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District 70 Schools Achieve Accreditation

District 70 Schools Achieve Accreditation

District 70 Schools Achieve Accreditation

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Assistant Superintendent of School District 70 Ronda Rein announced accredited/performance schools at the November 1, D70 School Board meeting. The first presentation was a banner to D70 Superintendent Ed Smith and D70 School Board President Anne Ochs to celebrate District 70’s accreditation.
Nick Hinrichsen, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, District 3 Courtesy Photo

Nick Hinrichsen, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, District 3 Courtesy Photo

Hinrichsen and Varela Run for State Senate

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
In last week’s paper we featured Colorado’s Third Congressional District candidates as the final candidate interview. We have not, however, highlighted the 3rd Senate District race between Nick Hinrichsen and Stephen Varela.

Rye Tops 2A Knowledge Bowl Standings

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
With two of the four Knowledge Bowl matches for the season completed, Rye High School leads all 2A schools in the area and is 5th place overall in varsity competition. 4A Pueblo County won the initial meet of the season with a score of 66 and finished second to Lamar in the second meet.
CCMD Public Hearing Set Up for November 22

CCMD Public Hearing Set Up for November 22

CCMD Public Hearing Set Up for November 22

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The October 25, Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Board Meeting brought to light several issues of high importance to Colorado City residents. A motion has been passed by the board to set a moratorium on taps through December 2022, allowing those that are already in process to proceed.
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RHS praised in D70 Board of Education Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, October 27, 2022
During the October 18, District 70 Board of Education meeting, Pueblo County Education Association President Allison Balas praised Rye High School (RHS) for offering their new Personal Finance Class. Balas shared that this is the first time the class has been available at RHS.
Saloon girls meet the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage train at Silverton, Colorado Photo by Lori Kraus

Saloon girls meet the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage train at Silverton, Colorado Photo by Lori Kraus

Saloon Girls in Silverton

Terry Kraus
Thursday, October 27, 2022
I don’t recall any of our adventures, up to this point, including saloon girls. But our trip to Silverton, Colorado did. Silverton sits at an altitude of 9,003 feet and a population of 10,484 (2020), but the “working” girls of Silverton come from all over.
U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District Candidate Adam Frisch Courtesy Photo

U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District Candidate Adam Frisch Courtesy Photo

Final Candidate Interview Pits U.S. House Candidates

Terry Kraus
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Our final candidate interview before the November election is for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, where incumbent Lauren Boebert is facing Adam Frisch. Below are their written responses to a series of interview questions. GHVV: “Give me a brief bio of yourself. Born?
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