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Rye High School Principal Matt DeJong at the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Terry Kraus

Rye High School Principal Matt DeJong at the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Terry Kraus

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RHS Commencement Ceremony Presents the Class of 2026

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Sixty Rye High School (RHS) seniors became graduates on Thursday, May 22, 2026, in a twohour ceremony held in the RHS gymnasium.After the processional, including the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office Honor Guard, and the invocation, senior Zelic Hoosier played the National Anthem.
RCC Saddle Club hosted a convenient clinic with several equine services available right at the RCC Arena. Photo by Shirley Pigg

RCC Saddle Club hosted a convenient clinic with several equine services available right at the RCC Arena. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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RCC Saddle Club Hosts Season Kick-off

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
May marks the beginning of the season for the Rye Colorado City Saddle Club (RCC), with gymkhana and team sorting events starting up soon. To help members and their horses prepare for the upcoming season, the saddle club hosted a special day on Saturday, May 16.
Representatives of Sunwest Credit Union talk finances and careers with Craver Middle School students. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Representatives of Sunwest Credit Union talk finances and careers with Craver Middle School students. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Craver Middle School Students Explore Careers

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Classrooms at Craver Middle School were filled with engaging learning experiences on Thursday, May 14, during the school's annual Middle School Career Day.
DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

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DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
About a dozen citizens joined a full Colorado City Metro District Board to listen and participate in public hearings. The initial hearing was on the $25 million Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system designed to improve water quality and meet ever changing water treatment standards.
Wild Beauty & Skin opens its door. Courtesy Photo

Wild Beauty & Skin opens its door. Courtesy Photo

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Emma Valentino wants to get to know you

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Emma Valentino says her biggest problem is that people don’t know her. And they don’t know about her business, Wild Beauty & Skin, located at 4491 Bent Brothers Blvd. Suite B, in Colorado City, which opened on April 20, 2026.Emma certainly knows about the valley.

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Rye Meeting Minutes Released

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
At their May 13 meeting, the Town of Rye released minutes for the April 8, regular meeting. The full minutes can be viewed on the Town of Rye website under the heading Meeting Minutes.Geoff Pagnotta provided an update on the disconnection of Tank #1., the outside underground tank.
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