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Age group 19 and up Year End Gymkhana winners L-R Sam Baker, TJ Richardson, Sydney Hecox, and Katie Richardson Courtesy Photo

Age group 19 and up Year End Gymkhana winners L-R Sam Baker, TJ Richardson, Sydney Hecox, and Katie Richardson Courtesy Photo

Year-end Winners at RCC Saddle Club

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
2025 was a year of many changes at the Rye Colorado City Saddle Club (RCC).
Book Club members visisted Joye Marostica at her home to honor her for starting the book club 35 years ago. L-R Mary Helen Finley, Phyllis Hochstetler, Joye Marostica seated, Shirley Pigg, Steele Wotkyns. Courtesy Photo

Book Club members visisted Joye Marostica at her home to honor her for starting the book club 35 years ago. L-R Mary Helen Finley, Phyllis Hochstetler, Joye Marostica seated, Shirley Pigg, Steele Wotkyns. Courtesy Photo

Marostica Honored for Starting Book Club 35 Years Ago

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Despite changes in its name and meeting format, the Daytime Book Club (formerly Greenhorn Valley Book Club) has deep roots in the community.Joye Marostica was surprised when, upon moving to Greenhorn Valley in 1990, her sister, Marilyn Hunter, informed her that there was no book club in the area.
Costume Contest entrants lined up outside the Rye Fire Station for Rye Fire Protection District employees to award ribbons and treats

Costume Contest entrants lined up outside the Rye Fire Station for Rye Fire Protection District employees to award ribbons and treats

Rye Transformed into Halloween Town for Top Halloween Fun

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Halloween Town was established in 2011 by Karon Christenson Banta and Holly Tittel, and has grown and improved every year since.
The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club was proud to name Mason Goldberg as the local winner in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Courtesy Photo

The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club was proud to name Mason Goldberg as the local winner in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Courtesy Photo

Goldberg Wins Lions Club Peace Poster Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club recently announced the winner of the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Congratulations go out to eleven-year-old Mason Goldberg for claiming first place in this year’s competition.
Leadline contestants all received a witty T-Shirt at the RCC Saddle Club Awards Banquet. Courtesy Photo

Leadline contestants all received a witty T-Shirt at the RCC Saddle Club Awards Banquet. Courtesy Photo

RCC Saddle Club Wraps Up the Year

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club officially wrapped up their year with their October 18, Award Banquet. Members gathered at the historic Hatchet Ranch Events Barn to share a dinner of brisket, pulled pork, side dishes, and dessert while celebrating the years activities and rider achievements.
Courtesy Photo Hope Scheppelmann, Republican Candidate in the primary election for Third Congressional District.

Courtesy Photo Hope Scheppelmann, Republican Candidate in the primary election for Third Congressional District.

Bayfield Republican wants More for Her State

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Hope Scheppelman is running in the Republican primary for the Third Congressional District against incumbent Freshman Jeff Hurd. Normally, the View doesn’t deal with primaries, but several of our loyal readers asked us to explore Scheppelman’s campaign.
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Colorful Leaves Illuminate Spruce Grove Trailhead

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
It’s been a while since Lori and I shared a Hike of the Month. It isn’t like we haven’t been walking; we’ve just been staying in the city or at one of several favorite hikes we have close-by which we’ve already told you about.
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