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A Lively, Well Attended Book Club Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
A lively discussion with many laughs bonded the Greenhorn Valley Book Club members as they discussed Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. This book seemed to be voted a winner, although many commented that they didn’t find it stimulating until the second half.

Pueblo County’s Concealed Carry Permit Process Goes Online

Gayle Perez
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is making the process for applying for and renewing a concealed carry gun permit easier by going to an online format. Effective immediately, all renewal applications for concealed carry permits will be submitted and processed online.
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Valley Backpack Ladies Have the Local Students’ Backs

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
In 2014 a group of Greenhorn Valley ladies noticed a need to help local students to have school supplies. Nancy Romine, Eloise Martucci, and Kathleen Cassidy put their heads together and created Valley Backpacks. The group later incorporated and became a 501 c-3 nonprofit.
The Brezenski family, (L-R) Cooper (13), Luke (10), Suzanna (11), Somer (43), Meadow (8), Adam (48). Courtesy Photo

The Brezenski family, (L-R) Cooper (13), Luke (10), Suzanna (11), Somer (43), Meadow (8), Adam (48). Courtesy Photo

Thirteen-Year-Old Wants to Drill a Well in Africa

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Every year, 4-5 million children die of dehydration. One in nine people in the world have no access to clean drinking water. In Africa, every year, people spend 40 billion hours walking to the nearest source of clean water. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
The Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association Annual Meeting was held Saturday at Milberger Farms. Courtesy Phoyo

The Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association Annual Meeting was held Saturday at Milberger Farms. Courtesy Phoyo

Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association Announces New Officers

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association (PCSA) announced their newly elected officers after their annual meeting and dinner on Saturday, February 4. Carl Beeman will be heading things up as President, Ron Kroll as Vice President, and Beth Hayes as Secretary.

Greenhorn Valley Book Club is Growing

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Greenhorn Valley Book Club hostess and Manager of the Greenhorn Library, Linda Lewis said after the January 26 meeting that she had to report a problem of the best kind to her book supplier. It seems the book club membership has grown to the point that she needs more books sent each month.
Gabe Martinez, RFPD Courtesy Photo

Gabe Martinez, RFPD Courtesy Photo

Witnessed Accident Leads to Critical Care Career

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Trinidad high school student Gabe Martinez and friends came upon what appeared to be a car accident. They pulled over and called 9-1-1. Martinez didn’t know for sure until several weeks later, but he literally watched a guy take his last breath.

VFC’s Stella’s Open Pantry

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
One of the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community’s (VFC) longest-running projects is Stella’s Open Pantry. The pantry, held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Cheri Walker, of Kelly J’s Sewing Center and Quilt Shop shares enthusiasm with the 4-H Club in their reception of a donated sewing maching. Photo by Shirley PIgg

Cheri Walker, of Kelly J’s Sewing Center and Quilt Shop shares enthusiasm with the 4-H Club in their reception of a donated sewing maching. Photo by Shirley PIgg

Kelly J’s Encourages 4-H Youngsters with Donation

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A few months ago, the Greenhorn Kickers 4-H Club’s new clothing project leader, Donna Thomas, spoke to Kelly Mattson of Kelly J’s Sewing Center and Quilt Shop about the girls enrolled in her project.
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