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Southbound I-25 approaching the Colorado City exit practically turned into a parking lot for several hours due to accidents and stalled vehicles. Courtesy Photo

Southbound I-25 approaching the Colorado City exit practically turned into a parking lot for several hours due to accidents and stalled vehicles. Courtesy Photo

Slick Roads, Accidents, and Stalled Trucks Made Commute Long and Nerve Wracking

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A wicked little storm slammed into Southern Colorado on December 9, creating dangerously slick roads and resulting in road closures and event cancellations.Unlike the last storm to bombard our area, this one did not leave large accumulations behind.
High-profile vehicles were at risk of being blown over during the recent high winds between Colorado City and Walsenburg. Courtesy Photo

High-profile vehicles were at risk of being blown over during the recent high winds between Colorado City and Walsenburg. Courtesy Photo

Wild Winds Bring Interstate Closure on Sunday

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Mild winds took a sudden and drastic turn to wild winds on the afternoon of Sunday, November 24. The crazy winds blew hard all across the area, but were seemingly worse between Colorado City and Walsenburg.
Carma Loontjer, Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce President (far right), presents the 2024 Business of the Year plaque to Sales Manager Troy English, Community Relations Manager Emily Briggs, and Highline Internet CEO Rob Mills (L to R) at a 1980’s themed ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Carma Loontjer, Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce President (far right), presents the 2024 Business of the Year plaque to Sales Manager Troy English, Community Relations Manager Emily Briggs, and Highline Internet CEO Rob Mills (L to R) at a 1980’s themed ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Highline Receives Pueblo West Chamber Award

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Highline Internet was named the unanimous choice of the Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year.How do you win business of the year?
TRAILS Presentation Packs D70 BOE Meeting

TRAILS Presentation Packs D70 BOE Meeting

TRAILS Presentation Packs D70 BOE Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
With Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Superintendent Ronda Rein scheduled to give a presentation about the controversial TRAILS curriculum, and open forum speakers scheduled, there was not an empty chair for the D70 Board of Education meeting on November 19.
Greenhorn Valley View writer and photographer Shirley Pigg is a familiar face in the valley. Courtesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley View writer and photographer Shirley Pigg is a familiar face in the valley. Courtesy Photo

Writer/Photographer Says Family and Love for the Area are her Motivators

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
In 2016, when we met Shirley Pigg, it was her customer service, her friendliness, her ability to laugh and her personality that shined like a beacon in a retail setting. As you know, many retail settings are often populated by those only in it for a paycheck.
Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Bennett has held his EMT certification since 1992. Courtesy Photo

Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Bennett has held his EMT certification since 1992. Courtesy Photo

Fire Chief Bennett Defeats COVID and Zeroes in on Twenty Years of Service

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
If the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) has visited your home or helped you in an emergency, you might share the opinion that the Greenhorn Valley is very lucky. You might have observed the local lifesaving team in action on the roads and highways.
River of Life Assembly of God Men’s Outreach Ministry helps with a community member’s project. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

River of Life Assembly of God Men’s Outreach Ministry helps with a community member’s project. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

Men’s Outreach Ministry Lends a Helping Hand

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, several of the River of Life Assembly of God Men’s Outreach Ministry members picked up their tools and set out to lend a helping hand in the community.
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