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It’s 719 Day! Here are some stories that make up the fabric of Southern Colorado
We’re celebrating Southern Colorado today, July 19, as a nod to the 719 area code that is widely used throughout the region.
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What do you love about southern Colorado? Call and let us know!
Call us and share what you love about southern Colorado.
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Hey southern Colorado! Tell us what matters most to you in the upcoming election
We want to know what issues most matter to you.
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Colorado Springs is reimagining what a quarry near Blodgett Peak can look like. Tell us what you think should go there
We’re digging into the Pikeview Quarry and we want to hear from you.
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By KRCC Staff
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Southern Colorado coordinated election results: Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Pueblo
The polls closed at 7 p.m. across Colorado. Staff in county clerks’ offices will be tallying ballots until late tonight. Check back here for updates on election results for Southern Colorado races.
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Federal investigators focus on railway inspection practices after fatal train derailment near Pueblo
Broken rails and other track problems are a leading cause of derailments, according to federal accident data.
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KRCC’s 2023 November election voter guide for Southern Colorado
Colorado’s coordinated election is taking place Tuesday, Nov. 7. Find out what you’re voting on and other election-related questions with this voter guide.
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Pueblo council candidate questionnaire: Elvis Martinez
A total of nine candidates are running for a seat on Pueblo’s City Council, including District 2, District 4, and At Large seats.
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Pueblo council candidate questionnaire: Brandon Martin
A total of nine candidates are running for a seat on Pueblo’s City Council, including District 2, District 4, and At Large seats.
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By KRCC Staff
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Pueblo council candidate questionnaire: Joe Latino
A total of nine candidates are running for a seat on Pueblo’s City Council, including District 2, District 4, and At Large seats.
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Heather Graham
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Chris Nicoll
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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By KRCC Staff
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Randy Thurston
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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By KRCC Staff
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Dennis Flores
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Larry Atencio
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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Pueblo mayoral candidate questionnaire: Regina Maestri
A total of nine candidates are running for mayor of Pueblo. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the total votes cast there will be a mayoral runoff election between the top two candidates on January 23, 2024.
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