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High winds over the weekend caused damage to buildings and structures throughout the Greenhorn Valley, as well as increasing the threat of wildfires. Courtesy Photo

High winds over the weekend caused damage to buildings and structures throughout the Greenhorn Valley, as well as increasing the threat of wildfires. Courtesy Photo

Wickedly Windy Weekend Weather

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The National Weather Service warned of a windy weekend on the way and they were not kidding.High winds began their assault on the Greenhorn Valley on Friday, March 1, and seemed to peak in the area during the evening of Saturday, March 2, and into the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3.
Three Active Fires North of Pueblo

Three Active Fires North of Pueblo

Three Active Fires North of Pueblo

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
On March 2, 2024, 5:00 a.m. the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s office issued a Red Flag Alert, with no burning allowed in Pueblo County.Three active fires are burning north of Pueblo. The Range 153 fire is located approximately 10 miles SW of Fountain, or 4.7 miles S or Colorado Springs.
Joe Dingman, Managing Principal, Abrecco Group Courtesy Photo

Joe Dingman, Managing Principal, Abrecco Group Courtesy Photo

Abrecco Group Principal Always Wanted to be a Builder

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Joe Dingman always wanted to build houses. But, as he studied the process, he developed an admiration for those who could build homes because, as Dingman describes it, “ There are too many parts!”So Dingman did the next best thing.
The Greenhorn Valley area / Debbi Gardner State Farm Insurance team : (L-R) Sam, Mary, Rebecca, Lisa, Amy, Aly, Debbi. Courtesy Photo

The Greenhorn Valley area / Debbi Gardner State Farm Insurance team : (L-R) Sam, Mary, Rebecca, Lisa, Amy, Aly, Debbi. Courtesy Photo

Gardner Named to Take Over Colorado City/Walsenburg State Farm Office

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The murder of Fred Ettleman, who had served the community as a State Farm Agent for over 50 years, left a business hole in the community, as well as a sense of personal and community loss.
Although new to Rye High School, Winter Guard competitors finish fifth of 10 in their class on Febuary 10. Photo courtesy of Lisa Marie Bales

Although new to Rye High School, Winter Guard competitors finish fifth of 10 in their class on Febuary 10. Photo courtesy of Lisa Marie Bales

Thunderbolt Winter Guard Team Shines at Competition

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Rye High School has its firstever Winter Guard team and they literally shone at their first competition. The eight-person team, their coaches, their director, and other supporting volunteers, had a long tough day on Saturday, February 10.
2024 2A Regional Knowledge Bowl Champions (L-R) Carter Ford, Cole Brooks, Carina Milne, Mason Ford, Calvin Scisco, Gabe Garcia, Emma Garcia. Courtesy Photo

2024 2A Regional Knowledge Bowl Champions (L-R) Carter Ford, Cole Brooks, Carina Milne, Mason Ford, Calvin Scisco, Gabe Garcia, Emma Garcia. Courtesy Photo

RHS Knowledge Bowl Team Qualifies for State

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Rye High School Knowledge Bowl team claimed First place in the 2A classification at the Regional Tournament on Friday, February 2, and will be headed for the state tournament on March 11-12.
Board President Edward “Ray” Garcia accepts an award at CREA’s Annual Meeting last week. Kent Singer, Executive Director of CREA, recognized San Isabel Electric’s Board for every board member earning Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification. SIEA’s board was the only recipient in Colorado of this award. Courtesy Photo

Board President Edward “Ray” Garcia accepts an award at CREA’s Annual Meeting last week. Kent Singer, Executive Director of CREA, recognized San Isabel Electric’s Board for every board member earning Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification. SIEA’s board was the only recipient in Colorado of this award. Courtesy Photo

Local Member Co-Op Keeps the Lights On

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
I caught up with Ryan Elarton, General Manager of San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA), on his way to a Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) meeting in Denver.
Katelyn Huskins, First place winner in the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum, and Ethan Beeman, Rye FFA Advisor and Ag teacher, travel to Nevada contest. Courtesy Photo

Katelyn Huskins, First place winner in the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum, and Ethan Beeman, Rye FFA Advisor and Ag teacher, travel to Nevada contest. Courtesy Photo

Huskins Wins First Place in Nevada Contest

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Katelyn Huskins brought home a national first place award for the Rye High School FFA Chapter from the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum.
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