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Peyton Huddleston won the Tom Crump Award for the most improved rider. Courtesy Photo

Peyton Huddleston won the Tom Crump Award for the most improved rider. Courtesy Photo

RCC Saddle Club Year-End Summary

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
2023 was a prosperous year for the Rye/Colorado City Saddle Club. One of the biggest physical changes to the rodeo grounds was that the old warm-up pen was torn down and replaced with a much better round pen.
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RFPD Receives Donation

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Rye Fire Protection District has received a donation of a digital laryngoscope along with a supply of disposable blades. This valuable machine was donated via an RFPD employee who also works with the Salida Fire Department and obtained the donation through them.
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Pineda Enjoys Helping Students Acquire a Second Language

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Luis Pineda joined the Rye High School team as the Spanish teacher this year. He is in his 22nd year in education, with most of those years teaching at the elementary level. He comes to Rye after teaching fourth grade at Cedar Ridge Elementary.
Brunick Memorial Scholarship Funds Donated to RHS

Brunick Memorial Scholarship Funds Donated to RHS

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Brunick Memorial Scholarship Funds Donated to RHS

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
One of the first orders of business at the December 19, Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting was presented by Rye High School Principal (RHS), Michelle Madril.
Water and Sewer Rates to Jump Significantly in 2024

Water and Sewer Rates to Jump Significantly in 2024

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Water and Sewer Rates to Jump Significantly in 2024

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors decided to bite the bullet, and raised rates between 20%-45% in an effort to meet the current capital needs of the district without scraping by with smaller increases year after year.
2023 Year in Review - Second Quarter - Best Photo, Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby, by Shirley Pigg. Photo by Shirley Pigg

2023 Year in Review - Second Quarter - Best Photo, Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby, by Shirley Pigg. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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2023 Year in Review - Second Quarter

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The 2023 Rye Elementary School Carnival was a huge success. In addition to games, and prizes the fifth-grade students offered a pasta dinner, with proceeds going to end of year activities. There was also the sale of large, healthy plants from Harlie’s greenhouse.
Jessie Christie displays her unique bead art at the Christmas Procrastinators Craft Fair in Rye on Saturday, December 16. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Jessie Christie displays her unique bead art at the Christmas Procrastinators Craft Fair in Rye on Saturday, December 16. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Procrastinators Craft Fair Offered Shopping Help

Shirley Pigg
Monday, December 18, 2023
Advertised as the Christmas Procrastinators Craft Fair, just the title lets you know this craft fair is something special. For those feeling a little pressured as Christmas creeps nearer and nearer and still the shopping list is not filled, Saturday’s craft fair may well have been the answer. St.
The River of Life Assembly of God Christmas program included a fiddle/violin arrangement played by Phil Hassey with Nancy Peterson accompanying. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

The River of Life Assembly of God Christmas program included a fiddle/violin arrangement played by Phil Hassey with Nancy Peterson accompanying. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

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Christmas in the Valley is a Community Celebration

Shirley Pigg
Monday, December 18, 2023
The 2023 Christmas in the Valley celebration was a warm holiday get-together where Valley residents of all faiths enjoyed each other's company and talents. It is not to promote any religion over another but simply to promote community spirit.

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Metro Water Department Deficit

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) met for nearly two hours and covered several topics that raised questions, at their regular meeting and study session on December 12.
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