Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association (PCSA) is proud to once again offer youth the opportunity to apply for the Dickerson Memorial Scholarship. The Dickerson Scholarship is presented in remembrance of C. L. “Dick” and Evelyn Dickerson who were longtime Pueblo area cattle producers and youth supporters. The purpose of this scholarship is to aid the recipient in the pursuit of their personal growth and development through education.

Six names will appear on the Republican party primary ballot to replace Rep. Lauren Boebert, who relocated and will be running in Colorado House of Representatives District 4 instead of District 3 where she is the incumbent.

At Evraz Mountain Steel Mill a fire erupted last Friday and produced large quantities of black smoke, health advisories and multiple burned buildings. On Saturday, Mayor Heather Graham posted a video saying the fire was under control.

Shane Kato Crews, Rye High School graduate, was confirmed to a judgeship on Colorado’s U.S. District Court the first week of April by a vote of 51-48, restoring the trial court to its full roster of seven judges.

Saturday, April 6, was a huge day for the Thunderbolt WinterGuard as they made the long trek to Denver to compete in the State Championships. On a long and nerve-wracking day, the team left the Greenhorn Valley early in the morning, and placing announcements wasn’t completed until almost 10:00 p.m.

Head Coach Kermit Spencer, who guided the Rye High School girls basketball team in 2021-22 to a third-place finish in the State Tournament, isn’t sure what his overall record as coach at RHS was. He clearly remembers one year when his charges only went 2-18. But in his last four years at RHS, that record was 86-7.