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Hooked on Pueblo

Prime fishing spots attract anglers of all types

By Luke Lyons Special to the Pueblo Star Journal

ueblo’s prime fishing spots weren’t the deciding factor for Sam Ebersole when he took a job at the then-University of Southern Colorado in 1990 – but they certainly helped. Ebersole, a longtime professor and faculty in the mass communications department at Colorado State University Pueblo, took a drive to explore some of the nearby scenery after his interview that June. While exploring Bighorn Sheep Canyon between Salida and Parkdale, something caught his eye in the Arkansas River below. “I actually saw some fish rising,” he said. “I thought, ‘Oh my, this looks like a great trout river.’ And that kind of sealed the deal when they came back with an offer.” It wasn’t the biggest reason he took the job, but he said the prospect of good trout fishing “definitely sweetened the pot.” Ebersole has fished since he was 12 years old. He’s an avid fly fisherman who has angled in Pueblo, across the state and region for more than 30 years. He’s one of the millions of Coloradans and nonresidents who trek to rivers, streams, ponds and lakes each year to fish. The Steel City is home to two prominent fishing locales: Lake Pueblo State Park and the Arkansas River. Other fishing spots in Pueblo include creeks and streams off the lake near Pueblo West, Runyon Lake off Locust Street near the Runyon Sports Complex, and the St. Charles River on the Mesa. Whether a novice or experienced angler, Pueblo is accessible to all. Fishing continued on page 8

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Erica Thornton (foreground) casts her reel into the Arkansas River near the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center in south Pueblo as Charles Stamey ventures deeper into the water on June 12.

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ife was never easy for Sami. Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old and she had spent more time watching her parents fight over things Dr. Brad Roberts than she had seeing them happy. She never felt like she had friends and every time she looked at what people were doing on Facebook, she felt she could never have what they had. She eventually stopped really trying in school and even if she did try, it didn’t seem to matter because she continued to tell herself she wasn’t very smart. Now here she was in the emergency department where I work. She tried to overdose on her mom’s bottle of ibuprofen after her mom took away her cellphone — the only place Sami felt like she could find somebody to talk to. I smiled the best I could walking into the room to see her — the next patient with “suicide attempt” listed as the chief complaint on her chart. I knew she had been waiting for several hours to see me and had been watching the craziness that can happen in the ER: the patient across the hall retching; the nurse trying to convince the patient that they should stay and get treatment as they yelled at her; the screaming child with a broken arm needing an IV placed; and the other controlled chaos that can happen. Sami had been lucky. A friend saw her text that she was going to “end it all” and called 911, so she was ultimately brought to the ER. As I introduced myself, it was clear she didn’t want to be there; however, as we began to talk, I could see she needed the help I can offer. Suicide, particularly teenage suicide, is an unfortunate but real problem our youth are increasingly facing. We recognize the heartache involved and how

survivors of suicide loss have a difficult time finding ways to grieve and cope. Nearly everyone is exposed to suicide in some way, whether they personally have had thoughts about suicide or attempted it, helped a loved one recover from an attempt or lost a loved one. We hope to do all we can to ease the burden this may place on those affected. Efforts are underway to identify causes and begin prevention interventions to combat this trend. The Child Fatality Prevention System is a statewide, multidisciplinary, multi-agency effort to prevent childhood deaths and collect data to follow national trends in pediatric deaths. The Pueblo County child fatality team consists of representatives from both hospitals, both school districts, law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, public health, the coroner’s office, foster placement agencies, pediatricians, the Child Advocacy Center, the Department of Social Services and other behavioral health agencies. The group meets biannually to review childhood deaths from unnatural causes so our community can improve its response to child deaths and keep our children safe. We discuss data, identify trends and patterns, and make prevention recommendations. The spectrum of risk factors for suicide is broad and may include, but isn’t limited to, individual concerns such as previous suicide attempts, mental illness such as depression, social isolation, financial problems and substance abuse, including alcohol and marijuana. Relationship risk factors like adverse childhood experiences also play a role. They include child abuse and neglect, bullying, family history of suicide, divorced parents, incarceration of a parent, death of a parent, relationship break-ups, domestic violence or sexual violence. Other societal and community stressors also put individuals at higher risk, including barriers to ac-

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cessing health care, stigma associated with mental health struggles, access to lethal means and influences from the media. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified some protective factors that may help in preventing suicide attempts and deaths. They include developing coping and problem-solving skills, cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide, and connections to friends, family and community support. Other protective factors are supportive relationships with care providers, availability of physical and mental health care and limited access to lethal means among at-risk people. Building healthy family relationships is key in the development of youth. Parents can work to build healthy, supportive relationships with their children and provide activities that promote healthy relationships such as sports, clubs, church groups, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Girl and Boy Scouts. Parents and caregivers can also model lifestyles without substance abuse, including alcohol and marijuana, and provide examples of healthy relationships. As long as it’s discussed in a healthy manner, social media has been shown to play a role in developing positive attitudes around behavioral health. In fact, a study in Utah found that as many as 1 in 10 suicides was precipitated by punitive social media removal, which can sometimes remove a teen’s lifeline to friends and lead to an unhealthy breakdown of the parent-child relationship. If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to suicide prevention services. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. The Health Solutions Crisis Line is 719-545-2746 or you can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. You may also go to the nearest ER if you need immediate help. Dr. Brad Roberts is an emergency physician and chief medical officer of the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment.

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c i n Pic ction e f son a e s r e h t r e o P Cookout recipes to sav MEATHEAD’S WORLD FAMOUS MEMPHIS DUST RUB RECIPE Puebloans are always on the lookout for new flavors to add to their grilling season playbooks and the Star Journal is happy to oblige. We’ve gathered a few recipes to help make the most of summer – rubs for just about every type of meat or fish (and veggies), a hearty potato side dish and a salad packed with fresh Colorado produce.

¾ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup American paprika ¼ cup garlic powder

2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 teaspoons rosemary powder

Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Use on pork, chicken, fish and vegetables. Recipe variations available on website. Makes 2½ cups.

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1 tablespoon basil 1½ tablespoons oregano 1 tablespoon garlic powder ½ tablespoon onion powder

½ tablespoon dill 1 teaspoon black pepper ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Use with chicken or a white fish such as cod or tilapia. – joyfulhealthyeats.com

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Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag.

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MEDITERRANEAN SPICE BLEND

6 ears Colorado sweet corn 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 large Pueblo chile* 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream

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GRILLED CORN SALAD 4-6 tablespoons Cotija cheese, crumbled 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Cajun rub, or to taste

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Preheat grill to 450-500 degrees. Shuck corn (silks will burn off during grilling); drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place corn directly on the grill. After 6 minutes, rotate corn, add the chile and grill everything for an additional 6 minutes (longer if more char is desired). Remove from grill and cool on a cutting board for 15 minutes. After removing seeds, dice the chile and place in a large mixing bowl. Remove corn kernels from the cob and add to bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 2-3 hours. Garnish with lime wedge, more cilantro and more cheese, if desired. – edibledenver.com, from Colorado Proud, recipe by Jason K. Morse

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* Frozen chile can be substituted when fresh are out of season.

3 pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar* 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees (medium-high heat). Place potatoes in a single layer in center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring up foil sides over potatoes; double fold top and side edges to seal, making 1 large packet.

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BIG DADDY’S GRILLED BLUE CHEESE-AND-BACON POTATO SALAD

Grill potatoes in foil packet, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes on each side. Remove packet from grill. Open carefully, using tongs. Let potatoes cool 5 minutes. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add potatoes, tossing gently to coat. Stir in onion, blue cheese and bacon. – SouthernLiving.com, by David McAleese, Norcross, Georgia * Regular balsamic vinegar may be substituted; dressing will be darker.

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When Ebersole wants to fish near home, his favorite spots are on the tailwaters of the Arkansas River that flow between the dam and the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center in south Pueblo. Tailwaters promote the growth of healthy aquatic life populations, Ebersole said, making the area a great spot for anglers looking to catch trout. “Water that comes from the dam is moderated,” Ebersole said. “Waters at low elevations might get too warm to sustain trout in the summer months and too cold in the winter. But with bottom release water, it tends to be a very productive fishery. It keeps the water cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. So aquatic life can thrive during those times.” The Arkansas River is considered a “gold medal” fishing river. These waters are fishing areas designated by the Colorado Wildlife Commission as providing great spots to catch large trout. These waters can produce 60 pounds of trout per acre and 12-inch or larger trout per acre. Because the water is at a low elevation, it also is nutrient rich, which aids the growth of aquatic life. Ebersole said maintaining a good water level and flow also can help produce more aquatic life, as well. “As long as they don’t mess up the flow too much, and by that I mean let it get too low or too full, then the biomass is very productive and very prolific,” he said. “That contributes to the growth of the fish and the ability to sustain a pretty healthy population.” In the early 2000s, the Arkansas River Corridor Project helped improve structures and access along the waters of the river. The $9.3 million restoration project helped revitalize fishing along the Arkansas in Southern Colorado. “They invested millions of dollars and added more structure to the tailwaters below the dam,” Ebersole said. “It definitely improved the fishing and it definitely put it on the radar of a lot of Front Range anglers.” Before the renovations, Ebersole said, he would rarely see other fly fishers in many of his favorite spots. Afterwards, he saw more and more people fishing in the tailwaters. “I would never see another fly fisherman,” he said. “I might see a spin fisherman or two, or a bait fisherman, but I would often walk a half-mile, mile of river and not see another fisherman. That was a long time ago and the fishing was good then but not many people knew about it. It’s gotten even better and a lot more people know about it.” Anglers from nearby cities such as Colorado Springs regularly venture to the tailwaters of the river. Charles Stamey, a military police officer at Fort Carson, said he comes to Pueblo quite often. An

Bass, boats and bounty

Keegan Kindt has fished at Lake Pueblo State Park and its surrounding streams and ponds since he was 6 years old. He and his two brothers would join their father, Larry, on his boat for family fishing outings. When he was around 15, he began fishing more seriously. Lake Pueblo is one of his favorite spots in the state to sink a line. “There are very, very few times I’ve gone out there and not caught something,” Kindt said. “Plus, there’s always someone out there who can help you find fish. There’s someone out in every cove.” Located in south Pueblo, the lake offers approximately 5,000 surface acres of water and 60 miles of

shoreline –- prime for fishing on a boat or from the shore. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, anglers can capture smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, crappies, trout, catfish and wipers at the lake. “I mainly go to catch bass or walleye,” Kindt said. “There’s a ton of spots to catch either.” Kindt mostly fishes from a boat, or, more recently, from a kayak. Fish can still be caught on shore, but fishing off of a boat has been more productive, he said. “I feel like you have better chances on a boat or kayak because you can explore further options,” he said. “Whereas on the shoreline, you only have a select few options to cast to.” In addition to the main reservoir, the Valco ponds and Anticline Pond are also easily accessible near the park. The Valco ponds are located at the east end of Lake Pueblo and feature catfish and bluegill fishing. Anticline in Rock Canyon is stocked with trout. Anticline also features a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock. Only belly boats or kayaks are allowed on the smaller ponds. It’s there where Kindt likes to paddle his kayak and set up shop. He said fishing from a kayak is a fun challenge. “The challenge would be that you don’t have a whole lot of (room for) movement,” he said. “You’re kind of sitting still, you can’t stand up, walk around and fight the fish as easily as on a boat where you can walk around the boat to do it.”

Tourist boon for Pueblo

According to the Colorado Wildlife Council, fishing and hunting bring in more than $3.25 billion to Colorado each year and CPW reports that more than 4 million people visited Lake Pueblo State Park in 2021. Travelers near and far come to Pueblo throughout the year to fish – regardless of the season.

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Fishing

avid fisherman, Stamey said he enjoys having a great fishing spot just a short drive away. “I come down about every other week,” he said. “I lucked out getting stationed here in Colorado.” The tailwaters are stocked with fish by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rainbow trout and other species of trout are commonly caught there. “It’s not my favorite part of fishing, but they do stock the heck out of (the tailwaters) because it’s so close to a population center,” Ebersole said. “They know they get a lot of recreational value out of the fish they stock, so they pump a lot of catchable rainbow trout into that water.” According to Ebersole, most fly fishers on the Arkansas practice catch-and-release fishing to help maintain the population. This promotes a healthy population and allows fish to grow larger. “Somebody once said that trout are too beautiful to only catch once,” Ebersole said. “So catch-andrelease gives multiple fishermen the joy of catching them. Plus, the fish get big. In fact, they get really big.”

Pueblo West’s Tom Sawyer Fishing Derby, though canceled this year due to late snow, is a popular annual tradition. The Cattail Crossing pond allows ages 4-15 and adults with disabilities to fish without a license.

fish has proved to be a boost to lure in tourists. Many anglers from the Frostbite Fish-Off or one of the other fishing tournaments held in Pueblo each year post photos of the fish they catch during these events. This, and word of mouth, helps boost Pueblo’s image as prime fishing real estate. “The more positive conversation about visits to Pueblo – whether it be fishing or biking or golfing – it just leads to more activity for Pueblo,” Kitzman said. “(Anglers) come and they see Pueblo and they may not come with their families. They may come to compete in a tournament or fish, but what we found in talking to them is that a lot of them are repeat visitors. They come later and bring their families because of what they experience. So, certainly all of that visitation has a ripple effect that leads to more visitation.” Tournaments are held throughout the year, stimulating local spending each time. Tourists – as well as locals throughout the years – shop at local fishing shops such as The Drift Fly Shop located at 943 U.S. Highway 50 and FishHead Outdoors, 59 Portero Drive. The Drift is a fly fishing shop off the highway that sells fishing gear and clothing and provides guided tours, as well as owner Alex Zipp’s fishing expertise. FishHead Outdoors is a commercial fishing charter company that attracts tourists, too. Both shops offer guided tours of Pueblo’s best fishing spots. Fishing also brings in business to Pueblo big-box

retailers such as Sportsman’s Warehouse, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5 and Big R. Fishing trips can lead to visitors spending money at various other businesses, too. Ebersole said he often hears other anglers talk about spending the day fishing and then venturing into town to try local eateries and explore local shops. “I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh yeah, I love coming down here; I fish and then go get some green chile or a slopper,’” Ebersole said. “So it’s kind of the whole thing. It’s like, drive a couple of hours, have some great fishing, have a nice meal and check out what Pueblo has to offer.”

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Due to Pueblo’s mild winters, the rivers and lakes do not freeze often, so fishing is a year-round option. Pueblo’s chapter of the nonprofit organization Trout Unlimited hosts the Frostbite Fish-Off each winter. Donielle Kitzman, vice president of tourism for the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, said the event impacts Pueblo’s economy every year. “The Frostbite Fish-Off brought about 100 anglers here in the winter,” Kitzman said. “From a spending standpoint, they’re bringing about an economic impact to Pueblo.” The event serves as an annual fundraiser for Trout Unlimited, an organization that helps care for and recover rivers, streams and lakes through conservation and community building. Twenty teams of two anglers each compete in the two-day challenge. While some competitors may opt to camp during the two-day excursion, many stay in Pueblo hotels, eat at Pueblo restaurants, shop at stores in the county and contribute to the economy in various ways throughout their visits. “Fishermen love Pueblo,” Kitzman said. “They love the water flow, the weather … they love the location and its proximity to I-25. They love having Pueblo as sort of a home base to explore the rest of Southern Colorado.” Kitzman said it’s hard to measure anglers’ exact impact on tourism throughout the year. However, she said that showcasing Pueblo as a great place to

HOW TO BUY A FISHING LICENSE IN COLORADO While there are many free spots to fish in Pueblo, any sort of fishing in the state of Colorado requires a license. Purchase of a habitat stamp – an additional $10.59 – is required with the first fishing license of the year for ages 18-64. Ages requiring a license: 16 and older Where to buy: In person at local retailers or Colorado Parks and Wildlife centers; by phone at 800-244-5613; online at cpwshop. com/licensing.page When valid: 2022 licenses can be used through March 31, 2023 Cost: Varies based on age and whether an angler is a Colorado resident or nonresident. Licenses can be purchased for a year, one day or multiple days.

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Water rule No. 1: Safety, safety, safety As a series of fatal accidents this spring unfortunately have illustrated, water safety is a topic that never can be discussed too often. Here are some of the basics to help keep you and others safe when you’re on and in the water this summer – or any time of year. Make sure everyone is wearing the right life jacket: • Proper style for activity (boating, fishing, water skiing, paddling, swimming) • Appropriate weight and size range • Label says Coast Guard-approved • Snug fit, fastened properly • No wear and tear Check forecasts and monitor the weather closely. Take plenty of water with you and stay hydrated. Boats must carry one personal floatation device for each person on board.

Kids 12 and younger must wear a life jacket whenever their boat is on the water unless they are in an enclosed cabin or below deck. When swimming: • Never swim alone • Swim only in designated areas • Always have adult supervision with children • Know the depth of the water • Enter the water feet first

Avoid alcohol and drugs while on or in the water. Boating under the influence contributes to one-third of recreational boating fatalities. Life jackets

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A half-century of progress

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, experts say there is still work to do

and harassment policies at institutions such as federally supported colleges and universities. In signing the massive educational amendments bill, Nixon didn’t mention that humble 37-word creed. Rather, the president laid out a litany of complaints about Congress’ failure to meet his requested hamstring of the courts on issues related to busing; but he did allude to the changes in higher education policies that would follow the bill. “This legislation includes comprehensive higher education provisions,” the president said in his signing statement, “authority for a new effort to revitalize our educational research effort, and authority to provide financial assistance to school districts to meet special problems incident to desegregation. “In March of 1970,” he continued, “I asked that aid to students enrolled in postsecondary institutions be expanded and redirected to assure every qualified student that he would be eligible for a combination of Federal grants and subsidized loans sufficient to make up the difference between his college costs and what his family is able to contribute. Congress has provided that opportunity, to an extent, through a program of grants for eligible students and aid from

the existing Educational Opportunity Grant, College Work-Study, and National Defense and Guaranteed Student Loan programs.” And so the nugget of the law that changed it all sat, uncommented upon, and quietly made its impact. The bill actually traces its roots to the 1960s and the earliest movement to prohibit sexual discrimination in educational settings. According to the NCAA, Syracuse University student Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967. She wore number 261 when she crossed the 26.2-mile mark, five years before Title IX was codified and a prohibition on women runners would be lifted. A year after the law got the nod, on Sept. 30, 1973, Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs captured 30,000 live spectators and millions of TV viewers in tennis’ now-legendary “Battle of the Sexes.” King reigned that day, besting Riggs (6-4, 6-3, 6-3) at the Astrodome and inadvertently empowering women across the country by showing detractors that female athletes are as talented and capable as their male colleagues. In the 1980s, Title IX proved its role as a protective influence, when five Yale students filed a lawsuit

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hey’ve been called the 37 words that changed everything. “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” With the sweep of a pen, on June 23, 1972, then-President Richard Nixon signed into law a simply worded bill that would enact massive changes to how women access and participate in federally funded institutions. While strongly associated with female college athletes, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act — now also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act — leveled the playing field for women seeking, working in and competing at the highest levels of federally backed higher education. Simply put, the law made it illegal to discriminate against women athletes by preventing them from participating and gave serious teeth to anti-assault

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against the prestigious university. In Alexander v. Yale, the plaintiffs claimed sexual harassment of females was equivalent to sexual discrimination, as it hindered the young women’s capacity to participate in their education. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Yale, but the case set a precedent that still holds: Sexual harassment is, purely and simply, discrimination under Title IX. That means institutions across the country now have grievance policies and procedures in place

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“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

million boys. Today, the foundation estimates, some 3.4 million girl athletes have the opportunity to the courts, hardwood and field, compared to some 4.5 million high school-aged boys. King, who founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974, said in a statement that while that’s a good start, there’s still progress to be made. “We should absolutely celebrate the fact that girls’ participation in high school sports is nearly 12 times higher than it was when Title IX was passed, but we cannot rest on it,” King said. “The mere existence of Title IX does not ensure equal opportunities unless it is enforced for everyone, particularly among girls and women of color, those with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community – where the gap is consistently the widest.” Foundation numbers suggest that by the end of this year, it will have invested more than $100 million in impact programming to expand access and opportunities for girls and women in sport. “Fifty years of Title IX and we are simply not done yet,” foundation CEO Danette Leighton said in a statement. “As we commemorate this important milestone, we must also acknowledge it as a stepping stone in our tireless work to educate younger generations on the importance of Title IX, and activate them in bringing its full promise to life. “We can never take it for granted.”

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Primary-palooza I

By Regan Foster Special to the Pueblo Star Journal

f the text messages, phone calls and mailers haven’t already tipped you off, the 2022 primary election is June 28. This thin-but-loaded ballot will set the stage for what will likely be a rough November, as Pueblo-area voters will sound off on who should represent us in the U.S. Senate, 3rd U.S. Congressional District, statewide offices, state Senate and House, and a slew of county positions. There may not be a lot of positions to vote for, but they’re important. And while there was a kerfuffle at the printing shop that may or may not have led you to receive unexpected calls from the County Elections Office and a second ballot, we won’t get into that. Rather, the Star Journal team sat down with our own ballots, a giant cup of coffee and a copy of the state election laws to take a look at who’s hoping to earn the jobs. Remember, if you’re an unaffiliated voter, you may only complete and return one of the two ballots – Democratic or Republican – in order to have your

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vote count. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. June 28 to be included. Get out there and vote, Pueblo!

What’s at stake?

In a word, a lot. (OK, that’s two words, we know.) This year’s primary ballot will see voters selecting the parties’ candidates for the following positions: U.S. Senate: On the Republican ballot, Penrose veteran-turned-state-lawmaker Ron Hanks is caught in a bitter primary against Joe O’Dea, a Greenwood Village businessman who spearheads a construction company. The winner will square off against incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet, who is unopposed in his primary bid for his seat. U.S. House: The once-boring 3rd Congressional District is expected to be one of the most-watched races of the year thanks to controversial incumbent Lauren Boebert. The Second Amendment absolutist Republican from Rifle faces a challenge from Montrose businessman and longtime state lawmaker Don Coram. Whomever wins that race will square off in November against the Democratic victor, currently

a three-person race between Pueblo County social worker Soledad Sandoval Tafoya, straight-talking candidate Alex Walker (his website doesn’t tell you much, but he’s got swag!), and Western Slope businessman, Aspen City Councillor and substitute teacher Adam Frisch. Governor: Two Republicans — Greg Lopez, an Air Force member turned politician whose experience includes a stint as mayor/city manager of Parker and a turn as the Colorado director of the U.S. Small Business Association, and Heidi Ganahl, a Colorado University Regent and businesswoman — are battling for the right to take on incumbent Jared Polis. Secretary of state: On the Democratic ticket, incumbent Jena Griswold is running unopposed. Republicans Tina Peters, the Mesa County clerk and recorder, Mike O’Donnell, the Australian-educated executive director of the Prairie Rose Development Corp., and Pam Anderson, the two-term Jefferson County clerk and recorder, are bidding for the right to challenge her this fall. State treasurer: This one isn’t too exciting. Incumbent Democratic Dave Young and Republican

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Other county races: The following races are uncontested on both the Republican and Democratic tickets • Assessor: J. Angel Lewis (Republican) will take on longtime Democrat Frank R. Beltran in November. • Sheriff: Since Pueblo’s top cop, Kirk Taylor, took a job as a U.S. Marshal, voters will decide whether they support Democrat David J. Lucero or Republican Joey Musso for the office in November. • Surveyor: Democrat Randy Reeves is totally uncontested in this one, as the Republicans did not seat a candidate, so keep on surveying, Randy. • Coroner: Republican incumbent Brian Cotter will be challenged in November by Democrat Zolanye McCulley-Bachicha.

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ner of that race will square off in November against Zach Swearingen, who is uncontested on the Republican ticket. County clerk and recorder: It’s a rare thing when the election watchdog is challenged in an election, but here it is. Both tickets are contested this time around, with Republicans Nathan Baxter and Sarina Adame duking it out for their nomination. The winner will challenge the victor of a race between incumbent Democrat Gilbert “Bo” Ortiz and challenger Candace Rivera. County treasurer: Multi-term incumbent Del Olivas is facing a contest from Kim Archuletta for the right to represent the Democratic party in November. The winner will face Michelle M. Gray, who is running unchallenged on the Republican ticket, for the job as the county’s top money manager.

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challenger Lang Sias are both running unchallenged races this spring, teeing them up for November. Don’t forget to fill in the bubbles on your ballot for your vote to count, though. State attorney general: Same thing here. Democrat incumbent Phil Weiser and Republican hopeful John Kellner are both looking at smooth waters with uncontested primaries. State board of education: This one, too. There’s no contest for Democrat Kathy Plomer and Republican Dan Maloit. State Senate, District 3: Continuing on the no-contest train, Democratic appointee Nick Hinrichsen is running for a four-year stint in the seat to which he was appointed earlier this year. Stephen Varela, the Republican, will go head-to-head with him for the seat in November as he, too, is uncontested. State House, District 60: Go ahead and fill in those bubbles: both Democrat Kathryn Green and Republican incumbent Stephanie Luck are running uncontested. County Commissioner, District 3: This has been an interesting race to watch and not only because a candidate’s name was accidentally left off the ballot on first printing. The final ticket shows Democrats will choose between Roxy Pignanelli, a longtime Pueblo County educator, advocate and community organizer, and Michael Schuster, a former county assessor turned planning commissioner. The win-

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Wolves keep elk on the move, preventing them from over-browsing streamside cottonwood saplings and willows. These plants fortify stream banks and prevent erosion, keeping the water deep, shaded, and cool.

Willows and cottonwoods provide food for beavers and the materials they need to build dams. Beaver ponds replenish the water table and regulate surges of silty seasonal runoff, keeping the water clear.

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Trout are sight feeders and rely on clear, cool, and deep water to thrive. Streams studded with beaver ponds and lined with willows and cottonwoods provide ideal trout habitat.

Fire Department

Non-emergency situations: Contact the department for details about Pueblo’s fire stations, information about education programs, safety tips and how to report home vacancies and squatters. 719-553-2830 | cityfire@pueblo.us

Police Department

Non-emergency situations: Contact the department for information about crime prevention, the emergency notification program, department bureaus, Safe Streets Task Force, volunteer opportunities, Pueblo Crime Stoppers, Neighborhood Watch and other local safety programs. 719-553-2420 | policedept@pueblo.us

Municipal court handles cases related to traffic/parking tickets and animal control, among other issues. Contact the department for questions related to those topics as well as sealing arrest/criminal records, court calendar, graffiti removal, etc. 719-562-3810 | municipalcourt@pueblo.us

Parks & Recreation

Get information about Pueblo’s parks, trails, open spaces, youth and adult sports, the summer musical and Sun City Band. 719-553-2790 | parks@pueblo.us

Planning & Community Development (Zoning)

Want to get a job with the city? This is where you start. 719-553-2635 | civilservice@pueblo.us

The zoning department provides information related to all of Pueblo’s commercial and residential development, historic preservation, building permits and more. The department web page has links to different types of neighborhood maps, planning FAQs, zoning documents and other useful information. 719-553-2259 | planninglanduse@pueblo.us

City Clerk

Public Works

Mayor’s Office

719-553-2655 | cityadmin@pueblo.us

Civil Service

The city clerk is the office to contact if you are applying for or renewing a liquor, tobacco or marijuana license; want to register to vote or run for elected office; are making a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request; or need information about a city ordinance. 719-553-2669 | clerk@pueblo.us

Finance

Contact the finance department if you have questions about matters such as sales taxes, mobile food vendor applications, garage sale applications, city financial records and economic development reports. 719-553-2625 | financedept@pueblo.us

Housing and Citizen Services

Housing and citizen services oversees city housing, homeowner assistance programs, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Community Development Block Grants and other housing-related programs. 719-553-2850 | housing@pueblo.us

Human Resources

Get information about applying for city jobs, exam preparation, pay scales, employee benefits and more. 719-553-2633 | hr@pueblo.us

Need to know about city permits, building and street maintenance, transportation, municipal recycling and street sweeping schedules? This is the place. 719-553-2295 | pubworks@pueblo.us

Public Transit

Contact public transit to get information about bus schedules, rates, the Citi-Lift program, bus routes and purchasing bus passes. 719-553-2727 | transit@pueblo.us

District 1

Regina Maestri maestrir@pueblo.us | 719-504-8888

District 2

Larry Atencio latencio@pueblo.us | 719-248-9141

District 3

Sarah Martinez smartinez@pueblo.us | 719-568-8033

District 4

Vicente Martinez Ortega vmartinezortega@pueblo.us | 719-568-8038

Representatives at large

Dennis Flores dflores@pueblo.us | 719-248-9812 Heather Graham, council president hgraham@pueblo.us | 719-568-8066 Lori Winner lwinner@pueblo.us | 719-252-7306

Pueblo County Commissioners

Garrison Ortiz, chairman county.pueblo.org/contact/Garrison_Ortiz 719-583-6595 Chris Wiseman county.pueblo.org/contact/Chris_Wiseman Epimenio “Eppie” Griego county.pueblo.org/contact-epimenio-eppie-m-griego 719-583-6549

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Stormwater Utility

The stormwater utility department provides information about erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater code enforcement and FEMA flood maps. You can also find resources about stormwater education. 719-553-2899 | stormwater@pueblo.us

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Wastewater

Have questions about sewer line emergencies, sewer line maintenance, grease and oil disposal or wastewater rates? Here’s where to get answers. 719-553-2898 | wastewater@pueblo.us Pueblo city government website:

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Artists DIGGING IN with shovels

he tagline for the Pueblo Star Journal is Dig Deeper. You may have already noticed that at the end of every article in the print newspaper, you will discover a little shovel. We have asked a group of local artists to use their creative genius to transform ordinary garden trowels and large shovels into works of art for a special auction to raise funds for the Star Journal. To date the artists include: • Teresa Vito • Tom Latka • Kim Pluskota • Jeff Madeen • Jean Latka • Joshua Soto • James Beck • Matte Refic

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“Art is a solitary pursuit. The artist is an autonomous creator, DASH PLAQUES FUN FORlaboring ALL freely and consciously to create something from nothing. Usually when one labors, the main motivator is compensation, but I do not believe it should be the primary motivation, for the first AGES! Activities especially where the creative process is concerned. “Mycars! personal art making process is a journey without map. The end rarely is 150 forachildren

“A lifetime ago, I studied at a prestigious art school. My art education left me confused and not sure as to where my process fit in the art world. “Many years later, I have concluded that my purpose as an artist and thereby the art, goes beyond just making the audience appreciate beauty, or representing what is or is not real, or feeling something — it is to make the audience think.

apparent at the beginning, and consists of many revelations along the way leading to a satisfying conclusion.”

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8th Annual 2022 Rumble at the Rosemount Antiques • Classics • Custom • Street Rods • Muscles • Cruisers

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JUNE 24, 2022 Kim Pluskota (b. 1980, USA) has an M.F.A. in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA). Her undergraduate studies in photography and graphic design created a formal and conceptual foundation for her B.F.A. in studio arts, leading to her pursuit of a graduate degree. Pluskota uses various media to convey her ideas, including digital illustration, sculpture, painting, and photography. She finds it important to create art that focuses on aesthetic beauty, ab-

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straction, and whimsy in order to offer the viewer a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life. Nature, heritage, and memories are important themes in her work. After spending a year overseas in Estonia (2017–2018) gaining valuable teaching experience, working as an intern at an art museum, and completing a solo art show, Pluskota taught design classes at the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2021 she moved to Colorado to teach in the Art and Creative Media Department at Colorado State University Pueblo, and she continues to develop her work and pursue creative opportunities there.

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Would you rather do the puzzle digitally? Visit PuebloStarJournal.org/puzzles Answers on page 29.

1. A constructor of crosswords.

Are you a cruciverbalist? Do you want to contribute to the Pueblo Star Journal crossword puzzles?

2. An enthusiast of word games, especially of crosswords.

Join us July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, 6 pm at Watertower Place, Alpha Beta Room 2F to help create and perfect future puzzles. RSVP to Gregory@PuebloStarJournal.org

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• Camera-ready ads (ones we didn’t build) must be .pdf files that are CMYK, 300 ppi, have all fonts and images embedded and be the correct size. If you’re not sure how to make this happen, we’re happy to assist. All black text must be plain black, to avoid printing errors. • All ads must be approved by the deadline listed. If it is not approved, it will not run in the edition. We’ll make every effort to get approval, but ultimately, it’s your ad and we need you to sign off on it. • As a nonprofit, we are prohibited from running any political advertisements; this means both candidates and issues. We do not accept marijuana, tobacco or vaping ads. We reserve the right to refuse advertisements or images in ads. We’ll let you know if we can’t accept your ad.

To book ad space, contact Gregory Howell at gregory@pueblostarjournal.org or call 719.283.3361

Steel City Theatre Company: “The Royal Bachelor” July 14-16, 7:30 p.m. and July 16-17, 2 p.m., Steel City Theatre Company, 241 S. Santa Fe Ave. Info: 719-994-8298

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PERFORMING ARTS

9th annual Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival July 15-19, 4-9 p.m., Grind Haus Cafe, 209 S. Union Ave. Info: www.aqdpi.com/2022-pueblo-lineup.html Open Mic Night at Grind Haus Cafe Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., all ages, 209 S. Union Ave. Info: facebook.com/thegrindhauscafe

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FAMILY EVENTS Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals June 24-25, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., June 26, 8 a.m.-noon, Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave. Info: nsra-usa.com/events

Art History for Kiddos Every other Sunday (June 26, July 10 and 24), 1 p.m., Pueblo Arts Alliance, 107 S. Grand Ave. Info: 602-281-5558

Pueblo Library District Storytime at the Zoo Wednesdays through July 27, 10-11 a.m. at Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave. Info: 719-561-1452

“Exploring Steel: Energy and the West” Ongoing weekdays through July 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Watertower Place, 303 S. Santa Fe Ave. Info: pueblowatertowerplace.com or 719-315-1757

ART & HISTORY TRUTH art show First Friday July 1 Opening night 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment at Blo Back Gallery, 131 Spring St. Info: blobackgallery.com Pueblo Rocks in the Park Fridays, noon-2 p.m., Ray Aguilera Park, 840 W. Northern Ave.

War Memorial Ghost Tours First Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, 31001 Magnuson Ave. Info: pwam.org Arts & Chats with Kimberly Sewell Sundays, 4 p.m. at the ArtHub at Pueblo Arts Alliance, 107 S Grand Ave. Info: kimberly@puebloarts.org

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Festival Fridays July 15 (Latin Sol), 22 (6 Million Dollar Band), 29 (Martini Shot) and Aug. 5 (Thumpin’) 6-10 p.m. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. Info: tickets.sdc-arts.org/festival-fridays Country Line Dancing Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Eagleridge Event Center, 805 Eagleridge Blvd., Suite 170 Info: facebook.com/PuebloDanceCompany Cocktail Hour With Live Music Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Analogue Bar, 222 N. Main St. Info: facebook.com/AnalogueSolar Open Mic at Blue Cactus Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. El Nopal's Blue Cactus Room, 1435 E. Evans Ave. Info: 719-564-9784 Karaoke Night at The Fallout with KJ Mikey D. Fridays, 9-11:30 p.m. 1227 S. Prairie Ave. Info: facebook.com/PuebloFallout

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Pueblo Municipal Band Summer Concert Series Sundays June 26 and July 3 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; July 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30 p.m., Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave. Info: 719-406-2888 or pueblomunicipalband.org

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Food Truck Union Fridays, Noon-7 p.m. Mineral Palace Park, 1600 N. Santa Fe Ave. Info: thefoodtruckunion@gmail.com or thefoodtruckunion on Facebook Chile & Frijoles Festival Friday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5 gate admission, Downtown Pueblo/Union Avenue Info: pueblochilefestival.com

FAITH Interfaith meditation and service Daily, 10-11:30 a.m. Center for Inner Peace, 740 W. 15th St. Info: 719-543-2274

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WELLNESS Seniors: Riverwalk Walking Group Meets Mondays 10 a.m. in front of Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA), 230 N. Union Ave. Info: 719-553-3446 or richmond@srda.org Wellbriety Support Meeting Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Center for Inner Peace, 740 W. 15th St. Info: 719-543-2274 Prenatal Workshop and Support Group Last Wednesday of each month, 6-7 p.m. Phoenix Massage, 105 W. Fifth St. Info: socodoulaco@gmail.com

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Yoga: Hun Yuan Qi Gong Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. at Anahata Healing Yoga Studio, 3942 Ivywood Lane $5/class; Wednesdays and Thursdays on Zoom (no charge); Sundays at City Park Ballroom, George L. Williams Pavilion, 801 Goodnight Ave.

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Dig in to the fun! Join us July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, 6 pm at Watertower Place, Alpha Beta Room 2F to help create and perfect future puzzles. RSVP to Gregory@ PuebloStarJournal.org

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June 24 - Friday Postpartum Support Group 9:30-10:45 a.m., Civic Center Park, Pueblo West Info: socodoulaco@gmail.com

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JUNE 24, 2022

JUNE 2022

SHANDY CLINIC DOLLAR DAY AT THE PUEBLO ZOO

Bash on the Riverwalk with Great White 7-9 p.m., Pueblo Riverwalk, 101 S. Union Ave. Info: puebloriverwalk.org

JULY 2022 July 1 - Friday "Celebrate Art" & 15th anniversary (First Friday) 5-8 p.m., Steel City Art Works, 216 S. Union Ave. Info: mofolkart@yahoo.com

July 2 - Saturday Sounds and Shadows concert: Tom Djll $5 admission 7 p.m., Blo Back Gallery, 131 Spring St. Info: blobackgallery.com Midsummer Magick Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Karmic Konnection, 125 E. Abriendo Ave. Info: karmickonnection.com/pages /event-midsummer-magick-2022

July 3 - Sunday

July 9 - Saturday

Midsummer Magick Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Karmic Konnection, 125 E. Abriendo Ave. Info: karmickonnection.com/pages /event-midsummer-magick-2022

Movies on the Riverwalk: “Boss Baby 2” Dusk (between 8-9 p.m.), Confluence Plaza, Riverwalk (weather permitting) Info: puebloriverwalk.org

July 16 - Saturday

July 4 - Monday Fourth of July celebration 4-10 p.m., Pueblo Riverwalk, 101 S. Union Ave. Info: puebloriverwalk.org

Energy & the West thru July 30, 2022 M-F 10am to 4pm

exploring steel

Shandy Clinic Dollar Day at the Pueblo Zoo 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave. Info: 719-561-1452

EVRAZ North America | Xcel Energy | Steelworks Center of the West | Lightsource BP | Havey Pro Cinema Watertower Place is committed to sharing the stories of Pueblo through its unique public tour program. This traveling exhibit explores the history of mining, steel and electricity production. In conjunction with Exploring Steel, visitors can also enjoy the documentary film 'Forging the West' by Jim Havey. Special thanks to the Pueblo City-County Library District for making this educational program possible.

Watertower Place Firehouse Entrance | 303 S Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo CO 81003 | pueblowatertowerplace.com | 719.315.1757

July 18 - Monday Marbin concert 6:30-10:30 p.m., Blo Back Gallery, 131 Spring St. Tickets $10. Info: blobackgallery.com

July 21 - Thursday Book Club: "The Woman Who Smashed Codes" 9 a.m., Books Again, 622 S. Union Ave. Info: booksagain-pueblo.com

July 23 - Saturday 3-2-1 Back to School Mock first day of school with free school supplies and free admission 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. Info: sdc-arts.org Reiki III master-level class 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Karmic Konnection, 125 E. Abriendo Ave. Info: karmickonnection.com

July 29 - Friday Annual Pueblo Chamber Golf Tournament 8 a.m., Walking Stick Golf Course, 4301 Walking Stick Blvd. Info: 719-542-1704 or terrik@pueblochamber.net

July 30 - Saturday "Two Rivers": Pueblo high school sports rivalry documentary film premiere 3, 6 and 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place $6.50; Info: pueblomemorialhall.com

AUGUST 2022 Aug. 6 - Saturday IDEA Con 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Grome Park, 159 Jewell Ave. Info: facebook.com/pueblolibrary

Aug. 10 - Wednesday First day of classes for Pueblo County School District 70 students

Aug. 13 - Saturday

JUNE 24, 2022

Local Author Meet & Greet: Marlene Fabian Stiles 1 p.m., Books Again, 622 S. Union Ave. Info: booksagain-pueblo.com or (719) 553-0340

Paul Rodriguez 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place Info: pueblomemorialhall.com

Movies on the Riverwalk: “Sing” Dusk (between 8 and 9 p.m.), Confluence Plaza, Riverwalk (weather permitting) Info: puebloriverwalk.org

Aug. 16 - Tuesday First day of classes for Pueblo School District 60 students

Aug. 20 - Saturday Local Author Meet & Greet 1 p.m., Books Again, 622 S. Union Ave. Info: booksagain-pueblo.com or (719) 553-0340

Aug. 22 - Monday First day of classes for Pueblo Community College and Colorado State University Pueblo students

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