Pueblo's Podcast

It's the 30th year Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival this month. 

Duane Nava President & CEO and Vice President Donielle Kitzman of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce join Dave on the podcast.

The event features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies of course! It's along Union Avenue.  The festival draws Pueblo locals as well as people from across the state and around the nation.

This year the balloon fest continues as well as a kick off party. 

September 20-22, 2024
Friday 3:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning, September 20 - 22nd, 2024
6:45 am - Soccer Fields at Langoni Park Balloons inflate and launch from the soccer fields at Langoni Fields at 24th & High. Remember the weekend with t-shirts and swag! Food & coffee trucks will warm you up!

Friday & Saturday evening, September 20 & 21st, 2024
7:30 pm – Balloon Glow on the Riverwalk The Xfinity Balloon and others will inflate and glow on the grassy knolls at South Main & Alan Hamel Ave. Pull up a chair and watch the balloons light up the night!

All of the flights are subject to weather and wind conditions.  We need calm weather without storms & wind to fly.  All balloon events are free and open to the public.  Schedule subject to change.

2024 Kick Off Party
When: September 19 from 6-10 pm / VIP Cocktail Hour: 6-7 pm
Where: Pueblo Convention Center & Expo Hall
Tickets: $35 VIP Tickets | $350 VIP Tables
Tap here to buy tickets.

Dave Moore welcomes Chris Segura and Mario Gernazio Jr. to the podcast. 

Both work at the United Way. Chris is the Director of Communications and Engagement and Mario is the Director of Resource Development. 

They discuss how United Way is helping non-profits from the ground up. By providing capacity development resources at the Nonprofit Lead center.  

In addition to that, they're helping youth be successful, by teaching them fiscal responsibly among other skills.  

Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham joins Dave Moore on the podcast. She was sworn into office on February 1, 2024, after beating the incumbent. 

They discuss her efforts in her first 100 days in office. A big priority of hers was the unhoused population, cleaning up trash and helping local businesses thrive. 

The proud Pueblo native owns several restaurants in town and while sitting on city council she attended hundreds of community events.

The Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment does more than just handle pandemics. 

Trysten Garcia from the PDPHE sits down with Dave Moore to talk about all things health.

What do Skunks, Racoons & Mosquitos all have in common? They are  animals you should steer clear of this summer.   

When it comes to mosquito control Trysten says remember the “Four Ds” of DEET, Dress, Dusk and Dawn, and Drain.

In addition to that, the health department also makes sure food vendors are safe including restaurants, gas stations and vendors at festivals.     

Dave Moore welcomes Elissa Ball with the Pueblo Art Consortium and Andy Sanchez the CEO of the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center.  

On May 10, 2024, the Creative Consortium of Pueblo (CCP) is sponsoring the first Faux-First Friday Art, Food & Drink Crawl.  Perfect timing as the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) annual two-day Summit runs from May 8 to May 10.  

Additionally, the First Friday Art Walk events began March 1 and are ongoing.  

The First Friday Art Walk is about making art accessible for everyone. Start a self-guided tour of the galleries! FREE admission to all the galleries. This event provides an opportunity to see all of the galleries and experience the amazing work of the artists.

To make transportation between galleries easier, you can catch the Van Gogh Van between 4 and 6 p.m.

You can also catch the van at the Art Center or different places on the route, of course you can still drive yourself to the different locations. 

Dave Moore speaks with Riya Singh on the podcast. She is a senior at Pueblo West High School with a bright future. She is involved with the debate team, Future Business Leaders of America, and Youth in Government. Youth and Government is where students take part in a mock government and congress and discuss potential bills and pass laws.   

She is also planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the President & other government officials to see the innerworkings of our government even more.   

Next Year, she plans to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island to double major in Political Science and  Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies.   

Her motivation has set her up for a bright future, she says her drive comes from people turning up their nose when she tells them she is from Pueblo. Now she strives to show others parts of the state Pueblo people can be successful and encourage other students they can do that same.    

Sherrie Baca executive director of Pueblo County Libraries joins Dave on the Podcast.
 They discuss the seven libraries Master Vision Plan to renovate and refresh public  libraries across Pueblo Counties. That plan includes the Barkman library that's current closed, where $4.5 million in investments and 2,700 square feet will be added. 

Since 2003 they have checked out more than 14 million library materials.  Baca also reminds Puebloans that most things have gone digital, people can stream music, movies, and read e-books and audio books free with a library card.

The library has also received a grant through the state to allow Colorado City and Rye  residents can access telehealth services through the library system.   Meeting rooms are available at no cost with the exception of the Ryals Grand Event Space at the Rawlins library. More than 1,000 laptops, tablets and hotspots are checked out currently. 

They are currently asking for the public to help fund the library renovations for Barkman & Lucero libraries.   

For more information go to pueblolibrary.org 

Pueblo's Podcast has completed season four, let's take a look back. 

Pueblo is a community with a lot to offer, whether that's bringing in businesses to our town through PEDCO, or creativity with Ovation & Musical Community Productions. 

Our community also prioritizes our health, like the Pueblo Health department, and GOAL High School putting mental health of students first.

Every now and then someone is in need and Pueblo steps up, whether that's for a student's education or adopting an animal. 

Inspiring stories flow from our community that make Pueblo truly Proud, like young golfer Brady Shaw.

Stay tuned for season five of Pueblo's Podcast and send your ideas to [email protected].  

Dave Moore welcomes Jeff Orman and Raeann Herrick to the podcast. 

Pueblo’s Musical Community Productions is putting on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” at Memorial Hall ahead of the holidays. 

Set in late 1941, most of the action takes place in the main characters' home, with the choir providing music and drama as it is broadcast over the family radio. 

The story centers on a family’s struggles of separation during the Christmas season and in the weeks leading up to Pearl Harbor and the outbreak of World War II.

It’s a heartwarming tale of family and hope that is set in the golden age of radio that you won’t want to miss. 

All Show Dates:
November 30th, at 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE
December 1st, at 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE
December 2nd, at 1:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE

Learn more at Memorial Hall’s website. 

Dave Moore is joined by Vickie Torres with PAWS for Life on the podcast.  PAWS for Life is Pueblo's only No-Kill shelter.  Their mission is to help lost or unwanted animals; to return lost ones to their owners whenever possible or after having them spayed or neutered, place them in good homes; and to educate the public about intelligent and humane treatment of animals. 

PAWS is located off Pueblo Blvd. and is not supported by federal funds so they rely on donations and volunteers

Their money goes to food for pets, vet expenses if needed, and operating costs.

$10.00 - Helps provide treats for training and packwalks.
$25.00 - Helps cover the cost of microchips
$35.00 - Helps cover the cost of food.
$100.00 - Helps cover the cost of spay and neuter fees.

Tap here to donate. 

KIX Country is partnering with PAWS to feature a pet of the month to help get the word out about pet adoptions.   

Tap here to see pets available for adoption.