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After being named the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Duane Nava has ended his campaign for one of the at-large Pueblo City Council seats. Nava said he is dropping out of the race out of concerns that serving on the city council would create a potential conflict of interest.
Pueblo School District 70 Board of Education candidates

Pueblo School District 70 Board of Education candidates

Pueblo School District 70 Board of Education candidates

Pueblo School District 70 Board of Education candidates, pictured from left to right: Robert Boyd - Seat 4, Theresa Tafoya - Seat 5, Anne Ochs - Seat 2, Kathy Howland -Seat 3, John Christenson - Seat 5, Aaron Wilson - Seat 1. Some candidates were unable to attend the Pueblo Stands Up Forum.

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 115 -call (719) 252-4459. Awanas Program- beginning again in the fall each Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile St. Colorado City. Ages three years old to 6th grade.

RHS Homecoming Festivities Begin Friday

Friday is Homecoming Day and the Greenhorn Valley is gearing up for possibly the most festive time in two years. Nearly the whole day is packed with ways to celebrate Rye High School, get together with friends, and enjoy some entertaining events.
Viewpoint: Equal Under the Law Isn’t the Same as having the Same Stuff

Viewpoint: Equal Under the Law Isn’t the Same as having the Same Stuff

Viewpoint: Equal Under the Law Isn’t the Same as having the Same Stuff

I know, I know you’re all wondering when we are going to get around to wishing you a Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day (IPD). Of course, you already know that IPD was first recognized in 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the papers to make it happen on the same day as Columbus Day.
San Isabel Electric Association repaired downed power lines at the Greenhorn Meadowns Park on Saturday. Courtesy PHoto

San Isabel Electric Association repaired downed power lines at the Greenhorn Meadowns Park on Saturday. Courtesy PHoto

Colorado City/Rye Lions Club Reschedule Car Show and Craft Fair

The Colorado City/Rye Lions Club was forced to cancel their October 9, 2021 Car Show and Craft Fair due to 60+ mph winds, a downed power line across the park and no electricity.
Adam Uhernik Pueblo County Information Technology Team member, setting up in Rye Mountain Park with the newly constructed archery range in the background. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Highberger

Adam Uhernik Pueblo County Information Technology Team member, setting up in Rye Mountain Park with the newly constructed archery range in the background. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Highberger

Greenhorn Valley Benefits from Pueblo County 1-A Funds

Greenhorn Valley projects have been benefitting from Pueblo County 1-A funds for many years.
The 2021 RHS Homecoming Candidates, left to right, Sopie Adamson, Remington Peterson, Morgan Elarton, Schon Moore, Gracie Pfalmer, and Jack Scott. Don’t miss the fun on Homecoming weekend. Courtesy Photo

The 2021 RHS Homecoming Candidates, left to right, Sopie Adamson, Remington Peterson, Morgan Elarton, Schon Moore, Gracie Pfalmer, and Jack Scott. Don’t miss the fun on Homecoming weekend. Courtesy Photo

RHS Homecoming is Packed with Festivities Next Friday

Friday, October 15, is Homecoming Day and already the Greenhorn Valley is gearing up for possibly the most festive time in two years. Nearly the whole day is packed with ways to celebrate Rye High School, get together with friends, and enjoy some entertaining events.

Weekly Devotion: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

Psalm 93 is the first in a series of eight consecutive Psalms that are known as the Kingship Psalms. They are Psalms dedicated to the everlasting fact that God reigns over all. In these chaotic times they are comforting.

D70 Partners to Provide Student Loan Solutions

"We value and respect the contributions our employees have taken to become teachers. Many of our educators have taken on significant debt to be qualified to teach in public schools," said District 70 spokesperson Todd Seip.