Arkansas River Levee Work Expected to Resume in February
The Pueblo Conservancy District is moving forward to find a contractor for the next phase of work to repair the Arkansas River Levee.
By Shanna Lewis
A Cheyenne Woman Becomes A Warrior After The Sand Creek Massacre
The Sand Creek Massacre in 1864 set a young woman named Mochi on a path to avenge the deaths of her family and people.
By Shanna Lewis
The ‘Critter Captain’ And The 15,000 SciFi Writers Who Call His Website Home
Critters.org may be the world’s oldest and largest online critique group for science fiction, fantasy and horror writers.
By Shanna Lewis
Love’s Light and Shadows Are At Heart of Tanaya Winder’s Poetry
The Boulder poet explores love in all its forms and its power to change the world.
By Shanna Lewis
Pueblo Levee Work To Begin Later Than Expected
The levees that protect downtown Pueblo from flooding will likely get repaired early next year, which is a bit later than expected.
By Shanna Lewis
7 Children Have Elevated Lead Levels After Living Near Former Smelter Site
The report notes that even low levels of lead could cause serious health problems in children.
By Shanna Lewis
Evidence of Toxins Found at Superfund Site in Pueblo
Results of bloodwork and soil testing done in the area of the former Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo were released this week.
By Shanna Lewis
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Recognized for Dark Skies
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison just became Colorado’s first International Dark Sky certified National Park, and the ninth in the nation.
By Shanna Lewis
Audio Postcard: Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the annual celebration of the state’s agriculture and more.
By Shanna Lewis
What’s Financially Fair For The Colorado State Fair?
The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo, but some legislators worry about its bottom line.
By Shanna Lewis
Photos From Colorado’s State Fair Opening Weekend
The State Fair kicked off Friday, with a full slate of livestock competitions, concerts, rides, food and people watching.
By Shanna Lewis
Poetry On Civil Rights And Racism Gets A Colorado Book Award
The late Jake Adam York wrote about the South and the forgotten victims of racial violence.
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Author: What If Sherlock Holmes Deduces That He’s A Fictional Character?
Dan Simmons stirs up mystery, history and metaphysics in his latest book, “The Fifth Heart.”
By Shanna Lewis
Six Kinds Of Mushrooms You Might Find In Colorado This Year
Mushrooms are popping up all over Colorado this year. Whether they’re delicious or pernicious, there’s a new guide to teach you about them.
By Shanna Lewis
Chicana Writer Turns Her Stormy Colorado Past Into Poetry
From alcohol to racism, Canon City poet Juliana Aragón Fatula doesn’t shy away from writing about the hard stuff in her life.
By Shanna Lewis
Pueblo Levee Dirt May Be Put To Other Uses
A lot of dirt needs to get moved to repair the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo.
By Shanna Lewis