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Retiring On Social Security Alone Is Actually Possible In This Affordable Colorado City
Let’s be honest about something: the phrase “retire comfortably in Colorado” has started to feel like a punchline. Denver’s housing market has made national headlines for all the wrong reasons, mountain towns have priced out the people who actually work in them, and the general vibe around Colorado retirement planning has become one of resigned acceptance that it’s simply not going to happen.
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KRDO13 Investigates: Pueblo children’s dentist on probation after admitting infection control violations
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Expired disinfecting wipes, biohazard waste collected just once a year and staff failing to meet protective equipment standards and training are among the violations that landed a Pueblo dentist on probation. The Colorado Dental Board placed Dr. Olga Jasina, who practices at Pueblo Pediatric Dentistry, on...
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Pueblo to celebrate Light Up Union with 2,000 lights
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo’s Union Avenue will be set ablaze with over 2,000 lights for the celebration of Light Up Union, the signature class project of Leadership Pueblo Class of 2026, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on Union between B Street and C Street, featuring 30 […]
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Steamboat Springs law firm ranks Pueblo, Cañon City, Colorado Springs as among state’s ten most dangerous cities for Halloween
A study by The Brown Law Firm identified Pueblo, Cañon City, and Colorado Springs as among the most dangerous Colorado cities for trick-or-treating, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings for both pedestrians and drivers. The post Steamboat Springs law firm ranks Pueblo, Cañon City, Colorado Springs as among state’s ten most dangerous cities for Halloween appeared first on KRDO .
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Security and Emergency Response Training Center sets 2027 calendar for federal training programs
PUEBLO, Colo. — MxV Rail’s Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) has released its 2027 calendar of courses offered under U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency funding. The release allows eligible first responders to review course offerings and begin the DHS/FEMA application process, although individual course registration has not yet [...] Read More...
The Pueblo Chieftain
Pueblo voters reject fire dept. tax, approve zoo and library measures
A city ballot measure proposed by Mayor Heather Graham seeking to raise sales taxes to fund the Pueblo Fire Department and public safety technology was resoundingly shot down by voters on Election Day. However, voters approved two other measures to continue funding the Pueblo City-County Library District and provide a new source of steady funding for the Pueblo Zoo. Preliminary results reported by the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder’s Office show Pueblo voters rejected City of Pueblo Ballot Measure 2A by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, with 64% voting against it as of Nov. 5. "The residents of Pueblo have spoken with the obvious failure of the Fire and Technology ballot measure 2A during this election,” Graham said in a statement to the Chieftain . “While I'm disappointed that we cannot count on this needed investment for future truck purchases, radio equipment for our emergency personnel or special equipment to keep our residents and visitors safe, the City will continue to find ways to creatively fund for our budgetary needs.” ELECTION NEWS: Democrats lead all but one Pueblo County race: Election results Graham added that taxes have not increased in Pueblo in 50 years, “yet our residents demand higher quality of
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Matthew Martinez poised to win reelection in CO House District 62
Democratic incumbent Rep. Matthew Martinez was poised to defeat Republican challenger Steven Rodriguez with more than 58% of the vote in Colorado House District 62 as of Nov. 4. Martinez told the Chieftain he was glad that residents of his district "got out and voted." He said he will continue to make sure that Southern Colorado has "a seat at the table" and that state budget cuts do not harm his district. "I'm honored and humbled by the continued trust and confidence of the people in the district," Martinez said on Wednesday morning. "I'm ready to keep fighting for Southern Colorado." Rodriguez told the Chieftain late Tuesday night that he was not surprised by the results of his race, which he said was "an uphill battle." However, he said he was shocked by how Republicans were performing statewide. "We're getting crushed," he said. Colorado House District 62 covers territory in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. The East Side, Bessemer, downtown Pueblo and Salt Creek are among the Pueblo neighborhoods included in the district. Prior to election night, Martinez said his priorities included continued support for agriculture, improvements to the state's education systems and affordability.
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Pueblo backs zoo funding, rejects fire tax in unofficial returns
Nov. 4, 2026 — Results remain unofficial. Pueblo voters favored funding for the zoo while rejecting a proposed fire and public safety tax, according to unofficial returns from the Nov. 3 election. City Question 2A, proposing an additional 0.25% sales and use tax, drew 63.8% opposition. Question 2B, proposing...
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The Home of Heroes celebrates Veterans Day
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The City of Pueblo, also commonly known as the “Home of Heroes,” will honor the service and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day with a parade and events planned throughout the week. The 25th Annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, honoring the courageous men and […]
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Pueblo City Council Meeting Held Monday, November 9
PUEBLO – The Pueblo City Council will hold its regular City Council Meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The City Council meeting will have the First Reading of the 2027 Proposed Annual Budget. Monday’s agenda can be found at Agenda Center. Work Session meetings are...