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The derailment resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver when the overpass and coal cars crushed the truck he was driving. Courtesy photo

The derailment resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver when the overpass and coal cars crushed the truck he was driving. Courtesy photo

Tragic Train Derailment Leaves I-25 Closed

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
As of Tuesday morning, October 17, Interstate 25 remained closed in both directions just north of Pueblo with no update available as to when it would reopen. The closure occurred when a train derailment led to the partial collapse of an overpass over Interstate 25 on Sunday afternoon, October 15.
Rye High School, Craver Middle School, Rye Elementary School and Beulah Elementary School received performance awards. Courtesy Photo

Rye High School, Craver Middle School, Rye Elementary School and Beulah Elementary School received performance awards. Courtesy Photo

District 70 Schools Presented Performance Banners

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Pueblo County School District 70 Superintendent Ronda Rein announced during the October 10 Board of Education meeting that 22 out of the 26 D70 schools had won performance awards.
The 2022 First Place winner at the last year’s Lion’s Club Car Show . The annual event takes place this weekend at Greenhorn Meadows Park in Colorado City. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The 2022 First Place winner at the last year’s Lion’s Club Car Show . The annual event takes place this weekend at Greenhorn Meadows Park in Colorado City. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Car Show and Craft Fair this Saturday

Donna
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The 9th Annual Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Car Show and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration for cars will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The registration fee is $30 for cars and vendors.

6th Annual Coat Drive Part of Lions Car Show

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
As it has been for several years the 6th annual Walker Family Coat Drive will be part of the 9th Annual Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Car show and Craft Fair on October 14th. Coats, gloves, sweaters and boots will be collected at the car show.
John Christenson, owner of Native Lumber, parent, and District 70 school board member, sets up his station during Science Day. A little later John had groups of students that he was teaching about alternative forms of energy. Photo by Shirley Pigg

John Christenson, owner of Native Lumber, parent, and District 70 school board member, sets up his station during Science Day. A little later John had groups of students that he was teaching about alternative forms of energy. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye Elementary’s Science Day Fun and Educational

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
YOUR COMMUNITY Rye Elementary held its annual Science Day on Thursday, September 28, in the beautiful Rye Mountain Park. Twenty-five presenters, many of whom were former teachers and current staff members.
Owner/Operator Brandi Olson introduces Co2 Laser therapy availability to her clients. Courtesy Photo

Owner/Operator Brandi Olson introduces Co2 Laser therapy availability to her clients. Courtesy Photo

Former Parkview Nurse Practitioner Opens Wellness Center

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
“It was a life changing event,” shared Brandi Olson, about her discovery and treatment of her own cancer in 2022. “I decided to make a change in my life to spend more time with my family and live life to the fullest.
New Chamber President Desires Chamber to be Relevant to Business

New Chamber President Desires Chamber to be Relevant to Business

New Chamber President Desires Chamber to be Relevant to Business

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
“I didn’t start going to the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce meetings to get on the board,” shared Katherine MacLeod, who is the Assistant Manager and Librarian at the Colorado City branch of the Pueblo County Library. “I didn’t get on the board to become the President,” she continued.
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