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Chamber EXPO Has Something for Everyone

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
One of the premier events sponsored by the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, April 8, at Craver Middle School, 4850 S. Crow Cutoff, Colorado City. The 2023 EXPO will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature local businesses and entertainment.
Rye High School Future Farmers of America Advisor Ethan Beeman (R) shares a moment with FFA members while taking tickets for the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Auction. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye High School Future Farmers of America Advisor Ethan Beeman (R) shares a moment with FFA members while taking tickets for the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Auction. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye FFA 7th Annual Oyster Fry Bigger and Better Than Ever

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
while The Rye High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, silent auction and member labor auction grows bigger and better each year.
Visitors at the 2023 Student Art Show and Concert examine some of the art displayed at Rye High School for the March 8 event. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Visitors at the 2023 Student Art Show and Concert examine some of the art displayed at Rye High School for the March 8 event. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Student Art Display and Concert Shows Off Many Talents

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
K-12 Student Art Display and Concert Shows Off Many Talents There is an amazing amount of talent in the Rye and Craver Schools, and it was displayed brilliantly at the recent student art show and concert.
Fly your United States flag March 29, 2023 in honor of our Vietnam Veterans on the 50th Anniversary of the end of that war. Courtesy Photo

Fly your United States flag March 29, 2023 in honor of our Vietnam Veterans on the 50th Anniversary of the end of that war. Courtesy Photo

National Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29

Jerry Collins, Vietnam Veteran
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
National Vietnam Veterans Day was signed into law on March 29, 2017 by President Donald Trump. This date was chosen to honor Vietnam Veterans because on March 29, 1973, the last United States military unit left Vietnam. This March 29th will mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of that war.
Courtesy of Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

Courtesy of Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

Verde Road Wildland Fire Contained with No Structure Damage

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
So much of farming, during every step, is juggling with Mother Nature. Fire crews were called to the 3600 block of Verde Road to assist with a brush fire after a mild day unexpectedly turned gusty, disrupting farmland preparations.
2022-23 RHS Knowledge Bowl 2A State Runner-Up Team: Top row (L-R): Mason Ford, Junior; Cole Brooks, Sophomore; Carina Milne, Sophomore; Calvin Cisco, Junior. Front: Amelia Burbidge, Senior and Carter Milne, Senior Courtesy Photo

2022-23 RHS Knowledge Bowl 2A State Runner-Up Team: Top row (L-R): Mason Ford, Junior; Cole Brooks, Sophomore; Carina Milne, Sophomore; Calvin Cisco, Junior. Front: Amelia Burbidge, Senior and Carter Milne, Senior Courtesy Photo

RHS Knowledge Bowl Team Captures Second in State Competition

Mason Ford, Rhs Junior
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
With 49 questions gone and a single question left, in the final round of the Knowledge Bowl State Championship, Rye High School and CEC-Inverness were tied 178-178. Sadly, CEC-Inverness was able to buzz in faster than RHS and captured the 2A Championship by a lone point.
CCMD Hears Proposal for Duell Well Repairs

CCMD Hears Proposal for Duell Well Repairs

CCMD Hears Proposal for Duell Well Repairs

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, March 16, 2023
During a recent Colorado City Metropolitan District meeting, the Board of Directors and District Manager Jim Eccher heard a detailed proposal for diagnosis and repair of the Duell Well. The proposal was presented by the Colorado Water Well Company.
Toni Leibnow, VFW Post #7305 (R), presents Patriot’s Pen award to Molly Balenseifen at the Craver Middle School ceremony. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Toni Leibnow, VFW Post #7305 (R), presents Patriot’s Pen award to Molly Balenseifen at the Craver Middle School ceremony. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Balenseifen Wins in VFW Patriot’s Pen Contest

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Nine articulate sixth graders placed well in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen writing contest held at Craver Middle School, with one advancing to a higher level of competition.
Photo by Shirley Pigg

Photo by Shirley Pigg

RHS Fundraiser for McKinney Family

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Greenhorn Valley has offered support to the McKinney family since the devastating loss of their home as only the Greenhorn Valley can. While nothing can take away the heartbreak of watching their home burn, the comfort and assistance from the community is a salve to their wounds.
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