Tag: Pueblo
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Pueblo steel mill fire prompts pre-evac notices, triggers air quality concerns
A fire broke out Friday afternoon at the EVRAZ steel mill in Pueblo sending up a thick column of black smoke that was blowing north. The fire triggered a shelter-in-place order and pre-evacuation order for homes near the expansive mill along Interstate 25 on the southern end of town. Pueblo County public health officials issued…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Vision Hills Fire burning in north Pueblo, 107 acres burned
A wildfire burning on the north side of Pueblo formed a 100-foot column of smoke about 7 p.m. before dying down to burn through trees near Fountain Creek. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said the fire has burned around 107 acres and was 80% contained as of 11:07 a.m. Saturday. No structures have burned, according…
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Government jobs growth leads Colorado in 2023, report shows
Unemployment in Colorado ticked up to 3.4% in January from 3.3% in December, according to the latest numbers available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment released Monday. Colorado’s jobless rate increased slightly over 12 months from 3%, but has consistently stayed below the national average of 3.7%. December’s original unemployment level was reported…
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Colorado lawmakers sharply divided over drug abuse bills, bail for first-degree murder defendants; meet Heather Graham, Pueblo’s new mayor | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Feb. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Debate over proposals tackling drug use, treatment illustrates ideological divide in Colorado Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday tackled two proposals that offer convergent — and divergent — approaches to combatting drug abuse during a discussion that starkly illuminated on ideological disagreements at the state…
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Southern Colorado raptor center a place for discovery and recovery
PUEBLO • There is a big, black bird that eats the dead, tends to vomit and looks at you with beady eyes from a red face that appears like rotting flesh. Taylor Driver’s heart has been swayed by this bird. “I don’t think I ever thought I would absolutely adore a turkey vulture,” she says.…
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Southern Colorado raptor center a place for discovery and recovery
The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center’s raptor facility in Pueblo, Colorado works to rehabilitate and releases around 300 birds each year, addressing the challenges faced by raptors in a rapidly changing environment. The center also focuses on educating the public about the species, enlightening visitors about the importance of these creatures in our ecosystem. (Video…
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What’s a zebu? All about the National Western Stock Show cattle breed
The National Western Stock Show has a cure for your animal fix, from alpacas to zebus. Zebu who? asks you. Read zis, to learn about the world’s most adorable cow. The zebu is a flop-eared miniature ox that will steal your heart with one doe-eyed look. It is one of the many cattle breeds which…
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Pueblo Nativity collector displays over 200 scenes
Lucille Stollsteimer, a resident of Pueblo, has amassed a collection of hundreds of Nativity scenes since the early 1980s. Originating from various corners of the globe, these scenes, acquired through a mix of personal travels, store finds and gifts from friends and family, are annually displayed in her home from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. (Video…
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Pueblo’s home of Mr. Chile a longtime favorite — and a president’s choice | Craving Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Romero’s Cafe, founded in 1976 by Virginia Romero and now run by her son Robert, gained recognition when President Barack Obama visited in 2012 The menu features staples like the Monster Burrito, Enchiladas Tejanas, green chili, and the chile cone. { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”,…