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Terry Kraus
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said last Friday that Colorado’s state haze control plan and their efforts to shut down several coal plants without consent has been rejected.The Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, i.e.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
FBLA Re-Born at Rye High School
Shirley Pigg
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) program has been reborn at Rye High School (RHS) after many years of absence. The once-popular program is now back and thriving.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
County Receives $160K to Develop Parks and Recreation
Terry Kra Us Greenhorn Valley View
The Pueblo County Commissioners announced that they have received $160,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to develop parks and recreation master plans. Each year some of this grant makes its way to the Colorado City/Rye area.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Candidate Dana Charles: Fighting for a Prosperous Pueblo County
Shirley Pigg
Dana Charles, a candidate for State Senator in District 3, hosted a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, January 7, at the Greenhorn Valley Library.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Denver's 120th National Western Stock Show is Happening Now
Shirley Pigg
The 120th National Western Stock Show is a celebrated annual event in Denver, Colorado, showcasing the region's agricultural heritage.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Trump Veto on December 31 Squashes Clean Water Project for South Eastern Colorado
Terry Kraus
It is rare in Colorado that the two democratic Senators and the two Republican members of the House in our area agree. But that was the case with the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which passed through both the house and senate.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Lacas Earn Life Saver Awards
Shirley Pigg
What began as a quiet family dinner turned into a lifesaving event for Tom and Zeb Laca. The off-duty firefighters paused their meal to assist someone in distress.On Saturday, November 1, around 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Earthquake Recorded Near Colorado City
Shirley Pigg
It wasn’t thunder, a crash, or an explosion—it was just unusual. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an earthquake near Colorado City on Thursday, January 8. However, most residents likely did not feel it. The USGS reported the earthquake to have a magnitude of 2.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Snow Day! Up to a foot of much needed snow accumulated Thursday afternoon into Friday of last week to the delight of many Greenhorn Valley residents. Photo by Shirley Pigg
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Former PCSO Deputy Headed to Trial June 1
Terry Kraus
A four-day, June 1, trial has been scheduled for former Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Seargeant Jason Hanratty.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026