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Weekly Devotion: Job 38:4-5

Pastor Don Jones
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation!Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off in dimensions! Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it!“Why me God” Everyone has asked that question of God at least once. Why do I have to go through this?
The Sikes Ranch Fire was in rough country to access and fight. Courtesy Photo

The Sikes Ranch Fire was in rough country to access and fight. Courtesy Photo

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Sikes Ranch Fire Quickly Contained at Six Acres

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
On Wednesday, August 12, just before 3:00 p.m., the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) was dispatched to investigate smoke reported in their area. Upon arrival, responders noticed the smoke was dark in color and appeared to be increasing between Colorado City and Burt Mill Road.
D70 School Board President Ann Bennett (L) swearing in appointed board member Susie Carnes. Courtesy Photo

D70 School Board President Ann Bennett (L) swearing in appointed board member Susie Carnes. Courtesy Photo

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Judge Chostner Rules Carnes Pueblo D70 School Board Appointment Invalid

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Pueblo District Court Judge Michelle Chostner invalidated the appointment of Susie Carnes as school board director for Pueblo County School District 70 (D70). Chostner ruled the board violated Colorado Open Meetings Law by failing to provide public notice of her appointment.
CDOT road crews were called out to assist with water and debris flooding Hwy 165 just below the burn area near Nomad Group, on Thursday, August 13. Rain fell hard and fast, creating what resembled a cross between a waterfall and a mudslide coming down the hill and across Hwy 165. Water was reportedly over a foot deep on Hwy 165. Courtesy Photo

CDOT road crews were called out to assist with water and debris flooding Hwy 165 just below the burn area near Nomad Group, on Thursday, August 13. Rain fell hard and fast, creating what resembled a cross between a waterfall and a mudslide coming down the hill and across Hwy 165. Water was reportedly over a foot deep on Hwy 165. Courtesy Photo

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Local Newspaper Owners Begins 18th Year

Local Newspaper Owners Begins 18th Year

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Local Newspaper Owners Begins 18th Year

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
This issue of the Greenhorn Valley View is the 885th edition of the paper printed by TLK Enterprises, owned and operated by Lori and Terry Kraus. For 17 years, the paper has not missed a week. In addition, the Summer Guide has been published every year as well.
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Help a Youth Play Football

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Aspen Acres Fire was costly in so many ways. One of those is the Rye Youth Football program.
Fourteen Monitored Fires in Colorado

Fourteen Monitored Fires in Colorado

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Fourteen Monitored Fires in Colorado

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Things in Colorado have cooled off, but there are still 14 fires in the state that are being monitored. Perhaps the most in need of watching is the Elk Fire which was started by lightning on July 9th, seven miles NW of Lake City.
Leroy and Kathy Mora, surrounded by supporters, officially announced Mora's candidacy for Pueblo County Sheriff. Courtesy Photo

Leroy and Kathy Mora, surrounded by supporters, officially announced Mora's candidacy for Pueblo County Sheriff. Courtesy Photo

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Mora has Prepared for Thirty Years to be Sheriff

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
“I’ve been preparing for thirty years to be Pueblo County Sheriff,” shared candidate Leroy Mora. About 60 people attended his official Pueblo County Campaign Kick-off on August 5th at the Veteran’s Bridge on the Pueblo river walk.“Criminals must know we won’t tolerate crime,” he further illuminated.
Engineer and educator, Dave Ressel Courtesy Photo

Engineer and educator, Dave Ressel Courtesy Photo

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A Lifetime Made of Two Careers

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Dave Ressel went to the Coast Guard Academy after graduating from Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs in 1980. Fourth child and first son in a military family, his mother wanted him to apply for the Air Force Academy.
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