News
Terry Kraus
Describing it as “a much better job accounting for water,” Colorado City Metropolitan District Chairman Neil Elliot indicated that he was pleased with the ratio between water produced and water billed as reported in the June 27, Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) meeting and subsequent...
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
July Most Dangerous Month for Lightning Strikes
Shirley Pigg
Coloradoans love to spend their summer months outside. But, like most of Colorado's weather, summer weather can change in just a few minutes. Data from the National Weather Service (NWS) from 1980 to 2019 shows that July is the most dangerous month in Colorado for lightning strikes.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Sydney and Sophie Adamson are the newest members of the Southern Colorado Real Estate Brokers team. Courtesy Photo
RHS Athletic Stars Plan to Shine in Real Estate Market
Terry Kraus
There are several things you may know about Sophie and Sydney Adamson. If you are sports fans, you know that the 2022 Rye High School graduates were excellent athletes in both basketball and soccer. The other thing you are probably aware of is that they are identical twins.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Fourth of July Guide
News Staff
The fourth of July is right around the corner and here is some information to help you celebrate the Fourth in style While some municipalities in Colorado have banned the sale of fireworks, Pueblo County allows the sale of fireworks permissible under Colorado law.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Search for Printer Continues
Terry Kraus
As we shared last week, the Pueblo Chieftain will cease being a printing resource in the middle of August. That has led to a scramble by the 60 publications the Chieftain has been printing as they strive to find a new printing facility.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The 2023 Spanish Peaks Rodeo Bible Camp campers, staff, and volunteers came together to worship and enjoy life. Courtesy Photo
Spanish Peaks Bible Camp is a Place to Worship, Learn, and Relax
Shirley Pigg
In 1995, Loren Wilcox attended his first Rodeo Bible Camp (RBC) run by Preacher Paul Scholtz and held near La Veta, CO. He accepted Jesus as his savior, won one of his first belt buckles, and had a blast, creating a memorable summer.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Michelle Dennis (R) and Susan Cronk serve 40-50 people daily at the Craver Middle School located summer food program. Courtesy Photo
No One Should Go Hungry
Shirley Pigg
Pueblo County School District 70 loves its students and their families and does not want anyone to go hungry. That is part of the thought process behind the “Food That’s in When School is Out” program being run out of Craver Middle School.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Rocky Mountain Race Week Chaplain and drag racer Randy Peterson and daughter Jessica driving through Estes park in the 2022 event. Courtesy Photo
Rocky Mountain Race Week Cars to Pass through Colorado City
Terry Kraus
On Wednesday, June 28, nearly 300 cars will pass through Colorado City on their way to Pueblo Motorsports Park for the next to the last leg of the Rocky Mountain Race Week.
the link to the Pueblo Motorsports Park website:
https://www.loc8nearme.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Community members discuss the possibility of a Community Kitchen at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center. Courtesy Photo
Community Kitchen Meeting Sparks Interest
Shirley Pigg
Do you run a cottage industry business, or are you thinking about starting one?
The plan for a community kitchen in Colorado City might be of interest to you.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023