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Valley First’s inaugural Swing into Spring event was held at Greenhorn Meadows Park in 2022. Courtesy Photo

Valley First’s inaugural Swing into Spring event was held at Greenhorn Meadows Park in 2022. Courtesy Photo

Valley First Scoring Big on Park Renovations

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
It is amazing what a small group of good people with good ideas, good organization, and a good community behind them can accomplish.
Sarah Hunter, owner/operator of Bee Sassy Boutique Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sarah Hunter, owner/operator of Bee Sassy Boutique Photo by Shirley Pigg

Bee Sassy Boutique Pop-Up

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Just created in December 2022, although co-owner Sarah Hunter says it has been being discussed and planned for a long time, Bee Sassy Boutique LLC is a refreshing pop-up store recently appearing in the Valley.

Rye High Not Forgotten

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Pueblo School District 70 Bond Project Manager Ted Ortiviz announced, during the April 18, D70 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, that contracts for work at Rye High School are executed.
Dean of Students Kermit Spencer conducts a Best of the Thunderbolts assembly with Rye Elementary students. Courtesy Photo

Dean of Students Kermit Spencer conducts a Best of the Thunderbolts assembly with Rye Elementary students. Courtesy Photo

Rye Elementary Principal Says the Valley is a Great Place to Educate Your Kids

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Lisa Asbury is nearing the completion of her second year as Principal of Rye Elementary School and, although she describes her position as “exhausting at times,” she finds the fulfillment of the position far outweighs the exhausting times.
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training at area school buildings throughout the year. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training at area school buildings throughout the year. Courtesy Photo

D70 and Pueblo County Sheriff Work to Keep Your Children Safe

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
According to one article, In the last five years there have been over 1,000 people who have been killed or wounded on K-12 campuses. But data varies a lot, depending where you look.
Red Creek Fire extinquished. Courtesy Photo

Red Creek Fire extinquished. Courtesy Photo

Red Creek Fire Marks Second Wildfire in April

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
For the second time in just over a week, residents near Beulah have experienced the heart-stopping sight of smoke pouring out of the mountains. With high winds most days, drought conditions, and fire restrictions already in place, it is one of the most dreaded sights in Colorado.
Community Garden volunteers show up to assist with spring over-See haul and get ready for memorial tributes. Courtesy Photo

Community Garden volunteers show up to assist with spring over-See haul and get ready for memorial tributes. Courtesy Photo

Community Garden Receives Major Overhaul

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
It is amazing the beautiful things that can be done when the Greenhorn Valley comes together on a project. Although the Colorado City Community Garden is tucked away, nearly out of sight, it has been a treasure to some.

Town of Rye Reviewing Well for Emergency Use

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Mayor Marty Rahl stated that a preliminary meeting was held with a District 70 representative and Rye Fire Protection District Chief Steve Bennet to go over the use of the approved Town of Rye water well for emergency fire services.
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