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Largest Fires in Colorado Contained

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The bad news is that Colorado has 13 wildfires, the most in the immediate area. The good news is that five of those are 98% or more contained and are not growing. The largest exception to that is the Stoner Mesa Fire which has burned 10,249 acres and is 53% contained.
Kristine Probst, left, and Zachary Adams, an engaged couple from the South Schodack Fire District, join other firefighters, police and others in a benefit memorial stair climb on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y., to remember first responders who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 Courtesy Photo

Kristine Probst, left, and Zachary Adams, an engaged couple from the South Schodack Fire District, join other firefighters, police and others in a benefit memorial stair climb on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y., to remember first responders who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 Courtesy Photo

Remembering 9/11: Reflections from a Retired Fire Chief

Steven Bennett, Retired Fire Chief
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Today marks the 24th Anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. Most of us can recall that day vividly. Those terrorist attacks were the deadliest in human history causing the deaths of 2,996 people including 19 hijackers. Thousands more were injured.
Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Ethan Beeman was everywhere at once, manning the grill, greeting students, and supervising games Photo by Shirley Pigg

Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Ethan Beeman was everywhere at once, manning the grill, greeting students, and supervising games Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye FFA Back-to-School BBQ Creates Good Times

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Rye FFA Chapter kicked off the 2025-26 school year with enthusiasm. What better way to celebrate the new academic year and get back into the FFA spirit than with a fun-filled Back-to-School BBQ Party? The FFA hosted its first gathering of the season at Rye High School on Monday, September 8.
Colorado residents will have the opportunity to sit down with a Constituent Advocate from Senator Hickenlooper's Office and ask for help on Thursday, September 18, at the Greenhorn Valley Library Courtesy Photo

Colorado residents will have the opportunity to sit down with a Constituent Advocate from Senator Hickenlooper's Office and ask for help on Thursday, September 18, at the Greenhorn Valley Library Courtesy Photo

How Senator Hickenlooper’s Office Can Help You

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Are you having trouble navigating the red tape with benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, processing a passport application, accessing a Small Business Administration program, understanding federal tax issues, or dealing with any federal agency?
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Not Many Stephen King Fans in the Daytime Book Club

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Except for a couple of devoted Stephen King fans, most members of the Daytime Book Club expressed that they would never have chosen to read 11/22/63. Many members admitted that they were not fans of horror books and tended to avoid Stephen King’s works.
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Four Dogs, Four Cats and Sublimation Printing

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Susan Cronk has been painting for years, but that love in her life only happened as other demands of life weren’t in the way.When she went to work for Natalie Roles at the Main Street Boutique, things changed.“ The Boutique is closed from January through May,” Cronk shared.
Veil of Light, oil painting by Cathy Martin Courtesy Photo

Veil of Light, oil painting by Cathy Martin Courtesy Photo

The Beulah Fine Art Exhibition

Sumi Von Dassow, President
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Beulah Fine Art Exhibition opens September 5th and runs through September 14th at The Tucita at 8881 Grand Avenue in Beulah. The Exhibition, presented by the Beulah Valley Arts Council, will showcase the best work of a broad range of regional artists.
Cotter Resigns, Verification of Remains May Take Months

Cotter Resigns, Verification of Remains May Take Months

Cotter Resigns, Verification of Remains May Take Months

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The most recent news in the Brian Cotter, Davis Funeral Home and Mortuary, was released Tuesday morning. An eviction notice has been served on the property at 128 Broadway Ave, according to a posted notice from the state judicial department.
Community Benef it with a Huge Side of Fun

Community Benef it with a Huge Side of Fun

Community Benef it with a Huge Side of Fun

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The 5th Annual Brush Canyon Bash took place on Friday, August 29, 2025. This annual event aims to benefit residents of the Greenhorn Valley facing hardship.

RJH Additional Engineering Work Approved in Split Vote

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Colorado City Metro District(CCMD) board members Karim Ayoub and Bob Seivert went over a new contract proposal from RJH Engineering with a fine-toothed comb, and decided the majority of the $135K in additional money requested by the engineering firm is for legitimate, additional work required by...
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