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Water Restrictions Moved to Stage 4

Water Restrictions Moved to Stage 4

Water Restrictions Moved to Stage 4

A special Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) meeting was held Tuesday, August 4, for a public hearing on moving water restrictions to stage 4, to take place immediately. Plants and gardens, landscaping, or other vegetation may be watered from 5:00-7:00 a.m. or 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sundays at Six Concerts Resuming on August 9

Sundays at Six Concerts Resuming on August 9

Sundays at Six Concerts Resuming on August 9

The Sundays at Six concert scheduled for July 12 with Marvin Thiel was cancelled, along with many other events in the Greenhorn Valley during July.
Rye Church of Christ volunteers will be stocking and handing out supplies just as they did while they were at the Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware parking lot. Bill Mansfield (l) unloads water, an unknown person sorts through boxes, and Darrel Proctor and Jim Ragan discuss the operation while other volunteers assist customers at the tables under the tent. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye Church of Christ volunteers will be stocking and handing out supplies just as they did while they were at the Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware parking lot. Bill Mansfield (l) unloads water, an unknown person sorts through boxes, and Darrel Proctor and Jim Ragan discuss the operation while other volunteers assist customers at the tables under the tent. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye Church of Christ Begins Disaster Relief Efforts in Rye

Rye residents can finally return home! The Rye Church of Christ started offering disaster relief services in Rye on Thursday, July 23rd, at 9:00 a.m.
Local Donna Fern aced many different classes in the horse show, claiming reserve and grand champion placings, all while also working long, hot days to Courtesy Photo

Local Donna Fern aced many different classes in the horse show, claiming reserve and grand champion placings, all while also working long, hot days to Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Fair 2026: A Unique Experience

The Pueblo County Fair in 2026 was unlike any previous fair held in Pueblo, primarily due to the Colorado State Fairgrounds housing over 1,400 animals evacuated from the Aspen Acres Fire. This year, the fair was only open to 4-H and FFA exhibitors, their families, and Open Class participants.
Cindy and Jeff Bailey, along with the official Abriendo Inn greeter, Bentley, pose in the lobby of the Abriendo Inn during the winter of 2026 Photo by Shirley Pigg

Cindy and Jeff Bailey, along with the official Abriendo Inn greeter, Bentley, pose in the lobby of the Abriendo Inn during the winter of 2026 Photo by Shirley Pigg

Abriendo Inn Offers Fun for Evacuees

In 2021, Jeff and Cindy Bailey made significant life changes. Jeff taught his last day of school at Rye High School, and Cindy closed her beloved flower shop, Forget Me Not. They moved to Pueblo to begin a new chapter in their lives.
The Greenhorn Creek turned into a raging river after over six inches of rain fell in 19 hours in July of 2013. Courtesy Photo

The Greenhorn Creek turned into a raging river after over six inches of rain fell in 19 hours in July of 2013. Courtesy Photo

The Extremes of July in Rye: 2026 Fire, 2013 Flooding

Although the North American monsoons had not yet arrived in the Greenhorn Valley in 2026, they typically pass through the area in June or July.
The arts and crafts and face painting were a huge hit at the Valley Community Church Play Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The arts and crafts and face painting were a huge hit at the Valley Community Church Play Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VCC Provides Fun Play Day for Children

The Valley Community Church opened its doors to provide a day of fun for the Greenhorn Valley Children. Friday, July 24 volunteers from the church set up for fun, opened the doors, and invited children to come and enjoy the day from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Colorado Continues to be Wildfire Hot Spot

Colorado continues to be the hot spot for wildfires with a dozen wildfires being tracked by inci-web. The largest is the Aspen Acres Fire located 10 miles NW of Rye. The fire is listed as human caused and under investigation; and has burned 101,921 acres and is 66% contained.