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More than $465,000 Waiting to be Claimed

Paris Daugherty, Comm. Manager
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
More than $465,000 in unclaimed capital credit is waiting to be claimed by current and former San Isabel Electric members.A list of people and businesses that are owed unclaimed capital credits is available online at siea.com/capital credits.
A fire, possibly caused by sparks from cutting a metal pipe, was quickly taken care of due to team work of several fire fighting agencies. Courtesy Photo

A fire, possibly caused by sparks from cutting a metal pipe, was quickly taken care of due to team work of several fire fighting agencies. Courtesy Photo

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Local Fires Quickly Contained

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Thanks to the quick action of local fire agencies, several local fires have been quickly contained, minimizing damage and spread.Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) has responded to two structure fires and a wildland fire in just a few weeks.
The 16th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show will open at the El Pueblo History Museum on April 2. Admission is free to view the many quilts and blocks on display. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The 16th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show will open at the El Pueblo History Museum on April 2. Admission is free to view the many quilts and blocks on display. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Annual Quilt Show Features 250 Years of America

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The 16th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show, presented by the Pride City Quilt Guild, will open at the El Pueblo History Museum, located at 301 N. Union Ave in Pueblo, on April 2. The show will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Community garden participants enjoy working together in a previous year's garden. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Community garden participants enjoy working together in a previous year's garden. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Community Garden Welcomes New Coordinator

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Volunteers for Community (VFC) are excited to announce that Margie Knight has taken on the role of coordinator for the 2026 Community Garden. Knight, who was one of the founders of the original Community Garden, expressed her enthusiasm for returning to this role.
Tim and Cheryl Carl love the mountains and the Rye/Colorado City area Courtesy Photo

Tim and Cheryl Carl love the mountains and the Rye/Colorado City area Courtesy Photo

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Metro Prepares for Final Painting of Water Tank #1

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) conducted their first meeting for the month of March on the 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the CCMD meeting room. Four of the five board members were present in person and the fifth board member was present on Zoom.
Tino’s Coffee Fulfills a Life Long Dream of Returning to the Valley

Tino’s Coffee Fulfills a Life Long Dream of Returning to the Valley

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Tino’s Coffee Fulfills a Life Long Dream of Returning to the Valley

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Since she was three and a half years old, Marla Crowell has had a burning desire to move back to the valley where she was born and, in August of 2022 she, husband John, and family made that return.Marla Martino was born in 1981, at St.

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Rye FFA Invites the Community to their Big Night

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Rye High School FFA Chapter invites everyone to participate in a beloved tradition as they prepare for their 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.This event has become one of the most popular in the community, growing bigger and better each year.
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