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It is important to know what your local city government, county commission, school boards, police and sheriff departments and all publicly funded entities are doing. With the demise of smaller local newspapers, much of the information the public is entitled to see goes unreported. We strive to fill the gap, by our reporting, to keep our community informed. As the adage says, "Think global, act local."
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Mariposa survives budget axe

Center faces $300,000 funding gap By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Mariposa Center for Safety was denied funding from Pueblo City Council despite being invited by Mayor Heather Graham to apply, according to Nicole Ferguson, executive director. “Our budget is around two million dollars
February 19, 2025

Higher-ed students urged to complete FAFSA ASAP

College financial aid still available despite threatened pause in federal grants By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Trump’s rescinded pause on federal grants and loans would not have effected college grants and loans, according to PCC’s financial aid office. The White House budget office
February 19, 2025
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Nuclear electric power threat ongoing for Pueblo, Colorado

Nuclear-Free Colorado Coalition 2024 Report By Dr. VELMA CAMPBEL Anti-nuclear energy advocates were busy in 2024. The Nuclear-Free and Renewable Energy Justice advocacy focused on the growing influence and push by the nuclear-industrial complex in Colorado beyond Pueblo, as well as the
February 19, 2025

Pueblo County Democrats elect new party leadership

‘Moving all of Pueblo forward’ By La Cucaracha On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Pueblo County Democratic Party held their inter-party elections, voting in a new slate of party officers and executive board members. The new Pueblo County Democratic Party Chair, Nick Voss,
February 7, 2025
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Jeff Hurd holds swearing-In reenactment

 Announces committee membership to ‘Oversee Indians’ By La Cucaracha On Saturday, Feb. 1, House Representative Jeff Hurd held a duplicate “swearing-in” ceremony in Pueblo where he spoke to some of his constituents as well as some local politicians. Republican Jeff Hurd was
February 7, 2025
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Lessons learned in prison

Guest Columnist Ricardo Reyes is currently studying science, math and Spanish at Colorado State University. He aspires to complete his university education and become a middle school math teacher. His interests include volunteering for Christian Fellowship, running and boxing.  Where to begin?
February 6, 2025
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