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Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild members Rosemary Holland, Deb Berringer, and Nancy Shaw (L-R) participate in presenting Veteran Stan Abel with a Valor Quilt. Courtesy Photo

Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild members Rosemary Holland, Deb Berringer, and Nancy Shaw (L-R) participate in presenting Veteran Stan Abel with a Valor Quilt. Courtesy Photo

Veteran Stan Abel Presented Valor Quilt by Scrappy Ladies

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Rosemary Holland Silver Heart, Purple Heart, and Vietnam Marine Service Medal recipient Stan Abel was presented with a Valor Quilt by the Colorado City Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild. Abel was a Marine in Vietnam. Abel shared his Marine career experiences.
The FFA Greenhands (Ag 1 students) proudly display their FFA jackets. Courtesy Photo

The FFA Greenhands (Ag 1 students) proudly display their FFA jackets. Courtesy Photo

BIG Welcome for New FFA Members

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Rye High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members in the Ag One class attended the annual Being Involved as a Greenhand (BIG) conference at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo on September 21.
Former VFC President Susan Kalman was surrounded by friends at a breakfast held in the community center bearing her name. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Former VFC President Susan Kalman was surrounded by friends at a breakfast held in the community center bearing her name. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Kalman Returns to Visit VFC

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Susan Kalman returned to visit Colorado City last week and was greeted with a potluck breakfast at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center.
RHS Counselor Stephanie Guilliams and her husband Jay. Courtesy Photo

RHS Counselor Stephanie Guilliams and her husband Jay. Courtesy Photo

RHS Feels Like Home to Stephanie Guilliams

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
With a welcoming smile and warm attitude Stephanie Guilliams, counselor at Rye High School, immediately makes people feel comfortable. Even better she says that RHS feels like home to her since she has been coming to the area since she was 16 years of age.

RHS Winter Athletic Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Watch next week’s Greenhorn Valley View for your copy of the 2023-24 RHS Winter-Spring Sports Schedule. Each season we include a copy for subscribers, and provide large posters to our valued advertisers. Don’t miss out on the exciting boys/girls basketball and wrestling action.
The Disappearing Veteran

The Disappearing Veteran

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The Disappearing Veteran

Jerry Collins
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The history of Veterans Day began as Armistice Day. World War One armistice was declared on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day in the US.
2024 CCMD Budget May Include Base Water Rate Increase

2024 CCMD Budget May Include Base Water Rate Increase

2024 CCMD Budget May Include Base Water Rate Increase

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
During the Board of Directors Study Session at the Colorado City Metro District regular meeting on October 31, Board Member Clint Gross questioned a proposed increase in the base water rate of $5 during a discussion about the 2024 budget.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Greenhorn Valley Book Club gathered on Thursday, October 26, at the Greenhorn Library to discuss the novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. The lighthearted, detailed, and fun book brought out a lightness in the group, as well, as they discussed the characters and detailed plot.
The northbound lanes of I-25 between Abbey Road and Burnt Mill Road were a series of one accident after another Sunday afternoon. Courtesy Photo

The northbound lanes of I-25 between Abbey Road and Burnt Mill Road were a series of one accident after another Sunday afternoon. Courtesy Photo

Series of I-25 Crashes Led to Closure Sunday

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
I-25 was closed for several hours Sunday afternoon, October 29 as the area’s first major snowfall turned the Interstate slushy and slick.
The St. Charles burn area on Monday afternoon. Photo by Deb Starub

The St. Charles burn area on Monday afternoon. Photo by Deb Starub

Saint Charles Fire Slows up Because of Snow

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
As of 9:00 a.m. on October 30, the St. Charles Fire had burned 459 acres and was 23% contained. The snowfall and colder temperatures have slowed the fire’s growth and reduced the fire behavior.
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