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Pueblo considering nuclear energy when Comanche 3 closes The coal power plant in Pueblo could likely close in less than 19 years. Natalie Chuck Comanche Three is the largest coal power plant in Colorado, sitting off of Lime Road just outside of Pueblos downtown. and last updated 2021-07-15 21:37:59-04 PUEBLO — Nuclear could be the next option in Pueblo as an energy source. In a town hall on Thursday, Pueblos Board of County Commissioners and other leaders from all over the country presente...

When Pueblo leaders speak about the effects of the Great Flood of 1921, they tend to repeat one word: resilience.   “Pueblo has a proud history. It was built by people who came all over the world to make the steel that built the American West,” Mayor Nick Gradisar said during an event commemorating the anniversary along the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk on June 2. “They were frugal, hardworking people and just as they were beginning to accumulate many of the new things that they’...

Pueblo County Commissioner Chris Wiseman will not seek re-election in 2022 Sara Wilson, The Pueblo Chieftain © Courtesy photo Chris Wiseman Chris Wiseman has decided that his first term on the Pueblo Board of County Commissioners will also be his last.  The county commissioner for District 3 announced last Thursday that he will not be seeking re-election, instead choosing to retire and spend more time with his family.   “I’ve been in public service for a long time, a...

North Bergen PD has lowest municipal use-of-force rate in Hudson, AG database shows By John Heinis/Hudson County View North Bergen’s use-of-force rate is six percent, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office’s Use-of-Force Dashboard. “Building trust between our officers and the community we serve has never been more critical to our mission, so I could not be more proud of the men and women of the North Bergen Police Department who are truly living up to our values by limiti...

Pueblo activists came before City Council on Monday to plead their case for the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in the Mesa Junction neighborhood, sparking a contentious conversation about city leadership’s legacy in either protecting or removing the monument.   It is the latest action from the protesters who rallied at the site on Abriendo Avenue for 20 consecutive Sundays last year and began protesting again in March. Ultimately, they want the monument taken down and re-contextu...

Pueblo City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Marisa Stoller to the position during its meeting Monday.   Former city clerk Brenda Armijo retired in March after serving in the position since 2017. The city clerk’s office has a wide range of responsibilities, but essentially acts as a clerk to the City Council and is responsible for meeting agendas and records.  Stoller is coming over from a job with Pueblo County as an economic development specialist. She has been heavil...

A new Pueblo County jail and extension of Joe Martinez Boulevard from Pueblo West to 24th Street and Pueblo Boulevard would be complete in 2024.

Wentzville GM assembly plant reopening Monday after 2-week closure Facility that builds the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon is bringing back its 3,500 employees on all shifts Author: Jeff Cavallin Updated: 8:05 PM CDT April 8, 2021 WENTZVILLE, Mo. — General Motors workers were notified Thursday that the Wentzville assembly plant will resume operations Monday, April 12, according to Mayor Nick Guccione. The news was also confirmed by Fred Jamison, the president of...

A map released last week by Amtrak shows a proposed new line of rail service between Cheyenne and Pueblo, which could add a transportation solution that local leaders are on board for.   The new line would connect Front Range communities, stopping in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, creating a transportation spine along with Interstate 25 that could serve the majority of Colorado’s population.  Amtrak revealed the “Connect Us” map essentially...

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