News
Paris Daugherty, Comm. Manager
On November 17, the San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA) Board of Directors approved an increase to the energy charge across all rate classes. The change takes effect January 2026, and is expected to raise the average monthly bill in each rate class by about 9 percent.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
George Bailey in front played by Oliver Carlon and Henry Potter played by Jeffery Orman, as well as other town members in Bedford Falls Courtesy Photo
Holiday Classic will be Performed at Pueblo Memorial Hall
Terry Kraus
For the 34th year the Musical Community Productions (MCP) presents a Holiday Play at Memorial Hall. This year the cast of 45, along with 30 to 40 backstage crew will present It’s a Wonderful Life-the Musical.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Grass Fed, Grass Finished Beef Available in Your Back Yard
Terry Kraus
“I went to buy a box blade about eight years ago and came home with a Scottish Highlander Bull, three cows and two steers,” shared Rick Roberson on the beginnings of Running Wild Ranch and a nationwide business in selling grass fed, grass finished beef.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Age group 19 and up Year End Gymkhana winners L-R Sam Baker, TJ Richardson, Sydney Hecox, and Katie Richardson Courtesy Photo
Year-end Winners at RCC Saddle Club
Shirley Pigg
2025 was a year of many changes at the Rye Colorado City Saddle Club (RCC).
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Book Club members visisted Joye Marostica at her home to honor her for starting the book club 35 years ago. L-R Mary Helen Finley, Phyllis Hochstetler, Joye Marostica seated, Shirley Pigg, Steele Wotkyns. Courtesy Photo
Marostica Honored for Starting Book Club 35 Years Ago
Shirley Pigg
Despite changes in its name and meeting format, the Daytime Book Club (formerly Greenhorn Valley Book Club) has deep roots in the community.Joye Marostica was surprised when, upon moving to Greenhorn Valley in 1990, her sister, Marilyn Hunter, informed her that there was no book club in the area.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Preparing for the Real Estate Market in Spring 2026
Stephanie Bratcher, Broker Owner
When meeting with customers over the past few months, I have discussed five main things to do before putting their houses on the real estate market. It is a Buyer’s Market now, and buyers and their lenders are paying attention to specific issues with houses.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Car Accident Causes Power Outage
Shirley Pigg
As all Greenhorn Valley residents know, it is not unusual for the power to flicker and go out for several hours in November.However, it is usually accompanied by high winds, a blinding snowstorm, or both.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RHS Marching Band Wished Well at D70 Board Meeting
Shirley Pigg
During the 'Information from the Board/Superintendents' section of the Pueblo County District 70 (D70) Board of Education meeting on October 21, Assistant Superintendent Robert DiPietro expressed his best wishes to RHS’s marching band as they prepare for the 2025 Colorado Marching Band State...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Xcel Energy and House Representative Ask to Extend Comanche Unit 2 Life
Terry Kraus
In a press release from Action Colorado, it was announced that several state agencies including Xcel Energy had submitted a joint proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting approval to extend operations of Comanche Unit 2 in Pueblo through 2026, rather than retiring the...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post #7305 members Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Don Shumake (L-R) visited Mrs. Sonnleitner's class at Craver Middle School Courtesy Photo
Veterans Enlighten Craver Students
Shirly Pigg
With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, VFW LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305 Officers Jerry Collins, Tom Howard, Matt Acres, and Donald Shumake visited Craver Middle School to speak in Mrs. Erin Sonnleitner’s class.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025