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Metro District Board Member Resigns

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The September 9, Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) meeting started with a surprise. Clint Gross, who has served 1.5 terms, resigned; an action which the other four members of the board reluctantly accepted during the agenda item portion of the regular meeting.
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RFPD Board Focuses on Financial Matters

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Board held its monthly meeting on Monday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the Colorado City Metropolitan District building. All board members were present, along with Fire Chief Ross Gallegos and legal counsel Richard Orona.
D70 Scores Big with Donations

D70 Scores Big with Donations

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D70 Scores Big with Donations

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Matt Addington, Athletic Director and Vice-Principal of Rye High School, addressed the Board of Education (BOE) on Tuesday, September 9. He reported a generous donation of $1,200 from Powerhouse Excavation & Construction LLC to support Rye High School Activities.
The local VFW Post 7305 is located at the Lake Beckwith Marina and meets the third Saturday of each month, beginninig at 9:00 am., 719-821-0782, 719-676-2353. Courtesy Photo

The local VFW Post 7305 is located at the Lake Beckwith Marina and meets the third Saturday of each month, beginninig at 9:00 am., 719-821-0782, 719-676-2353. Courtesy Photo

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Important Veteran Benefits Fair Coming on September 27

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The local LTC Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305 VFW is sponsoring an important Veterans Benefits Fair for local veterans and their families on September 27, at the Greenhorn Valley Library, 4801 Cibola Drive, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Robin Smith was all smiles as she displayed the myLibrary bookmobile at the Rye Town Square Fair. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Robin Smith was all smiles as she displayed the myLibrary bookmobile at the Rye Town Square Fair. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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For Robin Smith, the Bookmobile is a Labor of Love

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
In 2022, Robin Smith applied for nonprofit status to start a unique project that stemmed from her lifelong dream of running a bookmobile.
Greenhorn Kicker rifle shooters with their second-place team and other ribbons: L-R: Lucy Chandler, Lena Chandler, Molly Chandler, Zack Mansfield, Estella Pearson, Tommy Hart. Not pictured: Clara Chandler, Kimmie Power, Bryer Power.

Greenhorn Kicker rifle shooters with their second-place team and other ribbons: L-R: Lucy Chandler, Lena Chandler, Molly Chandler, Zack Mansfield, Estella Pearson, Tommy Hart. Not pictured: Clara Chandler, Kimmie Power, Bryer Power.

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Greenhorn Kickers Place Second in State Fair Rifle

David Ressel
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Local 4-H shooters continued to excel at State Fair this year, earning numerous ribbons in several disciplines. The top five competitors on the Pueblo County Junior .22 rifle 4-Position Sporter team were members of the Greenhorn Kickers 4-H Club.

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Largest Fires in Colorado Contained

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The bad news is that Colorado has 13 wildfires, the most in the immediate area. The good news is that five of those are 98% or more contained and are not growing. The largest exception to that is the Stoner Mesa Fire which has burned 10,249 acres and is 53% contained.
Kristine Probst, left, and Zachary Adams, an engaged couple from the South Schodack Fire District, join other firefighters, police and others in a benefit memorial stair climb on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y., to remember first responders who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 Courtesy Photo

Kristine Probst, left, and Zachary Adams, an engaged couple from the South Schodack Fire District, join other firefighters, police and others in a benefit memorial stair climb on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y., to remember first responders who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 Courtesy Photo

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Remembering 9/11: Reflections from a Retired Fire Chief

Steven Bennett, Retired Fire Chief
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Today marks the 24th Anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. Most of us can recall that day vividly. Those terrorist attacks were the deadliest in human history causing the deaths of 2,996 people including 19 hijackers. Thousands more were injured.
Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Ethan Beeman was everywhere at once, manning the grill, greeting students, and supervising games Photo by Shirley Pigg

Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Ethan Beeman was everywhere at once, manning the grill, greeting students, and supervising games Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Rye FFA Back-to-School BBQ Creates Good Times

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Rye FFA Chapter kicked off the 2025-26 school year with enthusiasm. What better way to celebrate the new academic year and get back into the FFA spirit than with a fun-filled Back-to-School BBQ Party? The FFA hosted its first gathering of the season at Rye High School on Monday, September 8.
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