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What to Watch Until Fall Sports Start

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

I don’t know about you but from the day the final spring sport ends until the first game or match of the fall sports season starts the time can drag. I’ve got a feeling that a lot of the sports I am about to educate you on, happened in just such a way.

DELICIOUS COPYCAT RECIPES

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DELICIOUS COPYCAT RECIPES

News Staff

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Copycat Pesto CavatappiIt's even betterthan the Noodles & Company version!

Satruday’s Greenhorn Valley Days featured 50 vendors, games and a variety of food trucks for the well-attended event sponsored by Valley First. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Greenhorn Valley Days Even Bigger and Better

Shirley Pigg

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood as the community turned out to enjoy Greenhorn Valley Days. Dawning as a nice, cool summer day the thick clouds helped control the temperature, which was especially appreciated after the recent heat.

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Primary Ballots have No Big Surprises

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

There were very few contested races in the primary election which ended on June 25. On the Republican side of the ballot, one that drew the most interest was replacing Lauren Boebert, who moved to the 4th Congressional District.Jeff Hurd appears to have won the race with 4,193 votes.

Oak Ridge Fire May Burn until July 24

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Oak Ridge Fire May Burn until July 24

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Oak Ridge Fire which began with a lightning strike on June 22, is only 5% contained as of Monday. The fire, also as of Monday, has burned 1,190 acres and has 535 personnel trying to put it out.Containment is not expected until at least July 24.The fire is burning 14.5 miles NW of Colorado City.

Why We Celebrate the 4th of July

Jerry Collins

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Second Continental Congress officially declared independence from Great Britian on July 4, 1776. What caused this momentous day?The road to independence was paved with taxes. The cause was a series of events, which began after the French and Indian War, also know as the Seven Years War in 1763.

Avondale rancher Ryan Froman address the group gathered to learn more about drought management during a recent CSU extension meeting. Photo by Shirley Pigg

CSU Extension Hosts Drought Meeting

Shirley Pigg

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Pueblo County, Colorado State University Extension Office, in conjunction with sponsors South Pueblo County Conservation District and Turkey Creek Conservation District, hosted a drought meeting on June 20.

A hotwire around beehives or other attractants can discourage the bear working its way in. Courtesy Photo

Keeping the Wild in Wildlife

Shirley Pigg

Thursday, June 27, 2024

One of the most exciting things about moving to the Greenhorn Valley can be the endless variety of wildlife you are able to view on a daily basis. They are so cute!It is hard to not want to feed them and bring them closer to view, and even harder to not unintentionally feed them.

Trujillo Cleaning Company Does Much More than Clean Carpets

Terry Kraus

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Pueblo official 2023 Community Choice Awards in the cleaning category went to Trujillo’s Cleaning Company owned by Larry Trujillo. Trujillo has been cleaning carpets since 1976, and even if he hadn’t won the award, he would quickly share with you that he has the best customers in the world.

Shane Bennett (L) , Table Mountain Church Lead Pastor, and worship director Sergio Mireles. Courtesy Photo

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Table Mountain Lead Pastor is No Stranger to the Rye Church

Terry Kraus

Thursday, June 27, 2024

On December 10, 2023 Shane Bennett became the official Lead Pastor of Table Mountain Church in Rye. After several months as Interim Pastor, the elders and the congregation gave Bennett the thumbs up.

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