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RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

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RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) held their monthly meeting before a full house of spectators on Monday, March 17.Creating a surprise ending to the meeting, Fire Chief Steve Bennett submitted his notice of retirement to the board effective April 1, 2025.
Community Health Assessment Results

Community Health Assessment Results

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Community Health Assessment Results

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Three representatives of the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment traveled to Colorado City to do a presentation on community health in Pueblo County.

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RFPD Announces the Retirement of

Press Release
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Colorado City/Rye, Colorado – March 18, 2025 – The Rye Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Steven Bennett, who has served the department and the community with dedication for 25 years, including the last 13 years as Fire Chief.
RHS Junior Taylor Pye Courtesy Photo

RHS Junior Taylor Pye Courtesy Photo

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Masonic Outstanding Junior Award Winners Announced

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Along with students from other area high schools, Rye High School juniors Taylor Pye and Michael Amaya have been announced as winners in the Masonic Outstanding Junior Achievement Awards.
Coach Catherine Gallegos (L), daughter Morgan, daughter Lauren, and husband Mac. Courtesy Photo

Coach Catherine Gallegos (L), daughter Morgan, daughter Lauren, and husband Mac. Courtesy Photo

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Largest Track Team in Eight Years Should Lend Itself to an Exciting Season

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Catherine Gallegos is in her 8th year as the Head Girls Track Coach at Rye High School. Her primary focus is distance and sprints and unlike many of the RHS coaches who have coached several sports, Gallegos is a specialist in track.
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Rye Approves CPA Firm for 2024 Audit Exemption

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The February 12 meeting of the Town of Rye was attended by all board members, Greg Colter of Colorado Rural Water and Jocelyn Ensley, Town Clerk.The board reviewed quotes collected by Jocelyn Ensley for a local Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to perform the annual 2024 audit exemption.
Read Across America Day 2025 was celebrated on Monday, March 3, at Rye Elementary. It is held annually on a school day closest to March 2nd, which is the birthday of American author Dr. Seuss. The Rye High School Baseball team joined the effort to inspire young readers. Read the full article on p. 5 Courtesy Photo

Read Across America Day 2025 was celebrated on Monday, March 3, at Rye Elementary. It is held annually on a school day closest to March 2nd, which is the birthday of American author Dr. Seuss. The Rye High School Baseball team joined the effort to inspire young readers. Read the full article on p. 5 Courtesy Photo

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D70 Superintendent Rein Announces No School Closures at this Time

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
During the information from the Board and Superintendents at the March 4, Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Ronda Rein advised she had been to Rye and Beulah schools, assuring them of no closure of Craver or Beulah at this time.
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