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VFW Post 7305 Officers (L-R) Tom Howard, Adjutant/Quartermaster; Jerry Collins, Junior Vice Commander; and Donald Shumake, Chapain, attend a post renaming ceremony honoring the late Fred Ettleman on Saturday. Photo by Terry Kraus

VFW Post 7305 Officers (L-R) Tom Howard, Adjutant/Quartermaster; Jerry Collins, Junior Vice Commander; and Donald Shumake, Chapain, attend a post renaming ceremony honoring the late Fred Ettleman on Saturday. Photo by Terry Kraus

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Honors LTC Fred A. Ettleman

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
About 40 people paid their respects and honored Lieutenant Colonel Fred A. Ettleman, U.S. Army Retired on Saturday, October 28, at the unveiling of a commemorative sign and the renaming of VFW Post 7305. The event was at the meeting place for VFW Post 7305, 5445 Cuerno Verde Blvd.
On Sunday helicoptors were seen lifting water from Lake Isabel to fight the blaze northwest of Colorado City and Rye. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

On Sunday helicoptors were seen lifting water from Lake Isabel to fight the blaze northwest of Colorado City and Rye. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub

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St. Charles Fire Approaching 300 Acres

Terry Kraus
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The St. Charles Fire continues to burn with zero containment as of mid-morning on Tuesday. At 9:45 a.m. Tuesday the acreage burned had increased to 266 acres, and an ever widening preevacuation area is being considered.

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VFC Prepares for Upcoming Activities

Shirley Pigg
Thursday, October 26, 2023
During the Sangre De Cristo Volunteers for Community open board meeting many upcoming events were announced. Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA) meals will begin serving senior lunches on Tuesday, October 24, and will occur each Tuesday, thereafter.
1st place winner, Gerad Williams poses with his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Photo by Shirley Pigg

1st place winner, Gerad Williams poses with his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Photo by Shirley Pigg

9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The 9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions Car Show was a grand slam hit again this year. This event is one of the community’s favorites, as it draws fascinating cars from all over the state.
Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Pastor Paul Okins, with wife Ashleigh and family. Coutesy Photo

Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church Pastor Paul Okins, with wife Ashleigh and family. Coutesy Photo

New Baptist Preacher and Wife Have a Heart for God’s Children

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Paul and Ashleigh Okins left Minnesota for the sunny plains of Pueblo seeking a climate that had less snowfall and less cold weather. They arrived in their new home in 2003, and have encountered changes ever since. One of the reasons they chose Pueblo is because it had a college.
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Pueblo County Sheriff Visits Town of Rye Board Meeting

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At the September 13 meeting of the Town of Rye, Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero did a presentation for the Trustees. Lucero began the meeting with an affirmation that he will continue to hold meetings and help answer questions the community has.
Nathan Roskop, Rye Elementary School Good News Club Team Leader Courtesy Photo

Nathan Roskop, Rye Elementary School Good News Club Team Leader Courtesy Photo

Good News Club Formed for K-5th Graders

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Thursday, November 2, is the scheduled launch date of the Rye Elementary School Good News Club, according to Nathan Roskop, Rye Elementary School Good News Club Team Leader.
The derailment resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver when the overpass and coal cars crushed the truck he was driving. Courtesy photo

The derailment resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver when the overpass and coal cars crushed the truck he was driving. Courtesy photo

Tragic Train Derailment Leaves I-25 Closed

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
As of Tuesday morning, October 17, Interstate 25 remained closed in both directions just north of Pueblo with no update available as to when it would reopen. The closure occurred when a train derailment led to the partial collapse of an overpass over Interstate 25 on Sunday afternoon, October 15.
Rye High School, Craver Middle School, Rye Elementary School and Beulah Elementary School received performance awards. Courtesy Photo

Rye High School, Craver Middle School, Rye Elementary School and Beulah Elementary School received performance awards. Courtesy Photo

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District 70 Schools Presented Performance Banners

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Pueblo County School District 70 Superintendent Ronda Rein announced during the October 10 Board of Education meeting that 22 out of the 26 D70 schools had won performance awards.

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Area Chaplain Makes Second Trip to Assist People in Maui

Pastor Mike Christian
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Mike Christian is the chaplain for the Rye Fire Protection District and a Pastor. This is a follow up to an earlier article chronicling Christian’s first visit to see and help the disaster in Maui. On Saturday the 20th of September, myself and three others headed for Maui.
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