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A hotwire around beehives or other attractants can discourage the bear working its way in. Courtesy Photo

A hotwire around beehives or other attractants can discourage the bear working its way in. Courtesy Photo

Keeping the Wild in Wildlife

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, June 27, 2024
One of the most exciting things about moving to the Greenhorn Valley can be the endless variety of wildlife you are able to view on a daily basis. They are so cute!It is hard to not want to feed them and bring them closer to view, and even harder to not unintentionally feed them.
Trujillo Cleaning Company Does Much More than Clean Carpets

Trujillo Cleaning Company Does Much More than Clean Carpets

Trujillo Cleaning Company Does Much More than Clean Carpets

Terry Kraus
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Pueblo official 2023 Community Choice Awards in the cleaning category went to Trujillo’s Cleaning Company owned by Larry Trujillo. Trujillo has been cleaning carpets since 1976, and even if he hadn’t won the award, he would quickly share with you that he has the best customers in the world.
Shane Bennett (L) , Table Mountain Church Lead Pastor, and worship director Sergio Mireles. Courtesy Photo

Shane Bennett (L) , Table Mountain Church Lead Pastor, and worship director Sergio Mireles. Courtesy Photo

Table Mountain Lead Pastor is No Stranger to the Rye Church

Terry Kraus
Thursday, June 27, 2024
On December 10, 2023 Shane Bennett became the official Lead Pastor of Table Mountain Church in Rye. After several months as Interim Pastor, the elders and the congregation gave Bennett the thumbs up.
Buffalo Canyon Trail, Cheyenne Mountain Photo by Lori Kraus

Buffalo Canyon Trail, Cheyenne Mountain Photo by Lori Kraus

Four Grandkids, Three Falls, Two Trails and an Uncle

Terry Kraus
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Generally, I prefer to have my great adventures with Lori. Over the last 34 years we have developed a certain ease that is very enjoyable. I would rather be around her than anyone but, in the words of the Godfather, occasionally someone will make us an offer we can’t refuse.
Aerial resources including a helicopter and a Tanker 10, a fixed wing aircraft, are currently engaging in bucket drops to assist with the Oakridge Fire. Courtesy Photo

Aerial resources including a helicopter and a Tanker 10, a fixed wing aircraft, are currently engaging in bucket drops to assist with the Oakridge Fire. Courtesy Photo

Oak Ridge Fire Causes Local Evacuations

Terry Kraus
Thursday, June 27, 2024
At 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, the Oak Ridge Fire near Colorado City had grown to 275 acres. The perimeter is not considered contained. Middle Creek Canyon residents were under mandatory evacuation order.
Courtesy Photo A new playground is ready for use at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Daycare facility, located at 7965 Grand Vista, Rye, Colorado.

Courtesy Photo A new playground is ready for use at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Daycare facility, located at 7965 Grand Vista, Rye, Colorado.

Kids Breathe Life into Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
“When I became pastor of the church in October of 2023, I wanted to figure out how we could serve the community,” shares Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Pastor Paul Okins. I looked around the community and I felt there was a need for daycare.
Valley First Executive Director Misty Sprague explains what subjects the organization is needing input from the focus group on. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Valley First Executive Director Misty Sprague explains what subjects the organization is needing input from the focus group on. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Valley First Hosts Community Engagement Focus Group

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
By now almost everyone in the Greenhorn Valley area has heard of Valley First, the non-profit, volunteer organization that has raised approximately two million dollars to improve the Greenhorn Meadows Park.
Ice cold lemonade was a big hit at the Rueben Espinoza Fishing Derby as temperatures rose on Saturday. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Ice cold lemonade was a big hit at the Rueben Espinoza Fishing Derby as temperatures rose on Saturday. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Chamber Fishing Derby Leaves Youth Hooked on Fishing

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce could not have asked for a better morning to host the Reuben Espinoza Fishing Derby. At the kickoff time of 8:00 a.m.
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Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center June Events

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center's June 2024 updates, events, and programs - including open registration for our 2024 summer day and overnight camps, Outdoor Explorations Program, and Earthkeeper Nature School, offering fresh air, open space and nature play, with a progressive early childhood...
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