Make Your Count Vote!

Make your count vote! The City Clerk has confirmed former At-Large Candidate Duane Nava has withdrawn from the 2021 City Council race. Ballots have already been mailed by the County Clerk & Recorder with Mr. Nava’s name listed. To ensure you...

Notice of Election

PUBLIC NOTICE AND CALL FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021. SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION SHALL BE HELD AS PART OF A COORDINATED ELECTION WITH PUEBLO COUNTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A...

Emergency Notification Provider Selected

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 Hyper-Reach to help bring this sam...

River Clean-up

The water is low and the trash has accumulated so it is time to start the cleanup of the Arkansas River corridor. Members of “Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River” are coordinating a cleanup on Saturday, October 2nd at 10 am until ?. C...

Deadline Approaching for 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests

PUEBLO – The City of Pueblo encourages those with project ideas for use of American Rescue Plan Act funding to submit proposals for review by Friday, October 1, 2021. This will be the final deadline for any funding requests wishing to be conside...

City Ballot Candidates Finalized

PUEBLO – The list of candidates for the City ballot, including those campaigning for seats on City Council, the Board of Water Works, and the Civil Service Commission, has been finalized. Candidates who declared their intent to run with the City...

COVID-19 Mask Order

In order to address rising numbers of positive Covid-19 cases in the City and to ensure continued and uninterrupted municipal operations and in solidarity with the students of our community, the following order shall apply to all indoor spaces within City...

All City Buildings to Require Masks Effective August 30, 2021

PUEBLO – In order to address rising numbers of positive Covid-19 cases in the City of Pueblo, and in solidarity with the students of our community, all City staff and members of the public shall be required to wear a mask or face covering when i...

ROAD CLOSURE: West 29th Street between I-25 and Hart Road

Between Thursday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 8th, the City of Pueblo will be closing a portion of West 29th Street daily between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All lanes in both directions will be affected by the closure.

The City is current...

SRDA Meals on Wheels Program Drivers Needed

The SRDA meals on wheels program needs volunteers to deliver meals to home bound seniors.

You must have a licensed vehicle, up-to-date driver’s license and fill-out an application for a background check.You must have a licensed vehicle, up-to-dat...

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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

Read on...

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...

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...

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...