Pueblo's Podcast

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 an...

* 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...

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...

*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 P...

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 A...

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...

*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 the...

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

*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-wi...

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 pandem...

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 encourage...

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...

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 STIL...

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 b...

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 recognize...

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...

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 a...

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 ro...

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 t...

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 betwee...

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 Puebl...

**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&apo...

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 Ed...

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 Moor...