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2024 Rye High School graduate and Valedictorian Brendan Gray Courtesy Image

2024 Rye High School graduate and Valedictorian Brendan Gray Courtesy Image

Graduates Commemorate Wins and Losses at Ceremony

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Brendan Gray received the award as class Valedictorian at the Rye High School graduation ceremony last Thursday night. Gray graduated with a 4.21 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and took half a dozen Advanced Placement classes in his four-year term as a Thunderbolt.
Greenhorn Valley ladies all dressed up and enjoying the formal tea to benefit the Greenhorn Valley Backpack Project. Courtesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley ladies all dressed up and enjoying the formal tea to benefit the Greenhorn Valley Backpack Project. Courtesy Photo

Valley Tea Held to Benefit the Greenhorn Valley Backpack Project

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The spectacular 6th Valley Tea was held on April 27 to benefit the Greenhorn Valley Backpack Project provide for area children. This event, originally planned to be an annual event, has been missing from the Valley for the last few years since the COVID restrictions halted it in 2020.
Jim Sheridan Commander of District 2 Department of Colorado VFW Courtesy Photo

Jim Sheridan Commander of District 2 Department of Colorado VFW Courtesy Photo

Penrose VFW Post Commander to Speak at Memorial Day Service

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The featured speaker at the Ltc Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305 Memorial Day Service being held at the Colorado City Cemetery will feature James Sheridan.Sheridan joined the Navy at the age of 17 in 1978 and was stationed onboard the USS John F. Kennedy.
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Third Grade Wrestler Brett Repka

Ken Gennetta
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Colorado City Third Grader Brett Repka finished the CUSAW (Colorado USA Wrestling) freestyle regular season May 18th at Ponderosa High School (Black Fox tournament).Brett wrestled in the 10U division 65 lbs. and was bracketed against three Peak to Peak State Champions.
The Memorial Day Poppy is worn to remember fallen soldiers. Courtesy Image

The Memorial Day Poppy is worn to remember fallen soldiers. Courtesy Image

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Memorial Day 2024 – Honor and Remembrance

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring the US military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On Memorial Day we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Metro Board Gets Nearer DAF to Improve Water Quality

Metro Board Gets Nearer DAF to Improve Water Quality

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Metro Board Gets Nearer DAF to Improve Water Quality

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Board of Directors were presented a program by Nate Jacobs of NOCO Engineering in regard to the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system scheduled to be installed in connection with the water system.
Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The May 15 Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) Board Meeting revealed the organization has recently received two large donations. VFC President Judi Patrick told the board members that Susan Kalman had sent a $10,000 check to be used toward the mortgage on the building.
VFW Sr. Vice Commander Jerry Collins welcomed the students to the assembly explaining Memorial Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFW Sr. Vice Commander Jerry Collins welcomed the students to the assembly explaining Memorial Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Veterans Give Memorial Day Presentation at RHS

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Three Members of the LTC Fred Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7305 took the time to visit Rye High School (RHS) on Tuesday, May 7, to explain to the students the significance of Memorial Day. Sr.
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IN BRIEF

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Small Fire at Rye Elementary Results in EvacuationA small fire at Rye Elementary resulted in a short evacuation and some cleanup, but had little other effect.Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Bennett reported the call came in to them at 10:12 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
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