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A Sincere and Important Endorsement from Mr. Gerry Montgomery

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A Sincere and Important Endorsement from Mr. Gerry Montgomery

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

For 50 years, I have had the privilege of serving Pueblo families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.I began my career in funeral service in 1976 while attending the University of Southern Colorado.

Rye Mayor at Recovery Roundtable

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Rye Mayor at Recovery Roundtable

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

On Thursday, September 17, Town of Rye Mayor Marty Rahl met with local, state, and federal partners at a recovery roundtable in Pueblo. The discussion focused on ongoing recovery needs for those affected by the Aspen Acres Fire and subsequent postfire flooding.

Small business people from multiple area towns appreciated a new market for their products. Photo by Terry Kraus

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Business Pop-up Last Saturday Wave of the Future?

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Teresa Rankin, of Balance Bodyworks LLC at 4491 Bent Brothers Blvd., Suite F, wants to make people in the valley aware of the many wonderful Entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area.

Welcome Home Gathering

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Welcome Home Gathering

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

On September 19, Riki Rosty and dozens of volunteers from the community pooled their efforts to serve approximately 300 of their friends and neighbors.The Greenhorn Valley Welcome Home Gathering, held at the Rye Elementary School from noon-3:00 p.m.

Lift off! It is quite a procedure to watch the balloons being gotten ready for that first moment of flight. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Pueblo Fired Up for a Spicy Good Time

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The 32nd annual celebration, the Pueblo Chile Festival, took place September 18 through the 20th.For the early birds, the skies filled with color as twenty-two bright hot air balloons took to the skies, launching from Langoni Soccer Fields.

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Another Peaceful Wildfire Week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Things are calm in the sevenstate area we monitor for wildfires.A dozen fires are being tracked in Colorado as of Tuesday morning. Most are controlled.

Sheriff Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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Sheriff Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Gayle Perez, Pio

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero, in consultation with county fire chiefs, announced today that Pueblo County is no longer under Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective immediately.Sheriff Lucero lifted the restrictions after the U.S.

Arnold and Juanita Montoya at the a Latino Chamber of Commerce Affair. Courtesy Photo

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Montoya Puts Experience to Work in Pueblo Building Department

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A lifelong Pueblo resident who left the community only long enough to earn his college degree, Arnold Montoya now brings decades of hands-on industry experience, public service, and civic leadership to the Pueblo County Building Department.

Choi Proposes $25 Million Reserve for County Commissioners

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Choi Proposes $25 Million Reserve for County Commissioners

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Pueblo County has identified more than $291,000 in response and recovery costs in regard to the Aspen Acres fire; and the possibility of additional direct costs and indirect costs is almost a certainty.

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Weekly Devotion: Finding God at Rock Bottom

Wallace Rice

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Genesis 39:20-21 (NLT) So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king’s prisoners were held, and there he remained. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.

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