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U.S. Army transfers first parcel of Pueblo Chemical Depot land to PuebloPlex
The first large parcel of land at the Pueblo Chemical Depot has been transferred to PuebloPlex, the agency charged with redeveloping the site. The last of 780,000 chemical munitions at the Pueblo Chemical Depot were destroyed in June 2023, with decommissioning operations set to follow. The first transfer consisted of 5,109 acres of...
Pueblo man killed in Interstate 25 motorcycle wreck identified by coroner
A Pueblo man killed in a July 25 crash involving a truck and a motorcycle on Interstate 25 was identified July 26 by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office. Richard A. Ornelas, 65, was fatally injured in the collision on southbound I-25 near U.S. Highway 50, which police responded to around 1:21 p.m. Thursday. Ornelas...
These lesser-known Pueblo athletes have been making waves in their sports
Pueblo is home to many great high school and college athletes. However, some of its elite competitors — old and young — may not always show up on a traditional sports feed. From boxing and mixed martial arts to track and field and racing, many great athletes call Pueblo home. ...
Free pool days next week in Pueblo during July heatwave
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — As the July heatwave continues, to help the community cool down and enjoy the outdoors, Pueblo Parks and Recreation is offering free admission to all four City pools beginning Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31. “We have multiple hot days coming up and we want the public to be able to […]
Criminal Roundup: PPD looking for two contraband suspects
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) announced on Friday, July 26 is looking for two wanted suspects for contraband. Nazareya Aguila, 23, has a Class II Felony warrant for Failure to Appear for Smuggling Contraband into Prison. She is described as a Hispanic woman who has brown hair and brown eyes. Aguila stands […]
Pueblo Receives Six EAS Proposals
The Essential Air Service (EAS) program is getting more interesting with the introduction of new airlines trying to snap up these EAS contracts like Breeze and JetBlue, the latter of which has won a contract. Plus, the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act limits EAS flights in the lower 48 to 650 miles or less also threw a snag in some of the recent proposals, most notably Sun Country’s flights out of Eau Claire.
A man was arrested for allegedly shooting a 10-year-old. Here's how cops tracked him down
Witness statements and photo lineup identification recently led to the arrest of a Pueblo man accused of shooting a 10-year-old girl during an altercation over a stolen bicycle. Michael Santistevan, 41, was arrested by police July 18 and charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder. Fortunately, the victim suffered only minor injuries...
'A slap in the face': Pueblo commissioners grill Black Hills on proposed rate increase
Pueblo County Commissioners grilled Black Hills Energy officials Thursday about a proposed 18% rate increase which they said would bankrupt small businesses, stymie economic development and stress already struggling lower-income residents. Black Hills Vice President of Colorado Utilities Campbell Hawkins and Regulatory Director Michael Harrington addressed the board during a work session in an effort to explain why the utility is seeking an 18% rate increase that would equal 2.25% a year for the past eight years...
Pueblo Riverwalk to be drained for construction
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo will be temporarily drained for construction starting Monday, July 29. As part of the HARP 1A Expansion Project and Boathouse construction, the Pueblo Riverwalk will be empty for a little over two weeks. During this period, H.W. Houston will prepare and install a temporary dam to isolate […]
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
Colorado Slaughterhouse ban vote sets tone for local food, innovation
A land grant institution, Colorado State University’s role is to provide factual information where it is lacking. This, and CSU’s commitment to agriculture and the state’s livestock producers, was the motivation behind Dr. Jennifer Martin’s white paper detailing the potential economic impacts should the proposed ban on slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver pass.
Officials warn public about 'hot and heavy' bear activity in Colorado
The season of hyperphagia is still months away and officials are already concerned about a spike in human-bear interactions that have been taking place in southwest Colorado. “We are having to handle a lot of bears right now,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Adrian Archuleta of Durango. “It’s been hot and heavy here for the last two or three weeks, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down. ...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
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