New date for dedication will be posted here Renown Denver artist Diego Florez-Arroyo began painting “El Mariachi Mural” on Aug. 19 and plans to have it finished by Aug. 30 in time for planned dedication ceremonies. Diego is a native of Denver where he was grew up on the Northside. Hi’s family is originally from… Continue reading Mariachi Mural dedication postponed Sat., Aug. 30
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Montour walked the walk, talked the talk and left his mark
Joseph “Eddie” Montour: Sunrise Nov. 6, 1947 — Sunset Aug. 15, 2025 By JUAN ESPINOSA Renaissance man, Joseph “Eddie” Montour, 77, has moved on to the next world. To his community, he was a cultural warrior, leader of the Brown Berets, accomplished orator, artist, war veteran, teacher, counselor, and diplomate who mixed with Nobel Peace… Continue reading Montour walked the walk, talked the talk and left his mark
Work Continues on East Side Community Grocery Store
By ANA ROMERO VIGIL The Eastside Grocery store, a project of RMSER and Pueblo Food Project, released early sketches of the site plan. The site plan was released in August in their on-line newsletter. The planned site is on the old Spann school lots, encompasses land from 10th Street to 12th Street and between York… Continue reading Work Continues on East Side Community Grocery Store
Why does life keep lifin?
A Poem by By DENISE TORREZ 7/24/25 Why Does Life Keep Lifin? My head and heart are filled with so much Grief, love, anger, hope, anxiety, and dread But I remember what my Mom always said “En el tiempo de Dios” But that’s so hard to swallow I have more yet to do, the world… Continue reading Why does life keep lifin?
Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
BULLETIN By JUAN ESPINOSA PUEBLO — Jurors in the case told Judge Tim O’Shea, “Further deliberation would not be productive.” “The jury is deadlocked,” O’Shea told the court Thursday afternoon before he declared the trial a mistrial. According to several jurors who agreed to talk, the vote was seven for conviction to five for acquittal.… Continue reading Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
Mariachi mural on levee OK’d
Arkansas River Conservancy Board approves mural featuring Isaiah Vialpando By DEVIN FLORES On Wednesday, April 23, the Arkansas River Conservancy Board had their regular monthly meeting. As the final approving board for the Pueblo Levee Mural Project, they discussed and ultimately approved unanimously a mural dedicated to the historic importance of mariachi in Southern Colorado.… Continue reading Mariachi mural on levee OK’d
Letter to Editor
Democratic Party calls for end to taxpayer funding of Sheriff Lucero’s anti-union lawsuit By Monica Hughes, Communications Director Pueblo — The Pueblo Democratic Party is deeply concerned about the continued misuse of public funds to support Sheriff David Lucero’s lawsuit against International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 837. Pueblo County is home to strong… Continue reading Letter to Editor
Peltier’s release revitalizes Wounded Knee anniversary
By JUAN ESPINOSA WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Members and supporters of the American Indian Movement marked the 52-year anniversary of the liberation of Wounded Knee with a Four-Direction March and a celebration of Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, the honoring of four AIM veterans and a full slate of guest speakers, singing… Continue reading Peltier’s release revitalizes Wounded Knee anniversary
Da Vinci Museum may be coming to Pueblo
By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ In early February, it was reported that Pueblo would seek to house the North American Leonardo Da Vinci Museum. The story did not say when Tom Rizzo, Director of Artisans of Florence, visited Pueblo but the group did tour the defunct Professional Bull Riders Sports Performance Center, still filled with new… Continue reading Da Vinci Museum may be coming to Pueblo
Nearly 200 take part in Pueblo’s Presidents Day demonstration.
Similar protests have taken place across the nation, including Colorado Springs, Denver By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Nearly 200 people, from babes to grannies, marched from Rawlings Library in Pueblo to the Sister Cities Plaza, across from City Hall on Monday to protest the Trump administration and the Trump/Elon coalition to dismantle the government. Protesters shouted… Continue reading Nearly 200 take part in Pueblo’s Presidents Day demonstration.