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Rye High School 2015 graduate Jacob Shaffer

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Rye High School 2015 graduate Jacob Shaffer

News Staff

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Rye High School 2015 graduate Jacob Shaffer, son of Jon and Michelle Shaffer of Colorado City, is now a First Lieutenant instructor pilot in the United States Air Force.

New D70 board members being sworn in December 2. Courtesy Photo

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New School Board Officers Sworn In

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The December 2 special meeting of Pueblo District 70 Board of Education (BOE) saw outgoing board President, Mark Emery; Vice-President, Debbie Houghton; and board member, Fredrick Quintana on hand to welcome in the new board members.

Songs for the Not So Holly Jolly (Part 1)

Pastor Shane Bennett

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

In part one of the four-part series, Songs for the Not So Holly Jolly, Shane Bennett looks at Christmas through the songs of its key participants.

Fire District Getting Some Neighborly Help

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Board of Directors was finally able to hold a meeting on Monday, November 29, the first meeting held since September 2021.

Colorado City Gets $3.3 Million Boost

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Colorado City Metro District got a $3.3 million boost from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARPA) which was signed into law on March 11. Cities will receive direct funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Federal Government allocated the funds to the states.

Rye Fire Protection District Firefighter and Public Education Officer, Matt Kell, reads to children at Rye Elementary School. Courtesy Photo

RFPD Brings Entertainment and Education to Rye Elementary Students

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Rye Fire Protection District Staff have been thrilling Rye Elementary students for the past few months. Under the leadership of RFPD firefighter Matt Kell, RFPD staff are visiting different classes at Rye Elementary each Tuesday.

Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree

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Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Whether you are dreaming of a towering, full, beautiful Christmas tree or have a family tradition of a scrawny “Charlie Brown” style tree, the time to make the family trek into the forest to find that tree is now.

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Crime Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Deputy Jennifer McConnell was dispatched to a Mesa residence in response to the theft complaint. The reporting party advised that sometime between November 4 and November 17 the license plate disappeared from their trailer.

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Around Pueblo County

Press Release

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

About 1,600 acres of Gary and Georgia Walker's ranch near Pueblo West is home to black-tailed prairie dogs. Five critically endangered black-footed ferrets were released November 19 on the Walker Ranch, in hopes of helping control the prairie dog population.

2021 Courthouse Lighting: Honoring Healthcare Employees, Essential & Frontline

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2021 Courthouse Lighting: Honoring Healthcare Employees, Essential & Frontline

Press Release

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

This year we are excited to honor Pueblo’s healthcare employees, frontline and essential workers who have done a fabulous job moving our community forward through the pandemic. We have so many people to thank for their efforts and bravery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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