VFC Continues Activities

During the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) board meeting on March 19, a significant portion of the discussion focused on the organization's financial status and potential strategies for improvement.

Annual FFA Event has Huge Community Turnout

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Rye High School (RHS) gym was the place to be for the annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Labor Auction.

15th Annual Quilt Show to Open April 3

The 15th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show will open at the El Pueblo History Museum, located at 301 N.Union Ave in Pueblo, on April 3.Featured quilter May Kay Witte will be honored during the Meet and Greet reception on Thursday, April 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

RHS Knowledge Bowl Team ‘24-‘25

Nine of Rye High School’s sharpest students competed this year in the Arkansas Valley Knowledge Bowl League. The league holds monthly competitions for four-member teams at Pueblo Central HS from September through January. Teams then compete in the Region 3 meet in February.

RFPD Meeting Reveals Big Changes Coming

Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) held their monthly meeting before a full house of spectators on Monday, March 17.Creating a surprise ending to the meeting, Fire Chief Steve Bennett submitted his notice of retirement to the board effective April 1, 2025.

RFPD Announces the Retirement of

Colorado City/Rye, Colorado – March 18, 2025 – The Rye Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Steven Bennett, who has served the department and the community with dedication for 25 years, including the last 13 years as Fire Chief.

Masonic Outstanding Junior Award Winners Announced

Along with students from other area high schools, Rye High School juniors Taylor Pye and Michael Amaya have been announced as winners in the Masonic Outstanding Junior Achievement Awards.