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Pueblo County Sheriff Chief Mark Mears, Sheriff David Lucero, U.S. Marshal and former Sheriff Kirk Taylor; Pueblo County Commissioner Zach Swearingen, past Pueblo County Commissioner Eppie Griego; current county commissioner Paula McPheeters and David Zupan, the project manager. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo County Sheriff Chief Mark Mears, Sheriff David Lucero, U.S. Marshal and former Sheriff Kirk Taylor; Pueblo County Commissioner Zach Swearingen, past Pueblo County Commissioner Eppie Griego; current county commissioner Paula McPheeters and David Zupan, the project manager. Courtesy Photo

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Ribbon Cut on New State of the Art Jail

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
At a ribbon cutting held on May 7, the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office officially celebrated the opening of the $150 million, 672 bed facility, which also houses a medical clinic, an infirmary, a full-service kitchen, laundry facilities, a large evidence storage area, and areas for inmate programs.
East Hatchet Ranch Holds Chipping Day on Friday

East Hatchet Ranch Holds Chipping Day on Friday

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East Hatchet Ranch Holds Chipping Day on Friday

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
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

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

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Front Range Passenger Rail Service in Development

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.

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CCMD Board Questions GMS Engineering

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
Miller Pipeline continued laying new pipe in Beulah despite the frozen ground Courtesy Photo

Miller Pipeline continued laying new pipe in Beulah despite the frozen ground Courtesy Photo

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Preparing for Drought in a Small Town

Sumi Von Dassow, President
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
The Rye Chapter of the FFA recently attended the State Career Development Events at Fort Collins CSU. Courtesy Photo

The Rye Chapter of the FFA recently attended the State Career Development Events at Fort Collins CSU. Courtesy Photo

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Rye FFA Scores at the 2026 State Career Development Events

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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).
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.

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.

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A Government Agency that Wants to Say ‘ Yes’

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
The San Isabel Electric Association Board of Directors with the 2026 Scholarship recipients. Courtesy Photo

The San Isabel Electric Association Board of Directors with the 2026 Scholarship recipients. Courtesy Photo

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Two Dozen Pueblo County Students Awarded S.I.E.A. Scholarships

Paris Daugherty, Communications
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
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News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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