A quick look at local issues on 2022 general election ballots in Southern Colorado
Here’s a county-by-county overview of local ballot measures from around Southern Colorado.
Salida voters will decide on four housing-related ballot measures in November
Housing and public safety are among the issues on many voters’ minds and both have turned up on ballots in Southern Colorado for the 2022 general election.
The Loop renewable water project in El Paso County gets a $4 million injection of federal ARPA funds
A handful of water utilities in El Paso County are behind The Loop project, which could eventually help address future growth by serving more than half of the region’s population outside of Colorado Springs.
Trinidad’s Temple Aaron’s National Historic Landmark designation nearly complete as Jewish New Year begins
The 1889 red brick temple nearly became a bed and breakfast six years ago, because the small congregation could no longer afford to maintain the old building.
A dispute over who has the right to the Arkansas River bed in Southern Colorado could have far-reaching consequences
Is it legal to wade or raft on a river that runs through private property in Colorado? That question is at the center of a dispute making its way through the state court system.
Autumn is upon us! But the fall colors might be a little less bright in some areas of Southern Colorado this year.
An unusual outbreak of a certain type of moth called the Large Aspen Tortrix, this past spring damaged aspen leaves across tens of thousands of acres in southern Colorado.
This year’s Colorado State Fair had increased attendance and food profits and even a bit of art controversy
Total attendance at the 2022 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo was up from last year, but not by much. Preliminary reports released by the fair show that more than 461,000 people attended the eleven day event. That’s a one percent increase over last year.
New exhibit focuses on Pueblo’s grand but long gone Mineral Palace
“You Should’ve Seen It: Pueblo’s Mineral Palace,” is a new exhibit about a Southern Colorado legend and reality built in 1891 and designed to capture the world’s attention with its soaring domes, elegant columns and huge mineral collection.
Pueblo Memorial Airport wants to double its capacity in 20 years — but not for commercial service
Pueblo sees more than 200,000 take-offs and landings each year, but the majority of them are military planes, flight schools, air taxis and others. Still, the master plan calls for substantial improvements to the airport’s infrastructure for all flights — more than $90 million worth.
Farm animals, flowing mullets, and sloppers: Scenes from the 150th Colorado State Fair’s opening weekend in Pueblo
The fair got underway on Friday with all the favorites like the carnival, livestock shows and freaky fried foods ranging from deep-fried strawberries to batter-dipped candy bars and funnel cakes.
Colorado State Fair marks 150 years in Pueblo: The past, present and future of the fair
Cattle, carnivals and corndogs, that’s what state fairs are made of. And this year, there’s more to celebrate as the event celebrates its 150th year.
New History Colorado board member wants to make sure the southeastern part of the state gets some attention
There hasn’t been a History Colorado board member from the plains of rural southeastern Colorado in a very long time – or possibly not ever. But now this region has a new voice.
Evraz puts its Pueblo steel mill on the market along with its other North American assets
The Pueblo facility has been a part of the city’s economy and culture for 150 years. It recycles scrap steel into train track rails, pipe and other products and employs more than a thousand people.
This guide lists farms and ranches in southern Colorado that sell locally produced food
From organic veggies, grass-fed beef and medicinal mushrooms, the Southern Colorado Local Food Guide lists dozens of producers.
Mapping search and rescue data shows dangerous patterns in Southern Colorado mountains
More fatalities and other rescues happen when people are descending from the summit of the Crestone Group 14’ers in the Sangre de Cristo Range about 75 miles west of Pueblo.
Why mediation didn’t resolve what to do with Pueblo’s Columbus monument
Two years ago, a group of Puebloans attempted to compromise over a monument topped by a bronze bust of Christopher Columbus, a figure with a controversial legacy. Mediation talks didn’t work. Here’s why.
