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Several Small Fires Burning Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Several small fires are burning in Colorado. On July 17 the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office released the following Facebook update at 7:47 p.m.: “We had a number of fires start after the storm late yesterday afternoon, which manifested last night and this morning.
This weekend’s Mountain Aire Festival auction will feature handcrafted tables made locally from beetle kill pine. Courtesy Photo

This weekend’s Mountain Aire Festival auction will feature handcrafted tables made locally from beetle kill pine. Courtesy Photo

Mountain Aire Festival Dinner and Auction Scheduled this Saturday in Rye

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Good Food, good company, good products, all brought out for a good cause. For those who make it a habit to attend, Faith Circle’s Mountain Aire Festival probably comes to mind. This year's 21st Annual Faith Circle Mountain Aire Festival Dinner and Auction will take place Saturday, July 23.
Senator John Hickenlooper answers questions for youth tour. Courtesy Photo

Senator John Hickenlooper answers questions for youth tour. Courtesy Photo

Lundahl Makes Friends on SIEA Trip

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Kaylie Lundahl describes herself as not super social. Add to that the fact that she moved from Littleton and her junior year was the first year in Colorado City and at Rye High School.

Dufty Sworn in as Town of Rye Trustee

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
During the June 8, Town of Rye meeting, Mayor Marty Rahl swore in Kathy Dufty to fill the vacant Town of Rye Board of Trustee position. Dufty recited and signed the Oath of Office to fill a twoyear term, and until the next regular election in 2024.
Run Down After the Primary Election

Run Down After the Primary Election

Run Down After the Primary Election

Press Release
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Most Pueblo County primary election ballots have already been counted a week after the primary election and while local results are still unofficial, the races on November's ballot are taking shape.
These paintings, as well as many other hand-made items, will be up for bid at the Faith Circle Mountain Aire Fesitival Dinner and Auction. Courtesy Photo

These paintings, as well as many other hand-made items, will be up for bid at the Faith Circle Mountain Aire Fesitival Dinner and Auction. Courtesy Photo

21st Annual Faith Circle’s Mountain Aire Festival

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The 21st Annual Faith Circle’s Mountain Aire Festival Dinner and Auction is nearly here. One of the most celebrated and looked forward to events in the Greenhorn Valley, the Festival will take place on Saturday, July 23.
Jordan Fenimore has earned numerous certifications to serve as an EMT and firefighter for the Rye Fire Protection District. Courtesy Photo

Jordan Fenimore has earned numerous certifications to serve as an EMT and firefighter for the Rye Fire Protection District. Courtesy Photo

RFPD’s Jordan Fenimore Shares Gratitude in Serving the Community

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Two and a half years ago Jordan Fenimore was a motorcycle mechanic in Denver. Today he is an EMT and firefighter for the Rye Fire Protection District, the Westcliffe Volunteer Fire Department and Custer County Emergency Medical Services.
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Democratic Voters Oust Pair of Incumbents in Primary

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
For 16 years, Gilbert “Bo” Ortiz has been the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder. That reign ended in the Democratic Primary when Candace Rivera defeated Ortiz, handily. In the most recent vote count available, Rivera had 12,553 votes to Ortiz’s 5,292 votes.
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