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The Liberty Quartet performing Friday, May 19 at Valley Community Church in Colorado City. Courtesy Photo

The Liberty Quartet performing Friday, May 19 at Valley Community Church in Colorado City. Courtesy Photo

The Liberty Quartet Returns to Valley Community Church for Open Concert

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
On May 19, at 6:00 p.m., the Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile St., Colorado City, will host a return engagement by the Liberty Quartet. Liberty Quartet was founded in October of 1995 out of a local church in Boise, Idaho.

Rye Hall of Fame Ceremony and Athletic Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The First Annual Rye High School Hall of Fame Ceremony and Athletic Fundraiser is almost here. The event will be held on May 13, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Rye High School. Tickets can be purchased for twenty dollars each. Each ticket will include entrance to the event and a pulled pork BBQ dinner.

Greenhorn Valley Book Club Remembers Sharpe

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The mood of the April 27 Greenhorn Valley Book Club was decidedly more somber and quieter than usual as we, led by hostess Linda Lewis, paid tribute to John Sharpe. Sharpe, a published author and Colorado City resident who attended the book club meetings passed away in February of 2023.
Dennis Maroney, SIEA Board of Director and Rye resident, presents San Isabel Electric Association scholarships to Rye High School students (L-R) Joe Valdez, Sydney Griffith, Harlee Aggson, won additional $1,500, Brianna Prichard, Amelia Burbidge, won additional $4,000, Gianna Baker. Not pictured Solomon Santini, Markus Anglin, Zeb Laca. Courtesy Photo

Dennis Maroney, SIEA Board of Director and Rye resident, presents San Isabel Electric Association scholarships to Rye High School students (L-R) Joe Valdez, Sydney Griffith, Harlee Aggson, won additional $1,500, Brianna Prichard, Amelia Burbidge, won additional $4,000, Gianna Baker. Not pictured Solomon Santini, Markus Anglin, Zeb Laca. Courtesy Photo

Rye Seniors Win Big Scholarships from San Isabel Electric Association

Paris Dougherty, Comm. Manager
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Eight Rye High School students have won scholarships from San Isabel Electric, and two of those students won additional scholarship funding from the electric co-op's board of directors.
PUEBLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 70

PUEBLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 70

D70 Board Hears of Van Oort Donation

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
During the May 2, District 70 Board of Education meeting, Rye High School (RHS) Principal Michelle Madril and RHS Ag teacher and FFA advisor Ethan Beeman expressed appreciation for a gift of $1,400. The donation is coming from the Colorado Water Official Association in memory of John Van Oort.
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Elliot, Gross and Davis Elected to CCMD Board

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Chairman Neil Elliot was re-elected to a second term with a narrow three vote margin, in an election where the top four positions were separated by a mere 14 votes.
Gabe Garcia explaining his character, Nick's, relationship with Eleanor to the audience Photo courtesy of MIng Tam

Gabe Garcia explaining his character, Nick's, relationship with Eleanor to the audience Photo courtesy of MIng Tam

“Dinner at Eight Dead by Nine”

Tiffany Miller
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
For the first time since Covid, Rye High School's drama class performed a play, 'Dinner At Eight Dead By Nine.' The students, along with drama teacher Mrs. Anglin and band director Ian Watson, performed the dinner mystery Monday to a sold-out crowd.
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Three Active, but Small, Fires Burning in Colorado

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
There are currently three active fires in Colorado. The largest of the three is the Stove Prairie Fire, which was reported over a month ago. The fire has burned 46 acres, 12.1 miles W of Laporte. The size of the fire has remained the same since the report last week.
Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Colorado City Metropolitan Board voted for Level 2 Water restrictions to be implemented starting Monday, May 15, but their reason is not a shortage of water. They are simply asking residents to conserve water and be cautious while they have tank number three down for repairs.
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