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GOAL High School Named USA Today 2026 Top Workplace in Colorado for Third Consecutive Year

GOAL High School Named USA Today 2026 Top Workplace in Colorado for Third Consecutive Year

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GOAL High School Named USA Today 2026 Top Workplace in Colorado for Third Consecutive Year

Alan Vannorman, Director .
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Pueblo, CO – June 18, 2026, GOAL High School has been recognized by the USA Today as a 2026 Top Workplace in Colorado, marking the third consecutive year the organization has earned this recognition. GOAL serves students statewide with a staff of almost 700 and over 40 locations.
Ballot Drop Box Locations for Pueblo County

Ballot Drop Box Locations for Pueblo County

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Ballot Drop Box Locations for Pueblo County

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ballots were mailed out on Monday, June 8. We hope that you have received your ballot, studied it, and filled it out according to your preferences. June30 is Election Day, and ballots must be received by then.
Dina Godinez, Pueblo Area Agency on Aging Program Coordinator, took time to answer one-on-one questions about the organization and the services they offer. Courtesy Photo

Dina Godinez, Pueblo Area Agency on Aging Program Coordinator, took time to answer one-on-one questions about the organization and the services they offer. Courtesy Photo

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PAAA Seeks Seniors' Input at June 11 Lunch and Learn

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Lunch and Learn event held on June 11 at the Susan Kalman Community Center was presented by the Pueblo Area Agency on Aging (PAAA).Located in Pueblo, Colorado, PAAA operates under the Department of Human Services and offers services and programs to older adults in the area.
D70 Board of Education’s Day in Court

D70 Board of Education’s Day in Court

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D70 Board of Education’s Day in Court

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On Tuesday, June 9, members of the Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) and their legal counsel spent a lengthy day in Pueblo County District Court.
Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

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Road Access Proposals Create CCMD Discussion

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) met on June 9 for their regular meeting. Most of the study session was a discussion of road access proposals. The board seemed somewhat divided on how in depth this initial set of regulations should be.
Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

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Rye Fire Protection District Meeting Canceled Due to Hidden Creek Fire

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) holds its board meetings at 5:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month; in June, that would have been Monday, June 15. However, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the dreaded call came in smoke rising in the area north of Table Mountain off of Old San Isabel Road.

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Akers Newest Town of Rye Trustee

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A special meeting was held on June 9 by the Town of Rye at the Town Hall at 2067 Main Street.Mike Hager, with Element Engineering, recapped the Sewer Main Collection System Capitol Improvement Project and presented a needs assessment.

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Mitchell Resigns as County Attorney After 17 Years

Press Release
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The first female Pueblo County attorney worked her final day on June 10 after 17 years of service, ten of which were spent in her current role as county attorney.The resignation came during a meeting of the Pueblo County Commissioners on June 9.
Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

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Eleven Students Attend Technology Camp

John Freeburg
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
For three action-packed days in June, 11 students from local schools dove headfirst into STEM at a camp sponsored and hosted by NOMAD Group in Colorado City. John Freeburg of C Cubed Training led the instructional team, guiding campers through a new hands-on challenge each day.
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