The Southern Delivery System (www.sdswater.org) is a project that will install a 66-inch diameter, 50-mile pipeline that will carry water from Lake Pueblo up to El Paso County.  The pipeline route will cross through Pueblo West, up through Walker Ranch, to Colorado Springs.   Several Pueblo West homes that are in the direct path of the pipeline route are being purchased outright by Colorado Springs Utilities.  Other Pueblo West property owners are being paid for easements across their property.   For all you property owners in the path of the Southern Delivery System, you should have already received a letter from Colorado Springs Utilities about paying for an easement on your property. I've been contacted by property owners about whether their property will be devalued, how the easemen... 05/10/2010

Pueblo Association of Home Builders 2010 Home and Garden ShowThis years Home and Garden Show takes place March 12-14 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Palace of Agriculture.  There will lots of home décor, construction, landscaping, home builder, gardening, and "green" exhibitors.  3/12/10 - Kick-off night begins at 5:00pm.  The $10 admission fee includes dinner and drinks.3/13/10 - Hours are 10am - 7pm.  $5 admission3/14/10 - Hours are 10am - 5pm.  $5 admissionFor more info:  http://pahb-co.builderfusion.com/bf/website/ 5th Annual "Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show"03/18/10 - Hours are 5-7:30pm at the Pueblo Convention Center The great flavors of Pueblo cuisine, wine, and spirits from local restaurants and wine purveyors will be showcased to the music of the Frankie & Juls Trio.  The s... 03/12/2010

After much thought I've decided to step away from Green Drinks Pueblo Style. I started the group in Dec of 2006 and we've been ebbing and flowing ever since. The presentations have been great, my core group has been supportive and we've had a good time at each meeting. But I've not been able to find somebody to help me with the group or even take it over, I'm burnt out. So Green Drinks Pueblo Style is up for adoption. Please visit www.greendrinks.org click on Pueblo for more details or feel free to contact me if you are interested in adopting this group. 02/21/2010

If you live in Pueblo but haven't been to Pueblo's Rosemount Museum, you must pay a visit!  This fabulous mansion, completed in 1893 for John and Margaret Thatcher, gives a glimpse of what it was like to live in the Victorian Age.  The home still has original furnishings and art work.  From an architectural standpoint, the woodwork (for doors, moldings, ceilings, etc.) is just magnificent with a different type of wood in each room.  All of the fireplaces are uniquely different.  Many of the ceilings are hand painted with gold leaf accents.  One of the more interesting architectural features of the home is the use of interior windows for "borrowed light".  In several rooms, you can see a window high up an interior wall across from a window on an exterior wall allowing outside light to pa... 02/12/2010

Hatchet Ranch is a development just South of Pueblo by approx 1/2 hour. Most properties are 40 acres or more. A beautiful place to dream about the future or start your future right now! Below are some sales figures for year ending 2009.   Vacant land sales: 4 properties sold in 2009 : $39,900 - $59,900 average $50,450 Days on the Market 65 - 874 average price per acre $891   Current active listings:  (43)   $39,900 - $240,000  Average price $73,774  Median price $64,900 Days on the Market 48-1420 Average 434   Google : Hatchet Ranch Dena for more information & pictures 01/04/2010

Dena Stevens ~ Realtor | Colorado Western Real Estate, llc | (719) 546-3700 8440 Hwy 96, Pueblo, CO PAR MLS # 127124 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $384,500 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 2,289 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 4 Car garage Lot Size 38 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Ride the Sunrise over Pueblo and the plains til Sundown over the Wet Mountains....Views 'ya gotta see to believe on this well thought out horse property. Pasture management; great barn and everybody's DREAM shop. After you unsaddle and finish chuck you can relax in the courtyard soaking in the hot tub and enjoying the mountains on a moonlit night. Oh...and 'ya gotta see the view of PIKE'S PEAK from the perfect front porch. Full basement just needs your personal touch an... 12/31/2009

Military DiscountsSince I'm always trying to support the troops, here is the latest list of companies in Pueblo that offer military discounts.  You may have to ASK for the discount and present your military ID but you'll get the discount.  (Thanks to my super shopper Sheilah for this info!)  If you know of more companies, please let me know so I can share the info with all my readers!  Home Depot and Lowe's - 10% discountLady Footlocker in Pueblo Mall - 20% discount  MoMo West Japanese RestaurantAfter reading about MoMo's in the latest version of the Pueblo West View (http://pueblowestview.com/business/1259823600/1), my husband and I just had to stop by and check them out.  Usually we eat Japanese at Miyake's in Pueblo at 4104 Outlook Blvd Ste 132 which we like very much but we were exc... 12/04/2009

GRAND OPENING OF GAIA'S GARDENS GREENHOUSE   FEATURING AN INDOOR PLANT SALE   THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY   11AM - 3PM BOTH DAYS Join us as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Gaia's Gardens Greenhouse featuring an Indoor-Plant Sale, this Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2009, 11:00am - 3:00pm both days, at the Gaia Institute Wellness Center, 622 E. 8th Street (corner of E. 8th Street and Fountain Avenue)!  Proceeds will help us offset Winter utilities and introduce our new program featuring greenhouse activities, called YOUNG MOTHERS TODAY.  This program will be operated mostly by young Moms who had their babies during their teen years.  It will help bring them together to gain strength from each other and learn new skills.   Remember, we can help you: keep your indoor gardening activitie... 11/02/2009

Pueblo will be experiencing unusually cold and dreary weather this weekend.  Here are some suggestions for things to do: ***Visit the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library to view entertainer Cheech Marin's "The Chicano Collection" exhibition of works that depict urban life and the Chicano experience today.  The exhibit is free and open to the public starting Saturday October 10 through Sunday November 22, 2009, Monday-Thursday, 9am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and Sunday, 1pm to 5pm. ***Visit the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center to see the following exhibitions:             White Gallery - "Representing the West" Art Exhibition and Sale             King Gallery - International Watermedia XVI:  Pikes Peak Watercolor Society             Hoag Gallery - Faces & Places:  Selections fr... 10/09/2009

This weekend (September 25-27, 2009) is the 15th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival! The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce created the festival to celebrate the harvest of the Mira Sol Chile (otherwise known as the Pueblo Chile) and to promote our area's agriculture, especially its home-grown chilies and pinto beans, as well as to display the works of many talented artisans and crafts people. The festival will take place in downtown Pueblo, at the Union Avenue Historic District, on Union Avenue between 1st and "B" Streets. Festival hours are Friday, 3pm-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm. For more information on scheduled entertainment, the Chile and Salsa showdown, El Pueblo History Museum 1840 Mercado, Farmer's Market, Sunday's Hot 2 Trot 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk, ... 09/25/2009

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Vacant land information for Sikes Ranch Jan - Sept 2009 Solds (2)   List Price: low 65,000 High 125,000 Average 95,500 Median 95,500 Selling Price: Low 55.000 High 111,000 Average 83,000 Median 83,000 List/Sold % : 84.62 High 88.10 Average 86.36 Median 86.36 Price / Acre $: Low 1,348.56 High 1375. Average 1361,78 Median 1362. As of Sept 16, 2009 there are 13 properties on Sikes Ranch available. 09/16/2009

As of September 16th 2009  for Vacant Land:  List Price: Low 39,900 High 48,000 Average 43,950 Median 43,950 Selling Price: Low 39,900 High 40,000 Average 39,500 Median 39,500 List/Sold %: Low 83.33% High 100% Average 91.6 % Median 91.6% Price/ Acre $: Low 849.28 High 880.79 A.03 Average 865 Median $865. As of today there are 43 properties available on Hatchet Ranch. 09/16/2009

The Colorado State Fair starts Friday, August 28th and runs through September 7 at the fairgrounds (1001 Beulah Ave) in Pueblo.  In addition to the Rodeo, Monster Trucks, and Demolition Derby, Mutton Bustin', livestock shows, carnival rides and so much more; this year features a Live Shark Encounter and Lumberjack Show. The following admission information was taken from the official website of the Colorado State Fair:  http://www.coloradostatefair.com.  Check the website for pricing on concerts and special events. Adult Admission -- $8 (Friday - Sunday)$5 (Monday - Thursday)6 & under -- Free (when accompanied by adult)NO PETS ALLOWED The following "Value Days" make the admission cost even cheaper: WEEKEND GATE CRUSHER PRESENTED BY PEPSIFriday, Saturday, and Sunday of Both Weekends$1 off... 08/28/2009

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Recently I attended a meeting just for Realtors held by Black Hills Energy in Pueblo. Although the attendance was low the information was fabulous! The people holding the class: Gene Mantei, Kevin Pratt, Jill Linck and Ronda Veditti (from a distance) gave us a wealth of information. One of the most surprising pieces of information that came out of this meeting was: Hawaii, California and Pueblo install the most photovoltaic arrays per capita in the country! I was so amazed I had them repeat this 3 times. Apparently, this was one of the factors for Vectra to move one of their manufacturing facilities to Pueblo. We also learned about the various rebates afforded to home owners and general contractors if they build with energy saving appliances. (Residential new Construction Program) And w... 07/31/2009

An Invitation to all:What: A facilitated Presentation of the Master Plan Executive Summary and Community Call to Action for the Happy Worm Herders and the World Of Recycling Management Services (WORMS) Recycling & Re-Manufacturing EcoVillage.  Through this Community Call to Action, you can claim your role and share your support for participating in the expansion of the sustainable comprehensive economic, social, environmental, and waste management plan.When: Thursday, July 30th, 2009, 5:00pmWhere: Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library in the Ryals Conference Room (4th Floor),100 East Abriendo Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81004For: You, the Community Members & StakeholdersWhy: Our Community (Region) is ready for more economic development opportunity and social/environmental stewardship, includ... 07/20/2009

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