The Easter Bunny's In Rifle!

Yesterday I spent the day in Rifle, New Castle, and Silt, doing interviews for a variety of stories you'll hear soon on your local news.

When I left from Carbondale in the morning, the weather was grey, chilly, and the sky was spitting snow. By the time I arrived in Rifle, however, it was a warm blue sky day!

While strolling down 3rd Street, I dropped in to the Creek Bend Bistro and Coffee, and there were lots of people out enjoying lunch. If you're down in Rifle, be sure to stop by for a latte -- they're fantastic!

As I walked in, I noticed a construction paper bunny shape with a number on it, posted on the door. Outside, I found that many of the other businesses on 3rd Street ALSO had bunnies on their windows. Turns out, it's all part of the city's annual Easter Egg Hunt.

In Rifle, the local Lion's Club takes charge of the festivities, hiding more than 4 thousand pieces of candy around town. Some of the candy is numbered, and if kids find a numbered piece, they can go to the local business with the same number, to get an extra treat. This year is the 75th anniversary of the hunt. In fact, one community member has been helping for almost 50 years.

Just a little morsel from my latest down valley adventures. Happy spring!

~ Tory