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The Beulah Community was enthusiastic about exploring options after the last District 70 Board of Education meeting and possible closure of the Beulah School of Natural Sciences. Courtesy Photo

The Beulah Community was enthusiastic about exploring options after the last District 70 Board of Education meeting and possible closure of the Beulah School of Natural Sciences. Courtesy Photo

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Beulah Community Meeting Addresses Possible School Closure

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Amber Bartuswicz, organizer of the Beulah Community Meeting on February 13 regarding the possible closure of the Beulah School of Natural Sciences, reported, “It was a great turnout, and shows this community is willing to come together to do everything we can to save our school.
Pueblo County Commissioners (L-R) Miles Lucero, Zach Swearingen, Paula McPheeters give their attention to people attending a forum at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center.

Pueblo County Commissioners (L-R) Miles Lucero, Zach Swearingen, Paula McPheeters give their attention to people attending a forum at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center.

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County Commissioners Listen to their Constituents

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A strong contingent of Colorado City people, including nearly the entire Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Board of Directors, traveled to the Board of County Commissioners Town Hall Meeting on February 13, held at the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center.
D70 Announces Possible School Consolidations/Closures

D70 Announces Possible School Consolidations/Closures

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D70 Announces Possible School Consolidations/Closures

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A surprising Pueblo County Public School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) work session, held on February 4, left those in attendance stunned as Superintendent Ronda Rein announced a $2.5 million decrease in state funding which may result in school consolidations or closures.
Parks & Wildlife to Hold Meeting on Mule Deer Population

Parks & Wildlife to Hold Meeting on Mule Deer Population

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Parks & Wildlife to Hold Meeting on Mule Deer Population

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Colorado Parks & Wildlife is going to host a meeting at Craver Middle School on February 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. to talk about the area mule deer population. Cody Purcell, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will moderate the discussion.
One of Joel Ohlsen’s photographs was an entry in the Southern Colorado Photography Society’s La Veta show. Photo courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

One of Joel Ohlsen’s photographs was an entry in the Southern Colorado Photography Society’s La Veta show. Photo courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

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Southern Colorado Photography Society; A Fun Place to Learn

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The Southern Colorado Photography Society (SCPS) is a fun organization dedicated to improving photography skills and knowledge. It has been in existence for more than thirty years, educating photographers by sharing input, and hosting workshops, presentations, and monthly competitions.
PCSO Affidavit Information Released in Valdez Arrest

PCSO Affidavit Information Released in Valdez Arrest

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PCSO Affidavit Information Released in Valdez Arrest

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
With the arrest of Jason Valdez and the subsequent charge of second- degree murder, we communicated with the Pueblo County Sheriff and found that there have been five murders in Colorado City/Rye area since 1993.

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D70 Board of Education Reviews Budget and Open Forum Policy

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
A brief Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, on January 28, lasted not quite 45 minutes. The main focuses of the evening were a review of the 2024/25 revised budget and a reading and review of the open forum policy.
Covenant Conundrum Continues at CCMD

Covenant Conundrum Continues at CCMD

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Covenant Conundrum Continues at CCMD

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
A discussion over the implementation of HB-24-1267, a resolution to codify the covenants for the Colorado City Metro District, raised blood pressures and stirred emotion in an otherwise short, relatively tame meeting held on January 28.
The hard-working Color Guard group paused for a quick picture before going back to their duties for the Pizza Ranch fundraiser. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The hard-working Color Guard group paused for a quick picture before going back to their duties for the Pizza Ranch fundraiser. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Pizza Ranch Hosted Rye Winter Guard Fundraiser

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Thursday, January 23, Pizza Ranch hosted the Rye High School Thunderbolt Winter Guard for a fundraiser. A percentage of sales during the hours of 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. went towards the Winter Guard.
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Frigid Temperatures Swept Across the Area

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Nationwide temperature drops, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area, hit hard in the last few weeks.Artic air from north of Alaska blew into Colorado, bringing lower temperatures than in several years.
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