Pueblo's Podcast

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 PueblosPodcast@gmail.com.  

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 HEREDecember 1st, at 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS HEREDecember 2nd, at 1:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERELearn more at Memorial Hall’s website. 

Dave Moore is joined by young golfer Brady Shaw.  He's a 12-year-old stand out competitor. He competed in the 2023 Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship on April 2, at Augusta National Golf Club.      He has won 70 golf tournaments and his first win was at six years old.   Brady shares some golfing tips and who his favorite golfer is.   Brady is the son of Jeff & Dacia Shaw. Jeff is the president/CEO of the Pueblo Economic Development Corp (PEDCO). Brady hopes to go pro and we are rooting for him! 

The Colorado State Fair is back for the 151st year.  It's a tradition in Southern Colorado and this year it runs August 25 – September 4, 2023.  The fair has all your favorites but also a lot of improvements.  The fair has added grass, trees and colored concrete. There is also a white canopy near the Prairie Entrance that is designed to be a movie canvas for LED lights.  There are $200,000 worth of LED lights, so it's not just a canopy it has its own show.    Some other favorites are the Governor’s Plate  that highlights Colorado’s diverse agricultural products and chefs.  There's also a Fine Arts Competition and Slopper Eating Contest.  There are dozens of Free attractions like the crowd favorite sandcastle.  Sandscapes will sculpt 150 tons of sand into a mountain of fun you don’t want to miss. Located near the Prairie Gate.    There are a lots of Deals & Discount Days:   Friday, Aug. 25, and Friday, Sept. 1  Senior Day: Free Admission for Seniors 60+. "$5 Til 5 Friday" Admission Will Be $5 Plus Every Food Stand Will Offer A $5 Item Until 5 p.m.Monday, Aug.  28. Monday, Sept. 4  CSU Pueblo Kids Day: Free Admission for Children 12 & UnderTuesday,  Aug. 29  Two Can Tuesday: Free Admission with a Donation Of Two Canned Food Items Wednesday, Aug. 30  One Price Wednesday:Includes Fair Admission, Ranch Rodeo, Ned Ledoux Concert, and a Carnival Ride WristbandThursday, Aug 31  Back to School Day: Free Fair Admission & $25 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband with Student Voucher or Coupon     TICKET PRICES:Adult Gate Admission – $9 through August 24, $15 starting August 25Kids (ages 5-12) – $7Children 4 & under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult)FAIR HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.Labor Day: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.CARNIVAL HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m.-12 a.m.(midnight)Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. -12 a.m. (midnight)Labor Day: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.(midnight)Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.  CARNIVAL PRICES: Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1*Some specialty rides not included  Tap here to see more about the concerts and other details of the fair.  

Dave Moore welcomes Ramon Arriaga to the podcast. They discuss how although, mental health month is in May we should be practicing self-care habits all year long, including looking after our mental well-being. Ramon works at Goal High School which prioritizes the students' well-being before they begin learning. Ramon is also an advocate for mental health awareness among students and adults.  They discuss challenges students might face and good conversation opportunities parents can use with their kids who might be struggling.    Tap here for info from Mental Help America.  Tap here for info from Colorado Crisis Services.In an emergency call 9-8-8 which is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  

Sarah Joseph is back on the podcast with Dave Moore after keeping us all informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.  So what does the health department do exactly when there is not a global pandemic?Sarah walks us through the programs that benefit our community.  They vary widely from combatting food deserts, focusing on behavior and mental health, raising awareness of recycling programs and restaurant cleanliness.   They've launched several new programs as well. Pueblo's Everyday Heroes aims to be a positive influence on youth.  ACES encourages everyone to acknowledge their previous traumatic experiences and grow from them.  As well as promoting public art in neighborhoods around the old Smelter Site.  All of the programs discussed on the podcast can be found at pueblohealth.org.  

Dave Moore welcomes Darin Stuart to the podcast. He is an actor, the founder of Ovation, an acting school and a board member of the Impossible Players.   The Impossible Players are a community theater company based out of Pueblo. They have thought provoking and emotional impacting plays. To contact Darin at Ovation call 719-821-1746.   Their next production is Said And Meant, Written By Randy Wyatt. It's a fast-paced, witty compilation of ten short plays exploring how we use the same language to mean all kinds of different things.  Show Dates are Apr. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29. Tap here to buy tickets.  

Dave Moore welcomes back Jeff Shaw with the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. Pueblo’s industrial heritage, skilled workforce and diverse businesses have led a new generation of world-class manufacturers to call Pueblo home.  PEDCO's goal is to make Pueblo a location fostering long-term success.  Key Industries: PEDCO is currently concentrating on 6 areas of growth:  Outdoor recreationAerospace & DefenseConstruction Manufacturing Food & BeverageHemp Rail Jeff explains how PEDCO works with businesses  relocating, expanding or looking to start a business from the ground up, contacting companies and site selectors considering the Pueblo, Colorado area. Pueblo is one of the only communities in Colorado that offers CASH incentives to expand or relocate your business.  Tap to learn more.

Dave Moore welcomes Janelle Quick into the Podcast studios.  She's with the Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation (PHEF).  PHEF helps students turn their educational dreams into goals and those goals into reality by providing scholarships for higher education to students in need from all backgrounds from Pueblo and Southern CO to assist them in achieving lifelong success.They're proud to say you don't have to be of Hispanic heritage, you don't have to go to school in Colorado nor do you have to attend a 2- or 4-year university to receive a scholarship from PHEF.     Tap here to learn more.   

Amy Gasperetti joins Dave Moore on Pueblo's Podcast to talk about all things Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce. They have an event on November 19, that will resemble a night in Vegas to raise money. Amy said the goal of the Chamber is to include all businesses not just those in Pueblo West but all over Pueblo County.  She encourages all local businesses to become members but says you get out of it what you put into it.  Tap here to learn more about the event. 

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles festival is heating up for its 28th year in 2022.Dave Moore chats with Duane Nava with the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce about the Chile and Frijoles Festival. It's an event where many locals come to get their spicy staple to support Pueblo farmers; additionally, guests from other states come to get their yearly supply of chile.He explains what you need to know before you go.This year there will be hot air balloons accompanying the chile fest on the Riverwalk.Starting Friday 7 p.m. a glow-in-the-dark hot air balloon festival.Then Saturday and Sunday morning 6:45 a.m. the balloons will lift off weather permitting.Admission is $6 despite your age however there will be a separate beer garden that those 21+ can enjoy with in the festival.More information at the festival website.

Dave Moore chats with Scott Stoller General Manager of the Colorado State Fair about the 150th year of the fair.Some favorites are back and there's some new additions to the fair. The sandcastle, slopper eating contest and Governor’s plate are back! There are also several discount days to help you save a little money and still make memories at the fair:Fridays kids under 12 get in FREESunday, Aug 28 first responders get 50% offMondays Seniors get in FREEAug. 30 $2 Tuesday Aug. 31 One price WednesdayTap to learn more about the fair. Host: Dave Moore Guest: Scott Stoller Editor: Carly Moore Music:  Reveille

This month Dave Moore talks with Pueblo Fire Captain Woody Percival about important fire preparedness tips no matter if you live in the county, the mountains or a populated part of town.  Even though southern Colorado had a late May snow and is seeing some rain, Captain Percival explains that we still need to be aware of potential fires.  He says a disaster like the Marshall Fire, Black Forest or Waldo Canyon Fire CAN happen in Pueblo County if we aren't careful. He explains how you can be fire wise and lists preventative measures you can do at your home, so if a fire does break out in your neighborhood you're likely protected.   He also explains what weather conditions are a perfect recipe for a devastating fire and what activities are and are NOT permitted during those times.  Host: Dave Moore Guest: Woody Percival Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Dave Moore chats with Duane Nava the new President of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. Duane filled the spot in November 2021 left by the passing of Rod Slyhoff an icon in the community that spent decades at the Chamber. Duane knows he has “big shoes to fill,” but he says he is ready for the challenge ahead. He says keeping Pueblo business owners happy, the community involved and sharing Pueblo’s strengths with other communities are his main goals! Right now he's preparing for a busy summer, including huge events in Pueblo like the Chile & Frijoles Festival & the Colorado State Fair.  Host: Dave Moore Guest: Duane Nava Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Dave Moore is back for our 30th episode. We're welcoming Steve Nawrocki & Bill Zwick to the podcast.  These two men have been instrumental in designing, funding and planning the Gateway to the Southwest project.  You may have noticed one of the sculptures at Pueblo's north entrance at the Dillon Drive bridge.  The two sculptures intend to welcome people to Pueblo, encourage drivers to stop in our town and not just drive through, while also paying homage to the history.  Historically the border of the U.S. & Mexico ran along the Arkansas River, so Pueblo is indeed the Gateway to the southwest.    Dave chats with Steve & Bill about the accomplishments of the projects so far, how the pandemic set them back funding-wise and what you can do to help get the project completed. Since it's tricky to observe the huge sculptures on the side of the interstate, there will be Gateway Replica Sculptures  on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project (HARP) in downtown Pueblo.   Tap here to learn how to donate.  Host: Dave Moore Guest: Steve Nawrocki & Bill Zwick Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Editor's Note: Dave Moore had oral surgery and is doing fine but he doesn't sound like himself so his daughter Carly Moore is filling in as host on this episode.   As we kick of season three of Pueblo's Podcast we're asking our city leaders, what their goals are for 2022. Each Monday this week we will chat with a city council member.  Due to Colorado's Sunshine Law Pueblo's Podcast could not interview City Council as group, but in fairness we did ask all the council members the same questions.   This week we're hearing from Council member Regina Maestri who is one of the many faces brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022.     Host: Carly Moore Guest: Regina Maestri Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton 

Editor's Note: Dave Moore had oral surgery and is doing fine but he doesn't sound like himself so his daughter Carly Moore is filling in as host on this episode.   As we kick of season three of Pueblo's Podcast we're asking our city leaders, what their goals are for 2022. Each Monday this week we will chat with a city council member.  Due to Colorado's Sunshine Law Pueblo's Podcast could not interview City Council as group, but in fairness we did ask all the council members the same questions.   This week we're hearing from President Heather Graham  who is also brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022.    Host: Carly Moore Guest: Heather Graham Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton