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Woman Arrested for Child Abuse

A Pueblo County Sheriff ’s School Resource Officer arrested a 36-year-old woman Thursday for child abuse in an incident involving her three children.
Colorado City Resident Arrested in Mother’s Death

Colorado City Resident Arrested in Mother’s Death

Colorado City Resident Arrested in Mother’s Death

Gayle Perez, PIOPueblo County Sheriff’s OfficePueblo County Sheriff ’s deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman Friday on a felony warrant in connection with the death of her elderly mother who was attacked by her dogs.

VFC Continues Activities

During the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) board meeting on March 19, a significant portion of the discussion focused on the organization's financial status and potential strategies for improvement.
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15th Annual Quilt Show to Open April 3

The 15th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show will open at the El Pueblo History Museum, located at 301 N.Union Ave in Pueblo, on April 3.Featured quilter May Kay Witte will be honored during the Meet and Greet reception on Thursday, April 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Front Row, L-R: Gabe Garcia, Cole Brooks, Emma Garcia, Carina Milne Back Row: Kaci Ford, Tavie Hunter, Carter Ford, Mathius Lorenz Courtesy Photo

Front Row, L-R: Gabe Garcia, Cole Brooks, Emma Garcia, Carina Milne Back Row: Kaci Ford, Tavie Hunter, Carter Ford, Mathius Lorenz Courtesy Photo

RHS Knowledge Bowl Team ‘24-‘25

Nine of Rye High School’s sharpest students competed this year in the Arkansas Valley Knowledge Bowl League. The league holds monthly competitions for four-member teams at Pueblo Central HS from September through January. Teams then compete in the Region 3 meet in February.
RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) held their monthly meeting before a full house of spectators on Monday, March 17.Creating a surprise ending to the meeting, Fire Chief Steve Bennett submitted his notice of retirement to the board effective April 1, 2025.
Community Health Assessment Results

Community Health Assessment Results

Community Health Assessment Results

Three representatives of the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment traveled to Colorado City to do a presentation on community health in Pueblo County.

RFPD Announces the Retirement of

Colorado City/Rye, Colorado – March 18, 2025 – The Rye Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Steven Bennett, who has served the department and the community with dedication for 25 years, including the last 13 years as Fire Chief.