Let's Talk Business: Pueblo chile beef sticks make their debut, airport nets big grant

Longview Meats, owned by Wade and Rachel Allnutt of Walden, Colo., has teamed up with LoPresti Farms of Vineland to create red Pueblo chile-flavored beef snack sticks.

The high-quality beef snacks are described by the makers as tastier and more tender than jerky, plus they are great for on-the-go snacking. There are a total of seven flavors available in vacuum-sealed packs which include six sticks for $8.

The snacks are available for order online at knechtmedia.com or at Milberger Farms at 28570 E. U.S. Highway 50 or DiSanti Farms at 29114 South Road.

Pueblo Memorial Airport awarded improvement grant

Pueblo Memorial Airport will undergo $253,073 worth of work to rehabilitate an existing apron thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. An airport apron, or ramp, according to the FAA, is a defined area of an airport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance.

The FAA program receives funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which has provided more than $399 million to Colorado airports across for infrastructure improvements since being signed into law, according to a joint press release from U.S. Sens John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet.

Colorado Legal Services releases 2023 annual report

Colorado Legal Services reported this week that the agency worked on 802 cases in 2023 for Pueblo clients seeking legal help and a total of 794 were closed.

The majority of the cases dealt with housing issues, but consumer and family cases also were included. The statewide nonprofit legal aid program provides civil legal assistance — which does not include criminal or traffic matters — to low-income individuals and older Coloradans.

Pueblo Community Health Center offering affordable student physicals

Pueblo Community Health Center staff will offer affordable sports physicals for student-athletes July 29-Aug. 13 at four locations in Pueblo.

Athletes in both middle and high school who are enrolled in Pueblo School District 60 or Pueblo County School District 70 as well as Chavez/Huerta Preparatory Academy are eligible for the $30 physicals. The exams will be offered at the school-based wellness centers at Central and Pueblo County high schools, Chávez/Huerta Preparatory Academy, or the Pueblo Community College Student Health Center.

Insurance can be billed if it has been at least one year since the previous well-child check. Appointments are required by calling 719-543-8718, ext. 700, or visiting pueblochc.org .

El Pomar Leadership Development Program set July 23 in Pueblo

El Pomar Foundation’s Elevating Leadership Development program is set to host a lunch event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 23, at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave.

The event’s purpose is to raise awareness of the program as a resource for local businesses to help develop their employees and connect their companies with the community. Attendees will hear a presentation by program officer Stella Hodgkins, who will talk about connecting employees to leadership development trainings, civic engagement opportunities, and a network of diverse leaders in the community.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. The event is free and open to business leaders.

Space is limited, so registration is required by visiting lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xhj2vwk .

Parkview and UCHealth receive recognition

UCHealth has been named one of the nation’s most socially responsible healthcare systems by the Lown Institute.

A report released last week ranks UCHealth No. 2 nationwide, according to the institute’s analysis of health equity, value of care, and patient outcomes. Locally, UCHealth Parkview received an ‘A’ grade for equity, value, and patient outcomes.

“We are incredibly honored to receive an ‘A’ grade for Social Responsibility from the Lown Institute,” said Darrin Smith, president of UCHealth Parkview Medical Center. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to health equity, exceptional patient outcomes, and delivering value in care."

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