Pueblo Means Business

Pueblo City Council given CARES Act funding recap...

Police Department Spidr Tech Platform

New technology will allow Pueblo police to notify callers on call response, report status....

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

Noeller Announced as Pueblo’s New Chief of Police

PUEBLO – Mayor Gradisar announced today his appointment of Steven “Chris” Noeller as the Chief of Police for the City of Pueblo.  The appointment is effective August 10, 2021, pending City Council’s confirmation of Mayor Gradisar’ s appointment a...

Top 3 Candidates Announced for City of Pueblo Chief of Police

PUEBLO – The interview committee met on Friday with candidates for the Chief of Police position vacancy within the City of Pueblo. The committee was comprised of Ron Wiley, NAACP representative, John B. Cordova, Sr., LULAC 3043 representative, M...

e-Bike Program

Pueblo County, in partnership with active community members and local non-profit organizations, will implement Pueblo’s first-ever “e-Cycle-to-Own” program in parallel with the Colorado Energy Office’s 2021...

Sales Tax Filing Notice

Street Scape Project at City Center Drive and Sante Fe Avenue Will Begin June 1

PROJECT
OVERVIEW

The City of Pueblo will begin work on the City Center Drive and Santa Fe Avenue streetscape project on Tuesday, June 1. This project will focus on aesthetic improvements to the east side of Santa Fe Avenue by enhancing and improving the s...

Pueblo, Colorado Named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclist

PUEBLO – Today, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Pueblo, Colorado to build better places for people to bike with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Pueblo joins 487 communities across the country in th...

City Seeking Volunteers to Advise on Use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo encourages interested individuals to sign up for working groups which will provide direction to the City on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. There will be seven groups; one for each pillar of focus: i...

Mayor to Host Youth Town Hall on Thursday, May 20

PUEBLO – Youth of Pueblo are invited to contribute to the strategic plan for the use of $36.7 million the City is expected to receive later this month from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mayor Gradisar recognizes and values the authentic d...

City Seeks Interested Individuals for City Council District 4 Vacancy

PUEBLO –The Pueblo City Council is seeking letters of interest and resumes from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to continue the term for Councilmanic District 4, vacated by the passing of Councilman Ray Aguilera.

Interested individuals...

FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefits Program Now Available

PUEBLO – Xfinity Broadband subscribers may be eligible to receive a temporary bill subsidy through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program offered through the Federal Communications Commission. For qualified families, the monthly subsidy ranges ...

Pueblo City Council Special Meeting to be Held through Zoom on Monday, May 17, 2021

The Pueblo City Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The Work Session scheduled for Monday, May 17, is cancelled.

Pueblo City Council meetings are open to the public but are held in compliance with local an...

Community Invited to Celebration of Life Honoring Councilman Ray Aguilera

PUEBLO – It is with sorrow that the City of Pueblo announces the passing of Pueblo City Councilman Ray A. Aguilera on May 9, 2021. He was 78 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11 am in Bessemer Park. All are ...

Vaccine in Pueblo the Week of May 10

The Community Vaccination Clinic at the Colorado State Fairgrounds is open seven days a week, weather permitting, to provide greater opportunities to individuals to get a vaccine at no cost from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Due to forecasted inclement weat...

Notice of Council Member Ray Aguilera’s Health

PUEBLO – Council Member Ray Aguilera was just off camera during the January 25 City Council Work Session when you can hear other Council Members shout for help. Ray had just suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to Parkview hospital for treatme...

Acting Chief of Police Announced

PUEBLO – Mayor Gradisar announced today the appointment of Steven “Chris” Noeller as the Acting Chief of Police for the City of Pueblo upon the retirement of Police Chief Davenport on April 30, 2021.  Mr. Noeller has served as Deputy Chief of Pol...

Mayor Gradisar Names Fire Chief Huber as Deputy Mayor

PUEBLO – Mayor Gradisar announced today the appointment of Barb Huber as the Deputy Mayor of Pueblo. Chief Huber serves as the Fire Chief of the City of Pueblo and will continue this role as well. This appointment makes Chief Huber the first woman Deputy ...

Regional Comprehensive Plan - Up Coming Community Meetings

Update on the Regional Comprehensive Plan Process

Since December 2020, over 900 individuals have shared their ideas and observations about Pueblo County—what they love about living here (or not), what their hopes and dreams are for the future of ...

City of Pueblo Begins 2021 Road Rehabilitation Projects

PUEBLO – City of Pueblo announces that its 2021 road rehabilitation project began this week with a total of nine streets which will be restored by Thanksgiving. The streets, in order, to be restored are Paul Harvey, W. 24th, Minnequa, High St., ...

City of Pueblo Attains Highest Form of Recognition in the Area of Governmental Accounting

PUEBLO – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Pueblo for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fisc...

Friday’s Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Clinic Cancelled

PUEBLO – The mass vaccination clinic originally scheduled for this Friday at the Steelworks Center of the West is now cancelled due to the Joint CDC and FDA statement asking for a pause on distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Those ...

Pueblo Chief of Police Announces Retirement after 32 Years of Service

PUEBLO – Following a long career of public service and leadership, Chief Troy Davenport announced his retirement from the Pueblo Police Department effective April 30, 2021. Chief Davenport, who began his law enforcement career over thirty-two (32) years a...

Vaccine Clinic - Steelworks Center of the West

Sign-ups are now open for the vaccine clinic next Friday, 4/16 at the Steelworks Center of the West in Bessemer. Make your appointment here: https://www.comassvax.org/reg/1560124907

Pueblo Residents Asked for Input on City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding

PUEBLO – Pueblo residents have a special opportunity to make recommendations to Mayor Gradisar and City Council during several Town Halls later this month. Mayor Gradisar has planned five Town Halls to encourage constituents to give input on the...

City Seeks Volunteers for Energy Advisory Commission

PUEBLO – Last week, City Council approved Mayor Gradisar’s initiative to form the Pueblo Energy Advisory Commission. This Commission, consisting of 10-15 volunteers, was formed to act as an entity through which the City may officially ...

Public Invited to Comment on Redistricting Proposal on April 19 at 2 p.m.

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo announced today that the Board of Elections has started the redistricting process for the establishment of boundaries for the City’s four council districts. Redistricting is required by the City Charter ever...

Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance

For consideration, an amendment to the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to animals. 

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Gov. Polis, in Partnership with Centura Health, to Launch First State Community Vaccination Site

DENVER - Today, as part of Governor Polis’ Vaccines for All efforts, the Governor will be launching the very first State Community Vaccination Site at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. The contract to operate the site has been award...

$300,000 in Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance for Pueblo County Residents

Know of an individual or family living in Pueblo County, outside of City of Pueblo limits, in need of rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic? Please share! Those in need of assistance must call ONE of...

Vaccinations at Walmart

Walmart will begin giving out COVID-19 vaccinations in Colorado starting Friday. It is for those eligible by state guidelines only (65+, etc.) and people should sign up to schedule their time.

The Pueblo locations with vaccine are:Pueblo 4080 W Northern Av...

Governor Moves Pueblo to Level Blue on COVID Dial Effective Saturday

February 5, 2021 

Pueblo County will move to the Level Blue on the new Dial 2.0 effective 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Governor Jared Polis. Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment and Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office ...

Governor Jared Polis Extended an Executive Order

Governor Jared Polis extended an Executive Order yesterday directing individuals in Colorado to wear a medical or non-medical face covering due to the presence of COVID-19.  Saying, "While we have seen indications that our efforts to &ld...

How To Spend A Long Weekend In Historic Pueblo, Colorado

Situated in the Colorado plains and an easy drive south along I-25 from Denver and Colorado Springs, Pueblo makes for a terrific mini-vacation. This former cowboy, steel, and railroad town now offers visitors a mix of history and rich culture. An extra bo...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Current Phase 1B2

Individuals ages 65 - 69

Sign up at PuebloVaxNow.comor call (719) 583-4444 option 1

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Be Heard! Pueblo Zoo Wants You!

Complete the online survey by January 30th. Here Is the Link for the survey : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pueblozoo

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2021 State of the City

 You are invited to attend the City of Pueblo's 

2021STATE- OF THE -

City

Thursday January 14, 202112:00 pmVirtual Event: Facebook Live, Channel 17, www.pueblo.us

The recorded State of the City address can be viewed...

Additional Paycheck Protection Program Resources Available for Colorado Businesses

My Fellow Coloradans, 

We are pleased to report that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

To promote ...

PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD THROUGH ZOOM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021

 The Pueblo City Council will hold its Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, at 7 p.m. A Work Session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Pueblo City Council meetings are open to the public but are held in compliance with local and st...

PUEBLO MUNICIPAL COURT WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON JANUARY 4, 2021 WITH RESTRICTED ACCESS

Access to the courthouse will be restricted to mandatory appearances and pre-trial conferences only. All non-mandatory appearance citation arraignments have been continued; however, you may resolve your case on-line or over the phone. Please see the attac...

Mayor Gradisar Updates Community on City of Pueblo’s Use of CARES Act Funds Providing Relief

PUEBLO – After briefing Pueblo City Council on Monday night, Mayor Gradisar released the following statement and information on how the City of Pueblo prioritized and used $6.5 million of CARES Act Relief money to serve the community during the ...

Pueblo City Council Meeting To Be Held Through Zoom on Monday, December 28, 2020

 The Pueblo City Council will hold its Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 7 p.m. A Work Session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Pueblo City Council meetings are open to the public but are held in compliance with local and s...

Vinewood Park Gets New Playground in Time for Christmas!

Just in time for Christmas, Vinewood Park neighborhood residents will be receiving a new playground from the City of Pueblo!

The Parks Department Maintenance Team started working on this project back in November and had a goal to be finished in time for Ch...

City of Pueblo Provides 3 New Electric Charging Stations

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo and Black Hills Energy installed three ChargePoint duel-port level II electric vehicle charging stations with assistance from the State of Colorado Charge Ahead Grant. These new stations are in three public parking lo...

Arkansas River Trail Closure Notice

The City is excited to announce that construction of the 4th Street pedestrian bridge, linking the Arkansas River Trail with the planned Arkansas River Levee Trail, will began on December 9, 2020. Construction activities will close the Arkansas River Trai...

Pueblo Transit Moves to Reduced Route Schedule After Multiple Staff Exposed to COVID-19

PUEBLO – Pueblo Transit will move to its normal Saturday transit schedule, minus one mall route, until next Monday, December 14, 2020, due to COVID-19 impacting staffing levels.

Over the weekend, a transit operator, while awaiting COVID-19 test r...

Second Free COVID-19 Community Testing Site Opens in Pueblo

December 4, 2020 Pueblo, CO - In response to the overwhelming increase in the number of people getting tested for COVID-19, Pueblo County in partnership with the State of Colorado is opening a second free community testing site on the north side of Pueblo...

Mayor Gradisar announces $1 million COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants on the way to local business

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Gradisar announced the initial round of the COVID-19 Small Business Relief and Recovery Grants were sent to 32 Pueblo businesses with more relief on the way.

“With the finish line in sight, hope and help are coming...

Special Pueblo City Council Meeting To Be Held Through Zoom on Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The Pueblo City Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The Special Meeting will discuss a resolution on the 5-Star Business Variance. Pueblo City Council meetings are open to the public but are held i...

City of Pueblo Receives Competitive CityStart Grant Award

City of Pueblo Receives Competitive CityStart Grant Award to Kickstart Local Municipal Financial Empowerment Efforts During COVID-19

City of Pueblo Chosen by CFE Fund as One of Five Localities to Receive Award; Will Identify Strategies to Financially Empow...

Mayor Gradisar Delivers Thanksgiving Message

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Nick Gradisar wished Puebloans a safe and blessed Thanksgiving, thanking them for their sacrifice to fight COVID-19.

“A lot has been asked of Pueblo; you have been asked to sacrifice personal comfort, to change your...

City of Pueblo HR & Civil Service Departments Reduce Hours Open to the Public

PUEBLO – On Friday, two City of Pueblo departments will reduce their hours they are open to the public due to COVID-19 safety precautions. 

Human Resources and Civil Service, located at 301 W. B Street, will be open to the public from Mo...

Mayor Gradisar Extends Civil Emergency Declaration and Emergency Curfew to 5:00 a.m. November 27

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Nick Gradisar signed an extension of the Declaration of a Civil Emergency and Emergency Curfew.

The Declaration of a Civil Emergency and the Emergency Curfew extension begins nightly at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 202...

Pueblo Launches Online Community Pantry to Provide Hunger Relief

PUEBLO – Hunger relief is going virtual in Pueblo.

Community pantries have long been a staple in the fight against hunger but this year, because of the pandemic, they are being forced to be creative to service their communities. Enter The Pueblo ...

Mayor Gradisar Statement on Potential Safer At Home Move

PUEBLO – On Tuesday, Mayor Nick Gradisar issued the following statement after the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment cautioned the State of Colorado could move Pueblo County to a higher Safer Level by Friday.

“We have ar...

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

City of Pueblo Provides Update on Broadway Tavern & Grill Stipulation After It Violated Health Order

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo and Broadway Tavern & Grill have agreed to a stipulation after the establishment was found violating public health orders.

Broadway Tavern & Grill admitted that it failed to adhere to health orders on six diffe...

Pueblo City Council Meeting To Be Held Monday, November 9, 2020

The Pueblo City Council will hold its Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 7 p.m. A Work Session will be held at 5:30 p.m. 

Pueblo City Council meetings are open to the public but are held in compliance with local and state...

Mayor Gradisar to Host Virtual Community Connections to Provide Update on COVID-19

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar will host a Virtual Community Connections to update the community on COVID-19 and take questions from residents on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 6 p.m. The three main topics for November’s Community Connec...

Mayor Announces Citywide Curfew to Slow Spread of COVID-19 in Pueblo

Mayor Gradisar announces citywide curfew to slow spread of COVID-19 in Pueblo

PUEBLO – On Thursday, Mayor Gradisar announced he would impose a two-week curfew for the City of Pueblo after an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases i...

Pueblo Municipal Court Remains Fully Operational After Mayor’s 25% In-Person Workforce Order

PUEBLO – On Monday, the City of Pueblo went to 25% in-person workforce after instructions by Mayor Nick Gradisar. 

Pueblo Municipal Court has announced it remains fully operational with the following restrictions:

• Anyo...

City of Pueblo moving to 25% workforce status with teleworking to improve safety during pandemic

PUEBLO – On Tuesday, Mayor Nick Gradisar took preemptive action to flatten a new COVID-19 curve by instructing his department directors to reduce in-person workforce to 25% but he instructed keep city services open beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

“W...

Pueblo Transit Going ‘Fare Free’ October 22, 2020

Due to the rise of COVID-19 infections throughout the community, Pueblo Transit will again be going ‘Fare Free’, effective Thursday, October 22 at 6 a.m. in an effort to reduce public interactions but continue to get Puebloans where th...

Mattress Recycling Events at Two Locations in Pueblo County this October

Friday, October 9, 2020 – Pueblo, CO - Community clean ups to dispose of mattresses will be held in two Pueblo County locations Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Colorado City and Pueblo. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles, masks are...

Discount Days for Fall Clean-up at Southside Landfill

Discounted Days at the Southside Landfill are Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 31, 2020, Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This event is open to City of Pueblo residents with valid ID showing a city address ...

Pueblo Wins National Award

Pueblo wins national award for its efforts to address algal pollution in waterways, saving taxpayers $20m 

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo was nationally recognized for implementing the first full hydrocyclone/ammonia controlled nu...

“Red Flag” Conditions for COVID-19 in Pueblo

Mayor Gradisar warns of “Red Flag” conditions for COVID-19 in Pueblo, will remain at Level 2 on State Dial

 PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar announced on Friday during his weekly address, Pueblo would remain at Safer Level 2 on the State of Colorado’s...

61 Businesses Announced as COVID-19 Safety All-Stars

PUEBLO – The COVID-19 Education and Compliance Technician Program announced 61 businesses made the COVID-19 Safety All-Stars. The program also provided new data where it sees the most violations. 

“This program shows the majority of businesses are...

Pueblo’s Food Project awarded $200k Grant

PUEBLO – Pueblo Food Project was awarded a $200,000 grant to bring fresh, healthy, and local food to every Puebloan’s table by the Colorado Health Foundation.

The grant will help Pueblo Food Project, a community-led coalition, to implem...

Scam Alert - Pueblo City Park Swimming Pool’s Phone Number Spoofed to Impersonate Black Hills Energy

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo is urging caution after several Pueblo residents received a scam / spoofed call from a City of Pueblo phone number impersonating Black Hills Energy, asking to pay a fake energy bill.

The number spoofed is a Pueblo City...

Mayor Gradisar Recognizes Lives Lost

PUEBLO – During his weekly address, Mayor Nick Gradisar addressed Pueblo’s 6-month fight against COVID-19 remembering the 36 Puebloans lost to the pandemic and recognizing the sacrifices made by all Puebloans. This week Pueblo passed 1...

Mayor Honors 9/11 Victims
and First Responders

Mayor Gradisar honors September 11 Victims and First Responders

PUEBLO – In his weekly address, Mayor Nick Gradisar honored and remembered the victims and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2020.

“On this solemn date,...

Pueblo Transit will Reinstate Fares

PUEBLO – Beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2020, City of Pueblo Transit bus fares, which were reduced to help Puebloans during the COVID-19 shutdown and social distancing restrictions, will be reinstated.

Bus fares will continue to be free for K-12...

10 Pueblo Business Safety All-Stars

Mayor Announces 10 Pueblo Business Safety All-Stars Going Above and Beyond on COVID-19 Precautions

PUEBLO – The COVID-19 Education and Compliance Technician team has released their first list of Safety All-Stars comprised of 10 businesses to that...

Mayor Launches COVID-19 Education and Compliance Technician's

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar launched the City of Pueblo’s new team of COVID-19 Education and Compliance Technicians this week. Starting Thursday, the team will perform site visits and educate Pueblo businesses to stay COVID-19 complia...

Direct Install Program

Homeowners & RentersTake advantage of Free Swamp Coolers & RefrigeratorsNo Cost Swamp Cooler or Energy-Efficient Refrigerator Includes Installation... Click Here for More Info

Mayor Gradisar Statement on Columbus Statue Mediation

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar expressed his disappointment the two parties involved in mediation over the future of the Christopher Columbus Statue could not reach an agreement.

On Saturday morning, the two parties advised the Mayor that they coul...

A COVID-19 Update Message From Mayor Gradisar

March 13,2020 

We are facing an unprecedented challenge to our public health. Although there are no reported cases of
Corona Virus in Pueblo it is not realistic to believe that it has not invaded our community. The spread ofthe virus around the...

Message from the Mayor – COVID-19

Citizens of Pueblo,

I would like to assure the citizens of Pueblo that as Mayor, I am working collaboratively with the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) to monitor the situation involving the Coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on our comm...

CITY IS WARNING BUSINESSES OF PURCHASE ORDER SCAM REGARDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE ORDERS

Scammers are utilizing look-a-like email addresses to make it appear that pricing is being requested from local governments and even federal government agencies. The scammers then issue a fraudulent purchase order that appears to come from a government ag...

Bogus Job Postings

Recently, false job postings have been published on various job sites that are not actual vacancies in our organization. The job postings listed on the City's website are the only available openings for the City. 

This has been causing a lot of co...

Acting Chief of Police Announced

PUEBLO – Mayor Gradisar announced today the appointment of Steven “Chris” Noeller as the Acting Chief of Police for the City of Pueblo upon the retirement of Police Chief Davenport on April 30, 2021.  Mr. Noeller has...

Mayor launches poster contest to kick off 2021 Pueblo Classic Bike Race

PUEBLO – Today, to kick off the Inaugural 2021 Pueblo Classic Bike Race to be held in April, Mayor Nick Gradisar launched the 2021 Pueblo Bike Race Poster Contest.

“To launch the Inaugural Pueblo Classic Bike Race, I want one of our man...

Mayor Gradisar Calls for 3 minutes of Remembrance for Puebloans Lost to COVID-19

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar will call for Pueblo’s churches to ring their bells for 3 minutes Thursday, December 31 at 12 p.m. to honor and remember the Puebloans lost to COVID-19.

The Mayor is asking all Puebloans to go outside to ring bells or take a mo...

Mayor Receives Valuable Input From 1st Meeting of Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar held the first ever Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to address issues facing Pueblo’s young leaders on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is an initia...

Mayor Gradisar Announces Keating Junior High School Now on the National Register of Historic Places

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Nick Gradisar received notice the U.S. Department of the Interior has placed Central Junior High / Keating Junior High School, on 215 East Orman on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, Keating Junior High ...

Mayor Gradisar Expresses His Condolences After Tragic Loss of Two Impactful Puebloans Due to COVID

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar expressed his condolences on the deaths of two well-known and impact Puebloans -- Dr. Atul Vahil and Rita Martinez, a Chicana activist:

Yesterday, we lost Dr. Atul Vahil and Rita Martinez, two citizens who made their ...

Mayor Gradisar Urges Pueblo’s Restaurants and Bars to Take Advantage of New State Sales Tax Relief

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Nick Gradisar has called on local restaurants, bars and food trucks to take full advantage of a new sales tax relief program after Governor Jared Polis signed into law HB 20B-1004: Qualified Retailer Retain Sales Tax For As...

Mayor Gradisar Delivers Thanksgiving Message

PUEBLO – Today, Mayor Nick Gradisar wished Puebloans a safe and blessed Thanksgiving, thanking them for their sacrifice to fight COVID-19.

“A lot has been asked of Pueblo; you have been asked to sacrifice personal comfort, to ...

City of Pueblo HR & Civil Service Departments Reduce Hours Open to the Public

PUEBLO – On Friday, two City of Pueblo departments will reduce their hours they are open to the public due to COVID-19 safety precautions. 

Human Resources and Civil Service, located at 301 W. B Street, will be open to the publ...

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

Mayor Gradisar Honors Veterans

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar issued the following statement in celebration of Veterans Day:

On this eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, on the eleventh month -- we come together as one city to honor the men and woman who proudly served in our arm...

Mayor Gradisar Calls on Puebloans to Limit Social Gatherings Immediately

Mayor Gradisar Calls on Puebloans to Limit Social Gatherings Immediately

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar urged Puebloans to limit social interactions and social gatherings as November's case counts could outpace October's...

Mayor Gradisar to Celebrate Expansion of SRDA Building with Trane

PUEBLO – On Friday October 30, 2020 at 9 a.m. a crane will hoist a made-in-Pueblo Trane Chiller atop a mechanical building expansion for the Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA). The building expansion will enable the continuation of the Me...

Mayor Extends 25% In-person Workforce Order to Maintain COVID-19 Safety for Citizens and Staff

Mayor Gradisar Extends 25% In-person Workforce Order to Maintain COVID-19 Safety for Citizens and Staff

PUEBLO – On Wednesday Morning, Mayor Gradisar extended the order for the City of Pueblo to operate at 25% in-person workforce status...

Mayor Gradisar Urges Puebloans to Make “Today” Be Your Election Day by Turning In Your Ballot

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar called on Puebloans to make “today” their election day after he voted and returned his ballot this morning.

“Today was election day for me. It was election day for me because I turned in my ballot. Every registered voter in the...

MAYOR ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FREE FINANCIAL NAVIGATOR SERVICE

In partnership with national nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), Mayor Nick Gradisar announced today the launch of a free Financial Navigators program to help residents navigate critical financial...

“Red Flag” Conditions for COVID-19 in Pueblo

Mayor Gradisar warns of “Red Flag” conditions for COVID-19 in Pueblo, will remain at Level 2 on State Dial

 PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar announced on Friday during his weekly address, Pueblo would remain at Safer Level 2 on the State of Colorado’s...

Pueblo Wins National Award

Pueblo wins national award for its efforts to address algal pollution in waterways, saving taxpayers $20m 

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo was nationally recognized for implementing the first full hydrocyclone/ammonia controlled nu...

Mayor Honors Italian-American Heritage

PUEBLO – In March, The State of Colorado designated the first Monday in October, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Day. The Federal Government still recognizes the second Monday as Columbus Day and a Federal Holiday.  

Mayor Nick Gradisar is...

“Yes! Pueblo is Open for Patio Dining”

PUEBLO – Mayor Nick Gradisar launched the “Yes! Pueblo is Open for Patio Dining” initiative to help Pueblo restaurants and bars to take advantage of Pueblo’s warm weather to maximize revenue and allow for safer dini...

Mayor Gradisar Recognizes Lives Lost

PUEBLO – During his weekly address, Mayor Nick Gradisar addressed Pueblo’s 6-month fight against COVID-19 remembering the 36 Puebloans lost to the pandemic and recognizing the sacrifices made by all Puebloans. This week Pueblo passed 1...

City of Pueblo Seeking Proposals

City of Pueblo seeks proposals in sale of Pope Block Building 

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo is seeking proposals for the sale of the Pope Block Building located at 317 N. Main Street, 220 W. 4^th Street and 229 W. 3^rd Street. The property ...

Mayor Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders

Mayor Gradisar honors September 11 Victims and First Responders

PUEBLO – In his weekly address, Mayor Nick Gradisar honored and remembered the victims and first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2020.

“On this solemn date,...

10 Pueblo Business Safety All-Stars

Mayor Announces 10 Pueblo Business Safety All-Stars Going Above and Beyond on COVID-19 Precautions

PUEBLO – The COVID-19 Education and Compliance Technician team has released their first list of Safety All-Stars comprised of 10 businesses to that...

Pueblo Municipal Court will be closed to the public due to COVID-19

Pueblo Municipal Court will be closed to the public due to theCOVID-19 pandemic from November 19, 2020 through December 31, 2020

You may be able to resolve your case on-line or over the phone. Please contact the Court to get more information (719) 562-3810...

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Christopher Trujillo (40) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07”, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has a no...

Homicide Arrest

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received information that 37-year-old Danny J. Dominguez was in a...

Burglary Arrest

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Pueblo police arrested 20-year-old Darien Lopez for Burglary, Attempted Burglary, Indecent Exposure, and...

Safe Streets Arrest

On July 27, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Pueblo police, detectives with the Criminal Intelligence Section (CIS) and Colorado Parole responded to the 1900 block of Acero Ave. to locate and arrest FBI Safe Streets fugitive 36-year-old, Bernie Barela. &...

Homicide Investigation

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Pueblo Police received information on a dead body in the 300 block of E. City Center Drive. Detectives arrived and determined that there were indicators of a dead body in the area. A search warrant was granted to search a home a...

Safe Streets Arrest

On July 22, 2021 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Pueblo police officers located a stolen vehicle in the 4000 block of West Drive. This vehicle...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Douglas Lane (46) is described as a White male, 6’00”, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Lane has a total of five war...

Noeller Announced as Pueblo’s New Chief of Police

PUEBLO – Mayor Gradisar announced today his appointment of Steven “Chris” Noeller as the Chief of Police for the City of Pueblo. The appointment is effective August 10, 2021, pending City Council’s confirmation of M...

POWPO/Burglary Arrest

On July 21, 2021 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to a residence in the 0-100 block of Caledonia Road regarding a burglary and motor vehicle theft.  The resident arrived at his home and discovered...

Hit-and-Run Arrest

On July 18, 2021 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to W. Northern Avenue and S. Prairie Avenue on a hit-and-run accident involving a motorcycle and a sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Northern A...

POWPO Arrest

Following an extensive investigation into multiple shootings around the city of Pueblo, a Pueblo police task force officer (TFO) assigned to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) secured an arrest warrant for 23-year-old...

Shooting Investigation Arrest

On June 25, 2021, at approximately 2222 hours, Pueblo police officers were dispatched to a fight with weapons / shots fired call at the carnival taking place in the Pueblo Mall parking lot. When officers arrived on scene, they did not locate anyone involv...

Homicide

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the area of 29th Street and Interstate 25 on a report of a shooting.  

Upon arrival, officers located a male who had... 

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Orlando Romero (49) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Orlando has a no bond wa...

Shooting Investigation Arrest

On Friday, July 9, 2021, Baltimore County Police, State of Maryland arrested 38-year-old Stevan Jesus Hernandez for the shooting that occurred on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 12:25 a.m., in the 100 block of N. Main Street. The gunshot victim was...

Pueblo Selects Emergency Notification Provider to Help Protect Lives and Property

Telephone-based mass notifications systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the US to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards, and other threats.   The City of Pueblo announces they have selected...

POWPO Arrest

On Saturday, July 10, 2021 at approximately 8:50 a.m., Pueblo police officers located a suspicious vehicle in the area of W. 12th Street and Garnet Avenue.  Officers observed the vehicle to be running with a male occupant slumped over the steerin...

Shooting

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to 1725 W. Pueblo Boulevard (Brass Saddle) regarding a shooting.  Officers located two shooting victims on scene.  Both victims were transpor...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Anjel Archuleta (18) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06”, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Archuleta has a no bon...

POWPO Arrest

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at approximately 10:00 a.m., a Pueblo police officer was patrolling in the 900 block of Lake Avenue when he noticed an unoccupied vehicle in an alley.   The vehicle was running and the driver’s side door was o...

POWPO Arrest

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the area of Dick Trefz Street and Gamble Lane regarding a man with a weapon call.  A reporting party stated that a male who was holding a knife and wearin...

Shooting Arrests

On July 2, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Pueblo Police Special Investigation Division (SID) detectives arrested 18-year-old, Dario Davis-Sandoval and 20-year-old, Izsic Zuniga on charges of...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Bernie Barela (36) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’04”, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Barela has a no bond war...

Arrest Made in Armed Robbery

On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at approximately 5:20 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to Auto Zone located at 1108 Bonforte Boulevard regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred.  The reporting party, who was an employee of the store, sta...

Clarification on Incident Being Circulated on Social Media

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Pueblo police officers investigated a hit-and-run traffic accident that occurred near the intersection of Mesa Avenue and Pine Street.  The male who caused the accident at Mesa and Pine had.....

Request for Public’s Assistance

The Pueblo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) involved in a property damage case that occurred during the early morning hours on Monday, July 28, 2021.   In one incident, the gold si...

Pueblo Police SPIDR Tech Platform

New technology will allow Pueblo police to notify callers on call response, report status. 

Starting Thursday, July 1, 2021, Pueblo residents can receive texts with updates about reports they file. The Pueblo Police Department...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Anthony Lucero (36) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09”, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Lucero has a...

Homicide Arrests

On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Pueblo police detectives with the Crimes Against Persons Section, in collaboration with the New Mexico State Police, made arrests in the homicide of 33-year-old Amber Deck (Winkenwerder)....

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the intersection of Lake Avenue and Orman Avenue regarding a traffic accident involving a motorcycle and a car.  The driver of the car had left the scene pri...

Safe Streets Fugitive Arrest

On June 17, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m., a detective assigned to the Pueblo Police Department’s Criminal Information Section observed a vehicle with no license plates pull into an apartment complex in the 1900 block of W. 13^th Street. The d...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

James Gonzales (47) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’02”, 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Gonzales has a no bond ...

Shooting Investigation Update / Request for Information

On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 12:25 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to an address in the 100 block of N. Main Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred.  Upon arrival, officers discovered that an adult male had been sho...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Devon Bobian (30) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06”, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Bobian has a no bond warr...

Request for Information

On May 23, 2021 at approximately 9:50 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to area of Baystate Avenue and E. Evans Avenue regarding an aggravated robbery. 

Upon arrival, officers contacted...

UPDATE: Request for Public’s Assistance in Shooting Investigation

After the Pueblo Police Department announced Esteban Gallegos as a suspect in this case, new information was discovered that ruled Mr. Gallegos out as the shooter.  The arrest warrant that was issued for Mr. Gallegos related to this incident has ...

Request for Public’s Assistance in Shooting Investigation

On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 12:25 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to an address in the 100 block of N. Main Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred.  Upon arrival, officers discovered that an adult male had been sho...

Fatal Traffic Accident

On June 5, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the intersection of Northern Avenue and Orman Avenue regarding a traffic accident with injuries.  

Upon arrival, officers discovered that three individuals had suffer...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

POWPO Arrest

Male arrested for Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender (POWPO)...

DOC Fugitive Arrested

A DOC fugitive was arrested in Pueblo...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Martin Garza (32) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Garza has a no bond warra...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Robert Campbell (29) is described as a Black male, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Campbell has a no bond wa...

Suspect Arrested in Fatal accident

On Friday, May 21, 2021 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the intersection of W Pueblo Boulevard and Lake Avenue regarding a traffic accident with injuries. 

Upon arrival, officers located a motorcycle and both of its...

POWPO Arrest

On May 19, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Pueblo Police Department Criminal Information Section detective conducted surveillance on a residence in the 1000 block of Fearnow Avenue after receiving information from the Colorado Department of Corrections...

POWPO Arrest

On May 13, 2021 at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Jackson Street regarding a request to assist probation officers who were with a party who was in possession of a firearm. 

Upon a...

Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender Arrest

On May 17, 2021 at approximately 11:35 a.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to 2000 block of N. Hudson Ave. on a report of a Drive-by Shooting that just occurred.  

The suspect. 34-year-old, Johnny Delgado was alleged to have...

Targeted Speed Enforcement

Over the weekend of May 14th and 15th, the Pueblo Police Department partnered with the Colorado State Patrol to address street racing in the city. The targeted speed enforcement was focused on...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Ryan Rivera (35) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09”, 170 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. Rivera has a no bond...

Three Arrested on Gun-and-Gang-Related Charges

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, detectives from the Pueblo Police Department’s Criminal Information Section arrested three men suspected in several gun- and gang-related incidents, including multiple drive-by shootings. All three were taken into custody witho...

Bank Robbery - Identify Suspect

On May 11, 2021 at approximately 11:56 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to a bank robbery at Sunflower Bank (510 W. 29th St). The suspect was initially described as follows:  

5’7”-5’9” Male, Lig...

Bank Robbery

On May 10, 2021 at approximately 2:51 p.m. Pueblo Police were dispatched to 3000 Hart Road (Wells Fargo Bank) on a bank robbery.  

The suspect description is as follows...

Homicide

On May 10, 2021 at approximately 4:23 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to a motorcycle accident on westbound Highway 50 Bypass above I-25. Pueblo police also received a call of shots fired near the intersection of Hudson Ave. and Highway 50 By...

Homicide

 On February 10, 2021 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to St. Mary Corwin Medical Center located at 1008 Minnequa Avenue regarding a disturbance.  

Upon arrival, police encountered medical staff rendering...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Danny Garcia (27) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Garcia has several warran...

Homicide Update

A suspect has been identified in Pueblo's Sunday morning homicide...

Homicide

On May 2, 2021 at approximately 2:47 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of Berkley Ave. A gunshot victim...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Jamie Hernandez (37) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hernandez has a...

Conspiracy to Commit Murder

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Pueblo Men for Conspiracy to Commit Murder 

Pueblo Gang identified as a criminal enterprise 

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced that a fede...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Bryant Hall (39) is described as a Black male, 5’09”, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Hall has a no bond warrant fo...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Manuel Ruybal (38) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05”, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Ruybal has a no bond war...

Bank Robbery

On April 13, 2021 at approximately 9:15 a.m, a male entered the Power Credit Union (1615 E Evans Ave) and produced a note to a teller that they were being robbed. No weapon was seen.  The suspect left the area in a silver 2-door car. The suspect ...

Pueblo Chief of Police Announces Retirement after 32 Years of Service

PUEBLO – Following a long career of public service and leadership, Chief Troy Davenport announced his retirement from the Pueblo Police Department effective April 30, 2021.  Chief Davenport, who began his law enforcement career over thi...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Christopher Ortiz (41) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09”, 192 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Ortiz has a no bond ...

Pueblo Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation

Gainesville, VA – The Pueblo Police Department was awarded national accreditation on March 26, 2021 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^Ò) in the Law Enforcement Accreditation program. ...

Homicide

On April 4, 2021 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a call about a shooting near the intersection of McCulley Ave. and Cedar St. When officers arrived, they found a male had been shot. The male victim died on scene. &nbs...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Adrian Ramirez (24) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Ramirez has a no bond w...

Bank Robbery Update

On March 29, 2021 at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department officers were dispatched to a bank robbery at Sunflower Bank (510 w 29th St).   

The suspect is described as a male, 6’ tall, slender, wearing a blue di...

Domestic Violence Arrest

On March 30, 2021 at approximately 11:53 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 block of Van Buren St. on a domestic violence disturbance. 

The victim was able to leave the residence. Police attempte...

Bank Robbery

On March 29, 2021 at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department officers were dispatched to a bank robbery at Sunflower Bank (510 w 29th St).   

The suspect is described as a...

Homicide Arrest

On March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:35 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a call about a shooting in the 2700 block of E. 11^th St. When officers arrived, they found a male had been shot. The male victim died on scene.  

The identity of ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Damion Morgan (27) is described as a Black male, 5’07”, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Morgan has a no bond warran...

Homicide

On March 20, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department officers were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 900 block alley of...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

John Allen (38) is described as a White male, 5’07”, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Allen has a no bond warrant fo...

Attempted Murder

On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the Super 8 by Wyndham located at 1100 Highway 50 West regarding a shooting that had just occurred. 

Upon arrival, officers located a male who had been sho...

Structure Fire

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Pueblo Police Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of W. 15^th Street.  The residence was fully engulfed in fire and smoke. Pueblo Fire Department personnel arrived to fight the fire with seve...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Robert Deluna (28) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Deluna has a Federal...

Suspect Arrested in Homicide

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, detectives with the Pueblo Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Section arrested 43-year-old Hilario Gonzalez-Solis on the charge of First Degree Murder for the February 3^rd killing of...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Michael Hernandez (35) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hernandez has a Fede...

Attempted 1st Degree Murder

On Friday, February 26, 2021 at approximately 9:45 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 800 block of E. Evans Avenue.  A victim had been...

Male Arrested in Shooting

 On Monday, February 22, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Colorado Avenue on a report of a shooting that had just occurred.  The reporting party, who was in the home wh...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Christopher Esquivel (27) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Esquivel has a no...

Pueblo Police Department Joins National ABLE Project

February 10, 2021– Pueblo Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, Georgetown University Law Center’s national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agenci...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Emanuel Gallegos (26) is described as a Hispanic male, 6’01”, 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Gallegos has a no bon...

Bank Robbery

On February 10, 2021 at approximately 12:04 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to a bank robbery at Pueblo Bank and Trust located 2127 Jerry Murphy Road. A suspect entered the bank and...

Fatal Accident

On February 5, 2021 at approximately 1:13 p.m., Pueblo Police responded to a traffic accident near the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Eckland Ave. A motorcycle...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Carlos Montoya (47) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’04”, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Montoya has a no bond w...

Homicide

A homeless man was found dead on E. City Center Drive. Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide.

Homicide

On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at approximately 3:22 a.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the parking lot of the Casa Del Sol Apartments located in the 1700 block of Constitution Road regarding reports of shots fired with a male lying on the ground. &am...

Officer-Involved Shooting

On January 29, 2021 at approximately 12:07 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to a report of a menacing that had just occurred in the 4100 block of N. Elizabeth Street. Information provided was that a male suspect had threatened two other parties with...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Preston Gutierrez (24) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 134 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Gutierrez has three ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Jason Martinez (28) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Martinez has six warran...

Homicide

One male was shot and killed in early-morning homicide.

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Joseph Mejorado (27) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07”, 137 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mejorado has four warr...

Seeking Information on Homicide

Pueblo Police detectives are seeking information on the October 31, 2020 homicide in the 2100 block of E. 9^th St. 47-year-old, Joseph Michael Estrada died of an apparent gunshot wound on scene.  

If you have any information...

Shooting Suspect Sought

Detectives with the Pueblo Police Department have an arrest warrant for 28-year-old, Jason Martinez on the charge of Attempted 1^st Degree Murder.   

On November 15, 2020 at approximately 10:48 p.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched ...

“PUFFER” WEEK January 10th-January 16th

This week the Pueblo Police Department will be focusing and educating our community on the devastating realities of “Puffer” auto thefts. “Puffer” auto thefts are defined as leaving a vehicle running unattended with...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Lorne Sellers (21) is described as a White male, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Sellers has a no bond warra...

Drive by Shooting Arrests

On January 1, 2021, detectives from the Pueblo Police Department’s Criminal Information Section arrested 18-year-old Jacob Gumm for a drive-by shooting.  The shooting occurred on December 31, 2020 at approximately 11:11 p.m. in the 2200...

2019 Most Wanted Safe Streets Criminals

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate these wanted street criminals.  

Kristopher Chappell (39) is described as a White male, 5’11”, 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Chappell has a...

Help Identify Suspects in Robbery

On December 21, 2020 at approximately 10:27 p.m., Pueblo Police responded to the Alta convenience store (2102 N Norwood Ave) regarding an armed robbery.  

Three males wearing black hoodies and a fourth wearing a white hoodie robbed...

Shooting

On December 26, 2020 at approximately 4:33 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received information that a shooting had occurred in the 4500 block of Dillon Drive. A victim was shot by a suspect driving a blue or green, Ford Explorer. The victim...

2019 Most Wanted Safe Streets Criminals

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate these wanted street criminals. This week and next week, we will feature the remaining most wanted Safe Streets from 2019. 

Daniel Crookham (33) has seven warrants. He has six no...

Shooting Arrest Made

The Pueblo Police Department’s Criminal Information Section arrested 23-year-old Joseph Calderon after an extensive investigation into the shooting of two victims that occurred on August 16, 2020 in the 3800 block of W. Northern Ave.  

C...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Mark Fox (43) is described as a White male, 6’04”, 220 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Fox has eleven warrants total. H...

Homicide

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the Val U Stay Inn & Suites located at 2001 N Hudson Avenue on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival they discovered an adult male who had been shot in the ...

Homicide Arrest

On December 11, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the detectives with the Pueblo Police Department Crimes Against Persons Section along with officers from the La Junta Police Department arrested 19-year-old...

Help Locate Vehicle of Interest

On November 29, 2020 at 5:41 p.m., a male riding a bicycle was hit by a late 1950s to early 1960s pickup at W. 18^th St. and Hooper Ave. in the crosswalk. The pickup was driving westbound, operated by a male, and left the accident scene. The bicycle rider ...

Fatal Traffic Collision

On December 8, 2020 at approximately 11:03 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received calls on a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred near the intersection of N. Elizabeth Street and Patty Lane. A Black Hills Energy employee was near the intersectio...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Julian Gutierrez (31) is described as a...

Homicide Arrests

On December 8, 2019 at approximately 2:10 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a call about a shooting in the 1700 block of Ash Street. The victim, 15-year-old Robert James Sandoval, was fatally shot.  

On today’s date, 19-year-ol...

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

(Pueblo, Colorado, December 1, 2020)— Chief Troy Davenport announced today that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be conducting a virtual assessment of the Pueblo Police Depa...

1st Degree Assault Arrest

On November 26, 2020 at approximately 2:47 p.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to 2900 block of Norwich Ave. on a shooting.    

Police found a male shot in front of the house. The victim...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Tomas Ornelas (27) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 287 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Ornelas has a no bond wa...

Shooting

On November 24, 2020 at approximately 1:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 800 block of Palmer Ave. A male victim had been shot in the leg by the suspect. The suspect left the scene in a vehicle the victim was using. Police were...

Three Arrested on Felony Warrants

On Monday, November 23, 2020 at approximately 11:20 p.m., a Pueblo police officer was patrolling in a hotel parking lot located at 4100 block of N. Elizabeth Street when he spotted a vehicle that had eluded him during a traffic stop the previous day. The ...

Homicide Arrest

On November 20, 2020, 23-year-old Gary Apodaca was arrested for Complicity to Commit 1st Degree Murder in the November 17, 2020 shooting death of...

Cold Reporting

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, we will be on Cold Reporting status for automobile accidents for the time being.

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Isiah Aguila (28) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Aguila has a warrant for....

Attempted Homicide Arrest

On October 31, 2020 at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received information that a male had arrived at the Parkview Medical Center with...

Male Arrested for Auto Theft and Possession of a Stolen Firearm

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Pueblo police training officer and his trainee were on patrol in the area of W 29^th Street and Franklin Avenue when their license plate reader received a stolen vehicle alert. The stolen vehic...

Homicide

On November 17, 2020 at approximately 3:17 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received calls regarding a shooting near the intersection of 29^th St. and Hart Road. When officers arrived, they found a male had been shot. The male victim died on scene. &...

Homicide

On November 13, 2020 at approximately 8:03 a.m., Pueblo Police received a shooting call in the 1900 block of E. 9th St. Officers found a deceased male on scene, in a vehicle. The victim will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner. 

Detectives ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Anastasia Chancellor (18) is described as a White female, 5’08”, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Chancellor has fiv...

Identify Suspect

On Tuesday, November 11, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., a suspect attempted to steal some items from Lowe’s (1225 W US HWY 50). Prior to leaving the store the suspect...

A Message From The Mayor

A Letter to Puebloans

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Sydney Decker (26) is described as a Hispanic female, 5’05”, 210 pounds, with black hair and green eyes. Decker has a warrant f...

Robbery

On November 5, 2020 at approximately 12:32 a.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to Shell Gas Station located at 1812 W US HWY 50 on reports of an armed robbery. Three males robbed the store. The following is a description of the suspects:

Suspect ...

Homicide

On October 31, 2020 at approximately 7:02 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received 911 call from the 2100 block of E. 9^th St. The caller stated a male was bleeding and...

Arrest Made in Homicide

On October 30, 2020 Pueblo Police Department Detectives traveled to the Jefferson County jail and served a First-Degree Murder warrant on 39-year-old, Michael Anthony Stratton for the murder of...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Charles Valenzuela (36) is described as Hispanic, 5’08”, 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Valenzuela has six warrant...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Pablo Ortiz (44), who has been featured twice before on Safe Streets, is described as a...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Matthew Muniz (23) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05”, 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Muniz has a no bond warr...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Sharon Garver (49) is described as a White female, 5’02”, 200 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Garver has...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Santana Lucero (26), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Lucero has three...

Stabbing Arrest

On September 27, 2020 at approximately 11:58 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of W 13th Street regarding a stabbing. Christopher Abeyta (38) had stabbed his girlfriend several times and fled from the scene.

Officers located Ab...

Homicide

On September 20, 2020 at 10:07 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a report of an in-progress attempted motor vehicle theft occurring at a residence in the 600 block of E. “B” Street. Approximately one minute later, another cal...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Fredrick Redfern (25), is described as a White male, 5’11”, 190 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Redfern has a no bond warrant for...

Eluding Incident Ends in Crash

On September 17, 2020 at approximately 5:20 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department received information from a GPS-based vehicle security/tracking service (“tracking service” herein) that a stolen pick-up truck was parked in the 1100 block...

Police Recognize Community Youth for Good Deeds

The Pueblo Police Department’s School Resource and Patrol Officers are recognizing young people for their helpful, responsible citizenship and making a good decision through “We Saw That” awards. 

The new program reco...

Weapons Violation

On September 12, 2020 at approximately 12:25 a.m., Pueblo police officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 4000 block of N. Elizabeth Street regarding a man with a weapon.  Information was provided to officers that a male driving a silver Merced...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Corby Duran (34), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 207 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Duran has four warrants for Failure...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Anthony Herrera (28), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Herrera has a no bond warrant f...

Suspicious Death on Union Ave.

On August 30, 2020 at approximately 6:50 p.m., Pueblo police officers responded to the 200 block of South Union Avenue regarding a dead body. A female had located a deceased male behind a vacant building at the corner of Union Avenue and “D&...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Julian Trujillo (36), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has a no bond warrant ...

Suspicious Death

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, about 10:39 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department was notified of a dead body located along the Fountain Creek.  While checking the welfare of a person...

Missing Person Located

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, the Pueblo Police Department requested the public’s assistance in locating 64-year-old Joyce Johnston. Ms. Johnston was last seen on August 22nd near the 2000 block of Hudson Avenue.

On today’s date, on their...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Cindy Sisneros (50), is described as a Hispanic female, 5’05”, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Sisneros has a no bond warrant...

Arrest Made in Attempted Homicide

On August 20, 2020 at approximately 12:38 a.m., Pueblo Police while on patrol observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Lake Avenue at a high rate of speed. The driver stopped at an area hospital. The driver had blood all over his face and hands, yelling...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Derrick Duran (34), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06”, 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Duran has two warrants for...

Officer-Involved Shooting

On August 11, 2020 at approximately 10:20 p.m., the Pueblo Police Department received a report of an in-progress home invasion occurring at a residence in the 2000 block of W 15th Street. The reporting party stated that an armed female had entered the hom...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals.

Bobby Trujillo (22), is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05”, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has a no bond warrant f...

Homicide Investigation in the 900 Block of Alexander Cir.

Pueblo Police are investigating a homicide in the 900 block of Alexander Cir. and are asking for the public's assistance in locating a person of interest...

Officer Helps a Homeless Man Return Home

Pueblo Police Officer Barbara Dyleski went out of her way to serve. She was able to reach out to a man (Christopher) who was homeless on the streets of Pueblo and was able to make contact with his family in Kentucky. Christopher has been homeless and an a...Read on...

Reduce Transit Operation Route for the Rest of the Week

From Tuesday 12/8 through Saturday 12/12, Pueblo Transit will be operating on the normal Saturday schedule, with the exception that the second Mall Route (Leaving on the hour) will not run. A full schedule of Saturday service can be found here: https://ww...

Pueblo Transit Going ‘Fare Free’ October 22, 2020

Due to the rise of COVID-19 infections throughout the community, Pueblo Transit will again be going ‘Fare Free’, effective Thursday, October 22 at 6 a.m. in an effort to reduce public interactions but continue to get Puebloans where th...

Pueblo Transit will Reinstate Fares on September 1, 2020

PUEBLO – Beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2020, City of Pueblo Transit bus fares, which were reduced to help Puebloans during the COVID-19 shutdown and social distancing restrictions, will be reinstated.

Bus fares will continue to be free for K-12...