Redistricting commission to hold hearings in southern Colorado this week

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Joint Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission announced it will hold public hearings this week across Southern Colorado.

The meetings will allow residents to testify about their communities and communicate directly with the committee, both in-person and remotely. Those who would like to speak at the meetings are asked to RSVP.

They will take place at the following places, according to a release from the redistricting commission:

• Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Highlands Ranch
  Ranch View Middle School 
  Cafeteria
  1731 W. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy
  Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
   
• Friday, Aug. 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Woodland Park
  Ute Pass Culture Center
  Main Room
  210 E. Midland
  Woodland Park, CO 80863
   
• Friday, Aug. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Pueblo
  Colorado State University - Pueblo
  Occhiato Student Center Ballroom
  2200 Bonforte Blvd.
  Pueblo, CO 81001
   
• Saturday, Aug. 21 at 11:00 a.m. in Cañon City
  Pueblo Community College - Fremont Campus
  Student Commons
  51320 W. Highway 50
  Cañon City, CO 81212
   
• Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Buena Vista
  Buena Vista High School
  Gymnasium
  559 S. Railroad St.
  Buena Vista, CO 81211