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SIEA Selects Elarton for GM and CEO Positions

Press Release

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

San Isabel Electric’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Ryan Elarton has been selected as General Manager (GM) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Elarton has been acting Interim GM and CEO as well as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since mid-January. Elarton has been the CFO since 2014.

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Post Office Hoping for June 8th Transition

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Postmistress Traci Long says she has “two decent leads” in her effort to sell Brunchies and the Colorado City Post Office location. Both of the prospective buyers have indicated a desire to keep the post office in its current location. According to Long, one of the two is a post office box holder.

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Sheriff Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Gayle Perez

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor, in consultation with county fire chiefs, is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective immediately (April 13) for Pueblo County due to the high fire danger that persists in the region.

Bryon and Erika Seybold, owners/operators of The Service Center in Colorado City, extend their gratitude to the community. Courtesy Photo

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The Service Center is a One-Stop Shop

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Whether your car quits along the roadside, you are due for an oil change, wake up to find you have a flat tire, or want your car’s air conditioner serviced for summer; The Service Center can help.

Lamar Community College hosts FFA Regional Career Development Event Courtesy Photo

Rye FFA Team Brought Home High Honors

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Rye High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) attended one of the largest FFA events held in Colorado on Wednesday, April 6. Lamar Community College (LCC) welcomed more than 700 students from high schools throughout Colorado to campus for FFA Regional Career Development Events (CDEs).

The Changing Face of Education: Student Perspectives

Jacob Doyle

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Has education changed forever? Where do we go from here? GOAL High School, a blended-online charter school founded in 2007, offers a great alternative! The blended-online model allows for an online curriculum with readily available in-person support.

Structure involved in the Beulah fire on Monday. Courtesy Photo

Area Wildfires Kept Crews Busy Sunday and Monday

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

A pair of wildfires ignited in Pueblo County this last week, but were quickly controlled. Monday a pair of vacant structures that caught on fire caused a 2–3 acre wildland fire in Beulah. The fire took place in the 8700 block of Pine Drive.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

News Staff

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Public Deptartment of Health and Environment community collection for household hazardous waste will be held Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. -noon at Mineral Palace Park, 1600 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo.

D70 Board Sees Continued Change

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Changes in personnel were announced during the April 5, D70 board meeting and the March 29, work session. Ted Ortiviz was welcomed back as Bond Manager.

The Rye Fire Protection District, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, and Flight for Life helicopter took over the Rye High School’s parking lot on Thursday, April 7 from 9-11 am. These amazing organizations set up a simulated “prom night” car crash to remind students to be safe while driving to and from their upcoming prom. Photo by Shirley PIgg

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Board of Directors Shares Vision for RFPD

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

This is an interview with the three candidates for the Rye Fire Protection District Board of Directors. There are three positions open and three candidates so the election will not be held.This interview will give you an idea about their opinions and philosophy. 1.

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