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Dean of Students Kermit Spencer conducts a Best of the Thunderbolts assembly with Rye Elementary students. Courtesy Photo

Dean of Students Kermit Spencer conducts a Best of the Thunderbolts assembly with Rye Elementary students. Courtesy Photo

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Rye Elementary Principal Says the Valley is a Great Place to Educate Your Kids

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Lisa Asbury is nearing the completion of her second year as Principal of Rye Elementary School and, although she describes her position as “exhausting at times,” she finds the fulfillment of the position far outweighs the exhausting times.
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training at area school buildings throughout the year. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training at area school buildings throughout the year. Courtesy Photo

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D70 and Pueblo County Sheriff Work to Keep Your Children Safe

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
According to one article, In the last five years there have been over 1,000 people who have been killed or wounded on K-12 campuses. But data varies a lot, depending where you look.
Red Creek Fire extinquished. Courtesy Photo

Red Creek Fire extinquished. Courtesy Photo

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Red Creek Fire Marks Second Wildfire in April

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
For the second time in just over a week, residents near Beulah have experienced the heart-stopping sight of smoke pouring out of the mountains. With high winds most days, drought conditions, and fire restrictions already in place, it is one of the most dreaded sights in Colorado.
Community Garden volunteers show up to assist with spring over-See haul and get ready for memorial tributes. Courtesy Photo

Community Garden volunteers show up to assist with spring over-See haul and get ready for memorial tributes. Courtesy Photo

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Community Garden Receives Major Overhaul

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
It is amazing the beautiful things that can be done when the Greenhorn Valley comes together on a project. Although the Colorado City Community Garden is tucked away, nearly out of sight, it has been a treasure to some.

Town of Rye Reviewing Well for Emergency Use

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Mayor Marty Rahl stated that a preliminary meeting was held with a District 70 representative and Rye Fire Protection District Chief Steve Bennet to go over the use of the approved Town of Rye water well for emergency fire services.
A Beulah Fire Protection helicoptor as well as approximately 90 firefighters from multiple agencies fought the Northcreek Fire. Courtesy Photo

A Beulah Fire Protection helicoptor as well as approximately 90 firefighters from multiple agencies fought the Northcreek Fire. Courtesy Photo

North Creek Fire Moved Fast

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The first call came into Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District (BFPAD) at 12:58 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, with the dreaded word that there was a brush fire up NorthCreek. Things happened fast after that.
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RFPD Responded to Semi-Truck Fire

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Rye Fire Protection District and Pueblo Sheriff’s Department were called to assist with a semi-truck tractor that was engulfed in flames on northbound I-25 near mile marker 79.

Ettleman Case Still Active Investigation

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Greenhorn Valley View checks each week regarding progress on the murder of long-time resident Fred Ettleman. Although we understand why the Pueblo Police Department would not want to tip their hand, we still feel that there should be some information.
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