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Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Miller Finds Her Teaching Position Rewarding

Chelsea Miller is working in her first full-time year as an Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary School. Hired to help students that might have fallen behind during COVID and remote learning, Miller is thrilled with the job. She shared, “I love it!
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Spring is Here, at Last

The first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere was on Sunday, March 20. The day is also referred to as the vernal equinox (sometimes also referred to as the spring equinox or March equinox) and it is almost always either March 20 or March 21.
Quilt created by Carol Davis

Quilt created by Carol Davis

SOCO Regional Quilt Show Features Local Artist

The Southern Colorado Regional Quilt show will be from March 31st to April 9th at the El Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo. The show is sponsored by the Pride City Quilt Guild and is open from 10am to 5pm daily. The featured quilter this year is Carol Davis from Colorado City.
The seventh annual Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo State Park raises money for Special Olympics Courtesy Photo

The seventh annual Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo State Park raises money for Special Olympics Courtesy Photo

PCSO Polar Plunge Raises Nearly $23,000 for Special Olympics

PUEBLO, COLO – After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Polar Plunge returned to the 42- degree water of the Pueblo Reservoir on March 5.
The Pueblo Zoo brings back Brew at the Zoo, April 30, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Courtesy Photo

The Pueblo Zoo brings back Brew at the Zoo, April 30, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Courtesy Photo

Brew at the Zoo is Back!

After a two year hiatus, a new favorite local tradition features regional craft beer and bands PUEBLO, Colo. (March 2, 2022) – Sip craft beverages, enjoy live music, and snack on local gourmet street eats next to some of the rarest animals on the planet.
RHS Para-professional Audra Dunkin, with daughter Lucie. Photo by Shirley Pigg

RHS Para-professional Audra Dunkin, with daughter Lucie. Photo by Shirley Pigg

It’s Good to Be Audra!

Audra Dunkin is in her first year as a Para Professional at Rye High School, and couldn’t be happier. Dunkin laughs, “I went to school here, graduated from Rye High School, and couldn’t wait to get away from here. I hated the snow, wanted to be somewhere warmer, just wanted to be gone.
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Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park

I can almost hear what you’re thinking. “Another adventure? Do those two ever stay home?” A fair question. After just visiting the Hornbek Homestead last week, I’m sure the Willie Nelson classic “On the Road Again” is echoing in your ears.
Sherri Marquez, owner of Sherri's Blings ‘n Things, displays some of her custom-designed apparel. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sherri Marquez, owner of Sherri's Blings ‘n Things, displays some of her custom-designed apparel. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sherri’s Blings ‘n Things Continues to Grow

If you live in the Greenhorn Valley, you have likely seen some of Sherri’s Blings ‘n Things work. Probably as an eye-catching piece of apparel someone was wearing, certainly some of the local sports team's shirts, or maybe the catchy cap your neighbor gave you advertising his business.