WATCH: Pueblo officials hold State of the City address
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo officials held their State of the City address. You can watch below:
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Colorado criticized by East Coast nonprofit, says poor infrastructure costing drivers thousands of dollars
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If someone told you that driving on bad roads and bridges was costing you $2,610 annually, would you believe it? That’s the assertion in a new study released Wednesday by TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C. The study — “Keeping Colorado Mobile: Meeting the State’s Need
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Pueblo business gets broken into twice within three days, losing thousands of dollars
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)- A first time business owner is out of thousands of dollars after her business was robbed twice in a week. The thieves left a mess of supplies just outside the business door. The owner of AMaez’ing Nails has been in this building for the past 5 years but now their doors are closed and
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Pueblo Fire Department working structure fire in area of Northern Avenue and Taylor Avenue
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo Fire Department (PFD) says they are working a structure fire in the area of Northern Avenue and Taylor Avenue. Officials are asking you please avoid the Northern Avenue bridge and be aware of emergency vehicles in the vicinity. Details are limited at this time. PFD has not released any
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YMCA of Pueblo offering free trial for those still working towards their New Year’s resolutions
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The YMCA of Pueblo says they are offering a free trial to residents who are trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. According to the organization, residents of Pueblo can get 5-days of free programs. The YMCA says some of those include: Child Watch: Ages 6-months to 10-years-old 30+ weekly
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D60 recommends to not renew charter contract for Chavez Huerta Prep Academy; leaders shocked
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – During a special school board meeting, a D60 report outlined the recommendation to the school board to not renew the charter contract for Chavez Huerta Preparatory Academy. “It was a surprise to us. We really didn’t think that this would be taking place,” Fred Segura, the new executive director of the
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Pueblo Food Project encourages people to eat, shop, and grow local
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo Food Project gears up for its annual Sun, Soil and Water Summit in March where the non-profit said it hopes to continue its goal of uplifting the local community. “It’s to create a more equitable, nutritious, and vibrant food system for every eater in Pueblo County,” Co-Director Megan Moore
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City of Pueblo considering new taxes in light of hefty budget deficit & threat of no funds by 2028
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Pueblo says it’s running out of time to solve its budget deficit, which has plagued them for the last several years. The City Council and the Mayors office are now considering new ways to generate revenue before their reserve funds run out, which could fall on taxpayers at
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I-25 SB closed between Indiana Avenue & Pueblo Boulevard
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A jack-knifed semi has shut down a major portion of SB I-25. While CDOT reported the shut down is between CO 45 and Exit 91: Stem Beach (Pueblo) at Mile Point 94, KRDO13’s The Road Warrior says the shutdown is generally between Indiana Avenue & Pueblo Boulevard. CDOT says drivers should
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Arrest documents detail what led up to Pueblo Christmas Day murder
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13 has obtained arrest records that detail what led the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) to arrest Joseph Rodriguez. Rodriguez is accused of killing Justin Lee Sapeda. Crime scene tape blocked off the sidewalk of Himes Avenue where Pueblo Police say 36-year-old Justin Sapeda’s body was found early Christmas morning. Days later Joseph
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Business owners raise awareness over registration that could cost hundreds
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) could soon require hundreds of businesses across southern Colorado to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). The disclosure rule from the U.S. Treasury Department aims to curb fraud and money laundering. The rule was set to go into effect on January 1, 2025, but the
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Pueblo shelter manager stole over $15,000 from residents & tried to blame her son, records claim
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – New court documents obtained by KRDO13 Investigates show that a former senior employee with the Pueblo Rescue Mission allegedly stole thousands of dollars in cash from residents with mental health issues, and tried to blame her son for the theft, while continuously lying about where the missing money was. On Thursday,
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Pueblo woman says she found a body in a freezer in her backyard
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – On December 24, 2024, the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) was called to the 2300 block of Main Street at around 11:18 a.m. There a man was found dead, police said. The Pueblo County Coroner’s office identified the man as 33-year-old Eric Anthony Tress. One woman tells KRDO13 that she found the
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Two people shot, one of them dead after Pueblo double shooting
UPDATE 12/27/2024: The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased victim as David Modesto Trujillo, 45. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says two people were shot early Thursday morning. According to the department, PPD officers were sent to the 1100 block of Eagan Avenue around 1:53 a.m. Officers say they
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‘Our livelihood has just been stolen’: Pueblo farmer devastated after thieves take livestock
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A Pueblo farm couple is forced to start over after they say 80 chickens and four pigs were stolen on Monday. “I found our gate was busted open,” Jenna Klamm explained. “It’s a violation of trust and confidence.” Jenna realized what had happened when she came to feed the hens Monday
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Four free dinners for homeless held on Christmas Day in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Whether you’re experiencing homelessness, are low on money or are just seeking companionship for the holiday, volunteer organizations didn’t forget you on Wednesday. Officials said that four local organizations, including the Pueblo Rescue Mission, helped those in need by serving food and providing gift baskets on Christmas. The Crazy Faith Ministry,
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CDOT makes repairs to crumbling US 50 frontage road in Pueblo. But are they enough?
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Six months after KRDO13’s The Road Warrior first reported on the poor condition of the US 50 frontage road in front of the Belmont Post Office, it has received attention from a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crew. Earlier this month, workers used liquid rubber to seal numerous cracks in the
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Pueblo Police investigate city’s 19th homicide
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – On December 25, 2024, the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) was called to the 2600 block of Himes Ave just after 7 a.m. The department says they got a report of an unconscious person on the sidewalk near the Acero Avenue intersection. PPD says officers arrived on the scene and they located
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Inmates to conduct fire mitigation in Pueblo along the Arkansas River
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – In 2025, Pueblo will complete fire mitigation along the Arkansas River, but it won’t be done by the people you might expect. A new agreement approved by Pueblo City Council Monday night hires inmates from the Department of Corrections in Canon City to complete the mitigation, and officials say it won’t cost taxpayers
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Pueblo Police asking for help finding missing senior ; UPDATE Palacio has been found
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – UPDATE at 5:35 p.m.: Pueblo Police announce Richard Palacio Sr. has been found. Pueblo Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing, possibly endangered, person. Police say Richard Palacio Sr., 63 was last seen at 8:30 a.m. near the 2200 block of W. 16th St. wearing a red
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