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Don’t Forget to Sign Up for the RFPD 5K Run/Walk

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Don’t worry you still have time to get in on the inaugural Colorado City Fire Run. It’s as simple as visiting the Rye Fire Protection District on Facebook for the attached link or you can go directly to www.ryefiredistrict.us. The event is June 4th.
Memorial Day – A pause to Remember

Memorial Day – A pause to Remember

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Memorial Day – A pause to Remember

Jerry Collins, Veteran
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
On May 30, 2022, Memorial Day will be observed by many Americans in many ways; raising their US flag to half-mast in the morning until 12 noon and then raising the flag to fullmast, honoring the National Moment of Remembrance by observing one minute of silence at 3:00 p.m.
Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware was host to a well attended chamber networking ice cream social on Thursday. Courtesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware was host to a well attended chamber networking ice cream social on Thursday. Courtesy Photo

Chamber Hosts Networking Event

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
About 30 business owners and representatives mingled in the new, additional store at Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware to enjoy the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Social on Thursday, May 19.
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Late Season Snow Storm Blasts Area

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
We can’t say the weather forecasters didn’t warn us, but the May 20-21 storm still came as a shock to much of Colorado as it hammered its way across the area.
RHS graduate Kyla Kahrs awarded Outstanding Junior in the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. Courtesy Photo

RHS graduate Kyla Kahrs awarded Outstanding Junior in the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. Courtesy Photo

Kahrs Named DAR Outstanding Junior

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Colorado City resident Kyla Kahrs has been recognized as an Outstanding Junior in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization.
Colorado House Representative Donald Valdez awards Janessa Leach, who caught a trout measuring just over 18 inches, for the largest catch in the Chamber sponsored fishing contest. CourtesyPhoto

Colorado House Representative Donald Valdez awards Janessa Leach, who caught a trout measuring just over 18 inches, for the largest catch in the Chamber sponsored fishing contest. CourtesyPhoto

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Annual Espinosa Fishing Derby Draws Twenty Contestants

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Janessa Leach pulled in an 18 ¼” trout, not only winning the eight and younger category in the Reuben Espinosa Annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, but also to win the title of biggest fish in the entire contest.
At 2334 last night the Rye Fire Protection District reported a crew was able to get a quick stop on a fully engulfed semi-truck fire full of potatoes off I25 Colorado city exit. They added, “Thank you for your patients as crews will be working to get it cleaned up in the following Photo courtesy of RFPD

At 2334 last night the Rye Fire Protection District reported a crew was able to get a quick stop on a fully engulfed semi-truck fire full of potatoes off I25 Colorado city exit. They added, “Thank you for your patients as crews will be working to get it cleaned up in the following Photo courtesy of RFPD

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RFPD Swears in New Members

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Rye Fire Protection District held the swearing-in of two of their new members during their May 16 meeting. Returning member Mike Graber and new member Rick McMorran were sworn in by Rye Fire Chief, Steve Bennett. New member, Austin Clennin was unable to attend the meeting.

D70 Board Meeting Focused on Baumgartner

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Much of the Greenhorn Valley, in particular Rye High School (RHS) staff members and students, turned out in person at the D70 School Board meeting on May 3, 2022. The room was so packed that an additional room next door was offered if part of the audience wanted to move there.

Many Changes Made at May Chamber Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The May 2, 2022, Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting saw many changes happening. In the elections, Mike Bowler was elected President; David Chucka, Vice-President; Carlie Leach, Treasurer; Brad Azuremar, Secretary, and Josh Walker joined the Board of Directors.
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