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Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

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Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) met on June 9 for their regular meeting. Most of the study session was a discussion of road access proposals. The board seemed somewhat divided on how in depth this initial set of regulations should be.
Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

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Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) holds its board meetings at 5:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month; in June, that would have been Monday, June 15. However, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the dreaded call came in smoke rising in the area north of Table Mountain off of Old San Isabel Road.

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Akers Newest Town of Rye Trustee

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A special meeting was held on June 9 by the Town of Rye at the Town Hall at 2067 Main Street.Mike Hager, with Element Engineering, recapped the Sewer Main Collection System Capitol Improvement Project and presented a needs assessment.

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Mitchell Resigns as County Attorney After 17 Years

Press Release
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The first female Pueblo County attorney worked her final day on June 10 after 17 years of service, ten of which were spent in her current role as county attorney.The resignation came during a meeting of the Pueblo County Commissioners on June 9.
Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

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Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

John Freeburg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
For three action-packed days in June, 11 students from local schools dove headfirst into STEM at a camp sponsored and hosted by NOMAD Group in Colorado City. John Freeburg of C Cubed Training led the instructional team, guiding campers through a new hands-on challenge each day.
District 70 Unveils First-Ever Strategic Plan

District 70 Unveils First-Ever Strategic Plan

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District 70 Unveils First-Ever Strategic Plan

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
During the District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting on June 9, the agenda moved quickly, covering a substantial amount of business in a relatively short time. The board members were unusually quiet, potentially fatigued from a long day in court.
Valley First Unable to Host Greenhorn Valley Days

Valley First Unable to Host Greenhorn Valley Days

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Valley First Unable to Host Greenhorn Valley Days

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Valley First, the nonprofit organization that has revitalized and expanded Greenhorn Meadows Park and organized Greenhorn Valley Days for the past few years, will not be able to hold the event this year.
Pueblo County District 70 Summer Lunch Program is Back

Pueblo County District 70 Summer Lunch Program is Back

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Pueblo County District 70 Summer Lunch Program is Back

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Pueblo County School District 70 is offering its lunch program again this year. In the Greenhorn Valley, breakfast and lunch bundles will be offered starting Monday, June 8, at Craver Middle School. Food bundles can be picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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