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Election 2024: Which states could have abortion on the ballot?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November’s election. Arkansans for Limited Government submitted petitions said they turned in more than the 90,704 signatures from registered voters needed to qualify. Election […]

City Council

Conflict within Pueblo city council, ethical complaints filed | #citycouncil

PUEBLO — Former Pueblo City council member, Chris Nicoll, filed two ethical complaints against current members Friday. Nicoll accuses Dennis Flores and Regina Maestri were unjust during the ‘at-large seat selection process.’ “I’m very flabbergasted that he would do something like that because we known each other a long time, in fact, I always considered […]

Arkansas

Several agencies searching for a man who went missing in the Arkansas River

COLORADO — The Otero County Sheriff’s Office, La Junta Fire, and several other agencies are searching for a man who went missing in the Arkansas River on Wednesday morning. Otero SO and La Junta Fire are searching for a male who went into the Arkansas River early this morning. Several agencies are assisting. La Junta […]

City Council

How the Pueblo City Council at-large seat will be filled | #citycouncil

Pueblo City Council is short one councilor on the dais for the second time this year. Charles “Chuck” Hernandez decided to resign from city council on May 18, partly to spend more time with his family. Hernandez served less than three months. Councilor Regina Maestri, who represents northwest Pueblo as the District 1 representative, unsuccessfully […]

City Council

Why Regina Maestri wants to change seats on Pueblo City Council | #citycouncil

Pueblo City Council is dealing with its second vacancy in the past few months after at-large Councilor Charles “Chuck” Hernandez resigned to spend more time with his grandchildren. Council swiftly moved to accept applications from the public when now-Mayor Heather Graham had to resign from city council — 36 people applied and Hernandez was selected. […]

City Council

Expert says Pueblo City Council violated Colorado open meetings law | #citycouncil

Pueblo City Council violated Colorado open meeting law on May 13 when it inadequately announced a closed-door discussion with the city’s lawyer. That’s according to Steve Zansberg, a Colorado attorney with expertise in the First Amendment and Colorado Sunshine Law. Councilors filed into a private room shortly before 7 p.m. amid spirited discussions about banning […]

Mayor

Mayor Mike Johnston names nominee to lead Department of Public Health and Environment

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces the city’s priorities for 2024, during a press conference Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at the City and County Building. Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Ten months into his first term, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has nominated someone to fill his final open appointment. If approved by City Council, Karin McGowan will […]

Arkansas

Here’s your 2024 summer guide to Arkansas River rafting near Pueblo

Conditions are ideal for a great summer rafting season on the Arkansas River this year, and some Pueblo youth will get to experience the cooling summer splash for free on June 5. “We are expecting a couple hundred kids at least to help us kick off the rafting season June 5 with a free raft […]

Mayor

What’s the mayor of Denver doing in Dublin?

Dennis Echer watches as Mayor Mike Johnston pats his grandson, Asher, on the head during Denver’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. March 16, 2024. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite On Tuesday, Mayor Mike Johnston took an early flight to Ireland. On his trip, funded by Denver International Airport, he was joined by a delegation of nearly 50 […]

City Council

Pueblo residents react to city council banning needle exchanges | #citycouncil

Pueblo City Council chambers were filled Monday night with supporters of Pueblo’s two syringe access programs, who provided evidence about the programs’ efficacy and delivered heartfelt testimony urging city council to vote against banning syringe access programs in Pueblo. A total of 44 people spoke against the ban at the meeting, while just six people […]