National Park Service awarding grant to preserve site of the Ludlow Massacre

The National Park Service is awarding $150,000 in grant money to preserve a historic site near Trinidad.

United Mine Workers of America

It's called the Ludlow Tent Colony Site, which represents an important event in Colorado's history. The tent colony was the site of the Ludlow Massacre in 1914, where 21 people, including 11 children were killed.

United Mine Workers of America

The Colorado National Guard attacked the colony to try and break up a strike by the United Mine Workers of America. The Associate Membership will receive the grant because they maintain the site.

United Mine Workers of America

To learn more about the Ludlow Tent Colony Site, visit History Colorado's website .

United Mine Workers of America

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Pueblo Native To Be Inducted Into The ProRodeo Hall of Fame

Pueblo native J.D. Yates is among this year's inductees into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. He's been competing in rodeo for close to 50 years.

Pueblo native inducted into the Rodeo Hall of fame

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