Pueblo's Podcast

*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! 

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 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

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

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

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

  

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

**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

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

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