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RFPD Updating Employee Manual

RFPD Updating Employee Manual

RFPD Updating Employee Manual

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
During the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) meeting on October 20, most of the discussion focused on reviewing new policies for the employee manual.
Adam Baumgartner, District 70 Athletic Coordinator Courtesy Photo

Adam Baumgartner, District 70 Athletic Coordinator Courtesy Photo

Baumgartner Wins CHSAA Recognition

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Colorado High School Activities Association selected Adam Baumgartner, as the inaugural recipient of the Brewed Impact Award from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) in partnership with Circle K.
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Pueblo Zoo Announces ZooBoo 2025

Kyle Davis, Marketing
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Pueblo Zoo kicks off its 2025 fall and winter event season with ZooBoo! We invite the community to visit the zoo sporting their most creative costumes for a safe, family-focused, spooktacular event!
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The Walker Family Coat Drive: A Meaningful Community Service

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
size or age, who came in need of a coat went away empty-handed.”All donated coats are displayed and offered for free, with local residents getting first choice. Walker noted that the turnout for free coats was smaller this year, with only about a dozen people coming for them.
Courtesy Photo Hope Scheppelmann, Republican Candidate in the primary election for Third Congressional District.

Courtesy Photo Hope Scheppelmann, Republican Candidate in the primary election for Third Congressional District.

Bayfield Republican wants More for Her State

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Hope Scheppelman is running in the Republican primary for the Third Congressional District against incumbent Freshman Jeff Hurd. Normally, the View doesn’t deal with primaries, but several of our loyal readers asked us to explore Scheppelman’s campaign.
The 2025 Colorado City Rye Lions Club Car Show first-place winner in the classic division was Lonnie Neill with his 1955 Chevy Belair Courtesy Photo

The 2025 Colorado City Rye Lions Club Car Show first-place winner in the classic division was Lonnie Neill with his 1955 Chevy Belair Courtesy Photo

2025 Lions Car Show was a Nearly Perfect Event

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The 2025 Colorado City Rye Lions Club Car Show might have been a perfect event if it weren’t for the wind. Nevertheless, the blustery conditions didn’t deter many spectators, as the day remained warm and dry, offering an abundance of attractions.
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on October 9, a semi truck became stuck across Hwy 165 while attempting to turn around at the Applewood entrance Courtesy Photo

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on October 9, a semi truck became stuck across Hwy 165 while attempting to turn around at the Applewood entrance Courtesy Photo

Hwy 165 Blocked at Applewood Entrance

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Those traveling Hwy 165 on Thursday, October 9, may have had a startling surprise to find the highway blocked near the Applewood entrance by a semi across the road. Reportedly, shortly after 5:30 p.m., the semi driver turned onto Hwy 165 to access the Cuerno Verde Rest Area.
Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
During the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on October 7, the Rye area schools received recognition from Board Director John Christenson and Superintendentand enjoyable Homecoming celebration.Rein shared her observations from her visit to the Rye schools on Thursday, October 2.
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