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Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors Candidates Sound Off

Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors Candidates Sound Off

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Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors Candidates Sound Off

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Below are thoughts from the four candidates running for the Colorado City Metro District Board of Directors on a variety of topics. The responses are printed in the order the names appear on the ballot. Editing was kept to a minimum, to prevent changes in the meaning of these response.
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Annual K-12 Student Art Show and Concert

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Annual K-12 Student Art Show and Concert was held Wednesday, March 30, after being cancelled due to bad weather on the originally scheduled date of March 10. Many performers of all ages participated, and many different genres were represented.

CCMD Executive Session to Study Job Descriptions

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Part one of the March 29, Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Board meeting ended in an adjournment to executive session as per Statute 24-6-402-4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes for a discussion of District Manager Jim Eccher and CCMD Finance Manager Yvonne Barron’s positions.
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Chamber Moving Forward with Business EXPO Plans

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with plans for the annual Business Expo, which has been upgraded to include a Casino Night event played with funny money. The Business Expo and Casino Night will be held on June 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Craver Middle School.

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Ballots for Metro Election will be Mailed Monday

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
According to the Pueblo County Elections department, ballots will be mailed out next Monday, April 11th. Only the Colorado City Metro District and the Pueblo West Metro District have elections on the ballot.
Cody Purcell began his new position as District Wildlife Manager in the Colorado City/Rye area on April 4, 2022. Courtesy Photo

Cody Purcell began his new position as District Wildlife Manager in the Colorado City/Rye area on April 4, 2022. Courtesy Photo

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Pueblo Born Purcell Takes District Wildlife Manager Position

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Cody Purcell began his first day of work as the Colorado City/Rye District Wildlife Manager on Monday, and was feeling quite at home. Purcell and wife Moriah are both Pueblo natives and their families still live in the Pueblo area.
Master Gardener Margaret Barber helps at the VFC Community Gardern. Courtesy Photo

Master Gardener Margaret Barber helps at the VFC Community Gardern. Courtesy Photo

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Community Garden Plots Available in Colorado City

Susan Kalman
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Spring is here, and it’s time to start your garden! The community garden offered by Volunteers for Community (VFC) is now available for gardeners to use. The garden is conveniently located next to the swimming pool in Colorado City.
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Ambulance Receives Minimal Damage Due to Driver’s Quick Thinking

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Rye Fire Protection District’s (RFPD) ambulance was involved in a fender bender during a recent February snowstorm that could have been so much worse. RFPD personnel was answering a call regarding a car that had slid into the guard rail on Interstate 25 at Greenhorn Hill.
Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Instructional Aide and Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary Chelsea Miller and her family enjoy living in the Greenhorn Valley . Courtesy Photo

Miller Finds Her Teaching Position Rewarding

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Chelsea Miller is working in her first full-time year as an Instructional Aide/ Paraprofessional at Rye Elementary School. Hired to help students that might have fallen behind during COVID and remote learning, Miller is thrilled with the job. She shared, “I love it!

More than $365,000 in Unclaimed Capital Credits

Press Release
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Some people who buy electricity from San Isabel Electric may not realize that they are members of San Isabel Electric, not utility customers. Being a member comes with some great perks, like capital credits. Capital credits are monies back, based on how much electricity is purchased by the member.
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