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Kellie Stockton, Miss Rodeo Colorado 2019 always had a big smile and encouraging words to offer. Courtesy Photo

Kellie Stockton, Miss Rodeo Colorado 2019 always had a big smile and encouraging words to offer. Courtesy Photo

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Colorado State Fair Honors Kellie Stockton

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
As much of Southern Colorado is still mourning the passing of former Miss Rodeo Colorado Kellie Stockton, the 2024 Colorado State Fair chose to honor her. The beloved Miss Rodeo Colorado was honored at the Sunday night rodeo on August 25th, at 5:00 p.m.
Metro District Deals with Covenant Issues

Metro District Deals with Covenant Issues

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Metro District Deals with Covenant Issues

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
If there was a tone to the August 27 meeting of the Colorado City Metro District (CCMD), it was perhaps expressed in the citizen input section of the study session.“What can we do,” she asked with a hint of frustration in her voice.
Pueblo County Sheriff’s K9 Zeus and deputies arrest three in Rye. Photo courtesy of PCSO

Pueblo County Sheriff’s K9 Zeus and deputies arrest three in Rye. Photo courtesy of PCSO

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Three Burglars Arrested Monday by K9 Zeus and Pueblo County Deputies

Gayle Perez, Pio
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Pueblo County Sheriff ’s deputies and K9 Zeus had a busy Monday afternoon rounding up four suspects in two separate and unrelated crimes in the south sector of Pueblo County.Deputies were sent to a burglary in progress call in the 8000 block of Hwy 165 in Rye.
Awana Program Begins Seventeenth Year at Valley Community Church

Awana Program Begins Seventeenth Year at Valley Community Church

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Awana Program Begins Seventeenth Year at Valley Community Church

Colin Robinson
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile St. in Colorado City, will provide an Awana program for the community again this year. Following the local school calendar, Awana helps children ages four through 16 to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
Kenzie Nielson, Adyson Mittlestadt, Desiree Ruiz, Kameron Arnold (LR) enter STEP at UCHealth Parkview. Photo courtesy of UCHealth

Kenzie Nielson, Adyson Mittlestadt, Desiree Ruiz, Kameron Arnold (LR) enter STEP at UCHealth Parkview. Photo courtesy of UCHealth

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Four Rye High School Students Selected by UCHealth

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The School to Employment Program (STEP) is welcoming 31 new students to UCHealth Parkview this new school year. Four of those students are from Rye High School. The four RHS students are Kenzie Nielson, Adyson Mittlestadt, Desiree Ruiz and Kameron Arnold.

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Blackhurst Looks Forward to Post Season Success in Cross Country

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Tom (T.J.) Blackhurst is starting his 13th year as the Head Coach of the cross-country program for Rye High School. All told, he has 14 years of cross-country coaching experience along with 10 years as a basketball coach and eight years of coaching track and field.
Pueblo County Sheriff Files Collective Bargaining Appeal

Pueblo County Sheriff Files Collective Bargaining Appeal

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Pueblo County Sheriff Files Collective Bargaining Appeal

Gayle Perez, Pio
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
On July 8, 2024, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (“Division”) issued its initial order regarding the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 837’s (“IBPO”) unfair labor practice complaint.
Holy Smokes! Smokey Bear Celebrated His 80th Birthday

Holy Smokes! Smokey Bear Celebrated His 80th Birthday

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Holy Smokes! Smokey Bear Celebrated His 80th Birthday

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Since 1944, Smokey’s been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires and keep our forests safe. The creation of Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service on August 9, 1944, and this date is considered the character's birthday.
Owners/operators of Aguilar Family Hair Styling, center Louis Aguilar, left Stacie Barrett, right Carlos Barrett Courtesy Photo

Owners/operators of Aguilar Family Hair Styling, center Louis Aguilar, left Stacie Barrett, right Carlos Barrett Courtesy Photo

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Three Generations of Barbers Bring Skills to Colorado City

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Every year, the family of Louie Aguilar has their family reunion in Colorado City. They love the beauty of the terrain and the beauty of the people. They return year after year.
Volunteers for Anna's Mission explained their work to fairgoers at their booth during the Rye Town Square Fair. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Volunteers for Anna's Mission explained their work to fairgoers at their booth during the Rye Town Square Fair. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Weather Hampered Turn Out but Not Fun at Town Square Fair

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A persistent drizzle the evening before, followed by a cool and cloudy morning with a forecast of more rain seriously reduced the number of vendors that set up for the Rye Town Square Fair. Fair organizers had reported nearly sixty vendors had reserved spaces for the Rye Town Square Fair.
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