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Terry Kraus
Frustration about who wears the training hat at the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) surfaced in the workshop and regular meeting of July 25, held at the Metro District Office.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
PCSA presented Katelynn Frick and Zeb Laca, both Rye High graduates with the Dickerson Memorial scholarships for 2023. Courtesy Photo
PCSA Awards Scholarships Amidst Fun Ranch Hand Contest
Shirley Pigg
The Pueblo County Stockmen’s Association (PCSA) holds its annual Ranch Hand Contest during the Pueblo County Fair each year. Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages saddle up to form teams for a little friendly competition.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Fun For All at Greenhorn Valley Days July 29th
Misty Sprague
The countdown to Greenhorn Valley Days has begun, and the excitement is palpable throughout the community.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A Mountain View Retreat is the newest addition to Rye’s Craftsman Lodge, and Blanton praises the workmanship of local contractor Stars and Bars. Courtesy Photo
Peaceful and Tranquil Addition to the Craftsman Lodge
Terry Kraus
The Craftsman Lodge in Rye is rolling out their newest attraction, the Mountain View Retreat. A Dome house.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
RFPD Receives Letter of Interest for Board Vacancy
Shirley Pigg
Long-time Greenhorn Valley resident Alan Walker has submitted a letter of interest to fill the vacancy on the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) Board. He attended the monthly meeting on July 24 to meet the board members and give some background on himself.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A D70 job fair attracted many interested applicants at the July 20, Pueblo Convention Center event. Courtesy Photo
D70 Career Job Fair Offered On-the-Spot Interviews
Shirley Pigg
Pueblo School District 70 is still looking to fill positions for the rapidly upcoming 2023-24 school year. D70 hosted a career job fair on Thursday, July 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pueblo Convention Center.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Parades are a Big Part of the Colorado State Fair
Shirley Pigg
The State Fair Parade is one of the oldest parades in Colorado and is coordinated by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and its State Fair Parade Committee. The parades always seem to draw huge crowds and put fairgoers in a festive mood.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
D70 BOE Votes to Participate in the November Election
Shirley Pigg
Two at-large seats are up for a vote during the November election in Pueblo School District 70 for districts I and II. The D70 Board of Education voted Tuesday, July 18, on approval of the Resolution to Participate in the Coordinated Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Maroney Makes a Difference in People’s Lives
Terry Kraus
Kevin Maroney, local Edward Jones Financial Services Representative, was catching up after a trip to Canada to see his wife’s family. “I remember when I was younger and when I would get back from vacation. I just hated to walk into work that first day back,” he continued. “That’s not the case now.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
PCSO Accelerates Hiring Programs
Terry Kraus
Like the Pueblo Police Department and the Rye Fire Protection District, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is understaffed and making efforts to remedy that situation.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023