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Paul Trapp
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
DON’T GET ME STARTED Our grandson just turned two years old in September and he is beginning to put words together to form sentences. Some of them are actually understandable. His two favorite things to say lately are “Wha-choo doin’?” and “Whazzat noise?”.

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Area Chaplain Makes Second Trip to Assist People in Maui

Pastor Mike Christian
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Mike Christian is the chaplain for the Rye Fire Protection District and a Pastor. This is a follow up to an earlier article chronicling Christian’s first visit to see and help the disaster in Maui. On Saturday the 20th of September, myself and three others headed for Maui.

6th Annual Coat Drive Part of Lions Car Show

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
As it has been for several years the 6th annual Walker Family Coat Drive will be part of the 9th Annual Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Car show and Craft Fair on October 14th. Coats, gloves, sweaters and boots will be collected at the car show.
John Christenson, owner of Native Lumber, parent, and District 70 school board member, sets up his station during Science Day. A little later John had groups of students that he was teaching about alternative forms of energy. Photo by Shirley Pigg

John Christenson, owner of Native Lumber, parent, and District 70 school board member, sets up his station during Science Day. A little later John had groups of students that he was teaching about alternative forms of energy. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye Elementary’s Science Day Fun and Educational

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
YOUR COMMUNITY Rye Elementary held its annual Science Day on Thursday, September 28, in the beautiful Rye Mountain Park.
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RCC Saddle Club to Host Royalty Clinic

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
It is getting close to time to select a new royalty court for the Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club, and they want to help the contestants be prepared. There will be a clinic held on Saturday, September 30 for anyone interested in competing for the royalty positions.
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.
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Tarantulas are on the Move, Looking for Love

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
They are large and hairy, dark and scary, and they are on the move. It is time for the annual tarantula “migration” in Southern Colorado where thousands of male tarantulas crawl for miles for their mating season. The annual tarantula migration takes place every fall.
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