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Southern Colorado Utility Company Reports Phone Scam

Southern Colorado Utility Company Reports Phone Scam

Southern Colorado Utility Company Reports Phone Scam

Paris Daugherty
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
San Isabel Electric has received numerous reports of a phone scam telling individuals they are past due on their account and without immediate payment will have their power shut off. The not-for-profit cooperative utility company has received at least one report from a member who fell for the scam.

Town of Rye Implements Changes

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
With increased water and sewer fees looming for January, the December 8, Town of Rye meeting was dominated by residents with questions regarding new fee systems.
Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler

Christmas Bird Count Tallies Area Birds

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
In 1900, Frank M. Chapman of the freshly formed Audubon Society proposed a new holiday tradition that would promote conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day.
Every table was filled at the Greenhorn Valley Chamber's Annual Dinner and Meeting held at the Round Table at Hollydot. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Every table was filled at the Greenhorn Valley Chamber's Annual Dinner and Meeting held at the Round Table at Hollydot. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Recipients Moved to be Honored by the Chamber

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Greenhorn Valley Chamber Board Member Kourtny Quillen introduced the honorees of the 2022 Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year at the Chamber’s annual dinner and meeting on January 13. Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA Campground was honored as the Business of the Year.

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CCMD Makes Preparations for Upcoming Election

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) board has two, three-year term positions that will be up for election on May 3, 2022. These slots are currently filled by Directors Bob Cook and Greg Collins.
RHS students and the girls volleyball team address the D70 school board in support of Coach Donlon. Courtesy Photo

RHS students and the girls volleyball team address the D70 school board in support of Coach Donlon. Courtesy Photo

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RHS Parents Pack the D70 Board Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The January 4, 2022, District 70 Board of Education (BOE) meeting was one of the most wellattended meetings in recent history as the Greenhorn Valley turned out to support one of their beloved coaches. Nearly half of the attending crowd was there in support of Coach Jamie Donlon.
SIEA Gneral Manager Reginal Rudolf resigns. Courtesy Photo

SIEA Gneral Manager Reginal Rudolf resigns. Courtesy Photo

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SIEA Board of Directors Accepts General Manager Resignation

Paris Daugherty
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
San Isable Electric’s Board of Directors accepted General Manager Reg Rudolph’s resignation at the December 17 cooperative’s board meeting. The board then appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ryan Elarton as the Interim-General Manager. “The board feels confident that Mr.
2021 Year in Review, Fourth Quarter - Best Photograph, by Rye High School Photography class student, Jakie Newitt. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Photo by Jakie Newitt

2021 Year in Review, Fourth Quarter - Best Photograph, by Rye High School Photography class student, Jakie Newitt. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Photo by Jakie Newitt

2021 Year in Review, Fourth Quarter

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
New School Board Elected, Metro Receives $3.3 Million for Infrastructure Southern Colorado Real Estate changed hands after 16 years. Jacque Wachob sold her business to Stephanie and Andrew Bratcher. Wachob opened the real estate office in 2005.
2021 Year in Review, Third Quarter - Best Photograph, by Cheryl Johnson Huban, catches the Greenhorn Valley Appreciation Picnic at its best. Photo by Cheryl Johnson Huban

2021 Year in Review, Third Quarter - Best Photograph, by Cheryl Johnson Huban, catches the Greenhorn Valley Appreciation Picnic at its best. Photo by Cheryl Johnson Huban

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2021 Year in Review, Third Quarter

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
New Business and Community Losses Donny Scheid left the position of Public Works Director of the Colorado City Metropolitan District after nearly eight years as part of the CCMD team. Scheid served about six months during the transition from David Valdez to James Eccher as the District Manager.
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