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Harrison Feels Led to Pray for Schools

Harrison Feels Led to Pray for Schools

Harrison Feels Led to Pray for Schools

Sally Harrison was an educator for 15 years in the valley. Although retired from the classroom, she continues to have a burden for the children, parents, teachers and administrators. “We are in a time,” she began, before her voice broke, “Where our culture is moving away from anything about God.
FFA members talk with Shane Millberger of Millberger Farms about sponsorship for the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry. Courtesy Photo

FFA members talk with Shane Millberger of Millberger Farms about sponsorship for the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry. Courtesy Photo

FFA Prepares 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry

Polish up your boots, bring your appetite, and come on down to Rye High School for the 7th Annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, silent auction, and FFA Member Labor Auction. Wednesday, March 15, is the evening scheduled for this popular event.

Community Chat Covered Multiple Topics

A Community Chat, hosted by Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Board Chairman Neil Elliot, CCMD board member Sarah Hunter, and assisted by CCMD District Manager Jim Eccher was held during the evening of February 21. Starting at 6:00 p.m. and running until 7:30 p.m.

Board Approves Auditor's Report

Sam DeNardo, Certified Public Accountant with Garren, Ross, and DeNardo presented the completed audit for the District 70 School Board’s approval at the February 21 meeting. DeNardo shared that the nearly 100-page document was quite extensive and detailed.
Sam Trujillo has added Rye Fire Protection District to the long list of avenues he is involved in to assist people in need of emergency care. Courtesy Photo

Sam Trujillo has added Rye Fire Protection District to the long list of avenues he is involved in to assist people in need of emergency care. Courtesy Photo

Trujillo Finds a Home in the Colorado First Responder Community

Texas raised Sam Trujillo, his sister and his uncle were out in his uncle’s vehicle listening to music. When the then 13-year-old Trujillo got home he found his mom, face down, unconscious and unresponsive in a bowl of sugar. Trujillo yelled for his dad, while his uncle called 9-1-1.
Brett Corsentino, owner/operator Hwy 10 Meat Processing in Walsenburg. Courtesy Photo

Brett Corsentino, owner/operator Hwy 10 Meat Processing in Walsenburg. Courtesy Photo

New Journey Starts for Hwy 10 Meat Processing Owner at Age 62

“It’s been a journey,” shared fourth-generation dairyman, Brett Corsentino, owneroperator of Hwy 10 Meat Processing, Walsenburg. Thirty-five years of Corsentino’s life was spent milking cows. For the latter 20 years, his family was milking for Horizon Organic.
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Upcoming Election Could Cost CCMD $38,000

During the February 14 board meeting, District Manager Jim Eccher reminded the Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) board that the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder has said they will not run the election for special districts this year.
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RFPD Tending to Election and Audit Matters

Election matters and audit updates topped the discussions at the brief February 20 Rye Fire Protection District meeting. Lifetime Greenhorn Valley resident, Dan Wachob was on hand to express interest in filling the vacancy on the RFPD board.
The Mckinney family continues to recover following the loss of their home to fire on Febrauary 17. The Greenhorn Valley community continues to provide support through GoFundMe.com Courtesy Photo

The Mckinney family continues to recover following the loss of their home to fire on Febrauary 17. The Greenhorn Valley community continues to provide support through GoFundMe.com Courtesy Photo

Family’s House Fire is a Devastating Loss

Have you ever had one of those nightmares that just keeps getting worse and worse, but you can’t get away from it? That is what life became like for Brandy, Shane, Logan, and Hannah McKinney on Friday, February 17 when their home caught on fire and burned to the ground.