RHS) held its National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony.Membership into the local NHS chapter is an honor bestowed upon deserving students and is based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
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