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RIFLE, Colo. — If you look at the first table on the right when entering the Base Camp Cafe downtown in Rifle on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, you’ll most likely see two of Rifle’s longtime and illustrious residents — Ted Diaz and John Scalzo.

Good friends and good times

RIFLE, Colo. — If you look at the first table on the right when entering the Base Camp Cafe downtown in Rifle on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, you’ll most likely see two of Rifle’s longtime and illustrious residents — Ted Diaz and John Scalzo.

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 RIFLE, Colo. — They may be the new kids on the block downtown, but the Whistle Pig Coffee Stop & Cafe walked away as winners at the 36th annual Chili Cookoff on Thursday night, Oct. 1 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

Whistle Pig wins at the annual chili cook off

RIFLE, Colo. — They may be the new kids on the block downtown, but the Whistle Pig Coffee Stop & Cafe walked away as winners at the 36th annual Chili Cookoff on Thursday night, Oct. 1 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

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Photo by Kelley Cox

Halloween comes early to the valley

Photo by Kelley Cox

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BREAKING NEWS!  RIFLE, Colo. — Residents of the E. Dene Moore Care Center came out for a sunny, fall day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Deerfield Park to watch a vintage baseball game between the Denver Blue Stockings versus the Central City Stars.

Vintage residents enjoy vintage baseball

BREAKING NEWS! RIFLE, Colo. — Residents of the E. Dene Moore Care Center came out for a sunny, fall day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Deerfield Park to watch a vintage baseball game between the Denver Blue Stockings versus the Central City Stars.

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NEW CASTLE, Colo. — The theme for this year’s 42nd annual Burning Mountain Festival is “Creating the Future, Honoring the Past” and, as usual, there will be no shortage of things to do.

New Castle celebrates 42nd Burning Mountain Festival

NEW CASTLE, Colo. — The theme for this year’s 42nd annual Burning Mountain Festival is “Creating the Future, Honoring the Past” and, as usual, there will be no shortage of things to do.

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A man is apparently suing his wife for the deep distress she caused when he saw her without makeup for the first time.

Man sues wife for being ugly without makeup

A man is apparently suing his wife for the deep distress she caused when he saw her without makeup for the first time.

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RIFLE, Colo — If you’ve done any government business in New Castle or Rifle over the last 19 years, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Lisa Hamilton (formerly Cain) in your dealings.

Longtime city clerk leaving the valley

RIFLE, Colo — If you’ve done any government business in New Castle or Rifle over the last 19 years, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Lisa Hamilton (formerly Cain) in your dealings.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.  - The walls in the City by the Bay can’t talk, but they can spit back at you.

Stalls, not walls

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The walls in the City by the Bay can’t talk, but they can spit back at you.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo - Move over Glenwood Hot Springs Pool — there’s a new guy in town.

Glenwood to see a second hot springs pool as of July 18

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo – Move over Glenwood Hot Springs Pool — there’s a new guy in town.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS. Colo. - How many times have you come out of the Hot Springs Pool with bloodshot eyes, blaming it on the chlorine?

It’s NOT OK to pee in the pool

GLENWOOD SPRINGS. Colo. – How many times have you come out of the Hot Springs Pool with bloodshot eyes, blaming it on the chlorine?

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HAMDEN, Conn. - Researchers at Quinnipiac University have released results of a study that definitely fall under the "Ewww...Gross!" category and might change the way you look at oral hygiene.

Toothbrushes can be hazardous to your health

HAMDEN, Conn. – Researchers at Quinnipiac University have released results of a study that definitely fall under the “Ewww…Gross!” category and might change the way you look at oral hygiene.

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The city of Rifle will hold it's Independence day Fireworks at 9:15pm Friday, July 3rd, at Rifle's Centennial Park.

Rifle Fireworks July 3rd in Centennial Park

The city of Rifle will hold it’s Independence day Fireworks at 9:15pm Friday, July 3rd, at Rifle’s Centennial Park.

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How can the chamber better serve you and what do you need from the chamber?

Talk to your chamber!

How can the chamber better serve you and what do you need from the chamber?

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We’re baaaccckkk!

The Cow Pie Courier is back!

We’re baaaccckkk!

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)  - A truck containing 18 tons of Crisco sticks headed to a grocery store chain distribution center was stolen in a Florida city.

Thieves steal truck containing 80 tons of Crisco, Will likely make baked goods

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – A truck containing 18 tons of Crisco sticks headed to a grocery store chain distribution center was stolen in a Florida city.

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