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Ohlsen's photo titled 'Sunset at Bright Angel Point' was recently awarded second place in the Pueblo Art Guild's Southwest Show. Photo Courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

Ohlsen's photo titled 'Sunset at Bright Angel Point' was recently awarded second place in the Pueblo Art Guild's Southwest Show. Photo Courtesy of Joel Ohlsen

Local Photographer Joel Ohlsen Winning Honors

Joel Ohlsen is on a winning streak. A well-deserved winning streak that is the result of several years of practice and devotion as he honed his photography skills. While the most recent awards are certainly not his first awards, they do seem to be coming closer together and from more places.
The Town of Rye and the Board of Rye Trustees hosted their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday. Many residents of the valley turned out to celebrate together despite cold, windy weather. Story on p. 5 Photo by Shirley Pigg

The Town of Rye and the Board of Rye Trustees hosted their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday. Many residents of the valley turned out to celebrate together despite cold, windy weather. Story on p. 5 Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Parkview Health System is Now Part of UCHealth

Pueblo, Colo. (December 1, 2023) – Today, Parkview Medical Center and Parkview Pueblo West Hospital join UCHealth’s statewide network of hospitals and clinics. For 100 years, Parkview has provided excellent care for people throughout Pueblo and southern Colorado.

Free Documentary at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church

The Star of Bethlehem is a 2007 documentary, and you can see it for free at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church, 7965 Grand Vista Dr., Rye. The special showing will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. The documentary lasts approximately 65 minutes and is open to everyone.
Courtesy Photos

Courtesy Photos

Pueblo Courthouse Lighting Ceremony was Spectacular

The 24th Annual Pueblo Courthouse Lighting ceremony was held on November 21. The event attracted thousands from Pueblo to come and see live music, fireworks, a laser show, and over 20 Christmas trees inside the courthouse. 'This is a really big deal right now, and it's grown every year.
Pueblo Water Works is a repeat winner again this year in the Pueblo Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo Water Works is a repeat winner again this year in the Pueblo Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo Parade of Lights Shone Despite Frigid Temperatures

Cold temperatures didn’t dampen the holiday spirit as crowds lined up to view entries in the Pueblo Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 25. The parade began at 5:30 p.m.
Hanme K. Clark, the suspect wanted in the deaths of three people in Custer County, Courtesy Photo

Hanme K. Clark, the suspect wanted in the deaths of three people in Custer County, Courtesy Photo

Coordinated Enforcement Agencies Capture Suspect in Triple Homicide

What started out as a property dispute in a wooded area ended up as a triple homicide, along with an additional count of attempted murder and one of firstdegree assault in neighboring Custer County on November 20. Authorities arrived at the scene at approximately 1 p.m.
Agency teamwork leads to a successful rescue on Rye’s Greenhorn Mountain trailhead. Courtesy Photo

Agency teamwork leads to a successful rescue on Rye’s Greenhorn Mountain trailhead. Courtesy Photo

Rescued

A Chicago family of five was blessed to have the assistance of several local agencies working together to rescue them after a hike went wrong.
Participants in last year’s Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Participants in last year’s Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights. Courtesy Photo

Chamber Sponsored Christmas Parade of Lights Coming Soon

The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce will, again, take Christmas Cheer to the streets with their annual Parade of Lights on December 16. The event will stage participants at the Rye Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. and promises a new Rye route this year.