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Author and Illustrator Jennifer Swartwood-Walker will travel to San Diego later this year to partcipate in the Comic-Con networking event. Courtesy Photo

Author and Illustrator Jennifer Swartwood-Walker will travel to San Diego later this year to partcipate in the Comic-Con networking event. Courtesy Photo

Local Graphic Novel Author and Illustrator Wins National Award

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Jennifer Swartwood-Walker has won the 2024 American Legacy Book Award for Best Graphic Novel with her, The Ferrokin Origin series. The award went to Swartwood-Walker for her dedication to innovative storytelling and captivating narrative.

Rye Town Council April 10 Meeting

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Town of Rye held their regular monthly meeting on April 10, 2024, at the Town Hall on 2067 Main St., Rye. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. Everyone was present.Jocelyn Ensley, Town Clerk, swore in Heidi Miller, Geoff Pagnotta, and Sandra Steele as Town of Rye Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
Rye High School’s new marching band does well in first competition. Courtesy Photo

Rye High School’s new marching band does well in first competition. Courtesy Photo

Marching Band Wins Place for First Time in Twenty Years

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Rye High School Marching Band placed 3rd in the Canon City Blossom Parade on Saturday, May 4. The Thunderbolts’ score of 66.91 was a mere .2 points behind runner-up Rocky Ford.This is the first time the Thunderbolts have placed in a parade competition since 2004.

Complete Tree Care on Call for You 24 Hours a Day

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
“One of the reasons I started Complete Tree Care,” shared owner Emery Guthrie, “was because I had a problem tree on my property and I couldn’t find anyone to take care of it. I’d call telephone numbers and no one would answer the phone and they never returned messages.
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Golden Eagle Rescued

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
One very fortunate golden eagle was in the right place at the right time to receive help and is now fortunate enough to be recovering from injuries at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Rapture Center in Pueblo.In late March, a U.S.
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Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
We talk about semi-retiring. In fact, we thought we had. But each week seems to be busier than the last. It had been six months since Lori and I made it out of the city limits of Colorado Springs; let alone on a great adventure.
Last year’s Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt included photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Courtesy Photo

Last year’s Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt included photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Courtesy Photo

Fine Weather Forecast for Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
According to the weather forecast, the temperature is supposed to top out at 69 degrees on Saturday, March 30. The warmer weather will translate into some mighty fine hunting for Easter eggs at the Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale sponsored by Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community.
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El Pueblo History Museum Offers Hands-On Camp

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The El Pueblo History Museum Is offering a Hands-On History Camp from March 25 - 29. This interactive camp will give youngsters in grades 1-8 the chance to explore the fascinating history of how natural resources benefited our ancestors and influenced our way of life.
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