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After 10 inches of heavy,wet snow above Rye last weekend, the first glimpse of a hummingbird is a welcome sight Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

After 10 inches of heavy,wet snow above Rye last weekend, the first glimpse of a hummingbird is a welcome sight Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

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After 10 inches

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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VFC Board Meeting Plans Upcoming Events

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Last week's board meeting for the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) focused on the various events the organization is planning for the community.At the time of the meeting, the volunteers were just days away from hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Kata Schmidt recently taught a CSU Etension class on vegetable gardening in our area at the Rawlings Library. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Kata Schmidt recently taught a CSU Etension class on vegetable gardening in our area at the Rawlings Library. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Master Gardener Kata Schmidt Shares Gardening Tips

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
As winter fades away, many of us feel the excitement of gardening season approaching. Eyecatching ads pop up online featuring palm-sized tomatoes, crisp apples dangling from trees, and vibrant flowers so beautiful you want to reach out and touch them.
Photo courtesy of Skyler Bennett

Photo courtesy of Skyler Bennett

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Bennett's Legacy Lives On

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Steve Bennett took his last call and signed off as Fire Chief for the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) on March 31. As Ross Gallegos, the interim RFPD Fire Chief, said in a tribute on Saturday, April 12, Bennett’s legacy will continue to live on.
Attendees gazed in wonder at the breathtaking quilts displayed at the Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Attendees gazed in wonder at the breathtaking quilts displayed at the Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Quilt Show and Demonstrations Well Attended and Appreciated

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The 15th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show concluded on Sunday, April 13, after attracting a record-breaking attendance. Organizing committee members reported that 1,324 visitors attended the quilt show at the El Pueblo Museum over the ten-day event.

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Town of Rye Enacts Five Year Plan to Repair Infrastructure

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The regular meeting of the Town of Rye was called to order March 12 at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Marty Rahl, Mayor; Kathy MacCormack, Mayor Protem; Patrick Ryan, Trustee; Sandra Steele, Trustee; Geoff Pagnotta, Trustee; Scott Thomas, Colorado Rural Water; and Jocelyn Ensley, Town Clerk.
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