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Terry Kraus
The regular meeting of the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) took place on August 8, beginning with a workshop at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Photo by Shirley Pigg The Rye Cafe closed its interior and sold pizza on the sidewalk to participate in the Town Square Fair.
Rye Town Square Fair Packed the Street
Shirley Pigg
The second annual Rye Town Square Fair was a little damp but oh, so much fun! Looking even bigger and better than last year's event, vendors, food trucks, bouncy houses, live music, Mr.
Magic, and informative booths filled nearly every available space on both sides of Main Street.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Local Advocate Regina Maestri Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Pueblo
Press Release
District 1 City Councilwoman Regina Maestri, a passionate and dedicated advocate for the Pueblo Community, is proud to announce her candidacy for the position of Mayor in the upcoming Pueblo elections.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Joseph Ends a Quarter Decade as Health Department Information Officer
Terry Kraus
In true Martin Luther King Jr., fashion, Sarah Joseph had a dream at a very young age.
Her dream was to bring recycling to Pueblo.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Colorado City Swimming Pool Wraps Up the Season
Shirley Pigg
Hats off and many thanks to the Colorado City Parks and Recreation crew as they more than successfully provided another round of entertainment for the community.
The Colorado City swimming pool closed Saturday, August 5, leaving swimmers wishing for more.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Past Council Chair Bob Selle (center) presents the Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards to Colorado City/Rye Lions Jimmie Porter and Barbara Heaton. Courtesy Photo
Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Presents Melvin Jones Fellowships Awards
Donna Walker Hulban
The Melvin Jones Fellowship was created in 1973 and takes its name from the founder of Lions Club International, Melvin Jones. It is an honor – not an award.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
2023-24 District 70 School Year Kicks Off
Shirley Pigg
August 14, all District 70 students should be back in school to begin the 2023-24 school year.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Stop for the Buses When Lights are Flashing
Shirley Pigg
The wheels on the bus go round and round as the big yellow school buses are hitting the roads again next week. Monday, August 14, is the first official day of school for Pueblo County School District 70.
That means a lot of children will be lining up at bus stops across Pueblo County.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Pastor Rob Chadwick and wife Beth have served the valley since their 2006 church plant at Table Mountain Church in Rye. Courtesy Photo
Chadwicks Head for Ministry in the Northwest
Terry Kraus
On August 19, pastors and delegates from 43 churches in Western Washington and Western Oregon will vote on a new Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) District Superintendent. The only name on that ballot is Table Mountain’s founding pastor, Rob Chadwick.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Two Dozen Fires are Being Watched in Colorado
Terry Kraus
Nearly two dozen wildfires are being watched in Colorado as of Monday evening but the majority are an acre or less and not indicating much likelihood of spreading.
The largest active fire is the Lowline Fire 11.6 miles SSW of Crested Butte.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023