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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Asks for Your Help with Preventing Human/Bear Conflicts

Cody Purcell,

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Black bears are the only bear species in Colorado and can vary in color from browns to blondes and of course black. The majority of black bears in Colorado are brown in color.

Fun For All at Greenhorn Valley Days July 29th

Misty Sprague

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The countdown to Greenhorn Valley Days has begun, and the excitement is palpable throughout the community.

A Mountain View Retreat is the newest addition to Rye’s Craftsman Lodge, and Blanton praises the workmanship of local contractor Stars and Bars. Courtesy Photo

Peaceful and Tranquil Addition to the Craftsman Lodge

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Craftsman Lodge in Rye is rolling out their newest attraction, the Mountain View Retreat. A Dome house.

Colorado State Fair Parade Courtesy Photo

Parades are a Big Part of the Colorado State Fair

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The State Fair Parade is one of the oldest parades in Colorado and is coordinated by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and its State Fair Parade Committee. The parades always seem to draw huge crowds and put fairgoers in a festive mood.

July Most Dangerous Month for Lightning Strikes

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Coloradoans love to spend their summer months outside. But, like most of Colorado's weather, summer weather can change in just a few minutes. Data from the National Weather Service (NWS) from 1980 to 2019 shows that July is the most dangerous month in Colorado for lightning strikes.

Sydney and Sophie Adamson are the newest members of the Southern Colorado Real Estate Brokers team. Courtesy Photo

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RHS Athletic Stars Plan to Shine in Real Estate Market

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

There are several things you may know about Sophie and Sydney Adamson. If you are sports fans, you know that the 2022 Rye High School graduates were excellent athletes in both basketball and soccer. The other thing you are probably aware of is that they are identical twins.

Quiet Life is a Good Book as Well as a Good Life

News Staff

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

A Quiet Life, by Joella Ethan. While the books underlying subject matter of handling grief, learning to survive without loved ones, and dealing with life’s next steps sounds overwhelming, most of the readers seemed to agree the well-written book was a good one.

Ruben Espinoza Fishing Derby a Community Tribute

Shilrley Pigg

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

It is time for fun and fishing on Saturday, June 17, as the Greenhorn Valley Chamber presents the Rueben Espinoza Fishing Derby of 2023 at Lake Beckwith in Colorado City. With renewed energy and interest being poured into this event it is shaping up to be one for the books.

Rye High School Drama and Music students attend Les Miserables at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Courtsy Photo

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RHS Students Attend Les Misérables at the DCPA

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Ninety-Two Rye High School (RHS) students, four adult school chaperones, and two community members made an awesome trip to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) on May 18th. The occasion was to see Les Misérables, the musical based on the original novel by Victor Hugo.

Craver Principal Jody Pool, with Jayme Graham, Education Instructional Aide at Craver Middle School, and award-winning teacher Erin Sonnleitner (L-R).

Craver’s Sonnleitner Wins the Colorado Teacher Award for Education and Civic Achievement

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Erin Sonnleitner, 6th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Craver Middle School, received the prestigious Colorado Teacher Award for Education and Civic Achievement on May 11. Sonnleitner was one of four Pueblo County School District 70 teachers to receive the award.

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