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Participants of the Summer Reading Kickoff Party enjoyed games and lunch before selecting books to read Photo by Shirley Pigg

Participants of the Summer Reading Kickoff Party enjoyed games and lunch before selecting books to read Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Greenhorn Library Launches Summer Reading Program

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, June 12, 2025
School is out, summer break has started, and the Summer Reading adventures are here! The Greenhorn Branch of the Pueblo City-County Library District officially launched its annual summer reading program on Saturday, June 7, with a festive kickoff celebration.
In conjunction with the PCSO Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter crew used a hoist to extract the injured Search and Rescue member, who was then flown to Rye HighSchool and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Courtesy Photo

In conjunction with the PCSO Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter crew used a hoist to extract the injured Search and Rescue member, who was then flown to Rye HighSchool and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Courtesy Photo

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Lost Texas Hikers Rescued from Greenhorn Mountain

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Six hikers from Texas, including five juveniles, were rescued from Greenhorn Mountain on Saturday afternoon after a 25-hourlong search in steep heavily wooded terrain.The search began around 7:30 p.m.
David Wade’s Mountain Trails Chuckwagon was donated to the Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation Commitee in Pueblo, Colorado Courtesy Photo

David Wade’s Mountain Trails Chuckwagon was donated to the Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation Commitee in Pueblo, Colorado Courtesy Photo

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Dave Wade’s Chuckwagon Donated to the Historic Goodnight Barn

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Dave Wade’s historic Mountain Trails Chuckwagon is finding a new and very fitting home. The Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation Committee unveiled the new acquisition on Saturday, May 31, at the Historic Goodnight Barn, located at 5475 W. State Hwy 96 in Pueblo, Colorado.
Don Shumake, a decorated veteran, shares memories of his family and their military service at the Colorado City ceremony hosted by the LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7305 on Monday. Shirley Pigg

Don Shumake, a decorated veteran, shares memories of his family and their military service at the Colorado City ceremony hosted by the LTC Fred A. Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7305 on Monday. Shirley Pigg

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VFW Post Hosts Impressive Memorial Day Ceremony

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
LTC FRED A. ETTLEMAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 7305Memorial Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring U.S. military men and women who lost their lives in service, was celebrated on Monday, May 26.

Slash Collection at 12 Mile Gravel Pit

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The United States Forest Service is sponsoring a mitigation slash collection event for property owners in or near the towns of San Isabel, Beulah, and Rye, Colorado, on Saturday, May 31. This event, part of the San Carlos Ranger District Slash Collection, will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Elliot Re-elected Chairman by New Board

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The first night for the new members on the Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors was a relatively smooth, short meeting for Karim Ayoub and Bob Sievert. Outgoing board member Sarah Hunter was recognized for her contributions over the last four years.
Memorial Day 2025

Memorial Day 2025

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Memorial Day 2025

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. It is a day to honor military members who were killed in service, both during deployments overseas or in training and service within the USA. Since the Revolutionary War approximately 32.
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