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2023 Year in Review - First Quarter - Best Photo, Westcliffe, Colorado by Deb Straub Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

2023 Year in Review - First Quarter - Best Photo, Westcliffe, Colorado by Deb Straub Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

2023 Year in Review - First Quarter

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 18, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 will be remembered for the February 24 murder of long time resident and local State Farm agent Fred Ettleman. Ettleman was shot and killed in the Northern Avenue (Pueblo) King Soopers parking lot. The murder remains unsolved.
Twice the Ice, Twice Pure Water station, owned and operated by Jarrod and DeAnna Power, prepares for opening day in the Greenhorn Valley. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Twice the Ice, Twice Pure Water station, owned and operated by Jarrod and DeAnna Power, prepares for opening day in the Greenhorn Valley. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Self-Serve Water and Ice Station Coming to the Valley

Shirley Pigg
Monday, December 18, 2023
The installation of a very welcome addition to the valley has begun. Twice the Ice, Twice Pure Water is being installed just north of the carwash in Colorado City.
FFA students working on range judging and plant identification. Courtesy Photo

FFA students working on range judging and plant identification. Courtesy Photo

Rye FFA Student Approved for Trip at D70 BOE Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Ethan Beeman, Rye High School FFA Advisor and Ag Teacher, presented a request for a trip to be approved by the Pueblo County School District 70 Board of Education (BOE) on December 5.
Ohlsen's photo titled 'Sunset at Bright Angel Point' was recently awarded second place in the Pueblo Art Guild's Southwest Show. Photo Courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

Ohlsen's photo titled 'Sunset at Bright Angel Point' was recently awarded second place in the Pueblo Art Guild's Southwest Show. Photo Courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

Local Photographer Joel Ohlsen Winning Honors

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Joel Ohlsen is on a winning streak. A well-deserved winning streak that is the result of several years of practice and devotion as he honed his photography skills. While the most recent awards are certainly not his first awards, they do seem to be coming closer together and from more places.
The Town of Rye and the Board of Rye Trustees hosted their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday. Many residents of the valley turned out to celebrate together despite cold, windy weather. Story on p. 5 Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Town of Rye and the Board of Rye Trustees hosted their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday. Many residents of the valley turned out to celebrate together despite cold, windy weather. Story on p. 5 Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Town

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Free Documentary at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Star of Bethlehem is a 2007 documentary, and you can see it for free at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church, 7965 Grand Vista Dr., Rye. The special showing will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. The documentary lasts approximately 65 minutes and is open to everyone.
Courtesy Photos

Courtesy Photos

Pueblo Courthouse Lighting Ceremony was Spectacular

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The 24th Annual Pueblo Courthouse Lighting ceremony was held on November 21. The event attracted thousands from Pueblo to come and see live music, fireworks, a laser show, and over 20 Christmas trees inside the courthouse. 'This is a really big deal right now, and it's grown every year.
Pueblo Water Works is a repeat winner again this year in the Pueblo Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo Water Works is a repeat winner again this year in the Pueblo Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo Parade of Lights Shone Despite Frigid Temperatures

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Cold temperatures didn’t dampen the holiday spirit as crowds lined up to view entries in the Pueblo Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 25. The parade began at 5:30 p.m.
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