The Mayor's Mixtape

Episode 75 of the Mayor's Mixtape covers several topics from the latest Pueblo City Council meeting, including updates to public transportation, economic development, and infrastructure projects. Mayor Graham discusses funding for two new paratransit vehicles, continued support for the Kids Ride Free program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and expanded transit service hours b...

Episode 74 of the Mayor's Mixtape gives a preview for the Proposed Annual Budget for 2027. Mayor Graham delivered the budget book to City Council on October 5 and will have a Work Session presentation on October 19. Budget discussions will continue through October and November before the final reading of the budget on November 23.  Mayor Graham also discusses upcoming neighborhood community c...

Episode 73 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes a recap of the Pueblo City Council meeting on Monday, September 28. Mayor Graham shares about the moratorium on recreational marijuana licenses and implementation of speed cameras.   Don't forget about the upcoming Toy Bowl with Law Enforcement and Bikers United, Saturday October 3 at 10:00 a.m. at CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl. Cost is $5 for admissio...

Mayor Graham welcomes new Chief of Staff Amanda Hobson on the Mayor's Mixtape. Learn about Amanda's background, her commitment to municipal government and her experience previously at the City of Pueblo.   Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the Mayor's Mixtape podcast with your friends, neighbors and family. Thanks for listening!

Episode 71 of the Mayor’s Mixtape Mayor Graham breaks down the Monday, September 14 City Council meeting including the Airport  Policy Advisory Committee, the 1/2 cent sales tax vote for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, Pueblo Blvd. development investment and more. Email your questions and topic suggestions to mayor@pueblo.us .

In Episode 70 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham gives an overview of the Work Session from Tuesday, September 8 regarding the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America. Plus she talks about the Neighbors Helping Neighbors paint project with Baja Construction, Pine Maintenance & Landscaping and sponsorship from Mayor's contingency funds.  Two homes received a new coat of paint for...

Episode 69 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes President of City Council Mark Aliff. President Aliff shares about the fundraising initiative for the Donna Aliff Pet Relief Shelter.  Mayor Graham and President Aliff explain about the wrap around services offered at The Pueblo Shelter, the future of transitional housing and future non congregate shelter offered onsite with pet kettle.  Donate to th...

The Mayor's Mixtape is finally back with episode 68. Mayor Graham provides a recap of the City Council meeting from Monday, August 25, 2026. Learn about the shopping cart schedule fee, next steps for the Pueblo Police Department BATTLE grant, the next steps for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum request, and the upcoming 0.25% sales tax ballot measure for Fire and Technology.   Have questions? Emai...

Mayor Graham gives a recap of the City Council meeting from Monday, July 13. Mayor Graham explains next steps for the Pueblo Memorial Airport Rules and Regulations, Minimum Standards and Fee Schedules. An open comment period will be held on Thursday, July 30 8-10am and Friday, July 31 from 10am-12pm in City Council Chambers.   Council accepted and approved the largest grant in the City's hist...

Episode 66 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes an update about City support for the Aspen Acres Fire and Mayor Graham outlines how the City of Pueblo has responded with mutual aid.   The episode also recaps the City Council Work Session from Monday, July 6 with information about the RFQ, RFI and RFP process. What do each of those mean? What are next steps for economic development with the City of...

Episode 65 of the Mayor's Mixtape gives a recap of the City Council meeting from Monday, June 22. Mayor Graham shares the excitement of Ianne's Pizzeria earning the Local Historic Landmark designation. She also explains the loan agreement for Design For Recycle and the use of the $0.10 bag fee collected locally. Plus Mayor Graham outlines the agreement for MxV Rail and their commitment t...

The 64th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape hosts Matt Marchand, Executive Director of SafeSide Recovery and Tess Carleo, Manager of Recovery Services with SafeSide Recovery. Find out about the recent success with placing 20 residents in permanent housing and 18 individuals securing employment.   Additionally, this week The Pueblo Shelter and SafeSide Recovery are hosting their Open House on Thur...

Episode 63 of The Mayor's Mixtape includes direct questions to Mayor Heather Graham about Project Falcon. Find out some answers about the negotiation process and the approvals needed to get the deal done.   Additionally, this episode covers highlights of the City Council meeting from Monday, June 8. Don't forget about all the upcoming events in the city with Mayor Graham's town hall...

The Mayor's Mixtape Episode 62 explains about the voluntary separation program (VSP) offered for early retirement with city employees. Additionally, Mayor Graham explains potential proposed ballot initiatives for November 2026 and budget information from her town halls.   Don't forget to join Mayor Graham at one of her upcoming town halls on Tuesday June 2, Tuesday June 9 or Thursday Jun...

Episode 61 of the Mayor's Mixtape give a recap of the City Council meeting from Tuesday, May 26. Plan to join Mayor Heather Graham for one of the four town halls about the budget. First meeting is Wednesday, May 27 at the George Williams Banquet Hall at 5:30 p.m.  Like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts....

Episode 60 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes an update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain about the conclusion of the state legislative session. Mayor Graham also follows up about the Work Session presentation regarding finance terms given at the Monday, May 18 Work Session.   Don't forget the upcoming town halls the end of May and beginning of June for the budget with Mayor Graham. Get your...

This week's episode of the Mayor's Mixtape features Director of Transit Ben Valdez. Ben tells us about the new RidePueblo app available for smartphones and on the computer for real-time navigation, live updates, route planning and more. Download the RidePueblo app today and start traveling the city with Pueblo Transit.  Plus Mayor Graham answers some listener questions. Don't forget...

Episode 58 of the Mayor's Mixtape provides an overview of the successful Team Up to Clean Up event at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, and RecycleWorks. Chief of Staff McCain gives a legislative update and Mayor Graham gives an overview of the City Council Work Session from Monday, May 4.   Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Buzzsprout or whe...

Episode 57 of the Mayor's Mixtape offers a recap of the Monday, April 27 City Council Meeting. Over 20 ordinances were on the agenda with CSAC approvals, updates to native landscape and weeds with the Master Gardners, opioid settlement agreement funds approved for programming with Pueblo School District 60, a land option agreement for Project Falcon and more.   Don't forget about the cit...

Episode 56 of the Mayor's Mixtape is here. This episode gives a short legislative update with SB26-159, a brief recap of the previous City Council meeting and insight from the City Council Work Session on Monday, April 22. How does the City approach economic development and working with incentives for new businesses? Find out the process from Mayor Graham.   Don't forget to email your to...

The Mayor's Mixtape episode 55 has a recap about Pueblo City Council Work Session from Monday, April 6 and some legislative updates. Mayor Graham also shares about the trip to Grand Junction for the Downtown Excellence Award from Downtown Colorado Inc. for the Channel Extension and Boathouse Project.   Don't forget to like, subscribe and share with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Mayor's Mixtape Episode 54 answers some of your questions about Advance Pueblo. Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes joins Mayor Graham to talk about who is Advance Pueblo? What are they? Where is housed and how does it work? Let's talk the future of economic development in Pueblo and how Advance Pueblo fits into the plan.   Like, subscribe and share the podcast. Don't forget to em...

Episode 53 of the Mayor's Mixtape welcomes At-Large Councilor Selena Ruiz-Gomez. She shares with Mayor Graham and the listener about why she got involved with local government, her goals while serving on City Council and more about her professional background. Councilor Ruiz-Gomez and Mayor Graham share about their commitment to Pueblo and working with City Council and the Mayor's Office...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Mayor's Mixtape. Episode 52 gives a recap of the Work Session presentation from City Council on Monday, March 16. Mayor Graham discusses the IGA for the Citizens' Services Advisory Commission (CSAC). Additionally, she gives a breakdown of the next steps with The Pueblo Shelter, highlighting 32 clients who have found permanent, stable housing and othe...

Episode 51 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes a recap from Mayor Heather Graham of the City Council meeting held on Monday, March 9. We answer a question from our listeners and hear about a legislative update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain.   Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Thanks for listening!