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Dennis Maroney, SIEA Board of Director and Rye resident, presents San Isabel Electric Association scholarships to Rye High School students (L-R) Joe Valdez, Sydney Griffith, Harlee Aggson, won additional $1,500, Brianna Prichard, Amelia Burbidge, won additional $4,000, Gianna Baker. Not pictured Solomon Santini, Markus Anglin, Zeb Laca. Courtesy Photo

Dennis Maroney, SIEA Board of Director and Rye resident, presents San Isabel Electric Association scholarships to Rye High School students (L-R) Joe Valdez, Sydney Griffith, Harlee Aggson, won additional $1,500, Brianna Prichard, Amelia Burbidge, won additional $4,000, Gianna Baker. Not pictured Solomon Santini, Markus Anglin, Zeb Laca. Courtesy Photo

Rye Seniors Win Big Scholarships from San Isabel Electric Association

Eight Rye High School students have won scholarships from San Isabel Electric, and two of those students won additional scholarship funding from the electric co-op's board of directors.
PUEBLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 70

PUEBLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 70

D70 Board Hears of Van Oort Donation

During the May 2, District 70 Board of Education meeting, Rye High School (RHS) Principal Michelle Madril and RHS Ag teacher and FFA advisor Ethan Beeman expressed appreciation for a gift of $1,400. The donation is coming from the Colorado Water Official Association in memory of John Van Oort.
COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

COLORADO CITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Elliot, Gross and Davis Elected to CCMD Board

Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Chairman Neil Elliot was re-elected to a second term with a narrow three vote margin, in an election where the top four positions were separated by a mere 14 votes.
Gabe Garcia explaining his character, Nick's, relationship with Eleanor to the audience Photo courtesy of MIng Tam

Gabe Garcia explaining his character, Nick's, relationship with Eleanor to the audience Photo courtesy of MIng Tam

“Dinner at Eight Dead by Nine”

For the first time since Covid, Rye High School's drama class performed a play, 'Dinner At Eight Dead By Nine.' The students, along with drama teacher Mrs. Anglin and band director Ian Watson, performed the dinner mystery Monday to a sold-out crowd.
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Three Active, but Small, Fires Burning in Colorado

There are currently three active fires in Colorado. The largest of the three is the Stove Prairie Fire, which was reported over a month ago. The fire has burned 46 acres, 12.1 miles W of Laporte. The size of the fire has remained the same since the report last week.
Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

Upcoming Water Restrictions Not Due to Shortage

The Colorado City Metropolitan Board voted for Level 2 Water restrictions to be implemented starting Monday, May 15, but their reason is not a shortage of water. They are simply asking residents to conserve water and be cautious while they have tank number three down for repairs.
Valley First’s inaugural Swing into Spring event was held at Greenhorn Meadows Park in 2022. Courtesy Photo

Valley First’s inaugural Swing into Spring event was held at Greenhorn Meadows Park in 2022. Courtesy Photo

Valley First Scoring Big on Park Renovations

It is amazing what a small group of good people with good ideas, good organization, and a good community behind them can accomplish.
Sarah Hunter, owner/operator of Bee Sassy Boutique Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sarah Hunter, owner/operator of Bee Sassy Boutique Photo by Shirley Pigg

Bee Sassy Boutique Pop-Up

Just created in December 2022, although co-owner Sarah Hunter says it has been being discussed and planned for a long time, Bee Sassy Boutique LLC is a refreshing pop-up store recently appearing in the Valley.

Rye High Not Forgotten

Pueblo School District 70 Bond Project Manager Ted Ortiviz announced, during the April 18, D70 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, that contracts for work at Rye High School are executed.