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See Former Colorado Power Plant Now Closed Due to Contamination
All throughout the state of Colorado are abandoned structures, towns, businesses, homes, and more. Many, though not all, of the ghost towns that were once thriving mining communities were left behind due to contamination. Picturesque Colorado Hike Leads to Abandoned Homes + Power Plant |. However, just outside of Boulder,...
Colorado Supreme Court will review judicially created doctrine that lets public bodies ‘cure’ open meetings law violations
The Colorado Supreme Court will examine whether a judicially created doctrine allowing public bodies to “cure” violations of the Colorado Open Meetings Law goes against the “plain meaning” of the transparency statute and “longstanding precedent.”. The justices also announced Monday they will look at two...
Incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D), Gabe Evans (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
Incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D), Gabe Evans (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Colorado Public Radio describes the 8th as “Colorado’s most politically competitive congressional seat.” Both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee are targeting the district. In the 2022 election, Caraveo defeated Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) 48.4%–47.7%. The 8th district was the fifth-narrowest U.S. House election nationwide in 2022 and the narrowest in which a Democrat won. Throughout 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated the election a Toss-up and Decision Desk HQ and The Hill and Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rated it Lean Democratic.
Sentinel’s request for 2022 secret meeting recording headed to state supreme court
AURORA | Colorado’s Supreme Court confirmed Monday that it will weigh in on whether the City of Aurora must release the recording of a 2022 closed-door meeting in which City Council members voted to end the censure process pending against one of their own. The court’s decision to grant...
Colorado city ranked 10th for 'quality of life' nationwide, another spot ranked 376th
When it comes to finding a place to call home, many people prioritize 'quality of life' – the balance between healthy living, a successful economy, a thriving community, and ample entertainment, among other factors. A recent data analysis conducted by LawnStarter sought to determine which places around the United States provided the highest level of 'quality of life' for local residents. After 53 metrics in the categories of environment, air and water quality, housing and infrastructure, healthcare access, physical health, mental health, economic stability, employment...
Supreme Court declines to halt former Colorado official’s trial on charges related to election security breach
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request from a former Colorado county clerk to halt her upcoming trial on charges stemming from her alleged involvement in an apparent security breach at the county’s election offices in 2021.
Heart of the Rockies Rampage Popular With All Skaters
The deceptively-violent title of the Heart of the Rockies Rampage held this past weekend, fits the slang definition of the deceptively-violent term gnarly; to many skateboarders, it means awesome. Sponsored by World Cup Skateboarding, the Rampage was a festival not just to raise awareness of the benefits skateparks can have...
Salida Weed Walk Teaches Locals About Local Plants
The Chaffee County Weed Department is partnering with the City of Salida to lead a weed identification walk tomorrow, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. The walk will start at the Marvin Park parking lot off West Sackett Avenue, and will be about a mile round-trip. Participants should wear long sleeves and pants.
Pueblo police warning criminals they’re not welcome
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller is saying enough is enough when it comes to certain crimes, like illegal gambling facilities in the city. This comes after Pueblo City Council passed an ordinance banning gambling machines. Last week the police department confiscated over 60 gambling machines and...
Colorado issues air quality advisory for Pueblo due to smoke from Canada wildfires
Thick smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and the Pacific Northwest is creating hazy skies in Pueblo this week. Jaclyn Ehr, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pueblo, said the smoke will likely linger in the area through at least Thursday as it’s being carried to Colorado by winds coming from the north and northeast. ...
Owner-builder: Blair Meerfeld builds on his life in the Grants
Blair Meerfeld and I met at the “Old Men’s Breakfast,” in Moffat, several months ago. Blair gave off a gentle, friendly vibe making me want to get to know him. I discovered he is building his own home in the Grants. He has been getting lots of help from the guys at breakfast — both technical expertise and labor. Blair is apparently the kind of fellow that people just naturally want to help. He is the classic case of a guy getting by “with a little help from his friends.”
Discussion on protecting houses of worship coming to Pueblo July 24
The Pueblo City-County Library District is set to host an interfaith event July 24 to provide information to faith-based institutions about threats of violence to houses of worship and responsive measures to counter potential risks, including active shooters. The "Protecting Houses of Worship" event is set to take place at the Rawlings Library at 100 E. Abriendo Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will include a series of panels discussing topics like threats facing...
City Council meeting of July 22, 2024
All council members were present for the July 22, 2024 meeting. As there were no persons wanting to speak during the Public Comments portion of the meeting, Mayor Crespin reminded everyone that this is their chance to address Council if they have concerns. Kristin Scwartz gave the Treasurer report, informing...
Pueblo City Council 'steadfast' in opposing Black Hills Energy rate increases
Pueblo City Council passed a resolution July 22 opposing Black Hills Energy's proposed 18% rate increases. The resolution passed unanimously by council states that Pueblo residents have a history of paying significantly more for utilities than residents of other communities on Colorado's Front Range and that an increase would "place an even greater economic burden" on Pueblo residents. ...
U.S. Army transfers first parcel of land at Pueblo Chemical Depot to PuebloPlex
The first parcel of land at the U.S. Army Chemical Depot site in Pueblo County recently transferred from federal to local ownership. More than 5,100 acres now belong to PuebloPlex, the agency charged with redeveloping the site that was used for chemical weapons storage and was more recently tasked with their destruction.
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