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Multiple agencies responded to the Lascar Fire to get it contained quickly. Courtesy Photo

Multiple agencies responded to the Lascar Fire to get it contained quickly. Courtesy Photo

Two Arrested in Connection with Lascar Fire

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Although the Lascar Fire is still an active investigation, Collin Bates and Jana Dunn were arrested on March 3, 2026, for their alleged role in that wildfire. Both face multiple felony arson and criminal mischief charges.
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So Long Myrtle

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Patty Knupp, Area Wildlife Biologist Natural Resource Conservation ServicePueblo County Natural Resource team worked to dig up myrtle spurge plants in Colorado City just north of Graneros Gorge last week after an alert visitor spotted some plants.
At Table Mountain Church, you’re welcome to sit at a table, in chairs or in the coffee shop Courtesy Photo

At Table Mountain Church, you’re welcome to sit at a table, in chairs or in the coffee shop Courtesy Photo

Table Mountain Church Wants to Know Jesus

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Pastor Shane Bennett is unapologetic for his Table Mountain congregation when you visit either the 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.Sunday morning worship service. “We’re a pretty friendly and hospitable bunch,” the lead Pastor acknowledges.

Deer Population Counted

Cody Purcell, Dnr
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) conducted the first town deer population in Colorado City & Rye on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The purpose of this survey is to better estimate the size of the local town deer herd. Survey teams counted deer simultaneously across nine designated zones.
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Rye Elementary Fifth Graders Attend AgFest

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Fifth graders from Rye Elementary traveled to Pueblo to participate in the Colorado State University Extension’s AgFest program at the Colorado State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, February 17.
Aaron Gutierrez with wife, Rochelle Gutierrez, and parents, Ray and Gloria Gutierrez Courtesy Photo

Aaron Gutierrez with wife, Rochelle Gutierrez, and parents, Ray and Gloria Gutierrez Courtesy Photo

Colorado District 3 Senate Candidate Aaron Gutierrez in Colorado City Saturday

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
When Colorado District 3 Senator Nick Hendricksen announced, on June 5, that he would not seek a second full term in November 2026, people began asking born and raised native Aaron Gutierrez to consider ‘putting himself out there’ and running for the open spot.
Adin Poehlein and Ozzira Garrison with their first-place trophy and medals Courtesy Photo

Adin Poehlein and Ozzira Garrison with their first-place trophy and medals Courtesy Photo

Rye Students Compete at State TSA Conference

David Ressel, Tsa Sponsor
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Twenty-one members of the Rye High School Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in Denver last Thursday-Saturday at the state TSA Conference. Several students were back on stage with top five finishes in their competitions.
Our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, during his recent Greenhorn Valley winter vacation Photo courtesy of Tony Marostica

Our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, during his recent Greenhorn Valley winter vacation Photo courtesy of Tony Marostica

Our National Bird

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Best of Show We Three Kings by Al Truillo Photo by Shirley Pigg

Best of Show We Three Kings by Al Truillo Photo by Shirley Pigg

Southern Colorado Photography Society Photo Show is at Rawlings Library

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Southern Colorado Photography Society hosted the reception for its 2026 photo show and competition on Friday, January 16, after the reception was postponed from Friday, January 9, due to weather.The photo show, which is held annually, is displayed at the Rawlings Library on the second floor.
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