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Public Works Responds to Downed Traffic Signal with Anticipated Future Repair

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Public Works Department responded to a downed traffic signal at Union Avenue and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo due to the increased wind overnight on Thursday, Sept. 14. Three traffic maintenance workers and...

Pueblo Transit Boasts 25 Percent Growth for Zero Fare for Better Air Ridership

PUEBLO—Pueblo Transit saw an increase of 25 percent difference over the June, July and August months for the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative with the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) and Colorado Energy Office. This waived bu...

Pueblo Transit Waives Ridership Expense for K-12 Students in 2023-2024 School Year Through PACOG Fun

PUEBLO—Pueblo Transit Board received official notice from the Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) for the award of the Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Option Fund (MMOF) grant in the amount of $65,000 to provide free transit serv...

Over 30 Mayors and City Officials Hosted for Fourth Annual Mayor’s Day at Colorado State Fair

PUEBLO—Mayor of Pueblo Nick Gradisar hosted more than 30 mayors and top city officials from across the state of Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Colorado State Fair for the fourth annual Mayor’s Day.

“This is the fourth annual event, where I host mayor...

Pueblo Fire Department Receives Colorado Resource For Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Grant

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Fire Department received a Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This grant assists with education costs and expenses for trai...

Pueblo Memorial Airport Accepts Airport Improvement Program Grant

PUEBLO—Pueblo Memorial Airport accepted an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant agreement from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide funding for costs related to the rehabilitation of a runway.

“Pueblo Me...

Pueblo Police Department Presents FARO Focus Laser Scanner

PUEBLO—Pueblo Police Department hosted Senator Michael Bennet on Friday, Aug. 25 for a FARO Focus Laser Scanner demonstration. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet assisted with congressionally directed spending for the purchase of the ...

City of Pueblo Enforcing Curfew

PUEBLO—The Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department are working together to help enforce the parks curfew after 10 p.m. Both officers and park rangers are increasing presence in the parks in the city to ensure the ...

Pueblo County Fire Chiefs to Hold Mass Casualty Incident Exercise Aug. 17

PUEBLO—The Pueblo County Fire Chiefs will be holding a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. This event is designed to test the Pueblo County MCI plan created in 2019 by the Pueblo County Fire Chiefs and updated in 2022.

The ex...

City of Pueblo Hires New City Attorney

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo hired a new City Attorney George Hypolite with appointment by Mayor of Pueblo Nick Gradisar and anticipated confirmation by Pueblo City Council on Monday, Aug. 14. Hypolite begins his position with the City of Pueblo on...

Mayor Gradisar Invited to Attend CARE Act Implementation and Key Behavioral Health Meetings

PUEBLO—Mayor of Pueblo Nick Gradisar has been invited to attend a trip with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) for a quarterly meeting of the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act in Sacramento, California. The...

Pueblo Wastewater Department Earns Platinum Peak Performance Award for Ninth Continuous Year

PUEBLO—City of Pueblo Wastewater Department and the James R. Dilorio Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) was recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) with the Platinum Peak Performance Award for the ninth consecutive y...

Pueblo Food Project Receives Three Grants to Further Food System in Community

PUEBLO— Pueblo Food Project received three grants totaling $128,625 from three separate organizations addressing food pantry needs, food education and expanding access to the LGBTQ+ community of Pueblo.

“Pueblo Food Project is so excite...

City of Pueblo Wastewater Department to Host Five Town Halls for Discharge Variance Renewal

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Wastewater Department is hosting town hall meetings at various locations across the community to educate the public about the upcoming renewals and review period for treatment variance options. This is to help inform mo...

City of Pueblo and Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Partner for Teen Center

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo and Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County formalized a partnership to launch a safe and positive place for teens called “The Loft”. The Loft is open on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the sum...

City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Update Bleachers

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to help purchase new bleachers at Joe Santos Field and at Stauter Field.

“The Pueblo community has expressed the need for bleache...

City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Partners for Skateboard Park Improvements

PUEBLO—On Monday, June 26 Pueblo City Council approved the $45,000 allocation of ARPA dollars to improve concrete skateboard park amenities at J.J. Raigoza Park, Moynihan Park and Sergeant Blake Harris Skateboard Park located at Pueblo City Park...

City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Calls for Artists for the Elizabeth Street Parkway “Slabs”

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals from artists or artist teams to design and paint murals on four popular outdoor basketball courts located at the Elizabeth Street Parkway, better known as the &...

Municipal Court to Participate in Warrant Forgiveness Program May 20

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo Municipal Court will participate in the warrant forgiveness program on Saturday, May 20 in conjunction with the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Colorado State Public Defender’s Office, Pueb...

City of Pueblo Discounts Opportunities for Dumping and Clean Up

PUEBLO— The City of Pueblo announced the spring “Team Up to Clean Up” event, offering residents a no-cost and convenient opportunity to dispose of large household items and yard debris at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The e...

City of Pueblo Informed Petitioners Insufficiency for Charter Amendment

PUEBLO— The City of Pueblo informed petitioners seeking to amend the City Charter for a return to a City Council—City Manager form of government, that the signatures gathered were insufficient to move forward for a special election bal...

City of Pueblo Welcome South Korean Delegation During Visit to Pueblo

PUEBLO—The City of Pueblo welcome a South Korean delegation during a recent visit to Pueblo in conjunction with the CS Wind America groundbreaking for expansion.

“I am happy to welcome the South Korean delegation to Pueblo during their ...

Mayor Nick Gradisar Joins Climate Mayors Coalition

PUEBLO—Mayor of Pueblo Nick Gradisar joined the Climate Mayors coalition, a bipartisan network demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Mayor Gradisar joins the coalition of 48 represented states and near...

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