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Residents Grateful for Community Clean-Up Event

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Residents of Greenhorn Valley expressed their gratitude for the Community Clean-Up Day held on Saturday, May 17, at the Colorado City Rec Center. This spring event provided a valuable opportunity for residents to tidy up their properties.
Coutesy Photo A young black bear that was a frequent guest in the Applewood area, captured and relocated. Bears are hungry already this year and when they can’t find their natural food turn to a variety of other foods that usually bring them into direct contact with humans

Coutesy Photo A young black bear that was a frequent guest in the Applewood area, captured and relocated. Bears are hungry already this year and when they can’t find their natural food turn to a variety of other foods that usually bring them into direct contact with humans

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Black Bears Already Hungry with Limited Food Supply

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Several black bears in the Greenhorn Valley have emerged from their dens and are making their presence known. Bear activity began in early April with two bears consistently hanging out in the Applewood area. I have received bear calls near the golf course and Rye.
Courtesy Photo New members of the Colorado City Metro District were sworn in on May 7th. Pictured left to right are new board member Abdel Ayoub, new board member Bob Sievert, and Kourtney Quillen, Bank of the San Juans manager, who performed the swearing in. Both board members were appointed to a four-year term

Courtesy Photo New members of the Colorado City Metro District were sworn in on May 7th. Pictured left to right are new board member Abdel Ayoub, new board member Bob Sievert, and Kourtney Quillen, Bank of the San Juans manager, who performed the swearing in. Both board members were appointed to a four-year term

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Pueblo County Voters Speak Clearly in May Election

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Members of the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) left little doubt about their choices for the three open spots on the RFPD board of directors in the election held on May 6.Incumbent Austin Clennin won a second term and was the highest vote getter in the still uncertified ballot count.
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District Chairman Neil Elliot

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Neil Elliot has been the Chairman of the Colorado City Metro District for four years of his six years on the board. He was originally appointed to the board to fill out a vacant term.
Rye Elementary Principal Ying Wang Courtesy Photo

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Wang Named New Principal of Rye Elementary

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
On May 6, 2025, a special Board of Education (BOE) meeting for Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) was described by BOE President Anne Ochs, 'Quick and easy, yet very productive.
Lacie Laca has been awarded the Daniels Scholarship for a full four year ride to West Texas A & M. Courtesy Photo

Lacie Laca has been awarded the Daniels Scholarship for a full four year ride to West Texas A & M. Courtesy Photo

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Laca Scores Prestigious Daniels Scholarship

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
From thousands of applicants, 400 finalists were interviewed, and 230 exceptional students across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have been selected as 2025 Daniels Scholars. Lacie Laca, a student at Rye High School (RHS), has been honored as one of these prestigious scholars.
Photo by Shirley Pidd The Rye High School girls' golf team and some of their parents gathered near Ann Bush, Prim Ivan, and Greg Bailey to honor Madeline Mellers memory

Photo by Shirley Pidd The Rye High School girls' golf team and some of their parents gathered near Ann Bush, Prim Ivan, and Greg Bailey to honor Madeline Mellers memory

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Garcia Awarded First Madeline Mellers Memorial Scholarship

Shrley Pigg
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Madeline Mellers Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Rye High School (RHS) girls’ golf team, began this year with an especially meaningful highlight.
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