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The Greenhorn Valley area / Debbi Gardner State Farm Insurance team : (L-R) Sam, Mary, Rebecca, Lisa, Amy, Aly, Debbi. Courtesy Photo

The Greenhorn Valley area / Debbi Gardner State Farm Insurance team : (L-R) Sam, Mary, Rebecca, Lisa, Amy, Aly, Debbi. Courtesy Photo

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Gardner Named to Take Over Colorado City/Walsenburg State Farm Office

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The murder of Fred Ettleman, who had served the community as a State Farm Agent for over 50 years, left a business hole in the community, as well as a sense of personal and community loss.
Although new to Rye High School, Winter Guard competitors finish fifth of 10 in their class on Febuary 10. Photo courtesy of Lisa Marie Bales

Although new to Rye High School, Winter Guard competitors finish fifth of 10 in their class on Febuary 10. Photo courtesy of Lisa Marie Bales

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Thunderbolt Winter Guard Team Shines at Competition

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Rye High School has its firstever Winter Guard team and they literally shone at their first competition. The eight-person team, their coaches, their director, and other supporting volunteers, had a long tough day on Saturday, February 10.
2024 2A Regional Knowledge Bowl Champions (L-R) Carter Ford, Cole Brooks, Carina Milne, Mason Ford, Calvin Scisco, Gabe Garcia, Emma Garcia. Courtesy Photo

2024 2A Regional Knowledge Bowl Champions (L-R) Carter Ford, Cole Brooks, Carina Milne, Mason Ford, Calvin Scisco, Gabe Garcia, Emma Garcia. Courtesy Photo

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RHS Knowledge Bowl Team Qualifies for State

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Rye High School Knowledge Bowl team claimed First place in the 2A classification at the Regional Tournament on Friday, February 2, and will be headed for the state tournament on March 11-12.
Board President Edward “Ray” Garcia accepts an award at CREA’s Annual Meeting last week. Kent Singer, Executive Director of CREA, recognized San Isabel Electric’s Board for every board member earning Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification. SIEA’s board was the only recipient in Colorado of this award. Courtesy Photo

Board President Edward “Ray” Garcia accepts an award at CREA’s Annual Meeting last week. Kent Singer, Executive Director of CREA, recognized San Isabel Electric’s Board for every board member earning Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification. SIEA’s board was the only recipient in Colorado of this award. Courtesy Photo

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Local Member Co-Op Keeps the Lights On

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
I caught up with Ryan Elarton, General Manager of San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA), on his way to a Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) meeting in Denver.
Katelyn Huskins, First place winner in the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum, and Ethan Beeman, Rye FFA Advisor and Ag teacher, travel to Nevada contest. Courtesy Photo

Katelyn Huskins, First place winner in the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum, and Ethan Beeman, Rye FFA Advisor and Ag teacher, travel to Nevada contest. Courtesy Photo

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Huskins Wins First Place in Nevada Contest

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Katelyn Huskins brought home a national first place award for the Rye High School FFA Chapter from the Society for Range Management’s Youth Forum.
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Colorado Unemployment Claims Drop

Press Release
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,373 in the week ending January 20, down from 2,715 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S.
Lenny Jecminek (R), driller for RJU Consultants, prepares to take another sample of the soil near Lake Beckwith.

Lenny Jecminek (R), driller for RJU Consultants, prepares to take another sample of the soil near Lake Beckwith.

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Subsurface Soil Samples Obtained for Dam Improvement and Rehabilitation

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
You may have noticed activity around Lake Beckwith last week. Engineers employed by RJH Consultants were using a mobile drill rig to sample the subsurface soil around the existing dam to measure strength and soil properties to be used for the improvements and expansion of the existing dam.
RFPD Audit Should Be Completed by Month End

RFPD Audit Should Be Completed by Month End

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RFPD Audit Should Be Completed by Month End

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
All five Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Board Members were present for the monthly meeting held on January 15. Fire Chief Steve Bennett advised the board that the RFPD audit should soon be completed, and filed with the state before the end of January.
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