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2026 CCMD Budget Hearing without Comment

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A full board attended the November 25 meeting of the Colorado City Metro District (CCMD), but the scheduled public hearing of the proposed 2026 CCMD Budget had not a single question or comment directed from the public.
Rye FFA National Convention Trip a Weeklong Whirlwind of Activity

Rye FFA National Convention Trip a Weeklong Whirlwind of Activity

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Rye FFA National Convention Trip a Weeklong Whirlwind of Activity

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Each year, the Rye High School (RHS) Chapter of FFA heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Convention. Each year it is a fun packed, nonstop week of new experiences, educational tours, and life changing events for the students attending.
You Bee Hungry food truck offered a free breakfast to anyone riding in the Greenhorn Valley Toy Run Photo by Shirley Pigg

You Bee Hungry food truck offered a free breakfast to anyone riding in the Greenhorn Valley Toy Run Photo by Shirley Pigg

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1st Annual Greenhorn Valley Toy Run a Wonderful Success

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Motorcycle riders from the Greenhorn Valley, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Gardner, and Penrose gathered at Rye High School for the first annual Greenhorn Valley Toy Run. It was an amazing sight to see so many bikers in full leather or decked out in costumes on their gleaming machines.
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Respectful Rye High School Students Proud to Hear and Honor Veterans

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
LTC FRED A. ETTLEMAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7305Veterans Day is celebrated annually to honor those who have served the United States. Veterans from the LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7305 visited Rye High School on Veterans Day to enhance the day.
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Metro Board Shifts Payroll to ADP and Saves Money

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
At the Colorado City Metro District Board meeting on November 12, District Manager James Eccher announced that they have entered into an agreement with ADP to take care of their payroll.In addition to payroll, there are multiple HR benefits and ADP matches the Caselle system the district uses.
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D70 Celebrates Being an Accredited District

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
In what was the last official meeting for board members John Christenson, Chris DeLuca, and Cathy Howland, incredibly good news for the district was celebrated. Nineteen Pueblo County District 70 Schools earned District Performance Awards as D70 celebrated the honor of being an Accredited District.
The Rye High School Marching Band at the State Championships in Grand Junction, CO Courtesy Image

The Rye High School Marching Band at the State Championships in Grand Junction, CO Courtesy Image

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Rye High School Thunderbolt Marching Band 2025 Season Summary

Ian Watson, Band Director
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Rye High School Thunderbolt Marching Band began its season in July, preparing its field production Man in the Mirror: The Story of Narcissus. This year’s show featured music from Hercules (“Gospel Truth”), Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.
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