After months of renovation, the Patrick A. Lucero Library, 1315 E. 7th St., on Pueblo’s East Side reopened this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The weeks events began on Tuesday with the unveiling of two new community walls: a Digital History Wall celebrating Pueblo’s East Side, and a Tribute Wall honoring Patrick… Continue reading Lucero Library reopens
Commissioner Lucero censured
By ANA ROMERO VIGIL Commissioner Miles Lucero was censured by a vote of the Pueblo County Commissioners Sept. 30 for violating ethical protocols by disclosing commissioners’ discussion while in executive session. The statement “breaking the law” was removed from the censure and it was passed.” The censure vote was the result of a contentious public… Continue reading Commissioner Lucero censured
Retrial of suspect in 2024 Veterans Tavern murder begins
People v. David F. Martinez By JUAN ESPINOSA The retrial of David Frank Martinez for the June 28, 2024, murder of Elaine DeLeon Munoz Masias began Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Pueblo District Court with opening arguments from prosecution and defense lawyers. Martinez’s first trial in July of this year ended with the jury deadlocked 7-5… Continue reading Retrial of suspect in 2024 Veterans Tavern murder begins
Steel City Supershow
Lowrider Show Returns to CSF Events Center Stories and photos By ROBERTO CORDOVA For over a decade, the lowrider scene at the Colorado State Fair Events Center has not hosted a supershow until Event Creator A.J. Vigil and Adam his father, made their dreams become a reality. On Saturday September 27, 2025, the Steel City… Continue reading Steel City Supershow
Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz joins the community
CSUP’s Chicano Studies program acquires tenured tract professor By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ What does a migrant kid from rural Northeastern Oregon have in common with Pueblo? New CSUP Chicano Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz, that’s what! Fall began a new life in a new state for Dr. Chuey, as he is called, when he… Continue reading Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz joins the community
When the collateral damage is your Mom
By JASON MUNOZ-DeLEON Losing my mother to an apparent stray bullet was easily the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. I hear someone say something like… “Now this is just one of these all-too-common tragedies that our society writes off as another tick on the collateral damage counter.” I simply can’t discount this tragedy because it… Continue reading When the collateral damage is your Mom
City of Pueblo to Have Six Ballot Measures Included in November 2025 Election
The following ballot measures and approved language will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025, election. They can also be found online at https://www.pueblo.us/131/Elections “Ballot Question 2025.” QUESTION NO. 2A – CITY OF PUEBLO SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE FOR THE GENERAL FUND SHALL THE CITY OF PUEBLO SALES AND USE TAX BE INCREASED… Continue reading City of Pueblo to Have Six Ballot Measures Included in November 2025 Election
Grief is a powerful motivator
By JUAN ESPINOSA When Isaiah Vialpando was shot and killed in a senseless shooting 10 years ago this month, two decades of hopes and dreams of his parents, extended family, and high school sweetheart died with him. In his 20 years of life, Isaiah had already shown his potential for excellence. He was a high… Continue reading Grief is a powerful motivator
A Place for Boys and Girls of Pueblo
BY DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Over 2,100 Pueblo children and teens receive services from the nine Clubhouses and three extension sites at Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County. Some parents use the clubs as out-of-school-time care and some embrace the opportunity for their kids to be active and engaged, according to Angela Giron, President/CEO. Six… Continue reading A Place for Boys and Girls of Pueblo
Marcha por Montour
Plaza Verde Park to Quinto Sol march honored Eddie Montour By VICENTE MARTÍNEZ ORTEGA Over a 100 people gathered for the first annual Joseph “Eddie” Montour March at Plaza Verde Park on the Lower Eastside of Pueblo on Sept. 6, 2025. Montour passed away on August 15 in a Denver hospital. Hundreds attended his funeral a… Continue reading Marcha por Montour