Boomtimes And Long Declines Shadow Pueblo’s Most Iconic Industry
Steel has been part of the city’s soul almost since its incorporation 150 years ago.
Colorado Elected The Nation’s First Female Lawmakers. Here’s What One Of Them Accomplished
In the late 1890s, Pueblo Rep. Carrie Clyde Holly was one of the first three women elected to the state’s legislature.
Lost Glory: The Story Of Pueblo’s Once-Great Mineral Palace
The Gilded Age edifice aimed to display “everything of interest or value belonging to mineral kingdom,” presided over by two unique local divinities.
From The Tricolour To The Lone Star, Why Are There So Many Flags On Pueblo’s Seal?
The city of Pueblo packs a lot of history into its official seal.
Pueblo Mountain Park Marks 100 Years
On Jan. 15, 1920 the city of Pueblo bought some 600 acres in the Wet Mountains about a half hour southwest of town.
The Arkansas River Levee Used To Be Covered In Street Art. Now Pueblo Wants To Recreate It — Legally
The paintings were considered vandalism in the 70s. Today, people will have to submit their ideas and get approval first. Not everyone is happy about it.
Planning For New Art Along The Repaired Arkansas River Levee
Huge paintings once lined most of the 2.8-mile long levee that helps protect downtown Pueblo from flooding along the Arkansas River.
Your Fall Gardening Questions, Answered
Early fall means harvesting giant zucchinis, festive pumpkins and all kinds of other produce from your garden. But it also may mean dealing with aphids on your kale, brown spots in your lawn and other scourges threatening your yard’s flora. Master gardener Loni Gaudet with CSU Extension is back to answer your gardening and landscape questions.
Biking Legend Jonathan Vaughters On Doping And Repairing Cycling’s Damaged Reputation
Colorado’s Jonathan Vaughters, a legend in the cycling world, has a new memoir. It’s called “One Way Ticket: Nine Lives on Two Wheels.” Vaughters recounts his entry into the sport as an undersized junior racer in Colorado and his rise to the top of the field. He also talks about his part in the rampant doping of the 1990s.
Colorado Author Jennie Dear Asks, ‘What Does It Feel Like To Die?’
When it’s time for you to die, it’s likely you’ll know ahead of time. Many people learn they have a terminal condition weeks, months, or years beforehand. Sudden deaths, it turns out, are the exception. Durango author and hospice volunteer Jennie Dear combines personal experiences, and the latest research, to ask “what does it feel like to die?” It’s the title of her new book.
Peter Roper Retires After Nearly 30 Years At The Pueblo Chieftain
The longtime newspaperman reflects on his favorite things about southern Colorado, from moments in history to the best restaurant in Pueblo.
Our master gardener answers your questions (June ’19)
We’re just past solstice, and summer’s long days are calling us to the outdoors and into garden.
Master Plan Complete For Recreation Along Pueblo Levee
A new multimillion-dollar recreation master plan for the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo is complete.
Winter Gardening Tips From A Master Gardener For Colorado Green Thumbs
CSU Extension Master Gardener Loni Gaudet advises on compost, planting corn, cover crops and more.
Boulder Poet Andrea Gibson Writes Through Love And War In ‘Lord Of The Butterflies’
Andrea Gibson faces rage, white privilege, relationships and more in their latest book.
New Study Explores Southwest Chief’s Economic Impact In Colorado
A new study says Amtrak’s Southwest Chief passenger rail line puts $49 million a year into Colorado’s economy.
