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School Board Commends D70 Support Team

School Board Commends D70 Support Team

School Board Commends D70 Support Team

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
During input from the District 70 school board members, John Christenson offered appreciation for the support shown in the Rye community by the D70 team following the loss of a Rye High School student.
Donna Walker-Hulben

Donna Walker-Hulben

Donna Walker-Hulben

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Donna Walker-Hulben and Jimmie Porter collected donations at Valley Market on Saturday for the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club annual Christmas food and gift box distribution. Photo by Shirley PIgg
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Nominate a Christmas Elf

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Do you know someone in the valley that improves life for all of us by spreading good cheer, pitching in when asked, keeping spirits bright, and being a good friend and neighbor without thought of personal gain.

Old San Isabel Fire 100%

Gayle Perez, Information Officer
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Old San Isabel Fire has been declared 100% contained, however, the public may still see smoke coming from the center of the burn area for several days. The fire, which started at around 11 a.m. Monday, spread an additional 10 acres overnight Monday to a total of approximately 137 acres.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer, Cody Purcell, frees a female deer entangled in wire as her fawn waits nearby. Courtesy Photo

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer, Cody Purcell, frees a female deer entangled in wire as her fawn waits nearby. Courtesy Photo

Wildlife Officer Introduces Himself to the Valley

Cody Purcell, Widlife Officer
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
I arrived back home in the Colorado City/ Rye district in April and, as expected, there was a learning curve regarding local wildlife management. Each district is different when examining its prominent wildlife conflicts.
Alt Text for Main Street Boutique hosted its annual Santa is Coming to Rye vendor event and Christmas season celebration on Saturday

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Main Street Boutique hosted its annual Santa is Coming to Rye vendor event and Christmas season celebration on Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Main Street Boutique hosted its annual Santa is Coming to Rye vendor event and Christmas season celebration on Saturday, December 3. Vendors packed the rooms and hallway near the Main Street Boutique shop with a huge variety of wares.
The Perimeter Trail, Ouray, Colorado Photo by Lori Kraus

The Perimeter Trail, Ouray, Colorado Photo by Lori Kraus

The Switzerland of America

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
We have taken a Great Adventure trip to Ouray, Colorado, twice. The first time we made the 286-mile, six-hour trek from Colorado City was during the winter, a number of years ago. Ouray is located at an elevation of 7,792 feet (2,375 m), and experiences four distinct seasons.
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