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Chaplain Andy Meverden Courtesy Photo

Chaplain Andy Meverden Courtesy Photo

Memorial Day Observance Features Military Chaplain

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Cuerno Verde Post 7305 will host a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 29, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Colorado City Cemetery (East Jefferson Blvd. to Sandy Court). Chaplain Andy Meverden, author of Unconventional Chaplain, will be the keynote speaker.
Additional information and event schedule at www.volunteersforcommunity.org Courtesy Photo

Additional information and event schedule at www.volunteersforcommunity.org Courtesy Photo

Sangre de Cristo VFC is Filling their Summer Calendar

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The beautiful, newly remodeled Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center, located in Colorado City at 4705 Santa Fe Drive, seems to be shaping up as the place to be this spring/summer of 2023.
The Rye High School Rock Band attended the Canon City Blossom Music Festival. Courtsy Photo

The Rye High School Rock Band attended the Canon City Blossom Music Festival. Courtsy Photo

Rye Thunderbolt Band is Keeping Busy

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Rye Thunderbolt Band has had quite a year this 2022-23 school season! The band/music department has been expanding in leaps and bounds since music director Ian Watson came to Rye in 2021. This is especially noticeable with all the recent year-end activities.
Members of the RHS Girls Golf Team prepare for post-season play after winning the Silver Medal at their own invitational tournament. Courtesy Photo

Members of the RHS Girls Golf Team prepare for post-season play after winning the Silver Medal at their own invitational tournament. Courtesy Photo

Rye Golf Team Places Second in

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Rye High School Girls Golf Team placed second in their own invitational. Salida captured the team gold with a score of 259, nine strokes ahead of the Thunderbolts who garnered the silver. Salida’s Kyndra Johnson was the medalist with a score of 75.

VFC Food Panty and Mobile Market Move to New Venue

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
We are excited to announce that VFC’s free pantries are moving to a new location! Our regular Stella’s Open Pantry will be at the Peaks to Prairie Community Center, 4705 Santa Fe Drive, on the fourth Saturday of this month, May 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Devin Samuelson with his award and RHS Athletic Director Matt Addington. Devin also earned a $1000 scholarship for receiving the PJ Craver Award. Photo Courtesy of Kacie Anglin

Devin Samuelson with his award and RHS Athletic Director Matt Addington. Devin also earned a $1000 scholarship for receiving the PJ Craver Award. Photo Courtesy of Kacie Anglin

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at RHS

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
About 100 people attended the 1st Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony and Athletic Banquet held at Rye High School on May 13th. Family members of Jerry Kersey, family members of Paul Defoyd, and Seth Baker were in attendance as the Class of 2023 inductees were enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
RYE TOWN HALL

RYE TOWN HALL

Town of Rye Working on Scheduling Summer Events

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
During the recent Town of Rye meeting events for both fun and business were scheduled. The trustees discussed possible dates to hold the 2023 Town Square Fair and will continue to discuss this topic at the next regular meeting.
New and long-time RCC members met to get to know each other and beautify the RCC arena. Photo by Shirley Pigg

New and long-time RCC members met to get to know each other and beautify the RCC arena. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Saddle Up for RCC Saddle Club Season

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
It is that glorious longawaited time of year again as the Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club shakes off the dust and comes to life for the 2023 season.
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