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RJH Contract Signed for Phase 1 of CCMD Water Project

RJH Contract Signed for Phase 1 of CCMD Water Project

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RJH Contract Signed for Phase 1 of CCMD Water Project

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT The regular meeting and study session of the Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) was held on August 29, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All five board members were present at the meeting.
Maui Wildfire, to date, has claimed 115 lives and 400-1,100 people are still missing. Courtesy Photo

Maui Wildfire, to date, has claimed 115 lives and 400-1,100 people are still missing. Courtesy Photo

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RFPD Chaplain Sees Maui Devastation

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Mike Christian, Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Chaplain, received a text from a friend of 45 years during a rest break from a recent semi-tractor trailer fatality.
Barbed-wire and antiqe bottle display for public viewing at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center October 9 event. Courtesy Photo

Barbed-wire and antiqe bottle display for public viewing at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center October 9 event. Courtesy Photo

Barbed-Wire and Antique Bottles

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tony Marostica is sharing a small part of his collection of barbed-wire and antique bottles at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center.
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Housman Road Neighborhood Says No to RV Park

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Housman Road (or Houseman Road, depending on the source) is a narrow, winding, rural road in Pueblo County, south of Pueblo about twelve miles and east of Interstate 25.
Archers in the Colorado 4-H championship archery contest examine the terrain and targets set up at Colorado City for their event. Courtesy Image

Archers in the Colorado 4-H championship archery contest examine the terrain and targets set up at Colorado City for their event. Courtesy Image

Colorado City Hosts 2023 Colorado 4-H Archery Championships

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
August 19, and Sunday, August 20. Archery teams from across the state weathered the 100°+ heat and crazy wind to participate in the tournament. In order to be eligible for the state event, participants had to qualify in regional competitions held earlier this year.
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Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
YOUR COMMUNITY D70 Board Member John Christenson shares his thoughts on education, local expansion and family wedding venue “We are in pretty good hands,” assessed District 70 Board of Education member John Christenson in an interview last Thursday.
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D70 BOE Excited about Students Returning to School

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
In a brief Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting held on Tuesday, August 22, board members and Superintendent Ronda Rein discussed how nice it was to see the students back in the schools.
Rye Elementary Principal Lisa Asbury and students examine Farm to Table material as they discuss plans for the greenhouse program. Courtesy Photo

Rye Elementary Principal Lisa Asbury and students examine Farm to Table material as they discuss plans for the greenhouse program. Courtesy Photo

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Rye Elementary Wins Honors

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Rye Elementary was recognized for its dedication to an environment of excellence and wellbeing with the help of the school's greenhouse. Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools initiative has recognized Rye Elementary’s efforts and dedication in going above and beyond with its students.
Rye Mayor’s Focus is Always on Water

Rye Mayor’s Focus is Always on Water

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Rye Mayor’s Focus is Always on Water

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
There was no hesitation when I asked Marty Rahl, Mayor of the Town of Rye, what the most important issue was on her priority list. “Water. Water is always the first priority. Right now, we are working on financing and getting a Charcoal Filtration System approved,” Rahl shared.
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