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D70 BOE Votes to Participate in the November Election

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Two at-large seats are up for a vote during the November election in Pueblo School District 70 for districts I and II. The D70 Board of Education voted Tuesday, July 18, on approval of the Resolution to Participate in the Coordinated Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

The Maroney family, (L-R) Lauren, David, Audrey, Rachel, Anne, Kevin and Nicholas. Courtesy Photo

Maroney Makes a Difference in People’s Lives

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Kevin Maroney, local Edward Jones Financial Services Representative, was catching up after a trip to Canada to see his wife’s family. “I remember when I was younger and when I would get back from vacation. I just hated to walk into work that first day back,” he continued. “That’s not the case now.

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PCSO Accelerates Hiring Programs

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Like the Pueblo Police Department and the Rye Fire Protection District, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is understaffed and making efforts to remedy that situation.

Sarah’s Home helps sex trafficking survivors reclaim the life God created them to live. Courtesy Photo

Sarah’s Home Provides Sanctuary for Teenage Girl Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Terry Kraus

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

“Have you seen the movie yet,” queried Sarah’s Home Executive Director Vicki Proffit? “Which movie,” I asked? “Sound of Freedom,” she replied. “It’s done in a foreign country so it looks a little different but the outcome is the same. Someone is watching for vulnerable children to use all the time.

Library District hosts event to assist K-12 students this Saturday. Courtesy Photo

Library Partners for Free Backpacks & Haircuts

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Pueblo City-County Library District is partnering up to host an event to assist students. Any student K-12 in Pueblo County is welcome to attend the Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair that will be held at the Pueblo Mall on Saturday, July 15.

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Pueblo Zoo Offers Dollar Day Admission

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Lions, tigers, and bears... and reptiles, birds, amphibians, and just about any other kind of critter you could dream of seeing. Pueblo Zoo invites everyone out to spend a great summer day strolling their paths and visiting their animal family.

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Colorado State Fair Discounted Admission and Deal Days

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The 2023 Colorado State Fair is just 43 days away and it is not a bit too early to start preparing. There are several early specials available if you purchase tickets prior to the fair’s start date.

The 22nd Annual Mountain Aire Festival takes place this Saturday, at Christenson’s Brush Canyon Ranch, Rye. Courtesy Photo

Faith Circle’s 22nd Annual Mountain Aire Festival this Weekend

Shirley Pigg

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Faith Circle members are busy as bees as they prepare for the 22nd Annual Faith Circle’s Mountain Aire Festival to be held on Saturday, July 15, at the Christenson’s Brush Canyon Ranch on Old San Isabel Road.

Pueblo Police Department Shortages

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

An understaffed Pueblo Police Department got help from the City Council at their Monday meeting, with a unanimous vote authorizing a one-time retention bonus for each sworn Pueblo PD staff member and implementation of a quartermaster system and amendment of the department’s patrol officer salary...

The Perfect Storm that Led to the Great Water Disaster of 2021

Terry Kraus

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Thursday, July 20, marks two years since many Colorado City residents woke to a mere trickle of water; and even that trickle soon led to no water in most places. The first official communication came from Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) Finance Officer Yvonne Barron at about 6:39 p.m.

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