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CCMD Needs Citizen Help

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Colorado City business owners and individuals are being asked to express their full support of the Colorado City Metro District effort to procure funding for the improvement and expansion of the Lake Beckwith Dam.
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Local History Nights Return

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Do you ever wonder what the area was like before Colorado City developed? Do you ever pass by an old house or storefront on your drive home and wonder about its history?
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RFPD Moving Forward

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Despite the surprising upheaval and the resignation of a board member at the last Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) meeting, the special RFPD meeting on January 23 moved along much as usual.

CCMD Rec Center Invites Adults/Seniors

Josh Briggs
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Colorado City Parks and Rec will be opening the rec center for adults/seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rec center will be open from 8am to 11am. We will have coffee available and the game tables will be open.
Rubens Salles, owner/operator of the local KOA Campground, brings new business to the valley. Photo by Terry Kraus

Rubens Salles, owner/operator of the local KOA Campground, brings new business to the valley. Photo by Terry Kraus

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The Rokon Will Go Anywhere

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
“It’s a beast,” shared Rubens Salles, owner of the Colorado City KOA and offroad rider for his entire life. “I rode a Rokon when I was seven years old,” he continued. “And I still remember it. They just ride differently.
Ronda Rein, newly appointed District 70 Superintendent . Courtesy Photo

Ronda Rein, newly appointed District 70 Superintendent . Courtesy Photo

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Rein Approved as New D70 Superintendent

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Pueblo County School District 70 Board of Education (BOE) voted to approve Ronda Rein as their new Superintendent at the meeting on January 17. Rein will officially begin her new role on July 1, 2023.
Chamber Annual Banquet Set for February 9

Chamber Annual Banquet Set for February 9

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Chamber Annual Banquet Set for February 9

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Leslie Mastroianni, Executive Director /Planner for the Southern Colorado Economic Development District, will be the keynote speaker at the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner on February 9, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Rye Café.
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Make a Difference with the GV Chamber

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber encourages residents and business owners to “Start Making a Difference Today” by joining the Chamber and getting involved with your community. Voice an opinion, share your ideas or volunteer some time to make events happen in the Valley.
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Town of Rye Receives

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
During the December 14, Town of Rye Board meeting, Rye Town Clerk Jocelyn Mower advised the board that the Town of Rye had received an award letter regarding a grant they had applied for.
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Nominations for CCMD Board of Directors

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Nominations for the office of Director on the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Board of Directors opened up in January 2023. District Manager Jim Eccher made the announcement at the January 10, CCMD meeting during a discussion about appointing the Designated Election Official (DEO).
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