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Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

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Rye Area Schools Complimented During Board of Education Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
During the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on October 7, the Rye area schools received recognition from Board Director John Christenson and Superintendentand enjoyable Homecoming celebration.Rein shared her observations from her visit to the Rye schools on Thursday, October 2.
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Senseless Vandalism Leaves the Community Outraged and Disappointed

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Halloween Town in Rye, Colorado, is a significant event for the community. Main Street is closed off, and homes and businesses along the street are elaborately decorated. Community members line the streets with decorated vehicles to distribute treats.
The famous FFA BBQ was a busy place as FFA members and volunteers served meals. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The famous FFA BBQ was a busy place as FFA members and volunteers served meals. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Rye Packs Activities into Homecoming Day

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Homecoming: where students, alumni, and staff come together to celebrate school pride.Rye High School (RHS) Homecoming 2025 certainly did not disappoint, as there were so many events and celebrations going on that the energy in the Greenhorn Valley was electric.
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Colorful Leaves Illuminate Spruce Grove Trailhead

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
It’s been a while since Lori and I shared a Hike of the Month. It isn’t like we haven’t been walking; we’ve just been staying in the city or at one of several favorite hikes we have close-by which we’ve already told you about.
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Roundtable Unifies Community Assets for

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The second roundtable work session for the improvement of Colorado City met on September 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pueblo County Chambers. District 1 Commissioner Miles Lucero and District 3 Commissioner Zachary Swearingen were in attendance.

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Bailey Elected to Fill Open Position

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Greg Bailey, recently retired as a 38-year member of the Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) staff, was appointed to the remainder of the term held by Clint Gross who recently resigned from the CCMD Board of Directors. Bailey was one of two applicants for the position.

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Lucero Censured by Pueblo County Commissioners

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Things grew hotter in the decorum issues of the Pueblo County Commissioners. At the September 30 meeting, Miles Lucero was censured by fellow commissioners Zach Swearingen and Puala McPheeters. The focus of the censure was violating executive session confidentiality during a recent meeting.

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CBI Identifies Six Davis Mortuary Victims

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
At a press conference held at the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Pueblo, on October 1, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) along with the Judicial District Attorney, updated the ongoing Davis Mortuary investigation, confirming progress in victim identification while at the same...

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Getting to Know the District 70 School Board Candidates

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Pueblo Community College (PCC), on September 30, encouraged the seven candidates for the Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) to introduce themselves to the public at PCC’s Hoag Theater.In District 5, Rye resident Anne Bennett is competing against Jenna Conklin.
Marty Rahl, Mayor of Rye; Jim Eccher, Colorado City Metro District Manager; and Miles Lucero, Pueblo County Commissioner (L-R front) cut the ribbon celebrating Pueblo County services becoming available in Colorado City. CCMD Board Members Karim Ayoub and Ray Davis (back L-R) Courtesy Photo

Marty Rahl, Mayor of Rye; Jim Eccher, Colorado City Metro District Manager; and Miles Lucero, Pueblo County Commissioner (L-R front) cut the ribbon celebrating Pueblo County services becoming available in Colorado City. CCMD Board Members Karim Ayoub and Ray Davis (back L-R) Courtesy Photo

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Team Effort Brings Pueblo County Services to Colorado City

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
A ribboncutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. marked the beginning of a new collaboration aimed at providing valuable services to the Greenhorn Valley.
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