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RJH Additional Engineering Work Approved in Split Vote

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Colorado City Metro District(CCMD) board members Karim Ayoub and Bob Seivert went over a new contract proposal from RJH Engineering with a fine-toothed comb, and decided the majority of the $135K in additional money requested by the engineering firm is for legitimate, additional work required by...
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Lee Fire Near Meeker Now Over 90% Contained

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Lee Fire, 11 miles SW of Meeker is now 91% contained but continues to grow. Although, this week a mere 300 acres was burned. The lightning-caused fire now has 266 personnel working on it, including five helicopters, 12 engines, three hand crews, five water tenders, and three dozers.
Beulah author Carol Fortino. Courtesy Photo

Beulah author Carol Fortino. Courtesy Photo

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Beulah Author Presents Interactive Reading Tonight at Dotson Cabin

Sumi Von Dassow
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Beulah author Carol Fortino will present an interactive reading of her latest work, Grannies with Gusto, in Beulah, at 5:30 p.m., August 28. The reading will take place at the Dotson Cabin Pavilion at 8737 Schoolhouse Lane, near the Beulah School of Natural Sciences.
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D70 Board Approves Gift for RHS Band and RHS FFA Trip

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, on August 19, began with a positive announcement: a $1,000 donation to the Rye High School (RHS) band from San Isabel Electric.
The site of the Davis Mortuary criminal investigation in Pueblo, Colorado. Courtesy Photo

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Twenty Decomposing Bodies Found in Mortuary Owned by County Coroner

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) conducted a mandated annual review of the Davis Mortuary, 128 Broadway in Pueblo, on August 21, 2025. As a result of that inspection, Davis Mortuary has been issued a summary suspension of services.

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American Workers Reflect on Labor Day

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
This year marks the 131st anniversary of Labor Day, a holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. Labor Day has evolved over the years, but it remains a day for both celebration and reflection on the rights and conditions of workers throughout history.
Kolby Clennin is hard at work at the Colorado State Fair Children's Barnyard as part of the Rye High School FFA Chapter Courtesy Photo

Kolby Clennin is hard at work at the Colorado State Fair Children's Barnyard as part of the Rye High School FFA Chapter Courtesy Photo

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Okins Prevents Robbery

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Greenhorn Valley Baptist church Pastor Paul Okins was in Pueblo last Wednesday morning. After dropping his son off in northern Pueblo near Big Lots he became involved in an active crime when he heard a woman scream.

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Town of Rye Discusses Immediate Mitigation of Property

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The minutes for the Town of Rye in regard to the July 9 meeting were approved and released at the August 13 meeting.Because of the procedure of the Town, this information is old but relevant to the community and the area; and released more than 30 days past the actual occurrence of the events.

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Lee Fire Near Meeker Continues to Grow

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
A dozen wildfires are burning in Colorado and the Lee Fire, 11 miles SW of Meeker, continues to grow. The fire has currently burned 137,485 acres, a growth of over 24,000 acres. It is now 61% contained. One thousand fire fighters are doing battle with the blaze.
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