This year's San Isabel Electric scholarship applicants have shattered previous records. The notfor- profit electric cooperative collected 73 complete applications, nearly double the number in recent years.A total of 39 outstanding students have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships,…
They served their nation well and were retired with dignity and honor.VFW Post 7305 held an official retirement ceremony for worn or damaged United States flags on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony was held in the Lake Beckwith parking lot, near the LTC. Fred A. Ettleman Post 7305.Greenhorn Valley…
The Walter family was prominent in the early history of the Rye community arriving by 1865. With three sons and five daughters, this family intermarried with many other early Rye families and led interesting lives.The Daniel Walter Family Daniel Walter was born in 1821 and married Mary A. Beavers…
We talk about semi-retiring. In fact, we thought we had. But each week seems to be busier than the last. It had been six months since Lori and I made it out of the city limits of Colorado Springs; let alone on a great adventure.Several adventures had been planned and cancelled in that time and we…
The Rye High School girls’ soccer team finished with a pair of wins, but it ended up to be their final matches because they ended up ranked #21 but only the top 16 teams go to the playoffs.Head Coach John Crowell, indicated that next year they are talking about 32 teams making the playoffs but also…
The Rye High School baseball team had three well played games last week but ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in two of those.On April 3 the Thunderbolts traveled to Monte Vista and in a hard fought, extra inning game, dropped a 11-8 decision. Rye led from the bottom of the first inning…
The Rye High School track team split up last week with the majority of the team heading to the Cinco De Mayo Invitational at Walsenburg, while several went to the Pueblo Twilight Meet at Dutch Clark Stadium.Rye High School did well at the 19 team meet at John Mall High School. Top five finishers…
The Rye High School girls’ golf team won two tournaments back-to-back last week as post season play grows ever nearer.On May 2 at the Elmwood Golf Course in Pueblo at the Pueblo City Girls Championship, Rye grabbed the top spot, and Rye’s Emma Garcia tied for the gold medal as the top golfer in the…
One very fortunate golden eagle was in the right place at the right time to receive help and is now fortunate enough to be recovering from injuries at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Rapture Center in Pueblo.In late March, a U.S. Forest wildlife technician was performing winter animal track…
District Manager James Eccher advised the Colorado City Metro District board, at their April 30 meeting, that contact had been made with Stewart Ranch through Garry MacCormack. Although MacCormack came into the Metro office none of the information mailed to the ranch has been signed for.Eccher…
“One of the reasons I started Complete Tree Care,” shared owner Emery Guthrie, “was because I had a problem tree on my property and I couldn’t find anyone to take care of it. I’d call telephone numbers and no one would answer the phone and they never returned messages. I knew I could provide better…
Shirley Pigg
They served their nation well and were retired with dignity and honor.VFW Post 7305 held an…
Shirley Pigg
It is that magical month of the year when the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC)…
Terry Kraus
“One of the reasons I started Complete Tree Care,” shared owner Emery Guthrie, “was because I had a…
Paris Daugherty, Comm. Manager
This year's San Isabel Electric scholarship applicants have shattered previous records. The notfor- profit electric cooperative collected 73 complete applications, nearly double the number in recent years.
News
Terry Kraus
District Manager James Eccher advised the Colorado City Metro District board, at their April 30 meeting, that contact had been made with Stewart Ranch through…
Shirley Pigg
One very fortunate golden eagle was in the right place at the right time to receive help and is now fortunate enough to be recovering from injuries at the…
Terry Kraus
We talk about semi-retiring. In fact, we thought we had. But each week seems to be busier than the last. It had been six months since Lori and I made it out of…
Sports
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School girls’ soccer team finished with a pair of wins, but it ended up to be their final matches because they ended up ranked #21 but only the…
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School baseball team had three well played games last week but ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in two of those.On April 3 the…
Terry Kraus
The Rye High School track team split up last week with the majority of the team heading to the Cinco De Mayo Invitational at Walsenburg, while several went to…
History
Cheryl Johnson Huban
The Walter family was prominent in the early history of the Rye community arriving by 1865. With three sons and five daughters, this family intermarried with…
News Staff
Leo Louis ‘Louie’ Moreschini By 1917, Louie Moreschini had purchased and was living on the ‘Iron Springs Ranch’ with his wife, Mary and mother, Marie.…
Cheryl Johnson Huban
The Iron Springs RanchIron Spring is located north and slightly east of the water tower in Colorado City. This land was part of a homestead awarded to Nicholas…