Pueblo's Podcast

This is a little bit of a different format than the traditional podcast. Craig Eliot was giving a presentation to the Southern Colorado Press Club of which our host Dave Moore is a part.

Because the news of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America calling Pueblo home is so exciting, Craig has allowed Dave to share his presentation on the podcast. It’s a community conversation. 

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America is an expansive science and art focused museum to explore the genius of Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to our world. It is not meant as a history museum solely focused on the man himself.

The museum location will be at next to the Pueblo Convention Center and Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. This 18,000+ sq ft space will include exhibits, a gift shop and outdoor Cafe Leonardo. 

Future expansion will include the restored Centennial planetarium.

They are hoping to launch by late fall 2025.

Dave Moore welcomes Carma Loontjer to the podcast. She is the newest Development Director of the SRDA.  The SRDA is the Senior Resource Development Agency. The program helps seniors in Pueblo County through 12 different programs.  

The most visible program is likely the Meals on Wheels program where food is delivered to home bound seniors.  

Another popular program is the SRDA Transportation Service is Curb-to-Curb throughout the City and County of Pueblo. There is no charge for the services, however a voluntary $2 contribution per leg of your trip is accepted.

The hours of service are 8:00am – 5:00pm for the City of Pueblo, Boone/Mesa and Pueblo West. The last pick up is at approximately 4:15pm. (Includes the communities of: Pueblo, Pueblo West, Vineland (Mesa), and Baxter.) 

They also offer congregate meals for those over 60 and a recreation center that serves as a place for seniors to hang out with others.  

All of these programs support the mission of SRDA which is to provide programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for the senior community of Pueblo and increase opportunities for independent living.  

Dave Moore welcomes Jeff Orman and Raeann Herrick with Pueblo’s Musical Community Productions back to the podcast.

The theater group has done Christmas musicals for 30 years and they say they're more than a theater group.     

Pueblo Memorial Hall is set to be the home of White Christmas production this year. 

It's expected to be better than ever, with a dynamite cast.   There is about 60 cast members plus back stage crew to make it happen.  White Christmas is for the entire family.    

With three show dates, this is a must-see holiday tradition you can not miss, with a top-notch production featuring a local cast that never disappoints! 

Your new favorite Pueblo Holiday Tradition! Musical Community Productions has also recently performed “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” in 2023, and “Scrooge” in 2022.  

THREE DIFFERENT SHOW DATES

DEC. 5th BUY TICKETS HERE

 DEC.6th BUT TICKETS HERE

DEC 7th BUY TICKETS HERE

Tickets cost $33 to $43. 

Amber Shipley from CDOT joins Dave Moore on the podcast to discuss everything you need to know if you're on the move in Pueblo County and beyond. 

The upcoming construction project at I-25 and the Belmont Bypass will be a diverging diamond. 

She lets drivers know what they can and cannot do when they're driving by a snow plow in the winter. 

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.