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DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

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DAF Worst-Case Scenario a Little Scary

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
About a dozen citizens joined a full Colorado City Metro District Board to listen and participate in public hearings. The initial hearing was on the $25 million Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system designed to improve water quality and meet ever changing water treatment standards.
Wild Beauty & Skin opens its door. Courtesy Photo

Wild Beauty & Skin opens its door. Courtesy Photo

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Emma Valentino wants to get to know you

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Emma Valentino says her biggest problem is that people don’t know her. And they don’t know about her business, Wild Beauty & Skin, located at 4491 Bent Brothers Blvd. Suite B, in Colorado City, which opened on April 20, 2026.Emma certainly knows about the valley.

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Rye Meeting Minutes Released

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
At their May 13 meeting, the Town of Rye released minutes for the April 8, regular meeting. The full minutes can be viewed on the Town of Rye website under the heading Meeting Minutes.Geoff Pagnotta provided an update on the disconnection of Tank #1., the outside underground tank.
Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter Announces Re-Election Bid for Colorado House District 47

Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter Announces Re-Election Bid for Colorado House District 47

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Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter Announces Re-Election Bid for Colorado House District 47

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter (HD 47) announced his candidacy for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives, continuing his strong commitment to rural Colorado values, economic opportunity, and common-sense solutions for the families and communities of House District...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Deputies Find Fentanyl

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Deputies Find Fentanyl

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Deputies Find Fentanyl

Gayle Perez, Pio
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A traffic stop early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a 33year-old Pueblo man and the seizure of nearly 168 grams of Fentanyl and a large sum of money.A deputy was on routine patrol at about 12:55 a.m. when he conducted a routine traffic stop in the 1800 block of La Crosse St.

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Weekly Devotion: America250

Scott Fox, High Counselor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Craver Middle School FFA members participated in the preparations and sale of hanging plant baskets for Greenhorn Valley residents. Courtesy Photo

Craver Middle School FFA members participated in the preparations and sale of hanging plant baskets for Greenhorn Valley residents. Courtesy Photo

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Craver FFA Students to Sell Hanging Flower Baskets May 21

Paris Daugherty, Communications
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Craver Middle School FFA students will hold a hanging basket sale from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 21, outside the school greenhouse. The baskets, with flowers grown from seed by students, will sell for $20 each.
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