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Book Club Wraps up 2024

Shirley Pigg
Monday, December 23, 2024
The Greenhorn Valley Book Club met on Thursday, December 19, to review Matt Haig's The Life Impossible and wrap up a year of fun and good memories.Linda Lewis, Greenhorn Valley Branch Manager and leader of the book club meetings, went to a lot of effort for this meeting.
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VFC Christmas Muppet Sing-a-Long Drew a Crowd

Shirley Pigg
Monday, December 23, 2024
Greenhorn Valley’s senior citizens turned out in full force to enjoy the SRDA senior lunch and the Greenhorn Valley Puppets performing a John Denver/Muppet Tribute Sing-Along.
The Rye High Concert Band at their December Holiday Concert, directed by Ian Watson Courtesy Photo

The Rye High Concert Band at their December Holiday Concert, directed by Ian Watson Courtesy Photo

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Rye High School Musicians Look Toward the Future

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 23, 2024
On December 11, Rye High School musicians put on a holiday concert at the Main Gym of Rye High School. The rock band performed numbers by Stone Age, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Blink 182.
A number of Christians met at Table Mountain Church in Rye, Colorado to pray over the kids receiving the toys that local churches have provided for Hope & Home foster children. Courtesy Photo

A number of Christians met at Table Mountain Church in Rye, Colorado to pray over the kids receiving the toys that local churches have provided for Hope & Home foster children. Courtesy Photo

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Local Churches Partner with Hope & Home Foster Kids

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 23, 2024
Greenhorn Valley Baptist, Table Mountain, Grandview Church in Beulah, Lake Avenue Church in Pueblo, and Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Pueblo West all partnered together to supply toys for foster kids with Hope & Home with half a dozen locations in Colorado, including the initial office in...
2024 Year in Review - Second Quarter, Best Photograph by Shirley Pigg Courtesy Photo

2024 Year in Review - Second Quarter, Best Photograph by Shirley Pigg Courtesy Photo

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Second Quarter Busy in Rye/Colorado City Community

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 23, 2024
Fifty people braved the icy waters of Lake Beckwith to raise money for seniors at Rye High School and awareness about suicide prevention.
TRAILS Curriculum Paused and Final Decision Delayed

TRAILS Curriculum Paused and Final Decision Delayed

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TRAILS Curriculum Paused and Final Decision Delayed

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Before the agenda for the December 10, Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting was approved, board member Chris DeLuca asked for a change. He moved to approve the agenda after removing item 7:02, which was the approval of the use of the TRAILS Curriculum.
3-2 Vote Passes Controversial Metro Resolution

3-2 Vote Passes Controversial Metro Resolution

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3-2 Vote Passes Controversial Metro Resolution

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD)) approved the 2025 budget by a unanimous 5-0 vote and, in the process, saved Colorado City taxpayers money. The board approved a mill levy to fund the budget of 16.984 almost a full point below the legally allowed mill levy of 17.96.
Aspen Acres Campground won First Place in the Greenhorn Valley Parade of Lights with their festive float and green John Deere Tractor. See article on p. 5. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Aspen Acres Campground won First Place in the Greenhorn Valley Parade of Lights with their festive float and green John Deere Tractor. See article on p. 5. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
2024 First Quarter Best Photo, courtesy of Sofia Crosson Courtesy Photo

2024 First Quarter Best Photo, courtesy of Sofia Crosson Courtesy Photo

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First Quarter of 2024 Questions Safety in Pueblo County

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Our neighbor to the north, Pueblo, began 2024 referred to as The Murder Capital of Colorado. In 2023, there were 27 homicides in Pueblo County, including long-time resident of Colorado City, Fred Ettleman.
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