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June Book Club Selection was Well-Loved

June Book Club Selection was Well-Loved

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June Book Club Selection was Well-Loved

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The book under review at the Daytime Book Club meeting at the Greenhorn Valley Library on Thursday, June 25, was Once Upon a Tome, a biography by Oliver Darkshire. Members agreed that it was a book they likely would not have picked up on their own.
Baptist Church Will Hold VBS July 20-23

Baptist Church Will Hold VBS July 20-23

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Baptist Church Will Hold VBS July 20-23

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School July 20-23. The location is still up in the air. If the church is again open for business based on Aspen Acres Fire evacuations, then it will be held at the church building located at 7965 Grand Vista Drive, in Rye.
Florence Hunt recently retired from the District Attorney's office after 38 years of being an advocate for families who were victims of homicides. Courtesy Photo

Florence Hunt recently retired from the District Attorney's office after 38 years of being an advocate for families who were victims of homicides. Courtesy Photo

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Thirty-Eight-Year Career Ends for the District Attorney

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Florence Hunt has retired from the Pueblo County District Attorney’s Office where she has worked for the last 38 years. In 1988, she began as a Victim Witness Coordinator. The majority of her cases for 38 years have been with family members who have lost someone to a homicide.

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Weekly Devotion: The Inept Prophet Jonah

Pastor Shane Bennett
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
“If you can’t be a good example, be a horrible warning!” This cheeky quote, whose origins are lost in time, aptly describes a Bible character who currently has my attention, the inept prophet Jonah.
The Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware parking lot is the hub of services and assistance for those returning from evacuation.. Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware parking lot is the hub of services and assistance for those returning from evacuation.. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Ace Hardware Becomes Busy Hub for Returning Evacuees

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
On Saturday, July 11, the parking lot of Greenhorn Valley Ace Hardware was bustling with tents, trailers, conex-type boxes, dumpsters, vehicles, signs, and volunteers, as it transformed into a crucial hub for returning evacuees.
A welcome-home sign for Beulah residents as they begin to return to their community. Courtesy Photo

A welcome-home sign for Beulah residents as they begin to return to their community. Courtesy Photo

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Containment Efforts Increase, but the Aspen Acres Fire Continues to Rage

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Aspen Acres Fire is a devastating force, consuming land, homes, and outbuildings. Since it ignited on June 29, it has grown to 99,076 acres as of Tuesday, July 14. The fire has spread across four counties: Pueblo, Custer, Fremont, and Huerfano, with containment reported at 36%.
The DAC is well-stocked to help evacuees. In this room, there are diapers, medical supplies, and clothing. Other rooms offer food and other resources. Courtesy Photo

The DAC is well-stocked to help evacuees. In this room, there are diapers, medical supplies, and clothing. Other rooms offer food and other resources. Courtesy Photo

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Red Tape Managed with Respect and Kindness

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) for the Aspen Acres Fire has been established at the Pueblo Academy of Arts (formerly Pitts Middle School), located at 29 Lehigh Ave, Pueblo, and is coordinated by DOLA.Help is available for those affected by the wildfire, and no appointment is necessary.
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