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Preparing for the Real Estate Market in Spring 2026

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

When meeting with customers over the past few months, I have discussed five main things to do before putting their houses on the real estate market. It is a Buyer’s Market now, and buyers and their lenders are paying attention to specific issues with houses.

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Car Accident Causes Power Outage

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

As all Greenhorn Valley residents know, it is not unusual for the power to flicker and go out for several hours in November.However, it is usually accompanied by high winds, a blinding snowstorm, or both.

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RHS Marching Band Wished Well at D70 Board Meeting

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

During the 'Information from the Board/Superintendents' section of the Pueblo County District 70 (D70) Board of Education meeting on October 21, Assistant Superintendent Robert DiPietro expressed his best wishes to RHS’s marching band as they prepare for the 2025 Colorado Marching Band State...

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Xcel Energy and House Representative Ask to Extend Comanche Unit 2 Life

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

In a press release from Action Colorado, it was announced that several state agencies including Xcel Energy had submitted a joint proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting approval to extend operations of Comanche Unit 2 in Pueblo through 2026, rather than retiring the...

VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post #7305 members Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Don Shumake (L-R) visited Mrs. Sonnleitner's class at Craver Middle School Courtesy Photo

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Veterans Enlighten Craver Students

Shirly Pigg

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305 Officers Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Donald Shumake visited Craver Middle School to speak in Mrs. Erin Sonnleitner’s class.

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Three New Faces Will Serve on District 70 Board

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The only Pueblo County School District 70 incumbent running for re-election ended up in third place out of three in District 4 in the election held on Tuesday, November 4. In the end of the night - unofficial results, Chris DeLuca had 4,067 votes to return to the D70 board.

Costume Contest entrants lined up outside the Rye Fire Station for Rye Fire Protection District employees to award ribbons and treats

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Rye Transformed into Halloween Town for Top Halloween Fun

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Halloween Town was established in 2011 by Karon Christenson Banta and Holly Tittel, and has grown and improved every year since.

The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club was proud to name Mason Goldberg as the local winner in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Courtesy Photo

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Goldberg Wins Lions Club Peace Poster Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club recently announced the winner of the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest. Congratulations go out to eleven-year-old Mason Goldberg for claiming first place in this year’s competition.

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The PUC: How It Affects You — And Why We’re Watching Closely

Sara Blackhurst, President

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

If you pay an electricity bill, you might assume someone somewhere just “sets” the rate.Actually, it’s the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — a small but powerful, three member regulatory body appointed by the Governor — that decides how we power our homes, businesses, and communities.

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Smart Financial Moves to Make before Year-End

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for success in the months ahead.Here are some things to consider.

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