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Third grade teacher Lindsay Jarbo (right) visits with parents and students at the Rye Elementary open house last Thursday evening Photo by Terry Kraus

Third grade teacher Lindsay Jarbo (right) visits with parents and students at the Rye Elementary open house last Thursday evening Photo by Terry Kraus

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Elementary Students Prepare for School Start

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Principal Ying Wang and her staff held an open house for the Rye Elementary Students on Thursday, August 13, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Kari Purvis shows some of the donations the Craver Middle School Home Ec department has received from the community. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Kari Purvis shows some of the donations the Craver Middle School Home Ec department has received from the community. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Craver’s Home Ec Freezers are Bare

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
“Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard, When she came there, The cupboard was bare, And so, she didn’t know what to do” Unlike Mother Hubbard, when Craver Middle School Home Ec teacher Kari Purvis returned to the school and found that a chest freezer and refrigerator freezer full of food were lost...
One Dead in Beulah Flooding

One Dead in Beulah Flooding

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One Dead in Beulah Flooding

Gayle Perez, Pio
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
One person was killed this afternoon in Beulah after fast-moving floodwaters swept the individual downstream after heavy rain fell over the Beulah Valley and the Aspen Acres burn scar.
Trujillo's offers a wide variety of services in addition to carpet cleaning Courtesy Photo

Trujillo's offers a wide variety of services in addition to carpet cleaning Courtesy Photo

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Family Business Has Grown Since the 1970’s

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Denver born and Pueblo educated Larry Trujillo is a family sort of guy who listened to some advice his brother gave him in 1976; and it seems safe to say his life has never been the same.Larry got his degree in Sociology in 1973 and went to work for Southland Corporation.
The sad remains of a home that burned in the North Creek area of Beulah. Courtesy Photo

The sad remains of a home that burned in the North Creek area of Beulah. Courtesy Photo

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Samaritan's Purse Offers Disaster Relief

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
In mid-July, disaster relief units from the Samaritan's Purse Southwest Ministry Center in Coppell, TX, were dispatched to Pueblo County, Colorado, where the Aspen Acres Fire had left many families facing a challenging recovery.
Town of Rye Reduces Aspen Acres Water Bill

Town of Rye Reduces Aspen Acres Water Bill

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Town of Rye Reduces Aspen Acres Water Bill

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Mayor Marty Rahl called the special meeting of the Town of Rye to order on August 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall at 2067 Main Street, Rye Rahl stated that the Special Meeting was called to debrief the board on the Aspen Acres Fire.
Water Tank Painting to Resume this Week

Water Tank Painting to Resume this Week

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Water Tank Painting to Resume this Week

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A full quorum of Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) board members was present for the August 11, regular meeting along with about 20 people in the gallery and five more on ZOOM.An updated Cyber Security Plan was introduced for the district.

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Weekly Devotion: Job 38:4-5

Pastor Don Jones
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation!Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off in dimensions! Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it!“Why me God” Everyone has asked that question of God at least once. Why do I have to go through this?
The Sikes Ranch Fire was in rough country to access and fight. Courtesy Photo

The Sikes Ranch Fire was in rough country to access and fight. Courtesy Photo

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Sikes Ranch Fire Quickly Contained at Six Acres

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
On Wednesday, August 12, just before 3:00 p.m., the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) was dispatched to investigate smoke reported in their area. Upon arrival, responders noticed the smoke was dark in color and appeared to be increasing between Colorado City and Burt Mill Road.
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