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Rye High School Band student Logan Tillery at the Timpani Courtesy Photo

Rye High School Band student Logan Tillery at the Timpani Courtesy Photo

Spring Concerts Showcase Band and Choir Talent

Ian Watson, Band Director
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Rye Band performed excellently at the Rye Spring Music Concert. The band played Batman from the 1968 TV Show, Halo 3 Theme from the video game Halo 3, Elegy by Japanese composer Yo Goto, Flight of the Thunderbird by Richard Saucedo and Lake of Sorrows by Randall Standridge.
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What Our Readers Say

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
What would you like to see more of in the Greenhorn Valley View?1. I like articles on the San Isabel National Forest – hiking, fishing, etc2. Love, Love, Love the history section.3. Small business features including cottage industries (business out of the home)4.
Photo by Shirley Pigg

Photo by Shirley Pigg

Residents Grateful for Community Clean-Up Event

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Residents of Greenhorn Valley expressed their gratitude for the Community Clean-Up Day held on Saturday, May 17, at the Colorado City Rec Center. This spring event provided a valuable opportunity for residents to tidy up their properties.
Coutesy Photo A young black bear that was a frequent guest in the Applewood area, captured and relocated. Bears are hungry already this year and when they can’t find their natural food turn to a variety of other foods that usually bring them into direct contact with humans

Coutesy Photo A young black bear that was a frequent guest in the Applewood area, captured and relocated. Bears are hungry already this year and when they can’t find their natural food turn to a variety of other foods that usually bring them into direct contact with humans

Black Bears Already Hungry with Limited Food Supply

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Several black bears in the Greenhorn Valley have emerged from their dens and are making their presence known. Bear activity began in early April with two bears consistently hanging out in the Applewood area. I have received bear calls near the golf course and Rye.
Courtesy Photo New members of the Colorado City Metro District were sworn in on May 7th. Pictured left to right are new board member Abdel Ayoub, new board member Bob Sievert, and Kourtney Quillen, Bank of the San Juans manager, who performed the swearing in. Both board members were appointed to a four-year term

Courtesy Photo New members of the Colorado City Metro District were sworn in on May 7th. Pictured left to right are new board member Abdel Ayoub, new board member Bob Sievert, and Kourtney Quillen, Bank of the San Juans manager, who performed the swearing in. Both board members were appointed to a four-year term

Pueblo County Voters Speak Clearly in May Election

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Members of the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) left little doubt about their choices for the three open spots on the RFPD board of directors in the election held on May 6.Incumbent Austin Clennin won a second term and was the highest vote getter in the still uncertified ballot count.
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District Chairman Neil Elliot

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Neil Elliot has been the Chairman of the Colorado City Metro District for four years of his six years on the board. He was originally appointed to the board to fill out a vacant term.
Rye Elementary Principal Ying Wang Courtesy Photo

Rye Elementary Principal Ying Wang Courtesy Photo

Wang Named New Principal of Rye Elementary

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
On May 6, 2025, a special Board of Education (BOE) meeting for Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) was described by BOE President Anne Ochs, 'Quick and easy, yet very productive.
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