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Charge Increase Coming in 2023 at San Isabel Electric

Paris Daugherty
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
San Isabel Electric’s Board of Directors has approved a change in the cooperative’s rates that will increase the monthly grid access charge as follows: • $5 increase for residential and small commercial rates • $20 increase for large commercial rates • $80 increase for industrial rates There is...
Caleb Hurne won a Gold and Silver medal in his first ever Nationa Physique Committee body building event. Courtesy Photo

Caleb Hurne won a Gold and Silver medal in his first ever Nationa Physique Committee body building event. Courtesy Photo

Rye High School Senior Wins State Body Building Championship

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Let’s try and put this in perspective. Caleb Hurne, Colorado City, got excited about body building. He decided to enter the National Physique Committee (NPC) Rocky Mountain Championships held in Denver, Colorado. He made that decision three months before the event.
Assistant Principal Bethany Bak with her family. Courtesy Photo

Assistant Principal Bethany Bak with her family. Courtesy Photo

Bak: Every Day is Different

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Craver Middle School Assistant Principal Bethany Bak shared, “My responsibilities run the gamut. Each day I am presented with different aspects of my job. I love that my job changes daily.” Bak has been in education for 16 years in various positions.

Christmastime!

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
“Nutcracker the Ballet” at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center -Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 4, one performance at 2:00 p.m. The tickets cost $20 ($18 for members) .Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.
The Old San Isabel Road Fire, which burned 127 acres and an outbuilding near Rye on Monday, was 85% contained early Tuesday morning. Photo by Deb Straub

The Old San Isabel Road Fire, which burned 127 acres and an outbuilding near Rye on Monday, was 85% contained early Tuesday morning. Photo by Deb Straub

Old San Isabel Road Fire Near Rye Quickly Controlled Monday

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
As of 5:56 a.m. Tuesday morning the Old San Isabel Road Fire, that flared near Rye Monday, was standing at 85% contained, according to KVOR 740 AM radio. Fire crews and the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reported that the fire burned 127 acres and one outbuilding.
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CCMD Board Approves Rate Increases

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Colorado City water rates, tap fees, and golf course rates will all see a substantial raise in 2023. During the November 22, 2022, Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Public Hearing, several important resolutions were voted into play.
Courtesy Photo McKenna Heasley, a Rye High School Junior, will perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy, as well as an Arabian Divertissement in ‘Nutcracker the Ballet’, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, December 1-4,

Courtesy Photo McKenna Heasley, a Rye High School Junior, will perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy, as well as an Arabian Divertissement in ‘Nutcracker the Ballet’, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, December 1-4,

Local Young Ladies Perform in “Nutcracker the Ballet”

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Several young ladies in the Greenhorn Valley made a serious commitment, back in August, that is about to come to light in a most beautiful way. Practice for the Sangre de Cristo Ballet's 'Nutcracker the Ballet' performances on December 1st- 4th began in August.
Fast Break Manager Jon Hendry and Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Treasurer Donna Walker-Hulben team up to collect toys for area children again this Christmas season. Photo by Deb Straub

Fast Break Manager Jon Hendry and Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Treasurer Donna Walker-Hulben team up to collect toys for area children again this Christmas season. Photo by Deb Straub

In the ‘Spirit’ of Giving Fast Break Liquor Store Continues a Five Year Tradition

Deb Straub
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
You can almost hear the laughter and squeals of delight at Christmas, as the children run through the house to see what Santa has brought them. One of Santa’s helpers is Jon Hendry and his staff.

2022 Election Results Recap

Terry Kraus
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Pueblo County voters elected Zach Swearingen to the position of Pueblo County Commissioner-District 3, a Republican in an election dominated by Democrats. Swearingen, who had received endorsements by Gilbert Ortiz and Eppie Griego, both Democrats on the County Commissioner board, garnered 55.
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