FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, Colorado State University workers rallied at the CSU Fort Collins campus for fair standards, pay, and treatment. The rally started at noon outside a University Board of Governors meeting. Three Colorado State University-Pueblo employees made their way up north for the rally to speak to the board about the
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — A new mental health facility is set to open in Pueblo West with support from the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County. However, some Pueblo West residents are voicing their concerns because the facility is classified as a “halfway house.” On April 24, the City of Pueblo granted Crossroads’ Turning
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday marked the final training exercise in the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program in Pueblo, part of the destruction of the stockpile at the Pueblo Chemical Depot. Several agencies including The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo Fire, FEMA, and the U.S. Army participated in the drill. The scenario was that a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Pueblo is announcing it is hosting its Springtime event “Team Up to Clean Up,” offering Pueblo residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of large household items and debris. The event will take place Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– Pueblo Municipal Court and the Pueblo Combined Courts will participate in the warrant forgiveness program. Individuals with warrants will be invited to the Dennis Maes Judicial Building, and the Municipal Justice Center, where those with warrants will be able to clear their warrants and resolve their cases, or set a future
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Parkview Health System President and CEO, Leslie Barnes, is announcing her retirement effective May 31, 2023, according to a press release issued Tuesday, May 2. According to Parkview Health System, Vice-President, and Chief Operating Officer, Darrin Smith, will succeed Barnes on June 1, 2023. According to the release, Barnes was the
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — At a Pueblo County Commissioner meeting Tuesday, Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz announced he has officially resigned from his government position. KRDO has learned from Ortiz that the Pueblo Democratic Party will appoint someone for his position, most likely before his last day on May 31. Ortiz has accepted a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is warning businesses and residents near the Pueblo Chemical Depot of a test siren alert exercise expected to take place this week. The PCSO states passerby may hear the test siren alerts from the outdoor warning system Wednesday, May 3. They state the siren alerts
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In an exclusive interview with 13 Investigates, Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller said his department has referred misdemeanor assault charges to District Attorney Jeff Chostner’s office for two men – one of which is a member of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, after a citizen’s arrest. Doug and Nate Cullison are accused
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, April 28 kicks off a celebration of Pueblo’s rich culture, history, and diversity through the first Pueblo History and Art Walk. This art walk highlights the history and culture of three historic Pueblo neighborhoods. According to officials, the three neighborhoods were identified in 2014 by the Environmental Protection Agency to
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — An internal investigation was launched in Pueblo County School District 70 regarding accounting policies and procedures. According to a press release from a district spokesperson, an internal investigation began at Pleasant View Middle School “to determine if appropriate accounting policies and procedures were being followed.” The press release said D70
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Amid an increase in violent crime allegedly perpetuated by teens in Pueblo County, the District Attorney’s office is sounding the alarm on a lack of bed space at the Pueblo Youth Center. Currently, there are ten beds available as a form of pre-trial detention for teens in Pueblo, and DA Jeff
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The rain and snow we’ve seen throughout Southern Colorado is a welcomed sight, but it could make putting out fires this year more challenging. Long-term weather predictions show a moderate fire risk for June and July. So far this year, we’ve already seen fire activity across Southern Colorado, including the 403
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A Division of the Colorado Court of Appeals heard arguments in two court cases Tuesday at Pueblo Community College. This was thanks to a program that gives Colorado students insight into the Colorado Judicial System. One of the appeals involved a man convicted of felony menacing, the other involved a lawsuit
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo City-County Library District expanded its Seed Library, a program that allows people to check out seed packets and gardening tools. The Seed Library is now available at six public library locations and is free with a valid PCCLD library card. The program offers varieties of flowering plants, garden vegetables,
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A man lost his job with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office after reportedly assaulting the same woman in five months. According to court documents, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy Donald Teschner, 38, was arrested on April 21, 2023, for allegedly shoving and pushing a woman during a domestic dispute. Arresting officers noted
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation is resuming roadwork along Highway 50 in Pueblo County after a winter hiatus. CDOT said the resurfacing and safety project on Highway 50 between Bonforte Blvd. and Avondale Blvd. will begin again on May 1. The project originally began in June 2022. Work begins with
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In May, Pueblo residents will have the chance to dispose of large household items and yard debris for free. During Pueblo’s “Team Up to Clean Up” event, residents can dispose of large items at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. “The City of Pueblo is happy to offer this no-cost event to the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo is holding the 8th annual ‘Spice Up Spring Recipe Competition’ Friday featuring the certified Pueblo chile pepper. The competition brings farmers and culinary fans alike together to create original recipes inspired by the Pueblo chile pepper. Judges travel to 9 different restaurants throughout the day to sample and vote on
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Federal Agents are helping with an investigation into a burglary at a Pueblo firearm store. Monday, April 17, the Pueblo Police Department responded to the Bam Bam Firearms and Sporting Goods at 3:40 a.m. According to security footage obtained by KRDO, two suspects are seen walking up to the firearm store,
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