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Pueblo County Sheriff for the last 16 years, Kirk Taylor leads over 400 troops and employees in his current position, and hopes to move into the role of U.S. Marshall for the Federal District of Colorado. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Sheriff for the last 16 years, Kirk Taylor leads over 400 troops and employees in his current position, and hopes to move into the role of U.S. Marshall for the Federal District of Colorado. Courtesy Photo

Taylor to Exit as Sheriff with Possible U.S. Marshal Position in his Future

Sheriff Kirk Taylor’s name is being bandied about at the US Senate Judiciary Committee at the moment. The reason is that he is nominated to serve as one of 94 U.S. Marshals in the United States. If approved by the Judiciary Committee, Taylor’s name would be submitted to the full U.S.

Valley First Created with Community Children in Mind

Valley First, a 501c3 nonprofit group, has been making a huge impact on the Greenhorn Valley. Organized in 2021, but just applying for nonprofit status in January of 2022, Valley First was born with a mission: ‘to do for the community, especially the children’.
Auctioneer Jake Brunick, Cody Dodge, Cathy Hoffeld volunteer their time for the annual Mountain Aire Festival and Auction. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

Auctioneer Jake Brunick, Cody Dodge, Cathy Hoffeld volunteer their time for the annual Mountain Aire Festival and Auction. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

Mountain Aire Festival and Auction Proceeds Benefit the Valley

For the past 21 years, the Rye United Methodist Church Faith Circle has organized a fundraiser to help them pay for outreach work.
Photo by Lori Kraus

Photo by Lori Kraus

North Catamount Reservoir

This great adventure began outside our garage when we decided to go kayaking. So how is that the beginning of a great adventure you ask? Well, until recently we had a pickup, making it easy to move a kayak.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Little Pantry is a Little Extra for the Community

The Rye Home United Methodist Church Little Pantry Box is in its third year of operation and staying busier than ever before. Organizer Deb Smith said, “During the heart of COVID, the church had so many mission projects that had to be pushed aside.

Bravo Defines Fencing Design and Construction Expertise

We’ve all run into people who are counting the number of days until they can retire. Not Mike Bravo of Mike’s Best Custom Design (MBCD) of Pueblo. When Mike’s feet hit the floor at 3:30 a.m. he is looking forward to the days’ work. “We like work,” shares Bravo simply and succinctly.
Lake isabel

Lake isabel

A Day at the St. Charles River

Pack a lunch and follow the boat ramp at Lake Isabel down to lake’s edge; at the ramp go right and follow the sunny path around the lake to the west. As you reach the west edge you will find a trail leading into the forest to your right.