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PPLD proposing security fence around Penrose Library
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is proposing the construction of a security fence around the Penrose Library downtown, according to Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer for PPLD. Due to its central downtown location, the Penrose Library serves a large and diverse community, and PPLD wants to make sure […]
Annual Mother's Day Brunch among top things to do in Pueblo this weekend and beyond
Friday, May 10 Faux First Friday Community Festival on Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo 125 E. Riverwalk | 4-8 p.m. | The Colorado Creative Industries consortium, involving more than 300...
🚧 Utility Repair Work Update: Road Shoulders Closed on Sections between Vine Street and Gem Street
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local transportation authorities have announced that both shoulders will be closed between Vine Street in Canon City and Gem Street in Lincoln Park from Mile Point 0.2 to Mile Point 1. The closure is due to ongoing utility repair work that is necessary in the area. The repair work schedule is set for today, with completion anticipated around 5:00 PM MDT. Traffic flow may be affected during this time, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes or plan for potential delays. The schedule for this necessary work is as follows: May 6, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This utility repair work is crucial for maintaining the infrastructure and ensuring public safety. Commuters should take note of these temporary changes and make necessary travel adjustments.
Meet Pueblo West's New Board Member: Brian Gray Sworn In, First Meeting Scheduled
Welcome Director Brian Gray to the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors! Director Gray took his oath of office with District staff on Monday, April 29th, 2024. His first public meeting will be Monday, May 13th, 2024, open to the public starting at 6PM. Hope to see everyone there!Visit here for more details.
Hitting the Books: Swallows principal spends night on roof to celebrate reading challenge
Swallows Charter Academy K-12 Principal Matthew Hawken celebrated his students' completion of a reading challenge by spending a night on the roof of the school. On April 24, Pueblo West Fire Department trucks lifted Hawken to the Swallows Charter Academy K-12 roof during a 2 p.m. assembly to celebrate students earning 10,000 Accelerated Reader points. At 7 p.m., Hawken read bedtime stories to students on a livestream posted to the school's YouTube channel. ...
🚧 Traffic Update: Right Shoulder Closure on US 50 for Utility Repair in Cañon City
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local transportation authorities have announced a closure on US 50, impacting the right shoulder area between 9th Street and Park Avenue in Cañon City. This closure is for utility repair work and is specifically delimited to Mile Point 0 to Mile Point 0.5. The work commenced today, April 29th, at 8:00 AM and is expected to be completed by 5:00 PM MDT on the same day. Drivers in the area are advised to exercise caution and allocate extra time for their journey or consider alternative routes to avoid potential delays. The exact timeframe for the shoulder being closed is as follows: • April 29, 8:00 AM - April 29, 5:00 PM Please stay tuned for further updates and drive safely in the vicinity of the utility repair work.
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