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Viewpoint: A Grandma’s Heart

Viewpoint: A Grandma’s Heart

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Viewpoint: A Grandma’s Heart

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
We had the privilege this last weekend of watching our two granddaughters be part of a ballet recital. Imagine little ballerinas, costumes in every color, from ages three thru high school. Kahlynn, age 9, danced on Saturday and Ellee, age 5, danced on Friday.
Viewpoint: First Pickleball and Now Disc Golf?

Viewpoint: First Pickleball and Now Disc Golf?

Viewpoint: First Pickleball and Now Disc Golf?

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Through the generosity and love of Jim and Judy Butcher, Colorado City is on the map, with a fully approved, planned, and completed Disc Golf Course of national quality in honor of their son, Darren Butcher. Colorado City joins 20 other communities in Colorado that have disc golf courses.
Viewpoint: The Passion of Youth and the Wisdom of the Veteran

Viewpoint: The Passion of Youth and the Wisdom of the Veteran

Viewpoint: The Passion of Youth and the Wisdom of the Veteran

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Two of my favorite events to cover for the newspaper are the Rye High School graduation and the Memorial Day service at the Colorado City Cemetery, sponsored by the Colorado City/Rye Cuerno Verde VFW Post 7305 in conjunction with the Colorado City Cemetery District.
Viewpoint: Twenty Five Percent of Us Have the Right to Whine About the Metro Board

Viewpoint: Twenty Five Percent of Us Have the Right to Whine About the Metro Board

Viewpoint: Twenty Five Percent of Us Have the Right to Whine About the Metro Board

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Sarah Hunter and Greg Collins (incumbent) were clearly the top two vote recipients in the May 3rd election for the two open positions on the Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors. Hunter garnered the most votes of 912 votes cast with an unofficial total of 275. That was 8.
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Viewpoint: Count Your Blessings and Tell Them Thank You

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The valley is blessed by people who really make a difference. Ryan Elarton is one of those people. I got to know Ryan when he was CFO at Pueblo Public School District 70, and while he and his family attended the Baptist Church in Rye.
Viewpoint: Did Pueblo West Metro Get It Right?

Viewpoint: Did Pueblo West Metro Get It Right?

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Viewpoint: Did Pueblo West Metro Get It Right?

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In 2020, the Colorado City Metro District sold 66 water and sewer taps at a price of $10,000 before the price went up in 2021. With the increase of the price to $16,500 ($8,500 for water and $8,500 for sewer) the number of sold taps dropped to 24.
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