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Public Health Officials Confirm First Human Plague Case in Pueblo County

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Pueblo, CO— The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has confirmed a human case of plague in a Pueblo County resident.

New Rye High School Principal Matt Dejong (L) and wife, Lisa (R), with their family while vacationing in Cancun. Courtesy Photo

Former Corporate Late Bloomer Becomes New RHS Principal

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Matt DeJong (pronounced DeYoung) served as Assistant Principal at Rye High School (RHS) two years ago. So, when the Denver born DeJong got an opportunity to serve as Principal of RHS he jumped at the chance.“I felt so blessed to get a chance to work at Rye High School again,” he shared.

The 23rd Annual Mountain Aire Festival is July 13

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

When an event is celebrating its 23rd year, you know it has to be something special; and Faith Circle’s Mountain Aire Festival definitely is special. Those attending, reportedly.

America Fantastica Not One of Book Club’s Favorites

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Greenhorn Book Club met on Thursday, June 27, to discuss America Fantastica by Tim O’Brien. Popular opinion of the club members was that the book was never going to be ranked as one of their favorites.

US Marshals assist Alamosa Police Department with Capture of Murder Suspect

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

DENVER – The U.S. Marshals Service’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) assisted multiple agencies with the capture of a wanted fugitive in the San Luis Valley yesterday.

Metro Stays with Current Officers for the Next Year

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Board of Directors, after brief discussion in the study session of the June Metro District meeting, did 25 not bring a motion for election of ,officers to the floor and, instead .kept the same officers in place Neill Elliot will continue as the chairman.

Picnic Checklist - 47 Must-Bring Essentials

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

If you love picnics but you’re feeling overwhelmed by what to bring, we made a picnic checklist to help you out.Picnics are a wonderful way to enjoy the sunshine, eat delicious food and make beautiful memories with your loved ones.Organizing a picnic doesn’t have to be difficult and stressful.

Rein Acknowledged the BOE had a Hard Decision

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

After presenting the revised settlement agreement between Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences (PSAS) and Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) D70 Superintendent, Ronda Rein told the Board of Education members, “I get it, I know this is a hard decision.

The Ten Smartest States to Live In

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

In an article from SocieteUSA the ten smartest states are selected using metrics such as average grades, university degrees, and IQ scores. Using those criteria, we are in one of the ten smartest states in the United States.

Around Pueblo County

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

COUNTYWIDE RELEASEAutism Care Plus, a new pediatric clinic serving Pueblo area children who are on the autism spectrum or experiencing developmental disabilities, is set to open in Pueblo on Tuesday.

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