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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
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.
By Shanna Lewis
Tourists flocked to the San Luis Valley and other Southern Colorado destinations in 2021
Urban areas like Colorado Springs and Denver that have more business and convention travelers rebounded last year too.
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Springs City Council approves new emergency evacuation ordinance despite concerns from residents
The new ordinance requires, among other things, a plan for any hazard, with predetermined evacuation zones. Hundreds of people who live on the westside sent emails saying it was inadequate.
By Shanna Lewis
Surprise archeological find is dug up at historic site in La Veta
A backhoe operator was digging near the foundation of the historic Francisco Plaza when an archaeologist monitoring the work spotted something unusual.
By Shanna Lewis
Ever wonder what all those numbers mean on your property tax bill? Take a tour of a bill with a Pueblo homeowner and find out.
Ballooning home prices in recent years have led to higher property taxes for a lot of people. And they’re likely to be even higher next year. Unravel a complicated tax notice.
By Shanna Lewis
This Pueblo family planning clinic says their services are more critical than ever after the Supreme Court abortion decision
While this family planning clinic can’t make abortion referrals because of its Title 10 federal funding, they’ll work to make sure people know what their options are and will provide access to different types of birth control.
By Shanna Lewis
Temporary program allowing local workers to sleep in their cars opens in Salida
Local employees will be able to sleep in their cars overnight at a park, once they prove eligibility.
By Shanna Lewis
It’s been a decade since the Waldo Canyon Fire started near Colorado Springs. CSU’s Tony Cheng reflects on how it fits into Colorado wildfire history.
Tony Cheng leads the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute and the Southern Rockies Fire Science Exchange Network at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. He reflected on Colorado’s wildfire history and the costs of forest loss.
By Shanna Lewis