Pueblo's Podcast

Episode 67: When crisis calls the United Way answers

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore speaks with Chris Segura and Mario Genazio of United Way of Southern Colorado about the organization’s response to the devastating Aspen Acres fire.

They discuss how United Way quickly brought together local nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, volunteers, and community members to provide displaced families with food, clothing, hygiene supplies, pet supplies, and other essential resources.

The episode highlights the overwhelming community response, including millions of dollars in donations and countless volunteer hours supporting those affected by the disaster. As the immediate supply needs decline, United Way’s focus has shifted toward long-term recovery, including helping residents navigate damage assessments, insurance, flooding impacts, and access to recovery funds.

To donate monetarily or get more info tap here.

Episode 66: Where Creativity Takes Root

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore sits down with Karen Foglesong, the Manager of Collections and Curation at the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center/Buell Children's Museum.

In the heart of southern Colorado, the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center is a beacon of creativity, education and culture. They have served 17 counties since 1972.

Visitors can enjoy six curated exhibit galleries, an award‑winning children’s museum, and exceptional programs through its schools of dance and arts.

With flexible venues for meetings, performances, and special events, the Arts Center offers a rich and inclusive cultural experience for all ages. Both the Arts Center and the Buell Children’s Museum are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, reflecting their dedication to quality and excellence.

Episode 65: Community Spaces, Great Places

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore chats with Lindsay Martin & Tamara Moore with Pueblo Parks & Recreation Department.

The City of Pueblo has a variety of parks and recreation facilities, attractions, and amenities to including:

32 Miles of Bicycle and Walking Trails
4 Outdoor Swimming Pools with Two Spray Pads
47 Playgrounds
City Park Dog Park
City Park Disc Golf Course
And more.

They also put on sports programs for youth and adults in the community.

The Steel City Arkansas River Festival is coming back for year two!
Saturday, June 27 is a full day of FUN along the Arkansas River at Waterworks Park in Pueblo,. The event is free. It includes a Build Your Own Boat Race, Paddle and Bike Parade, Aventura Alley for kids, a Rubber Duck Race plus Beer Garden and Food Vendors.

Tap here to visit the Parks & Rec Department's website.

Episode 64: Inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700

Take a peek inside a museum where Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas take shape. Dave Moore gets a preview of the new Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America with tour guide Craig Eliot.

This entire exhibit is made possible by the Artisans of Florence. They bring da Vinci’s original sketches to life.

Their team of historians, engineers, and master craftsmen had spent decades translating da Vinci’s notebooks into fully functional machines that remain true to the original scale, mechanics, and materials. However they also incorporate 21st century technology like virtual reality, holograms and artificial intelligence.

Work on the museum was still going on at the time of this recording. So you’ll hear some construction and other noises in the background. Dave speaks to a handful of people doing work along the way.

They include:

Bonnie Waugh, artist

Joe Arrigo, Founder & Executive Director

Tom Rizzo, Artisans of Florence

Paulo Gori, Artisans of Florence

Joel Carpenter, artist doing Last Supper

Some of the exhibits include:

Flight & Imagination
Machines & Robotics
Water & Power
The Human Body as Machine

These exhibits also appear in major museums across Europe — and in North America, it can be experienced only here in Pueblo.

The plan is for the museum to open May 2026.

Tap here to see collage of photos.

Episode 63: Roadwork Rundown

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Dave Moore welcomes Patrick Vigil to the project.

He is the resident engineer at CDOT working on the I-25 and Highway 50B project. If you've driven the highway through Pueblo recently, no doubt you've seen the changes.

Patrick shares the progress that's been made and the work still left to be done.

Episode 62: A festive fundraising favorite

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Dave Moore hosts Mario Gernazio and Noah Commerford on Pueblo's Podcast.

Mario Gernazio is the director of resource development for United Way of Pueblo County and Noah Commerford is the president and CEO of the Latino Chamber of commerce of Pueblo. They're talking about the 14th annual Festival of Trees.

It's a fundraiser hosted by Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce benefiting the United Way of Pueblo County that kicks off the holiday season.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Pueblo Union Depot

Tap here to buy tickets.

Episode 61: A wild time in Pueblo

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0700

Executive Director, Abbie Krause with the Pueblo Zoo joins Dave on the Podcast.

The Pueblo Zoo is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility covering twenty-five acres in Pueblo City Park. It is home to more than 400 animals representing 125 different species from around the world.

The City of Pueblo has maintained a zoo in some form since the early 1900s. The current site in City Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and attracts 90,000 visitors each year.

The Pueblo Zoo was facing accreditation challenges and budget cuts. Since this podcast was recorded the Zoo has been re-accredited through September 2028.

Abbie talks about how people can help ensure the zoo stays in Pueblo for many years to come. Including all the new exhibits and play areas at the zoo.

Episode 60: City Matters with the Mayor

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore welcomes Mayor Heather Graham to the podcast again.

She talks about new businesses in Pueblo, the unhoused, budget cuts, as well as the upcoming election with ballot measures and four city council seats up for grabs.

Mayor Graham is also hosting four town halls during the month of September in all four districts. Join her for City updates at the following dates and locations:

District 2: Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at El Centro del Quinto Sol, 609 E 6th St.
District 4: Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Robert Hoag Rawlings Library, Bret Kelly Room B, 100 E Abriendo Ave.
District 3: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Lamb Library, Lower Level, 2525 S. Pueblo Blvd.
District 1: Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Barkman Branch Library, Minnequa Works Credit Union Community Room, 1300 Jerry Murphy Rd.

Episode 59: Growing the tradition with our favorite fair

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Andrea Wiesenmeyer joins Dave Moore on the podcast. She is the new General Manager of the Colorado State Fair. She was selected for the position by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

She outlines all you need to know about the state fair coming up.

A few new things this year pig races are back as free entertainment and there will be a dedicated book space for kids.

The Colorado State Fair is 11 days of fun ending Labor Day. The 2025 fair runs Friday, Aug. 22 through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1!

Monday – Thursday: 3 – 11 p.m.

Friday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Labor Day: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Adult Gate Admission: $15

Kids (ages 5-12): $7

Children 4 and under are free (when accompanied by an adult)

Check out their Deals and Discounts page to see all of the special days and promotions!

Episode 58: Detailing the new diverging diamond

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Scott Dalton with CDOT talks to Dave Moore about big changes coming to I-25 and Highway 50B.

You may have noticed construction started in the area in November 2024. Dalton explains the timeline of the program and why they chose to make it a diverging diamond with a signal at the top.

This project is located in Pueblo on I-25 from Mile Point 99.7 to MP 101.4 and on US 50 from MP 315.9 to MP 316.6. Work consists of building five new bridge structures, retaining walls, noise walls, and more along the five mile stretch of road.

It is going to be a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). The DDI design was selected for this location to address congestion, improve safety.

Similar interchanges are located at Fillmore Street and I-25 and Research Parkway and Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs. This will be the first DDI constructed in Pueblo.

When driving a DDI, motorists proceed through a traffic signal upon entering the interchange and simply follow their lane to the opposite side of the roadway. Left-turn movements are eliminated with a DDI, which minimizes T-bone type crashes.

The project is expected to be completed in early summer 2027.

Tap here for more info.

Episode 57: A Community Conversation: Pueblo Cracks the da Vinci Code

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 56: Creating Community for our Seniors

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 55: Community talent takes center stage

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 54: On the Move

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 53: Spicing up a yearly tradition

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 52: Paving the way for local non-profits

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 51: Cleaning up the city

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 50: Skunks, Racoons & Mosquitos Oh My!

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 49: Celebrating art of all types

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 48: Shining star inspires other students

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 47: Checking out upgrades to local libraries

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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

Season 4: Year in Review

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 46: Going backstage of a Holiday Favorite

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 45: Giving our furry friends a helping paw

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 44: Young golfer on par to go pro

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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!

Episode 43: Your favorite fair has a few new looks

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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 & Under
Tuesday, 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 Wristband
Thursday, 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 25
Kids (ages 5-12) – $7
Children 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.

Episode 42: Make mental well-being a priority

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 41: Keeping us healthy

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 40: Nothing is impossible for local actors

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 39: Boosting the Economy

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700

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 recreation
Aerospace & Defense
Construction Manufacturing
Food & Beverage
Hemp
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.

Episode 38 - Funding futures

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 37: Pueblo West Chamber Turns 21

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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.

Episode 36: Spreading Kindness

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore chats with 15-year-old East High School student Devin Klock about his mission to make the world a kinder place.

Devin started a website called A Kindness A Day encouraging everyone to do one act of kindness each day.

Sometimes the act of kindness can be doing something good for someone else or yourself, it can also be NOT doing something. Devin's favorite example is a Judge Free day!

Tap here to visit the website.

Episode 35: Spicing up a tasty tradition

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0600

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.

Episode 34: Celebrating 150 years of agriculture, food and fun

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600

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 FREE
Sunday, Aug 28 first responders get 50% off
Mondays Seniors get in FREE
Aug. 30 $2 Tuesday
Aug. 31 One price Wednesday

Tap to learn more about the fair.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Scott Stoller Editor: Carly Moore Music: Reveille

Episode 33: Medal of Honor tribute

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Jim & Paulette Stuart speak to Dave Moore about the Medal of Honor. Pueblo is known as the Home of the Heroes but do you know the reason behind it?

Pueblo is known as the hometown of four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients – William J. Crawford – Army – WWII; Carl L. Sitter -Marines – Korea; Raymond G. “Jerry” Murphy- Marines- Korea; and Drew D. Dix- Army -Vietnam.

To honor this history, The Pueblo Home of Heroes Association unveiled a new Medal of Honor Information Center for the Pueblo Convention Center Grand Hall. Dave Moore was part of the many contributors to the project.

It is designed to be a multi-generational interactive education tool. It will feature the uniforms, medals and stories of Pueblo’s four Medal of Honor recipients just like the original design however it now will tell the stories of Pueblo Veterans, promote patriotism and illuminate the sacrifices our military service men and women have made for their country.

In addition, it now will shows the viewers information about other military sites of interest in Pueblo, museums in the vicinity and places of interest in the downtown area.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Jim & Paulette Stuart Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 32: Fire Preparedness with A Pueblo Fire Captain

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600

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

Episode 31: New leadership for Pueblo's Chamber

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -0600

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

Episode 30: A gateway to our future while embracing our past

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600

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

Episode 29: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Regina Maestri

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

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

Episode 28: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Heather Graham

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

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

Episode 27: Looking ahead with Pueblo Leader's - Vicente Martinez-Ortega

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

**Editor’s note: Dave conducted this interview before Councilor Martinez-Ortega pled guilty to a misdemeanor for defacing the Christopher Columbus statue in Pueblo.**

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 Vicente Martinez-Ortega who is also brand new to council. He was sworn in on Jan. 2022.

Don’t forget to tune back in on Feb. 21 to hear from city council President Heather Graham.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Vicente Martinez-Ortega Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 26: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Sarah Martinez

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0700

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 Sarah Martinez who is brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022.

Don't forget to tune in on Monday, Feb. 14 to hear from Councilor Vicente Martinez-Ortega.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Sarah Martinez Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 25: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Dennis Flores

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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 Dennis Flores who has been on council since Jan. 2018 and was re-elected until Dec. 2026.

Don't forget to tune in on Monday Feb. 7 to hear from Councilor Sarah Martinez.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Dennis Flores Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast: Season Two in Review

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0700

Here’s a look back on Season two of Pueblo’s Podcast.

The Pueblo community really means a lot
to us and I'm sure to you as well.

We asked our listeners to share what Pueblo means to them and we’d feature it in an upcoming episode.

In this episode we have shared a few of them, keep sending them our way.

Just leave us a voicemail. That's all it takes! Give us a call at 719.470.0715 and leave us a message about what makes you Pueblo proud, why you love our community or what makes it so special.

You can leave a voice mail if you’d like.

You will hear a message say “Please state your name and Google voice will try to connect you.”

State your name, then it will take you to a second voicemail where then you can leave your Pueblo Proud message.

Share your message and why not say "Be Proud Pueblo" at the end.

Episode 24: Brightening up the holidays

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Abbie Krause the Executive Director of the Pueblo Zoo talks with Dave about all things ElectriCritters.

You can come and enjoy holiday lights at the zoo starting now until Dec. 26 with the exception of Christmas and Christmas Eve. All the light displays are original and made especially for Pueblo Zoo exhibits. They try to move things around and add something new every year so even if you have been to ElectriCritters before you'll definitely see something new when you come back!

Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for kids, tots 3 and under are FREE; however if you're a member of the zoo you get $2 off your ticket price.
ElectriCritters runs Friday - Sunday from Nov 26 - Dec 12 and then it's open Daily starting Dec 17 - 23 & 26. Of course it's has to be dark to enjoy the spectacular lights, so it starts at 5:30 p.m. with last admission at 8 p.m.

Tuesday December 14 is sensory friendly night. It's an evening at ElectriCritters designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families. This means smaller crowds, softer music, less blinking lights, and fellow sensory supportive community members.

Santa Claus himself will be at the Pueblo Zoo on December 19, 20, & 21 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Bring your camera and head to the Santa Selfie Station!

Tap here to get tickets and learn more.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Abbie Krause Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 23: Improving your Commute

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0600

CDOT’s Michelle Puellen joins Pueblo’s Podcast once again to talk about a whole slew of projects. Mainly the Highway 50 & Purcell interchange, but she also discusses the Gap Project between Monument and Castle Rock and the stretch of I-25 from South Academy to Fountain. Puellen said that stretch is a key corridor for commuters and inter-regional travel, as well as critical defense access and haul route for military personnel and equipment travelling between Peterson Air Force Base and Fort Carson.

Michelle also reminds us how to be safe while driving and tips to prep your car for the winter. Good advice just in time!

She also discusses CDOT's new road condition and travel planner app. The new COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on smartphones and tablets that operate on iOS and Android platforms. Download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Michelle Puellen Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 22: Customizing the education experience

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0600

In this special edition of Pueblo’s Podcast, Dave Moore and Gunnison Pagnotta and Alan Van Norman talk about GOAL High School. Education has changed due to the pandemic however GOAL has not. GOAL High School has been doing remote learning for more than a decade. GOAL High School is a multi-district, charter, blended online school. Blended online means classes are online but students have the option to come in-person to a drop-in center at any time. The student experience at GOAL is never the same student to student . This model works for students who travel to compete in rodeo events, teen parents, athletes, students with social anxiety and every where in between. However, each student has access to an academic coach which acts as a mentor.

There are dozens of drop-in centers around the state. GOAL serves a wide range of student needs from social-emotional to food insecurities; to honors and early college programs. They are accepting new students for the 2021-2022 school year. You can enroll at goalac.org or call 877-776-4625.

Enroll now.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Gunnison Pagnotta & Alan Van Norman Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 21: Digging up details about the tunnels beneath our feet

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Storyteller Gregory Howell sits down with Dave Moore to do just that: Tell fascinating stories about Pueblo and the secret tunnels beneath our feet. Did you know there is a massive network of tunnels -- similar to the catacombs -- underground in Pueblo? Gregory Howell gives us the inside look at how these tunnels were used, mainly during prohibition times to smuggle bootlegged goods.

Howell is currently a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Pueblo where he is an advocate for adaptive reuse of historic properties, economic redevelopment and tourism. He's so into tourism, he even spitballs an idea on how to open up Pueblo's underground and turn it into a tourist attraction! Take a deep dive with us and unearth one of Pueblo's best kept secrets whispering under your shoes.

Also tune in to his series The Dig where he tells incredible stories and broadcasts them live from the historic Backroom at the Senate Bar which is located directly across from City Hall.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Gregory Howell Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 20: Celebrating the comeback of a family favorite

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore and Scott Stoller chat once again. Scott the General Manager of the Colorado State Fair joined us on the Podcast last summer to talk about how the State Fair was downsizing and reimagining the event during the Pandemic. The State Fair is back for 2021! Get ready for 11 days family fun with 60 entertainers, 10,000 exhibits, ad 45 rides. Listen to this month's podcast to help you plan your visit to the State Fair. The Fair runs August 27 through September 6. There are special discount days throughout the event.

Friday Aug. 27 is Healthcare Heroes Day
Tuesday, Aug. 31 $2 Tuesday
Monday, Sept. 6 Senior Day
Wednesday Sept. 1 One Price Wednesday
>> Tap here to see all the discount days.

Next year will be the 150th Colorado State Fair.
Also if you're interested in seeing the behind the scenes, the Fair is hiring and you can get a job at the Fair.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Scott Stoller Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 19: An icon memorialized in bronze

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

During this episode Dave Moore visits the Sarah Shaw Dance studio and chats with studio director Donna Lira. The two will discuss the loss of dance icon Sarah Shaw, how the studio is carrying on in her absence and how the community and city council stepped up to memorialize her forever.

A bronze sculpture of Sarah now sits outside Memorial Hall so that as the show goes on, Sarah can still welcome guests to each recital.

The sculpture has a plaque that reads, "Sarah Shaw was a lifetime Puebloan and local dance teacher. Over 56 years thousands of young people, including multiple generations of Pueblo families, were shaped by Sarah's enduring teachings at her dance studio. Sarah believed that dance came from the heart and could instill lifelong lesson including self-confidence, perseverance, and teamwork in her students. Most importantly, Sarah taught her students to be kind to all and love their friends. Her legacy lives on in the accomplishments of all those who danced and the kindness they continue to spread to others. Sarah lived her life the same way she ended every class with her motto: FRIENDS FOREVER. "

COVID canceled the studio’s Christmas recital but right now dancers are preparing for a performance this summer in Branson, Missouri. If you have a young one who'd love to learn to dance contact the studio at 719.543.0027.

Episode 18: A SPECIAL EDITION: Devastation to development, how a catastrophe formed the community we know today

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600

This is a BONUS episode commemorates a catastrophe in the Pueblo community that forever changed the landscape of the southern Colorado town.

On June 3, 1921, a cloudburst developed over Pueblo. During a typical cloudburst, over half an inch of rain may fall in a matter of minutes, and that is exactly what happened in Pueblo, according to NOAA. As the torrential rains fell, the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek quickly began to swell, a wall of water reaching over 15-20 feet in some areas before they began to recede. Within two hours the greater part of the business district of downtown Pueblo was flooded with water 10 feet deep, NOAA reports.

Hundreds of people died, with some death toll estimates as high as 1,500. The flood destroyed almost all of the downtown Pueblo area and decimated the city.

In this episode Dave talks with Margo Hatton who is the Marketing Director at the Sangre DeCristo Arts Center and Sam Ebersole, a long-time communications professor at CSU-Pueblo. Margo gives great insight into how Pueblo recovered and rebounded from the flood. She discusses how the flood affected arts, business and development of the city; ultimately leading to the formation of the Riverwalk and the community we know today. Ebersole explains more of the flood's history and how you can watch a documentary he wrote about the flood commemorating 100 years since the tragedy.

Rocky Mountain PBS will debut a documentary commemorating the flood, on June 3 at 7 p.m.
Tap here to watch the video.

A special thanks to Juan and Deborah Espinoza for sharing "The Flood of 21" song from their production "The Song of Pueblo" for this episode. It was written and composed by Daniel Valdez.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Margo Hatton & Sam Ebersole Editor: Carly Moore Music: Daniel Valdez

Episode 17: Giving a voice to the voiceless

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600

* Some of this content might be sensitive to some listeners*

Since March 2020, Dave has been conducting podcast interviews over the phone, but for this episode, after receiving both vaccine shots Dave conducted his first in-person interview.

In this episode, Dave Moore is sitting down with Jennifer Chavez with the Pueblo Child Advocacy Center.

The Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization where they help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The goal is to help children feel comfortable, safe and at home while officials conduct an investigation of child abuse. With the inviting atmosphere, hopefully kids can begin to heal and share their voice.

The Child Advocacy Center is having their Blue Cape Breakfast on June 24, 2021. They believe we all have superpowers, whether it’s cooking or teaching or catching the bad guys. Some capes look like scrubs, or a badge, or a piece of chalk. Registration for that event is coming soon.

Tap here to donate to the Pueblo Child Advocacy Center.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Jennifer Chavez Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 16: Vaccines bringing hope to the community

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode Sarah Joseph with the Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment returns to the podcast to give an update on where we are at this stage in the pandemic.

It has been a year almost to the day that Pueblo's Podcast started the Coronavirus Special Edition to inform the community at the very start of the pandemic, now there are more and more vaccines being distributed and hope is on the horizon.

However, Sarah did say she continues to urge caution because Pueblo County is still seeing a surge in cases and we should all continue following COVID precautions.

Sarah and Dave chat about Pueblo's vaccine status, where you can get your shot and how we move forward from here.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Sarah Joseph Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 15: Puebloans taking action abroad

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

*Some of the content in this episode might be sensitive to some listeners*

In this episode Dave Moore chats with two sisters who are Pueblo natives and are now thousands of miles away on the island of Saipan. It’s safe to say Aria and Grace Keilbach are Pueblo’s Podcast’s most long-distance guests.

Saipan is a very small island — smaller than Pueblo (in square miles) in fact! It’s located in the Pacific Ocean near Guam — think north of Australia and south of Japan! It’s just a tiny dot on the map.

After World War II, countless combat dogs that had been used to sniff out bombs and hiding Japanese, were lost or left behind. Today the descendants of those heroic war dogs are known as boonie dogs, a mix between Bloodhounds, Rottweilers, Labradors, and German Shepards. They roam the island living off any scraps they can find and enduring the harsh rainstorms and blistering heat.

While Aria & Grace have been there, they’ve seen horrible animal abuse and treatment of animals, including starved mama dogs, neglected puppies, and more. Many of the pups have health issues from the neglect, like broken jaws, vision problems and fleas and ticks! Now they've dedicated their time -- in between their school work -- to an organization they founded and named Boonie Babies.

Aria & Grace are now working to rehome dogs, give them the vet care they need and make a difference in the island. Unfortunately they don’t have a certified vet on the island so many animals die without care. However, a small clinic on the island does what they can, but cannot perform surgeries. The clinic recently faced a hurdle of it’s own. The land was re-zoned by the government, forcing the clinic out. Aria and Grace say they will stay on the island until their work has made a difference.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Aria and Grace Keilbach Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Episode 14: Reaching new heights in higher education

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Dave Moore visits with Director of Alumni & Community Relations at Colorado State University-Pueblo Tracy Samora. Tracy explains what her jobs entails, and how alumni can get reconnected with their alma mater. Tracy discusses CSU-P's Alumni Legacy Admissions Program, the Leading the Pack Podcast, and the Distinguished Young Alumni awards.

Each year the CSU Pueblo Foundation and Alumni Association announce the Distinguished Young Alumni awards bestowed upon alumni from each college who are under the age of 35. These individuals have enhanced the reputation of the University and their respective colleges through outstanding professional achievement, personal accomplishment, and service to CSU Pueblo and the community.

For 2020, the awards go to:

Garrison M. Ortiz from the Malik and Seeme Hasan School of Business
Kelly McLean from the College of Health, Education and Nursing
Shanna M. Farmer from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Alejandro (Itzam) Marin, MD from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Also Tracy & Dave highlight a few CSU-Pueblo alumni and former student-athletes who are currently playing in the NFL!

For more information on the Distinguished Young Alumni Award, contact Tracy Samora, alumni director at tracy.samora@csupueblo.edu.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Tracy Samora Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 13: Ringing in the New year with an Old Friend

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations we made it through 2020 that means a whole year of Pueblo’s Podcast.
2021 means a brand new season and more great guests, good conversations and grabbing history lessons!

We want to start this year off right and so we brought in a good friend of Dave’s from his radio career: Gina Rose! They worked together on KCCY from about 1995-2001 and then KIQ’N Country from 2010 -2014.

Now you can hear Gina’s voice on regional and national tv and radio commercials, video narrations and even jingle vocals and toys as her voice-over career spans more than 25 years.

Dave & Gina will share stories about a few country stars, silly memories and challenges of 2020.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Gina Rose Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton & Amanda Welch

Pueblo's Podcast 12: Lending a hand up to those in need

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700

*Stay tuned at the end of this episode to hear OUR YEAR IN REVIEW*

For the final episode of 2020 Dave Moore talks with Kathy Cline the Executive Director of the Pueblo Rescue Mission. This organization is doing a lot to keep people warm, fed and off the streets. The Pueblo Rescue Mission completed their construction in January 2020.

Kathy Cline said they've been nearly at capacity since they opened. The shelter has already provided about 27,000 nights of shelter. They serve a hot meal every evening. Since they started at the beginning of this year, 30,000 meals have been served.

Cline said financial contributions are the most valuable and a check can be sent to PO Box 9167 Pueblo, CO 81008 or you can donate online by tapping here. If you'd like to drop off sleeping bags, blankets, hats, gloves or socks you can bring them to 728 W 4th Street.

Pueblo will still be hosting a community dinner for Christmas and are looking to serve 600 people during that time. This year it will be a to-go meal due to COVID-19. Volunteers are needed to help serve. Call 719-924-8413 or tap here to learn more.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Kathy Cline Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast: Season 1 in Review

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0700

A look back at few episode highlights during our first year of Pueblo's Podcast.
Thanks so much for listening!

Host: Dave Moore Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 11: Following up with Public Health

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

*Editors note: This episode was recorded on Oct. 29 and a possible transition to Safer-at-home Level 3 (Orange) is mentioned. Pueblo moved to that level Nov. 14.*

Dave Moore checks back in with Sarah Joseph with the Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment discussing options as Pueblo is seeing another COVID-19 surge. On Thursday, October 29, Pueblo's Mayor instituted a city-wide curfew from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. until November 13. Pueblo was notified by the state, due to their increased COVID numbers, they have to turn things around before they move into Safer-at-home Level 3 which means tighter COVID-19 restrictions. >> Tap here to see the state's rules according to the COVID dial.
Mayor Gradisar hopes that a curfew will slow the spread. Sarah discusses what types of things are attributed to the increased spread and what it means for restaurants, bars, and schools. Sarah also explains how we can safely gather as we approach the holiday season!

Pueblo’s Podcast 10: Exploring Art First Hand

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore speaking with Bob Campbell, Events & Marketing Manager of the Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center. Dave & Bob are old friends from their radio days, however on this episode they will explore all the things to do, see and learn at the Arts Center. The Sangre De Cristo Arts Center first opened in June 1972, they are coming up on their 50th anniversary. During the pandemic, they reopened on April 1 and right now exhibits and events are still able to take place with some COVID-19 limitations. Dave & Bob also talk about their fascination with glass blowing and how you can learn how it works in their current exhibit -- the Inspiration Glass Art Show. You can also celebrate Halloween & Dia de los Muertos with the Arts Center from October 27 to November 7. It's a week long event of Halloween arts and crafts. Puebloween itself is on Friday, October 30. This event is free but you do have to reserve a time and a ticket. Call 719-295-7200 or tap here to buy tickets or schedule an event.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Bob Campbell Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 9: Getting the Inside Scoop on the State of the City

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Pueblo's first strong mayor in decades, Nick Gradisar, sits down with Dave Moore. The two discuss the city's plans on recovering from COVID-19, what's the future of Black Hills Energy and even the Mayor's favorite ice cream. You'll also hear the Mayor's plan to get more people to visit as well as live and work in Pueblo. Mayor Gradisar will also share how he encourages Puebloans to get involved in their city government.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Mayor Nick Gradisar Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Business as usual in the midst of COVID-19: GOAL High School

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Pueblo’s Podcast highlights two industries and how they are dealing with COVID-19: entertainment and education. The education system is one of the many industries forced to adapt due to the pandemic. In this special edition of Pueblo’s Podcast, Dave Moore and Gunnison Pagnotta talk about GOAL High School. As districts all around the country are moving to online and remote method of teaching, GOAL High School has been doing it this way for more than a decade. GOAL High School is a multi-district, charter, blended online school. Blended online means classes are online but students have the option to come in-person to a drop-in center at any time.

There are dozens of drop-in centers around the state. GOAL serves a wide range of student needs from social-emotional to food insecurities; to honors and early college programs. They are accepting new students for the 2020-2021 school year. Enrollment is open until September 29th at: goalac.org or call 877-776-4625.

Enroll now.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Gunnison Pagnotta Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Back to basics in the midst of COVID-19: Colorado State Fair

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600

In this special edition we are focusing on ENTERTAINMENT. The entertainment industry one of the many industries impacted by the pandemic. In this special edition of Pueblo’s Podcast, Dave Moore and Scott Stoller outline the changes to the Colorado State Fair. They’ll explain how people can participate in the fair virtually, the secrets that will be revealed each weekend, and even how you can STILL satisfy that fair food craving.

Many of you know Pueblo is the spiritual home of the slopper. This local delicacy features a cheeseburger lovingly smothered—slopped, really—in delicious green chili. The World Slopper Eating Championship returns to Major League Eating’s 2020 slate of sanctioned events at the Colorado State Fair on Sept 5th. At last year’s championship, Darron Breeden broke a WORLD record eating about 28 sloppers in eight minutes.

Learn more about this year’s fair on their website.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Scott Stoller Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 8: Performing Pueblo's History through Song

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Juan and Deborah Espinoza — architects of the song of Pueblo — walk Dave Moore through Pueblo’s history dating back 300 years. The song of Pueblo is more than just a song, it’s an anthology of performances of different genres. This episode presents parts of the performance giving you an immersive history lesson you won’t want to miss. From the Ludlow Massacre, to The Great Flood of 1921, to the beginning of the Pueblo Chieftain; you will feel like you were there!! The usual performance is about two hours long; so this condensed version gives you the history behind the songs. It is definitely worth your time. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, performances have been put on hold, but check back on their website for shows in 2021.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Juan and Deborah Espinoza Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton & Daniel Valdez

Pueblo's Podcast 7: Splashing the Town with Color

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore, Jenn de Groot and Matte Refic give you a behind-the-scenes look at the murals of Pueblo. Both are artists who started very young. Though their lives have crossed paths, on this podcast is the first time they are speaking. de Groot a CSU-Pueblo alum has a company called Jaybird Designs. Refic has painted hundreds of murals throughout the streets of Pueblo. Probably the most recognized one: the wall of the Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center and possibly the least-known piece, but the most powerful one, sits inside the Supermax Prison in Florence. They discuss their careers as well as the future of the Arkansas River Levee project. See Pueblo through the eyes of a street artist.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Jenn de Groot and Matte Refic Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 6: Giving students confidence in the classroom

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore asks you to lend a hand to the Assistance League of Pueblo along with Madeline Murray and Pat Klomp. It's an organization run completely by volunteers. Their main program is Operation School Bell. It provides clothes for kids in K-8th grades who wouldn't normally have new clothes to start the school year, giving them more confidence in the classroom. They get funding through events like the Dillard's Holiday Fashion Preview & Luncheon. Also, their thrift store, the Bargin Box is open year-round. The Assistance League of Pueblo is always in need of volunteers and your financial help. Call (719) 544-1528 or learn more here.

Host: Dave Moore Guests: Madeline Murray and Pat Klomp Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community 3: The Supporting Pueblo Marketplace

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Pueblo’s Podcast is working overtime — from home of course — to bring you the information you need to know about COVID-19. We are finishing a three part series about how local agencies are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This is part three of our Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Garrision Ortiz, joins Dave Moore on the podcast!
They are discussing Supporting Pueblo.com a new online marketing for small businesses during this pandemic. It is truly a community effort, the Pueblo Convention Center, SRDA, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment all coming together to make sure Pueblo businesses continue to thrive.

Find out how your businesses can sign up or how you can support at supportingpueblo.com.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Garrison Ortiz Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community 2: PAWS for Life

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Pueblo’s Podcast is working overtime — from home of course — to bring you the information you need to know about COVID-19. We are doing a three part series about how local agencies are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This is part two of our Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community Dave Moore chats with Kelly Ramos with the PAWS for Life an animal shelter in town. They discuss how their role has changed during the pandemic and how although they usually reach out to the community for help, they are lending a hand to those in need. If you need free pet food you can stop by, find out when at pawspueblo.org or call 543-6464.

Part 3 of this Special Edition of Pueblo's Podcast Coronavirus in our Community features County Comissioner Garrison Ortiz who discussing Pueblo's new online market place for local businesses. Stay tuned.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Kelly Ramos Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community 1: Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Pueblo’s Podcast is working overtime — from home of course — to bring you the information you need to know about COVID-19. We are starting a three part series about how local agencies are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This is part one of our Special Edition Coronavirus in our Community Dave Moore sits down with Sarah Joseph with the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. She talks about best practices to keep you and your family safe as well as gives insights as to when our community might be bouncing back. If you have more questions head to the PDPHE website or call Pueblo’s COVID-19 Hotline at 583-4444.

Part 2 of this Special Edition of Pueblo's Podcast Coronavirus in our Community features PAWS for Life. Stay tuned.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Sarah Joseph Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 5: Reimagining Colorado's Mineral Palace

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Dave Moore and Paulette Stuart take a trip back in time when Mineral Palace was a building not just a park. That's right! There used to be an actual palace there. The building took a while to design and build, but once it was finally complete it was celebrated with a 4-hour parade through town and a picnic for thousands. However, the celebration didn't come with out consternation between the North and South side.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Paulette Stuart Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 4: Illuminating Pueblo's past through neon art

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700

Works of art that look better in the dark. Dave Moore and Joe Koncilla from Koncilja And Koncilja law firm shedding some light on a local landmark. As Joe explains how he got the bright idea for Neon Alley and how decades later he keeps it shining. Joe calls it "the greatest assembly of neon art west of Time Square and east of the Las Vegas Strip."
Joe & Dave will illuminate Pueblo's past as they share a few stories behind some of the signs. You can check it out near the intersection of Union Avenue and B Street in downtown Pueblo or at puebloneonalley.com.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Joe Koncilla Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 3: Celebrating as Pueblo turns 150

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700

**Please note this episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic.**
Dave Moore is joining the Pueblo Downtown Association's Mike Carlisle as they plan a variety of celebrations as Pueblo turns 150. Mike & Dave chat about how multiple organizations around town will be hosting celebratory events, offering one-of-a-kind discounts, and selling unique merchandise all in honor of Pueblo's 150th birthday. Pueblo was incorporated in 1870, at the confluence of the Arkansas and Fountain Rivers, even before Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876. The association encourages any other businesses to host a tribute and share it with the community.

https://150pueblo.com/

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Mike Carlisle Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 2: Traveling through town with CDOT

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700

Dave Moore is talking travel through town with CDOT. Michelle Peulen & Dave discuss road projects around town and talk about unexpected bumps in the road that are more than just potholes. (Hint: They are alive!) This episode gives you a look ahead at Pueblo's highway projects and how CDOT plans to update a road with a decades-old expiration date.
Host: Dave Moore Guest: Michelle Peulen Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

Pueblo's Podcast 1: Kicking it off

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0700

Dad & daughter duo break the ice in the debut episode. Carly Moore introduces you to the host of the podcast -- her dad, Dave Moore -- in a "kicking it off" episode format so you can get to know the host. FOLLOW CARLY MOORE ON SOCIAL MEDIA @CMoore_News.

Future episodes will be in an interview format learning more about people and places in Pueblo.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Carly Moore Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton