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Brett Repka, Colorado City, wrestling for Team Pueblo. Courtesy Photo

Brett Repka, Colorado City, wrestling for Team Pueblo. Courtesy Photo

Young Wrestler Earns First Place

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Nine-year-old Brett Repka of Colorado City, competed in the Burton Bash Wrestling Tournament at Widefield High School on Saturday, November 4th. Brett took first place in both the 10U and 12U age brackets, at 64 pounds.
RHS Counselor Stephanie Guilliams and her husband Jay. Courtesy Photo

RHS Counselor Stephanie Guilliams and her husband Jay. Courtesy Photo

RHS Feels Like Home to Stephanie Guilliams

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
With a welcoming smile and warm attitude Stephanie Guilliams, counselor at Rye High School, immediately makes people feel comfortable. Even better she says that RHS feels like home to her since she has been coming to the area since she was 16 years of age.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Greenhorn Valley Book Club gathered on Thursday, October 26, at the Greenhorn Library to discuss the novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. The lighthearted, detailed, and fun book brought out a lightness in the group, as well, as they discussed the characters and detailed plot.
Rein Continues D70 Pumpkin Distribution

Rein Continues D70 Pumpkin Distribution

Rein Continues D70 Pumpkin Distribution

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
During the October 24, Pueblo County School District 70 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Ronda Rein gave an update on schools she had visited recently and activities there. She explained that one of the most fun activities she had taken part in was the annual pumpkin distribution.
Lt. Col. Fred Ettleman (R) at a recent Memorial Day service held at the Colorado City Cemetery. Greenhorn Valley View Archive Photo

Lt. Col. Fred Ettleman (R) at a recent Memorial Day service held at the Colorado City Cemetery. Greenhorn Valley View Archive Photo

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Ettleman to be Honored by VFW Post 7305 Saturday

Terry Kraus
Thursday, October 26, 2023
On Saturday, October 28, the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars will dedicate and rename VFW Post 7305 in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Fred A. Ettleman, U.S. Army Retired and Past Post Commander. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at 5445 Cuerno Verde Blvd., Colorado City, next to Lake Beckwith.
Members of the Anna's Mission team pose in front of a banner displaying part of the Anna's Mission vision statement. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Members of the Anna's Mission team pose in front of a banner displaying part of the Anna's Mission vision statement. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Anna’s Mission Hosts RHUMC Fall Fair

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Vendors may have started the day at the Fall Fair held at the Rye Home United Methodist Church (RHUMC) bundled up and shivering, but by midday, they had a fall day truly worthy of a festival. Temperatures had warmed up and the golden, fall sunshine made browsing the vendors enjoyable.
1st place winner, Gerad Williams poses with his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Photo by Shirley Pigg

1st place winner, Gerad Williams poses with his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Photo by Shirley Pigg

9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The 9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions Car Show was a grand slam hit again this year. This event is one of the community’s favorites, as it draws fascinating cars from all over the state.
Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Pastor Paul Okins, with wife Ashleigh and family. Coutesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Pastor Paul Okins, with wife Ashleigh and family. Coutesy Photo

New Baptist Preacher and Wife Have a Heart for God’s Children

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Paul and Ashleigh Okins left Minnesota for the sunny plains of Pueblo seeking a climate that had less snowfall and less cold weather. They arrived in their new home in 2003, and have encountered changes ever since. One of the reasons they chose Pueblo is because it had a college.
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Pueblo County Sheriff Visits Town of Rye Board Meeting

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At the September 13 meeting of the Town of Rye, Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero did a presentation for the Trustees. Lucero began the meeting with an affirmation that he will continue to hold meetings and help answer questions the community has.
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Grandfather Learns from Grandson’s Passion

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Ben Beck set in the auditorium and watched his grandson, Caleb Hurne, compete in a National Physique Committee (NPC) event last November. Hurne won the 2022 State Teenage title and placed second in the Open Division at the 2023 NPC Mountain West Naturals.
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