Petition to recall top Colorado Democrat approved
A petition to recall Colorado State Senate President Leroy Garcia of Pueblo has been approved by the Secretary of State.
Pueblo County
Pueblo ranks the most dangerous of Colorado cities
Pueblo's violent crime rate was 1,053 per 100,000 people, well above the national rate of 383 per 100,000.
Wind storm severely damages, closes North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park
The North Shore Marina was evacuated Saturday due to wind storm damage, and will remain closed indefinitely.
Arkansas River below Lake Pueblo dam reopened to inner-tubes, non-whitewater boats
A month after part of the river was closed, inner-tubes and boat can again be used on the Arkansas River below Lake Pueblo.
Lake Pueblo swim beach reopens after tests show water quality returns to safe levels
The Rock Canyon swim beach at Lake Pueblo has reopen after tests confirmed the water is again safe.
Lake Pueblo swim beach closed temporarily due to high bacteria levels
High levels of E. coli have closed the Lake Pueblo swim beach through the holiday weekend.
Arkansas River below Lake Pueblo Dam closed to inner-tubes and non-whitewater boats
High water closes parts of the Arkansas River near Pueblo due to safety concerns.
Comments invited at Lake Pueblo open house Monday
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is developing a plan to create trails at Lake Pueblo State Park. Public comments are welcome at an open house set for April 29.
Highway 96 closed this week between Boone and Highway 50
The Colorado Department of Transportation will being work Monday on a six mile stretch of Highway 96 in Pueblo County as crews complete pipe work in the area.
The full closure is expected to be in effect from April 8-12 from Boone to the junction with Highway 50. Motorists will be detoured on to Highway 50 and Highway 209. Only local traffic will be allowed to use Highway 96 during the closure.
The project is part of overall improvements that include repaving portions of Highway 96 to improve safety and increase the lifespan of the road. Bridge repairs are also included.
Food safety course offered for small producers
Colorado State University Extension is offering a three-hour course for small producers interested in bringing their home-made foods to market.
The class is offered by CSU Extension in Pueblo County and covers the food safety training required by Colorado's Cottage Food Act.
Extension Agent Laura Krause will instruct the course November 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the CSU Extension office located at 701 Court Street, Suite C, in Pueblo.