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Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer said Friday that a portion of a jawbone found on July 5th in Rye has been identified as Native American remains. The portion of a human’s lower jaw was found in the 9700 block of Colorado 165 by a family from Texas that was visiting their mountain cabin, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies searched the area but did not find any further remains. The age of the bone is still pending and the state archaeologist is also involved in the case. On July 17th, human remains were discovered on Doyle Road in southern Pueblo County. Those remains, believed to be that of an adult male, have also been turned over to a forensic anthropologist for study. Those bones are believed to have been undiscovered for one or two years. Investigators say there are no signs of foul play. A cadaver dog will be used to search the area where the bones were found.

City residents attending the Alamosa City Council meeting last week took the city’s side in the debate over the proposed new city hall complex, in response to comments shared by the public two weeks ago. Those who spoke said they felt it was time that those who support the city make their voices heard and that opponents were using a $10 million plus figure as the cost of the project when the low bid was less than $6 million. The new complex would also support the police and fire departments, support the library, support city leaders and help build a new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant city hall. Alamosa voters have already received their ballots that include a question asking if residents want to repeal or retain the city ordinance that sets up the financing for the new complex. The project would include remodeling the existing city hall building for police and fire departments and constructing a new city hall/library just east of the current facility.

We spoke with Mike Fierberg of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service in Denver Friday about CHP+ and the new first in the nation program designed to enroll eligible kids from all around Colorado… (INTERVIEW PART 1 - VISIT THE NEWS PAGE ON www.kspk.com AND CLICK ON NEWS AUDIO AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE TO STREAM INTERVIEW ON YOUR COMPUTER.) Mr. Fierberg also spoke specifically about those eligible within the KSPK listening area and how they can enroll… (INTERVIEW PART 2).

A benefit for John MacMillan will be held this Friday, July 30th, from 6 to 10pm at Craver Middle School in Coloardo City. John, a propane driver for Ludvik Propane in Walsenburg, was seriously injured in a propane accident in Colorado City on July 14th. Cost for the benefit is $5 at the door. Music will be provided by the “Sonny Hood Band”, “Tangible Audio”, “Better Tomorrow” and “Ideal Citizens”. Food and drink will also be available. Everyone is welcome.

The El Valle Music Festival Committee, in cooperation with the Valley Rodders Car Show members, will hold an all-day event at Chapman Park in Monte Vista on Saturday, July 31st, from 11am to 8pm. It is the goal of the two non-profit groups to help raise funds for project help, an SLV Boces program collaborating services to meet the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness in the valley, and to provide scholarships to the economically disadvantaged youth in our area. There will be live music, food and vendor booths, a car show and much more. Everyone is welcome.

Sports physicals will be given to John Mall High School students this Thursday and Friday, July 29th and 30th, at the Spanish Peaks Outreach Clinic in Walsenburg. There is no cost for the service. Call 719-738-2718 for more information.