The Pueblo Chieftain

The Pueblo Chieftain is a daily newspaper based in Pueblo, Colorado. It has been in operation for 148 years, celebrating its anniversary in 2016.

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Music, street rods and Pueblo Has Talent: 20 fun things to do to close out June

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Tracy Harmon

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Hayden Haddock and James Cook bands for an evening of country music. Admission is free. Digging Deeper Open Garden Day at various locations10 a.m.-noon | The Garden Conservancy and Keep Pueblo Beautiful will offer tours of three local gardens, including a rose garden and a sage garden. Cost is $30 for members or $40 for the general public. Register online at gardenconservancy.org. Need a break?
Help wanted: Desert Hawk board to decide fate of golf course management contract

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Tracy Harmon

Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West will need a new manager by March 2026. The board overseeing the course is mulling options for a replacement. The course also needs a new $5 million sprinkler system. The Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West continues to turn a modest profit, but a looming $5 million sprinkler system replacement project and efforts to find a new golf course manager are big issues the golf course management board is working to tackle.
Landslide: Colorado Springs voters resoundingly reject Karman Line annexation

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Colorado Springs voters rejected a proposed annexation of land near Schriever Space Force Base by a large margin. The annexation was opposed by southern Colorado farmers and other groups over water concerns in the Lower Arkansas Valley. Colorado Springs voters overwhelmingly rejected a measure to annex around 1,900 acres of land near Schriever Space Force Base on June 17, with 82% of voters shooting it down.
Problematic pothole? Report it to the city of Pueblo and it may soon be filled

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

Pueblo will conduct a pothole repair "blitz" from June 23-27 and is asking residents to report pothole locations. Residents can submit pothole locations via email to [email protected]. A 2022 assessment rated Pueblo's roads as "fair" overall, with a significant portion in "poor" or worse condition. During the "blitz" the city will not address potholes on private streets, business parking lots, or roads outside city limits.
UCHealth Parkview to cease home health care services in August

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

UCHealth Parkview will cease home health care services on Aug. 1. Parkview officials stated they will assist the 22 affected employees in finding new positions. UCHealth Parkview Medical Center is set to end its home health care services in August. Todd Seip, a spokesperson for the hospital, cited declining patient numbers and rising costs as the hospital's reasoning for the cessation.
How southeast Colorado continues to fight the opioid epidemic

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Southeast June 12 to discuss programs across southeast Colorado dedicated to fighting opioids through prevention, education, and treatmentThe Pueblo community is seeing rising opioid and polydrug abuse, according to Rob Archuleta of Crossroads Turning Points. Pueblo programs are fighting back through the distribution of vital tools such as Narcan, as well as prevention and education programs such as PDPHE's "train the trainer" program and SOCOYOGO app.
Pueblo coroner IDs women killed in alleged DUI vehicular homicide

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Carolyn Marie Granger, 55, and Kayla Marie Medina, 36, both of Pueblo, died of injuries sustained when they were struck by a vehicle on July 11. Carlos Miranda, 41, is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges. Miranda allegedly showed signs of intoxication when arrested. Miranda is scheduled for a first appearance in the court of Judge Tim O'Shea on June 26.
Pueblo, Pueblo West Safeway workers could strike as soon as June 15

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Tracy Harmon

Colorado Safeway workers, including more than 200 in Pueblo and Pueblo West, could strike as soon as June 15. Negotiations between the union and Safeway's parent company, Albertsons, have stalled. Safeway workers are seeking better wages, secure health insurance and improved scheduling. Safeway workers in Colorado, including more than 200 in Pueblo and Pueblo West, could strike as soon as Sunday, June 15, according to the United Food and Commercial Workers 7 union.
Pueblo weekend events: Father's Day train rides, blues in the park, Flag Day ceremony

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Tracy Harmon

Summer Friday Arts Academy at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center210 N. Santa Fe. | Times vary depending on class | Check out the summer classes ranging from rock painting and balloon creations to crochet and jewelry making. There will be pottery and wheel-throwing classes, three-dimensional arts and crafts, tie-dye, painting and caricature drawing. Cost ranges from $11-$15 per class. Register at my.sdc-arts.org. University of Colorado Research Roadshow at Pueblo Community College900 W. Orman Ave.
'No Kings' protests against Trump happening nationwide. Here's what's planned for Pueblo

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

Protests against the Trump administration, called "No Kings Day," are planned nationwide for June 14, coinciding with a military parade on Trump's birthday. Pueblo's protest will involve a march focusing on workers' rights, freedom of speech, healthcare justice, and environmental justice. Organizers anticipate a large turnout, as 475 people had already expressed interest in attending as of June 11.