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Deer Population Counted

Cody Purcell, Dnr
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) conducted the first town deer population in Colorado City & Rye on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The purpose of this survey is to better estimate the size of the local town deer herd. Survey teams counted deer simultaneously across nine designated zones.
About 45 people gathered for the Pueblo County Stockmen's Association annual meeting and dinner at the Elks Lodge in Pueblo. Courtesy Photo

About 45 people gathered for the Pueblo County Stockmen's Association annual meeting and dinner at the Elks Lodge in Pueblo. Courtesy Photo

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Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association Holds Annual Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association (PCSA) welcomed friends, neighbors, and members to their annual meeting and dinner on February 6, 2026.
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Rye Elementary Fifth Graders Attend AgFest

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Fifth graders from Rye Elementary traveled to Pueblo to participate in the Colorado State University Extension’s AgFest program at the Colorado State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, February 17.
Aaron Gutierrez with wife, Rochelle Gutierrez, and parents, Ray and Gloria Gutierrez Courtesy Photo

Aaron Gutierrez with wife, Rochelle Gutierrez, and parents, Ray and Gloria Gutierrez Courtesy Photo

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Colorado District 3 Senate Candidate Aaron Gutierrez in Colorado City Saturday

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
When Colorado District 3 Senator Nick Hendricksen announced, on June 5, that he would not seek a second full term in November 2026, people began asking born and raised native Aaron Gutierrez to consider ‘putting himself out there’ and running for the open spot.
Adin Poehlein and Ozzira Garrison with their first-place trophy and medals Courtesy Photo

Adin Poehlein and Ozzira Garrison with their first-place trophy and medals Courtesy Photo

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Rye Students Compete at State TSA Conference

David Ressel, Tsa Sponsor
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Twenty-one members of the Rye High School Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in Denver last Thursday-Saturday at the state TSA Conference. Several students were back on stage with top five finishes in their competitions.
Mary Sue and Thomas Thayer from Rye, Colorado, provided by grandson Wilbur Thayer. Courtesy Photo

Mary Sue and Thomas Thayer from Rye, Colorado, provided by grandson Wilbur Thayer. Courtesy Photo

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Rye Couple Dies in Thirty-Six Car Pile-up Last Tuesday

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
A thirty-six-vehicle pile-up, 1.5 miles south of Exit 94 on the south end of Pueblo, claimed the lives of a Rye couple and three others last Tuesday at about 10:02 a.m. when there was a brownout caused by high winds and blowing dirt. Twenty-nine people were injured, seven seriously.
Susie Carnes appointed to District II seat of the Pueblo County School District 70 Board of Education. Courtesy Photo

Susie Carnes appointed to District II seat of the Pueblo County School District 70 Board of Education. Courtesy Photo

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Carnes Appointed to District 70

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) President Ann Bennett made her selection and appointed Susie Carnes to fill the vacancy on the D70 board. The District II Director seat on the D70 BOE was left open by the resignation of Anne Ochs in December 2025. On Dec.
No Appointment or Adjournment After Lengthy D70 Board Meeting

No Appointment or Adjournment After Lengthy D70 Board Meeting

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No Appointment or Adjournment After Lengthy D70 Board Meeting

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Concerned parents, residents, and other stakeholders in the Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) filled the meeting room, overflow room, and hallways of the Educational Services Center, located at 24951 East Highway 50, Pueblo, for the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Tuesday, February 10.
Metro Manager Optimistic About Beckwith Dam Funding

Metro Manager Optimistic About Beckwith Dam Funding

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Metro Manager Optimistic About Beckwith Dam Funding

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Perhaps the highlight of the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) meeting, held on February 10, was the report by District Manager James Eccher on his monthly meeting with the state in regard to the Beckwith DAF Project.

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Nominate Pueblo’s 2026 Public Health Champion

Trysten Garcia
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
PUEBLO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMNETThe Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment announced nominations for the 2026 Public Health Champion are being accepted through Friday, February 27, 2026.
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