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Photo by Shirley Pigg

Photo by Shirley Pigg

Residents Grateful for Community Clean-Up Event

Residents of Greenhorn Valley expressed their gratitude for the Community Clean-Up Day held on Saturday, May 17, at the Colorado City Rec Center. This spring event provided a valuable opportunity for residents to tidy up their properties.
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Town of Rye Prepares for Annual Reviews

At the May 14 meeting of the Town of Rye, the minutes for the April 9 meeting were released.This is information from those minutes.Scott Thomas with Colorado Rural Water presented the Town of Rye Revplan and the impact on values based on Element Engineering's Clean in Place (CIP) report.
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Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17

Kids to Parks Day, celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, will take place this year on Saturday, May 17.This national day of outdoor activities connects kids and families with local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of events that promote discovery and...
Lacie Laca has been awarded the Daniels Scholarship for a full four year ride to West Texas A & M. Courtesy Photo

Lacie Laca has been awarded the Daniels Scholarship for a full four year ride to West Texas A & M. Courtesy Photo

Laca Scores Prestigious Daniels Scholarship

From thousands of applicants, 400 finalists were interviewed, and 230 exceptional students across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have been selected as 2025 Daniels Scholars. Lacie Laca, a student at Rye High School (RHS), has been honored as one of these prestigious scholars.

12-Mile Road Fire Mitigation Collection

With wildfire season fast approaching, residents in San Isabel, Beulah, Rye, and nearby communities have a critical opportunity to reduce wildfire risk by properly clearing and disposing of woody debris from their properties.
Temple Grandin, scientist, industrial designer and author of Visul Thinking, and other works. Courtesy Photo

Temple Grandin, scientist, industrial designer and author of Visul Thinking, and other works. Courtesy Photo

Daytime Book Club Welcomes New Leader

The Greenhorn Valley Daytime Book Club met at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and was introduced to their new leader, Jessica Driscoll.
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

Quilt Show and Demonstrations Well Attended and Appreciated

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.
Photo by Chase Daniel, RHS

Photo by Chase Daniel, RHS

Rye High School Photography Students Capture Wildlife at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

On Wednesday, April 9th, Rye High School photography students took their annual trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, continuing a beloved tradition that gives young photographers the chance to practice their skills in a dynamic and inspiring environment.Each year, the zoo trip offers students the...