- Work on the first phase of rebuilding the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo is complete, and the conservancy district that oversees the levee is starting to at potential recreational opportunities as they plan the rest of the repairs. In addition to a new pedestrian walkway on the top of the levee, the district is considering
- Repair work on the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo is destroying the world’s largest mural. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports on the discussion about repainting it. The Pueblo Conservancy District board oversees the levee. It’s preparing guidelines to cover design, approval, and maintenance for new artwork.
- The adjoining towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff have been certified as the state’s first “International Dark Sky” community by the International Dark Sky Association. It’s a recognition of their commitment to keep night sky dark by reducing upward shining light. The two towns applied jointly and became the ninth community in the world to receive the designation.