News
Terry Kraus
The East Hatchet Ranch (Firewise Community) will be hosting a community chipping day tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 9:00a.m.The event is being held during Wildfire Community Preparedness Month which is in May.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Jeffrey Dawson (L), Engineering Manager for Front Range Passenger Rail and Colorado Department of Transportation, and Luis Lopez, Front Range Passenger Rail Director, explain the proposed route and services of the train at a meeting at the Pueblo Photo by Shirley Pigg
Front Range Passenger Rail Service in Development
Shirley Pigg
The Colorado Connector, a new transportation option, is being introduced through the Front Range Passenger Rail (FRPR) system. Dignitaries held an informative meeting in Pueblo on April 28, and shared details about this initiative.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CCMD Board Questions GMS Engineering
Terry Kraus
Three members of the Board of Directors of the Colorado City Metro District did business on April 28, while two of the board members had excused absences. Perhaps one of the most interesting discussions of the board came immediately during the study session.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Preparing for Drought in a Small Town
Sumi Von Dassow, President
YOUR NEIGHBORHOODPreparing for Drought in a Small TownMany residents of rural communities in Colorado may have experienced a feeling of “there but for the grace of God go I” when the community of Walsenberg experienced severe water woes in March.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Rye Chapter of the FFA recently attended the State Career Development Events at Fort Collins CSU. Courtesy Photo
Rye FFA Scores at the 2026 State Career Development Events
Shirley Pigg
As they have done since the 1960s, FFA students gathered at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins to compete in the annual Colorado State FFA Career Development Events (CDE).
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Part of the team of 30 people in the Planning and Development Office for Pueblo County. Director of Planning and Development Carmen Howard is second from the right.
A Government Agency that Wants to Say ‘ Yes’
Terry Kraus
When I arrived at the office of Planning and Development for Pueblo County, I was immediately greeted by Colorado City Metro District Board Member Karim Ayoub, an employee there. He introduced me to two other members of the staff that he was having a discussion with.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Zoo Turning to Sales Tax Measure to Stabilize Funding
Terry Kraus
The Pueblo Zoo has begun a campaign to get approval on a .167% retail tax that would raise roughly $3.5 million in annual revenue for the zoo per year.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The San Isabel Electric Association Board of Directors with the 2026 Scholarship recipients. Courtesy Photo
Two Dozen Pueblo County Students Awarded S.I.E.A. Scholarships
Paris Daugherty, Communications
Two dozen students living in Pueblo County were awarded $1,000 from San Isabel Electric at the co-op's annual scholarship banquet on April 30. Out of the students selected to receive $1,000 scholarships, 11 are seniors at Rye High School, and 13 attend Pueblo West High School.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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News Staff
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Over Seven Hundred Visit Annual Pueblo Zoo Event
Terry Kraus
Over 700 people attended the 11th Annual Brew at the Pueblo Zoo on Saturday, April 25 from 2-6:00 p.m.Sixteen pourers dispatched free samples of local craft brews, and three food trucks provided sustenance for the sold out gathering.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026