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Nicole from Sangre de Cristo Community Care places the crown on Dorothy Ohlsen the 2023 Silver Queen.. Photo courtesy of David Hayden Photography

Nicole from Sangre de Cristo Community Care places the crown on Dorothy Ohlsen the 2023 Silver Queen.. Photo courtesy of David Hayden Photography

Ohlsen Named the 2023 Silver Queen

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Former Rye resident Dorothy Ohlsen, currently residing at Bonaventure of Pueblo, was named Pueblo’s 2023 Silver Queen on September 14. Ohlsen, a young 98-year-old, has led an interesting and astounding life.
Jim Eccher (L), Colorado City District Manager, and Zach Swearingen, Pueblo County Commissioner, listen intently to a resident's concerns at the Town Hall Meeting held on September 14, at the Three Sisters Tavern and Grill. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Jim Eccher (L), Colorado City District Manager, and Zach Swearingen, Pueblo County Commissioner, listen intently to a resident's concerns at the Town Hall Meeting held on September 14, at the Three Sisters Tavern and Grill. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Swearingen Wants to Get Things Accomplished

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Pueblo County Commissioner Zach Swearingen reminded listeners, “I work for you, and I want to get something accomplished.” Swearingen visited the Greenhorn Valley for a Town Hall Meeting held at the Three Sisters Tavern and Grill on Thursday, September 14.
RFPD Board Elects New Officers

RFPD Board Elects New Officers

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RFPD Board Elects New Officers

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) has a full board, complete with a new officer election after their meeting on September 18. The election of officers is usually held in July but was delayed this year due to an unexpected vacancy on the board.
Rye restaurant owner/operator Mike Peck and staff anticpate possible ‘Best of Pueblo’ award for their pizza. Courtesy Photo

Rye restaurant owner/operator Mike Peck and staff anticpate possible ‘Best of Pueblo’ award for their pizza. Courtesy Photo

Rye Café Celebrates Two Years of Great Food and Service

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
On August 27, 2021, Mike Peck opened the Rye Café at 2115 Main Street in Rye. Last Tuesday, he and I sat down to talk about his first two years in business and what is in the future. “People really receive our food well,” shared Peck when asked what had gone right in the last two years.
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Resolution to Cancel D70 Board of

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Kimberly Rein, District Election Officer for Pueblo School District 70 (D70), recommended to the directors of the D70 Board of Education (BOE) on Tuesday, September 5, that the election for BOE be canceled.
The Rye High School FFA members kick-off the 2023-24 school year with a welcome back dinner and events. Courtesy Photo

The Rye High School FFA members kick-off the 2023-24 school year with a welcome back dinner and events. Courtesy Photo

Rye FFA Plans for 2023-24 School Year

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Rye High School FFA Chapter is busy already. This year's officer team has been working together to organize events and welcome new members since before school started.
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Wildfire Activity Slows Considerably this Week

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The fire activity in Colorado dropped significantly in the last week. The number of wildfires fell from 16 to 13 and only three fires remain over 1000 acres. The largest fire is the Little Mesa fire. The amount it has burned has been lowered from over 4000 acres to 3,928 acres.
RJH Senior Project Manager Shares Water Outlook for Colorado City

RJH Senior Project Manager Shares Water Outlook for Colorado City

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RJH Senior Project Manager Shares Water Outlook for Colorado City

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
“We don’t have a water problem in Colorado City,” shared RJH Consultants, Inc., Senior Project Manager and Colorado City native Mike Graber. “We have a water storage problem.” Graber, who has worked 14 years for RJH, shared what he meant.
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