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It's not easy passing a bucket of water over your head but these VBS participants are giving it their best. Courtesy Photo

It's not easy passing a bucket of water over your head but these VBS participants are giving it their best. Courtesy Photo

Valley Community Church Invitation to Summer Vacation Bible School

The Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile St., Colorado City, is hoping to host between 60-80 children from age four through fifth grade, July 22-26 from 9:00 a.m. until noon each day.
Bishop’s Castle on Highway 165 near Rye, Colorado.

Bishop’s Castle on Highway 165 near Rye, Colorado.

Bishop’s Castle Provided Fiery Fourth of July

A few days before the fourth, Dan Bishop put out the word that he would be lighting up the sky via the amazing dragon at Bishop Castle, and that Jim Bishop would be making an appearance in honor of the holiday.
The Beulah Fire Protection Department erected a temporary arch with their fire trucks for the dedication ceremony. Courtesy Photo

The Beulah Fire Protection Department erected a temporary arch with their fire trucks for the dedication ceremony. Courtesy Photo

Beulah Native Honored with Hwy Dedication

Private First Class Thomas Michael “Mike” Hanratty grew up in the Beulah Valley, graduated from Pueblo County High School, and was studying architecture at Southern Colorado State College when he enlisted in the Marines.American troops arrived in Vietnam in 1965 and Hanratty enlisted a year later.
Local 4-H member, Coy Pool, with Lamb Middle Weight Champion at the Pueblo County Fair. Courtesy Photo

Local 4-H member, Coy Pool, with Lamb Middle Weight Champion at the Pueblo County Fair. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Fair Time = Family Fun Time

The Pueblo County Fair, a tenday event where youth from 4-H and FFA show off their livestock, makes its return on Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 21, 2024. Many 4-H and FFA members have put in a lot of work to compete in the Pueblo County Fair.

Happenings

EVENTS IN THE GREENHORN VALLEY AND BEYONDComing SoonJuly 4, LTC Fred A.Ettleman Post 7305 VFW- Veterans, Active Military & Family 4th of July Picnic - noon, Greenhorn Meadows Park - 676-2375 July 4, Independence Day Parade - 10am-11pm, Main Street, Westcliffe.

Community Calendar

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting - each Thursday, 7pm, Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church, 7965 Grand Vista, Rye.Awana’s –Sept-May, Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, at Valley Community Church, Colorado City; follows the same schedule as the public schools. 719-489-3891 or 480-202-8354.

Coming Soon

June 29, Greenhorn Valley Days- Greenhorn Meadows Park - Colorado City.July 4, LTC Fred A.Ettleman Post 7305 VFW- Veterans, Active Military & Family 4th of July Picnic - noon, Greenhorn Meadows Park - 676-2375 Ad on p. 7July 4, Independence Day Parade - 10am-11pm, Main Street, Westcliffe.

Greenhorn Valley Library Events

To sign up for any registered events, you'll need your library card and PIN.. Pueblo City-County Library District Events. Sign up at: PuebloLibrary.orgcall 719-562-5600 or pop into any of our branches.

Community Calendar

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting - each Thursday, 7pm, Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church, 7965 Grand Vista, Rye.Awana’s –Sept-May, Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, at Valley Community Church, Colorado City; follows the same schedule as the public schools. 719-489-3891 or 480-202-8354.
Avondale rancher Ryan Froman address the group gathered to learn more about drought management during a recent CSU extension meeting. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Avondale rancher Ryan Froman address the group gathered to learn more about drought management during a recent CSU extension meeting. Photo by Shirley Pigg

CSU Extension Hosts Drought Meeting

Pueblo County, Colorado State University Extension Office, in conjunction with sponsors South Pueblo County Conservation District and Turkey Creek Conservation District, hosted a drought meeting on June 20.