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Additional photos inside depicting damage in the areas of Colorado City and Rye due to high winds on Sunday and Monday. Courtesy Image

Additional photos inside depicting damage in the areas of Colorado City and Rye due to high winds on Sunday and Monday. Courtesy Image

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Wind Speeds Hit 80mph Sunday into Monday

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Wind, wind, and more wind. It certainly seems we have had more than our share lately. The Greenhorn Valley and surrounding areas were especially hard-hit Sunday evening, May 8, through the night and most of Monday, May 9.
Former Colorado City Metropolitan District board member, Bob Cook, shares his experience and ongoing hope for the community’s resolution of issues. Illustration courtesy of Bob Cook

Former Colorado City Metropolitan District board member, Bob Cook, shares his experience and ongoing hope for the community’s resolution of issues. Illustration courtesy of Bob Cook

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Bob Cook Says Current Board Make Up Led to Decision not to Run

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
For Bob Cook, the decision not to run for re-election for the Colorado City Metro District was clear. “There were so many things I couldn’t get done,” he shared in a recent interview. “The board makes decisions and management goes in a different direction.
Jonathan Amber, Candidate for Colorado House District 46 voices his concern for public education. Courtesy Photo

Jonathan Amber, Candidate for Colorado House District 46 voices his concern for public education. Courtesy Photo

Ambler and Varela Share Positions at Meet and Greet

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
About 25 people attended the Valera-Ambler Fund raiser held at the Greenhorn Valley Library on Saturday, April 30. In addition to the guests of honor, County Clerk and Recorder candidate Serena Adame and Michelle Gray who is running for Pueblo County Treasurer were in attendance.
Deputy David Spicer (2nd from R), his superisors and Pueblo County Sheriff Taylor as Spicer receives the 2021 Detention Deputy of the Year award. Courtesy Photo

Deputy David Spicer (2nd from R), his superisors and Pueblo County Sheriff Taylor as Spicer receives the 2021 Detention Deputy of the Year award. Courtesy Photo

Spicer, from ICU to Winning Awards

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
February 28, 2021, started as just another day for David Spicer; he was simply driving toward Pueblo on his day off when it all changed. Not too far north of Colorado City, about the 85-mile marker, another vehicle lost control and sideswiped Spicer’s pickup forcing it into the median.
House District 46 Candidate Jonathan Ambler with his family. Ambler moved to the Greenhorn Valley in 1991. Courtesy Photo

House District 46 Candidate Jonathan Ambler with his family. Ambler moved to the Greenhorn Valley in 1991. Courtesy Photo

Jonathan Ambler Runs for House District 46

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Jonathan Ambler has entered the race for House District 46. Below is an interview with Ambler regarding his candidacy and reasons for running for office. 1. Background: I’m a father of seven and a grandfather of seven.
The Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors candidates field questions from the community at a packed-house meeting on Thursday. Results at www.greenhornvalleyview.com. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors candidates field questions from the community at a packed-house meeting on Thursday. Results at www.greenhornvalleyview.com. Photo by Shirley Pigg

CCMD Candidates Speak Out on Issues

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Go to www.greenhornvalleyview.com for election results, or see our Facebook page Nearly sixty people packed the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Colorado City Thursday, April 28, to hear what the candidates running for Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) board seats had to say.
Brown is shown with a mountain lion hide he discovered during a poaching case. The lion had been shot without proper licensing. A photo showed a different time and place of harvest. Brown was able to illustrate that the defendant didn't possess a lawful hunting license and the defendant admitted to his wrong doing. Courtesy Photo

Brown is shown with a mountain lion hide he discovered during a poaching case. The lion had been shot without proper licensing. A photo showed a different time and place of harvest. Brown was able to illustrate that the defendant didn't possess a lawful hunting license and the defendant admitted to his wrong doing. Courtesy Photo

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Area Wildlife Promotion Amplifies Brown’s Voice

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mike Brown was promoted to Area Wildlife Manager by the Department of Wildlife on December 15, 2021. The promotion opportunity was unexpected but became available by the untimely death of Brown’s superior from COVID-19.

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Cook Questions Why Action Not Taken at His Last CCMD Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Tempers flared during the April 26 Colorado City Metropolitan District meeting as Director Bob Cook questioned District Manager Jim Eccher as to why many ‘Old Business’ items remain unresolved. This was Cook’s last meeting, as he chose not to run for reelection.
Photo by Shirley Pigg

Photo by Shirley Pigg

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RCC Saddle Club Hosted the First Event of the 2022 Season

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Rye Colorado City (RCC) Saddle Club kicked off their 2022 season with a team sorting clinic on Saturday, April 30. Led by Logan and Jessie Wolfe of Wellington, CO the clinic was divided into two classes. The beginner/novice class kicked off at 9:00 a.m .and went until 12:30 p.m.
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