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Community members packed the room at the Methodist Church for the annual Faith Circle Senior luncheon. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Community members packed the room at the Methodist Church for the annual Faith Circle Senior luncheon. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Faith Circle Senior Christmas Luncheon Promotes Goodwill

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Faith Circle hosted its annual Senior Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10. This cherished event has been a tradition in the community for many years.The invitation to the Christmas Luncheon welcomed all Greenhorn Valley seniors to enjoy a complete holiday meal at no cost.
Nicole Hamler greeted clients at the Edward Jones Holiday Open House Photo by Shirley Pigg

Nicole Hamler greeted clients at the Edward Jones Holiday Open House Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Edward Jones Shows Appreciation for Clients with a Holiday Open House

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Kevin Maroney, Nicole Hamler, and Amy Fox opened the doors of the Colorado City Edward Jones office on Thursday, December 11 for a festive Holiday Open House. Clients were invited to come and celebrate the season with their favorite financial people as well as others in the community.
All kinds of cookies, candies, and baked goods filled the tables at the Christmas Cookie Walk held at the Rye Home United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13. Photo by Shirley Pigg

All kinds of cookies, candies, and baked goods filled the tables at the Christmas Cookie Walk held at the Rye Home United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Christmas Cookie Walk is Delicious Fun

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Christmas is coming on fast; time is getting shorter and the to do list is getting longer. What to do about those Christmas cookies? Many Greenhorn Valley residents found the answer by joining in the annual cookie walk at the Rye Home United Methodist Church (RHUMC) on Saturday, December 13.

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Metro Approves 2026 Budget

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The 2026 Colorado City Metro District budget was approved by a unanimous vote of all five board members at the December 9, regular meeting. The board thanked Bob Sievert and Greg Bailey who served on the budget committee as the 17.
Best Photo - First Quarter 2025 - Shirley Pigg caught this photo as Craver Middle School teacher Erin Sonnleiter prepares to Kiss a Pig to benefit the Craver FFA Chapter Photo Archives

Best Photo - First Quarter 2025 - Shirley Pigg caught this photo as Craver Middle School teacher Erin Sonnleiter prepares to Kiss a Pig to benefit the Craver FFA Chapter Photo Archives

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2025 Year in Review - Bennett Resignation Biggest News of First Quarter

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2025 - 1st Quarter Best Photo The first quarter of 2025 had a number of noteworthy happenings. Perhaps the biggest news occurred on March 17, when Rye Fire Protection District Chief Steve Bennett submitted his notice of resignation.
An amazing live nativity scene at the Rye celebration highlighted the Christmas season's meaning Courtesy Photo

An amazing live nativity scene at the Rye celebration highlighted the Christmas season's meaning Courtesy Photo

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Rye Mountain Christmas Seemed Magical

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
When the amazing Purple People Leaders (PPL) group issued the invitation to come and join them for a night full of Holiday magic on Main Street between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on December 6, it sounded like fun. If you attended, you know why they included magic in the description.
The main character of the day! Santa came to Rye to listen to all the children’s wishes Photo by Shirley Pigg

The main character of the day! Santa came to Rye to listen to all the children’s wishes Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Santa Comes to Rye: A Joyful Annual Event

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
It's hard to determine who looks forward to 'Santa Comes to Rye' more—the children or the adults. While children may chat endlessly about it, adults are busy making lists and thinking about the special gifts they can find at the eagerly-awaited, annual craft show and Santa's visit.
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