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Rye High School Shows Best Graduation Rate in 2023

Rye High School Shows Best Graduation Rate in 2023

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Rye High School Shows Best Graduation Rate in 2023

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Rye High School, a Pueblo County Public School District 70 school that graduated 48 seniors in 2023, had a four-year graduation rate of 98.0%, according to the Colorado Department of Education.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Micah, Maggie, and Graham DiMatteo on Graham’s Make-a-Wish trip to Hawaii in December 2021. Courtesy Photo

Micah, Maggie, and Graham DiMatteo on Graham’s Make-a-Wish trip to Hawaii in December 2021. Courtesy Photo

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DiMatteo Creates a Positive Event to Honor her Son

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Maggie DiMatteo is a wellknown Rye Elementary teacher, a much-loved mother, and an inspiring Rye resident. When the anniversary of her son’s death came around she didn’t sit and feel sorry for herself; but instead joined a fundraiser for St.
Larry Perry, CPA, has created multiple ways to serve his customers in the Greenhorn Valley. Courtesy Photo

Larry Perry, CPA, has created multiple ways to serve his customers in the Greenhorn Valley. Courtesy Photo

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Needs of the Valley Prompt CPA Business Evolution

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Larry Perry is older than I am. He wouldn’t let me in on exactly how much older, but it was enough that the obvious question about opening a third CPA practice in his life was simply, “Why?” “ There is such a need in the valley,” Perry shared. “Prices in Pueblo are just so high,” he continued.

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Rye Cold Misses the Record

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Paul Wolyn is an official Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) official for Rye, Colorado. He has been doing observations since February 1997. Attached is a chart with the 25 coldest daily low temperatures for his site for roughly 27 years.
Sewer Spill Plagues Colorado City Residents

Sewer Spill Plagues Colorado City Residents

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Sewer Spill Plagues Colorado City Residents

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Approval of the regular items on the agenda of the Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) regular meeting on January 9 took very little time. The five members of the board unanimously approved Resolution 01-2024, which established designated posting places for notice of meetings.
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Clark Nutcracker Courtesy Photo

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Lake Isabel Christmas Bird Count Pleased Organizer

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Residents may have seen birders with binoculars walking or driving slowly along public roads counting birds as the 53rd Annual Lake Isabel Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, December 29, in Greenhorn Valley. It started at 8:00 a.m.
Greenhorn Valley seniors gather on Tuesdays to enjoy a hot lunch and each other’s company at the VFC/SRDA lunches Photo by Shirley Pigg

Greenhorn Valley seniors gather on Tuesdays to enjoy a hot lunch and each other’s company at the VFC/SRDA lunches Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFC and SRDA Senior Lunches Continue to Grow

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Like most things the Sange de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) do, their partnership with the Pueblo Senior Resource Development Center (SRDA) to bring nutritious lunches for senior citizens is a great success. Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Samantha Kolbensfetter (L), Janice Salapich, and Jennifer Lopez of Farm Bureau in Walsenburg pause from their annual Carnival Crew celebration. Salapich and her team put together the event for local children at Halloween. Courtesy Photo

Samantha Kolbensfetter (L), Janice Salapich, and Jennifer Lopez of Farm Bureau in Walsenburg pause from their annual Carnival Crew celebration. Salapich and her team put together the event for local children at Halloween. Courtesy Photo

Salapich Sells with a Personal Touch

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
When I asked Janice Salapich, Farm Bureau Insurance agent in Walsenburg, what hobbies she has and what she does in her spare time, her answer was short and to the point, “Nothing,” she replied. It was probably a silly question.
Local First Day and Modern Senior Hikers -top row, L-R, Deb Campbell and Fran Holliday. Second row, L-R, Terry Wise, CPW Volunteer; DeDe Downs, Organizer for The Modern Senior Hikers (out of the Greenhorn Valley); and Karoleen Weber. Courtesy Photo

Local First Day and Modern Senior Hikers -top row, L-R, Deb Campbell and Fran Holliday. Second row, L-R, Terry Wise, CPW Volunteer; DeDe Downs, Organizer for The Modern Senior Hikers (out of the Greenhorn Valley); and Karoleen Weber. Courtesy Photo

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Locals Participate in First Day Hike

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The First Day Hike is a hike that is organized by state parks across the United States on New Year’s Day. These hikes are led by park rangers or volunteers and are designed to encourage people to start the new year off on the right foot by getting outside and enjoying nature.
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