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Your old, unused cell phone can help victims of violence in Pueblo. Here's how
ACOVA (A Community Organization for Victim Assistance) is partnering with 911 Cell Phone Bank in Pueblo to collect cell phones and other electronic devices that will be repurposed and used to help victims of violence, according to a recent news release from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. Items accepted during the drive include cell phones and certain other electronics, in any condition and of any age. ACOVA Director Kimberly Tate-Graen told the Chieftain the emergency phones...
Pueblo man shot, killed by police identified; one officer remains on paid leave
A man who was shot and killed by police during an incident at an RV park April 17 has been identified. Ronald James Courtney, 61, of Pueblo, died from a gunshot wound sustained during an incident involving Pueblo police officers, according to a Wednesday social media post from Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter.
A Pueblo D60 school is closing at the end of the school year due to the building’s structural issues
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- A D60 school in Pueblo is set to close at the end of the year. The school district says the closure of Roncalli Stem Academy is necessary due to structural issues within the building. Last month a spokesperson for District 60 in Pueblo told KRDO13 they...
Employees raise concerns over incidents in Pueblo mental health hospital unit
Current and former employees of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo say there's a pattern of incidents between patients and staff in the Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit (ABTU).
Pueblo’s homicide rate sparks concern, city relaxes police hiring rules
Pueblo’s spiking homicide rate this year has caught the attention of the federal government and is dire enough that the city is relaxing rules to make it easier and quicker to hire more law enforcement officers. Since January, there have been 11 homicides in Pueblo - or one per...
Pueblo Zoo announces passing of red panda, Scout
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Zoo recently announced the passing of its 8-year-old red panda, Scout. On Monday, April 22, the Pueblo Zoo posted to its Facebook page writing, “[Scout’s] loss was unexpected, despite the best efforts of our vet staff.” According to the post, Scout arrived from the Buffalo Zoo in September 2023 as […]
Grand jury indicts 23 suspects in illegal marijuana operation run partly out of Pueblo County
A large drug trafficking organization partly operated out of Pueblo County has been targeted through the grand jury indictments of 23 defendants accused by federal, state and local law enforcement officials of illegally manufacturing and processing marijuana products for sale out of state. According to a press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, nine of the 23 suspects have been arrested in Pueblo, Fremont and El Paso counties. Prosecution is being handled by the 11th Judicial...
32 Pueblo D60 leaders sign letter saying superintendent finalists not suited to lead district
Thirty-two leaders from the Pueblo Association of School Executives (PASE) recently signed a letter expressing concerns about the three finalists selected for the Pueblo School District 60 superintendent position. Signatures on the letter include 18 current principals, eight district administrators and six assistant principals. A total of 18 Pueblo schools...
District 60 is holding special meetings to decide on its next superintendent
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two finalists are left in the running for the position of District 60's next superintendent. Doctor Shon Hocker and Doctor Barbara Kimzey will be interviewed tonight, April 24, during a special school board meeting. During these interviews, stakeholders will be able to provide feedback in real-time....
Pueblo moves forward with ordinance that would pay homeless people to clean up the city
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Pueblo city council is moving forward with plans to kick start a new program. It's one that would pay homeless people to help clean up the city. Participants of this program will work alongside city employees and volunteers to complete cleanup projects.In return, participants will be given a 50 dollar gift card for about four or five hours of work.
Pueblo receives $1 million for Riverwalk Project
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The City of Pueblo announced on Tuesday, April 23, that the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is awarding a grant of $1 million to assist with the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) Channel Extension and Boathouse Project. The HARP boathouse construction is part of the fourth phase of the expansion of […]
One year after return to Pueblo West, Fourth of July Wet Parade may again get the axe
Last year's Fourth of July Wet Parade may very well have been the last in Pueblo West, as metro district staff report they've been unable to find a company willing to provide security for the event this year. Interim District Manager Christian Heyn told the metro district board during its...
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