C O M M The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is the collective voice of 930 business professionals who work to improve and promote an atmosphere that enables the community to grow and U prosper, and make the city of Pueblo an outstanding place to visit, live, and conduct business.
We invite you to come experience the flavor of this unique and prosperous community in the N heart of Southern Colorado!
I Distance to Major Cities: Albuquerque: 320mi Atlanta: 1483mi T Chicago: 1096mi Dallas: 715mi Denver: 110mi Kansas City: 640mi Y Los Angeles: 1168mi Where is Pueblo located? Miami: 2163mi Pueblo is located in Southern Colorado along the New York:1862mi southern edge of the state’s major growth corridor. Phoenix: 805mi Historically a transportation junction, the city lies Seattle: 1445mi 110 miles south of Denver at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 25 and Highway 50.
P Population: Latitude 38° 15’N Year City County Longitude 104° 37’W 2006 104,845 153,083 Elevation 4,695 Feet R 2008 106,765 157,389 2010 106,543 159,063 2012 107,772 160,852 Climate
O Pueblo has a very mild climate with moderate Ethnic Distribution: temperature throughout its four seasons. The Year 2012 2008 2005 2000 average daily high is 52° with an average daily low Anglo 53.5 56.4 46.8 57.7 of 37 °. Although, Pueblo receives an annual F Hispanic 42.0 39.1 46.0 38.0 average snowfall of 31 inches, its moderate Black 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.7 temperatures does not allow snow to stay long. Other 2.1 2.5 5.7 2.6 I Average annual precipitation: 1 1.91 Inches Age Distribution: Normal annual snowfall: 31 Inches Year Under 18 18-64 65+ 2005 25.5 60.1 14.4 Average Monthly Temperature L January 45° 2006 24.3 60.9 14.7 2007 24.3 61.1 14.6 April 66° 2008 24.1 61.3 14.6 July 91° E 2009 23.9 61.4 14.8 October 68°
2012 23.7 60.3 16.0 Annual 51.7° SALES TAX: COST OF LIVING (3rd quarter 2013) County Sales Tax 1% The cost of living in Pueblo is under the national average. City Sales and/or use Tax 3.5% According to the American Chamber of Research Association State Sales Tax .9% Index, Pueblo has an index of 82.5 compared to a national Total sales tax are 7.4%* average of 97.8 of participating cities. *Groceries and prescriptions are not taxed (100% of composite index)
Albuquerque , NM: 94.3 REAL PROPERTY TAX: Denver. CO: 104.0 Colorado is assessed by the political subdivision in Phoenix, AZ: 97.3 which the property is located. The assessed Pueblo, CO: 82.5 valuation in Pueblo is 71% of a property's as- Dallas, TX: 91.0 sessed fair market value.
VEHICLE LICENSE TAX: Is the percentage of the list price and vehicle COST OF HOUSING INDEX (3RD QUARTER 2013) weight. Not only does Pueblo have a low cost of living, but also has a low cost of housing. (100% of composite index)
Denver, CO: 118 LODGING TAX: Phoenix, AZ: 144.2 Is 4.3% in addition to applicable sales tax charged Charlotte, NC: 84.4 only on hotels and motel room that are in the city Pueblo, CO: 68.0 limits.
STATE INDIVIDUAL TAX: AVERAGE APARTMENT RENTAL: Is 4.63% of Colorado taxable income. There is no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom city or county individual tax. $425.00 $550.00 $650.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX: AVERAGE HOME PRICE: State Federal $135,000 Diesel .205 . 244 Gas .22 .184 Gasohol .22 .111 2012 CRIME STATISTICS Homicide 8 CITY OF PUEBLO Sexual Assaults 21 200 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 Robbery 199 719-553-2655, pueblo.us Aggravated Assaults 569 Puebloans govern themselves under a home-rule charter which provides for a council-manager form 2012 PROPERTY CRIME STATISTICS of government. Pueblo has seven elected council members that serve staggered four year terms. The Burglary 1895 council hires a City Manager to manager the day to Larceny/Thefts 4642 day operations of the city. The City Manager Auto 493 employs professional department heads to assist in Arson 43 the management of numerous city services.
FAMILY INCOME PUEBLO COUNTY Median family household income for 10th & Main, Pueblo, CO 81003 2013 $34,750 719-583-6000, pueblo.org Pueblo County operates with three elected Income 2013 % Pueblo Families commissioners who each serve staggered four-year Less than $15000 5.0% terms. Each commissioner oversees a certain area $15000 to $24999 12.6% of the county’s provided services. Other elected $25000 to $34999 13.0% county officials include the county clerk, assessor, $35000 to $49999 16.6% coroner, district attorney, sheriff and county and district judges. $50000 and over 19.6%
EMPLOYMENT (2013) TOP LOCAL EMPLOYERS # OF EMPLOYEES OCCUPATION AVERAGE SALARY Parkview Medical Center 2600 Pueblo City Schools 1800 General And Operation Managers $77,840 Dental Hygienists $72,030 Evraz Rocky Mt Steel 1210 Colorado Mental Health Department 1200 Accountants and Auditors $63,340 Registered Nurses $63,250 Wal -Mart Stores 1000 St. Mary Corwin 1200 Real Estate Sales Agent $54,120 Insurance Sales Agents $42,420 Pueblo County #70 1100 Pueblo County Government 1100 Computer Support Specialists $41,560 City of Pueblo 610 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses $41,360 Express Script's 600 Paramedics and EMT $36,040 Vestas 600 Construction Laborers $30,150 CSU-Pueblo 523 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $30,050 Target 500 Security Guards $29,970 Convergys Telemarketing 490 Retail Salesperson $25,030 Trane 450 Nursing Aid, Orderlies, and Attendants $24,670 Pueblo Community College 345 Janitors, Cleaners and Housekeeping $24,000 Loaf & Jug Restaurant Cooks $21,760 GCC
CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Year Total Employment Total Unemployment Unemployed Pueblo Work Force % 212 West 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 2010 66208 7554 10.2 719-562-3720, puebloworkforce.com 2011 68972 7466 9.8 2012 68055 8051 10.6 Express Employment 830 N Main Suite 140, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-545-9120, expresspros.com UTILITIES AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY UTILITY BILL Select Staffing 1310 Fortino Blvd Suite B, Pueblo, CO 81008 Natural Gas $64.00 Electricity $97.00 719-542-7830, selectstaffing.com
Water $45.00 Telephone $42.00 SOS Staffing
517W. 5th St. 108 , Pueblo, CO 81001 719-543-0664 UTILITES COMPANIES
Black Hills Energy Comcast Cable Service of Pueblo Arkansas Riverwalk Historic 105 South Victoria Ave 807 N Greenwood Pueblo,CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 800-890-5554 719-562-3011 blackhillscorp.com comcast.net
Board of Water Works San Isabel Electric 319 W . 4th Street 781 E Industrial Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-584-0250 719-547-2160 pueblowater.org siea.com
Century Link-phone Xcel Energy-Natural Gas 308 E Pikes Peak 615 West 6th Street Colo. Springs, CO 80903 Pueblo, CO 81003 719-633-5006 800-895-4999 centurylink.com xcelenergy.com
HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY CARE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUE 1600 W 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 719-546-4000, colorado.gov 400 W. 16th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over 719-584-4000, parkviewmc.org a century, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Parkview Medical Center is a nationally recognized, full service, Pueblo is a leading employer, provider of quality acute care hospital. Parkview’s 2600 employees deliver mental health services and a community partner. comprehensive medical, surgical, and behavioral health services. CMHIP is one of Colorado's two JCAHO-accredited state psychiatric hospitals. The hospital is under the Parkview is a Level II Trauma Center and features Southern direction of the Colorado Department of Human Colorado’s most experienced emergency staff. Services. Clients we serve range from the adolescent to the geriatric population. ST. MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER Emergency Care 1008 Minnequa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Urgent Care 719-557-4000, stmarycorwin.org 3737 Ivywood, Pueblo, CO 81005 St. Mary Corwin Medical Center is a faith based, mission driven, 719-553-2204 Hours Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm teaching facility having served the Pueblo community for more than 117 years. St. Mary Corwin is known for its comprehensive Cancer Urgent Care Services, Accredited Stereotactic Mammography Center, Obstetrics, 3676 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008 Level III Trauma Center/Emergency Department, Rehabilitation 719-553-2208 Hours: Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm services, Southern Colorado Family Medicine (residency program) and more. Emergicare 117 N Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-545-0788 TRANSPORTATION MEDIA TELEVISION STATIONS KKTV Air Services: Pueblo Memorial Airport, located 8 miles east of 201 W. 8th Suite 460, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-542-6247, kktv.com Pueblo currently hosts United Express. Which offers nonstop service to Denver which then connects to more than 160 destination. KOAA Colorado Springs Airport is located 40 miles north of Pueblo . 22007th Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 719-544-5781, koaa.com Pueblo Memorial Airport, 31201 Bryan Circle, Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 553-2760, flypueblo.com KRDO 719-544-1312, krdo.com
Shuttle Service: Shuttle Service of Southern Colorado provides KTSC-TV service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo Airports as well as charter 2200 N. Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 719-543-8800 service. 719-545-9444 shuttleserviceofshouthercolorado.com KXRM 560 Wooten Rd., Colorado Springs, Co 80315 Train Service: Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union 719-596-2100 Pacific– Southern Pacific. (Freight service only) NEWSPAPERS Pueblo Chieftain Bus: Texas,, New Mexico & Oklahoma Coaches (TNMO) 123 Court 825 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 544-3520, chieftain.com Pueblo Co. 719-543-2775 Pueblo West View : Pueblo City Transportation offers a full schedule of bus- 825 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 City Bus 719.547.9606, pueblowestview.com ing routes throughout the city 719-553-2727. RADIO Clear Channel Media & Entertainment Cab Service: City Cab Company 719-543-2525 2864 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-545-2080 foxsportspueblo.com, 590KCSJ.com, 95.5FM.com Highway Routes: Interstate 25 north and south, Highway 50 east and west, and highways 45, 78, 96, 227, and 233 Pueblo Radio Group 3715 Thatcher Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-0899, puebloradio.co
Tigre FM 104.9 2099 W. Hwy 50, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-253-1049, tigrecolorado.com SCHOOLS PUEBLO CITY SCHOOLS K-12 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, CO. 81003 719-549-7100, pueblocityschools.us The mission of Pueblo City Schools is to provide a quality education for all students from continuous improvement of instruction, curriculum, and standards using measurable data to support accountability and high expectations. This mission will be accomplished by dedicated, highly qualified, professional staff working with students, parents, community and other educational institutions. All district students and employees will learn and work in a safe, secure environment.
PUEBLO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 K-12 301 Lane 28, Pueblo, CO. 81006 719-542-0220 , Dist70.k12.co.us Pueblo School District 70 is a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as the most valuable resource and best hope for the future. District 70 is a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning.
GOAL ACADEMY 107 W 11th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, 877-776-4625, goalac.org Goal Academy is an on line school to help and set goals that prepares students to control their future. Core classes are offered to satisfy requirements for graduation. Academic team can also decide if taking FREE college courses is an option.
CONNECT CHARTER SCHOOLS 104 E 7th, Pueblo, CO. 81003, 719-542-0224 Connect Charter school envisioned a school in which all children receive the nurturance, guidance, and the resources they need to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to create and sustain on equitable intellectually vibrant and personalized school.
SWALLOWS CHARTER ACADEMY AND SOUTHERN COLORADO EARLY COLLEGE 278 S McCullock Blvd, Pueblo West, CO. 81007, 719-547-1627, sca.district70.org Swallows Charter Academy envisions a community working to produce lifelong learners who are problem solvers, well-rounded citizens, critical thinkers, team players, good decision makers, and leader of tomorrow.
CHAVEZ/ HUERTA ACADEMY 2727 W 18th Street Pueblo, CO 81003, 719-546-6263, chpa-k12.org The primary goal of CCA and DHPH is to provide all students with an advanced and accelerated college preparatory educational program in a supportive and challenging learning environment. Student performance goals are set with the end in mind – graduating students who will succeed and excel in a post-secondary environment.
THE MCCLELLAND SCHOOL 415 E. Abriendo Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-543-5271, mcclellandschool.org McClelland celebrates every child by promoting character growth, and lifelong love of learning, and academic achievement in a creative and safe environment.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2415 E Orman Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-561-9419, stjohnneumannpueblo.com Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. John Neumann Parish of Irvine shares the Good News of Jesus Christ with people of all ages, diverse faiths and cultures, forming a welcoming, worshiping Catholic community.
ST. THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 320 Goodnight Ave Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-561-1121, st-therese-school.org St. Therese Catholic School’s mission is to prepare our students for the academic demands and spiritual challenges of a 21st Century community. We ensure academic achievement through a traditional comprehensive curriculum integrated with the teachings of Catholic tradition, and built upon the underlying principles of rigor and reason.
CONTINUED EDUCATION PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 900 W Orman Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 719-549-3200 pueblocc.edu Pueblo Community College is a two-year vocational training school offering programs at the secondary, post–secondary and adult levels. Pueblo Community College’s courses lead to associate degrees or certificates of completion in diverse areas of study with a current enrollment of 3578 on Pueblo campus and 5694 for all campus.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 719-549-2100 colostate-pueblo.edu Since its incorporation in 1933 as Southern Colorado Junior College to its new designation as a regional, comprehensive university, Colorado State University-Pueblo has served the changing needs to the citizens of Colorado. CSU-Pueblo and Colorado State University form the Colorado State University System. CSU-Pueblo provides the over 5000+ students with access to quality academic programs, collaborative research activities, and outreach opportunities.
INTELLITEC COLLEGE 3673 Parker Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81008 719-542-3181 intelliteccollege.edu IntelliTec College has been training students for exciting careers for more than 40 years. Unlike traditional colleges, IntelliTec College offers short-term programs to get you started in you new career in just months. The mission of IntelliTec is to provide excellent career training through industry-experienced instructors who meet state and accreditation standards.
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ELMWOOD PUEBLO 3900 Thatcher Ave. Pueblo, CO 81005 719-561-4946, pueblo.us
HOLLYDOT COLORADO CITY 55 N Parkway Dr. Colorado City, CO 81019 719-676-3341, hollydotgolf.com
DESERT HAWK AT PUEBLO WEST 251 S McCullock Blvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-547-22890, deserthawkgolfcourse.com
PUEBLO COUNTY CLUB 3200 8th Ave. Pueblo, CO 81008 719-543-4844, pueblocountryclub.com
WALKING STICK 4301 Walking Stick Blvd. Pueblo CO 81001 719-553-1181, walkingstick.com
CREDIT UNIONS CHURCHES More thank 100 places of worship represent the ever growing religious Aventa Credit Union services in Pueblo. All major faiths and denominations are represented. 225 E Evans Many churches offer specialized programs for the young and senior citizens. Pueblo, CO 81004 7199-545-4889, aventa.com Assemblies of God 4 Baptist 28 Credit Union of Colorado Bible 3 1721 Hwy 50 West Calvary 1 Pueblo, CO 81008 Catholic 12 719-585-4470, cuofco.org Charismatic 1 Christian 7 ENT Credit Union Christian Science 1 3583 Spaulding Ave Congregational 1 Pueblo, CO 81008 Church of Jesus Christ 719-542-5276, ent.com of Latter Day Saints 2 Divine Science 1 ENT Credit Union Downtown Church of God 300 W 5th Street Cleveland Tennessee 1 Pueblo, CO 81004 Episcopal 2 719-543-1388, ent.com Evangelical Free 2 Full Gospel 5 Minnequa Works Credit Union Independent 2 1549 E Abriendo Jehovah’s Witness 2 Pueblo, CO 81004 Lutheran 6 719-564-8793, minnequaworks.com Methodist 6 Nazarene 1 Power Credit Union Non-Denominational 1 1615 E Evans Orthodox Eastern 2 Pueblo, CO 81004 Pentecostal 4 719-564-0710, powercu.org Presbyterian 2 Seventh-day Adventist 3 Power Credit Union Unitarian Universalism 1 356 S. McCullock Suite 101 United Church of Christ 1 Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-647-2898, powercu.org
Pueblo Horizons Federal Credit Union NURSING & RETIREMENT HOMES 1825 Hood Ave Pueblo, CO .81003 Belmont Lodge Pueblo Regent Retirement 719-542-5773, pueblohorizonsfcu.com 1601 Constitution Pueblo CO 81001 100 San Carlos Road Pueblo, CO 81005 719-584-2400 719-566-0111, puebloregent.com
Security Service Federal Credit Union Belmont Senior Care Sharmar Village 310 E. Abriendo Ave 3 Douglas Court Pueblo, CO 81001 1201 W Abriendo, Pueblo, CO 81004 Pueblo, CO 81004 719-544-3999, belmontseniorcare.com 719-544-1173, chateauatsharmar.com 719-544-6313, ssfcu.org Bruce McCandless CO University Park Care Center Security Service Federal Credit Union State Veterans Home 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 1902 Vinewood 903 Moore Dr. Florence, CO 81226 719-545-5321, lcca.com Pueblo, CO 81005 719-784-6331 Villa Pueblo Senior 719-564-9311, ssfcu.org Life Care Center Pueblo Living Community 2118 Chatalet Lane Pueblo, CO 81005 1111 Bonforte Blvd Pueblo, CO 81001 Security Service Federal Credit Union 719-564-7741, lcca.com 719-545-5911 1617 Hwy 50 W. Ste 140 Pueblo, CO 81008 Minnequa Medicenter Westwind Campus of Care 719-564-6313, ssfcu.org 2701 California St Pueblo, CO 81004 2515 Pitman Place Pueblo, CO 81004 719-561-9958, savasc.com 719-564-0550, westwindcampus.com Sunwest Educational Credit Union Primrose Retirement Community Wynwood of Pueblo 4141 Sovereign Circle 5055 Outlook Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008 4723 Surfwood Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81005 719-543-3300, primroseretirement.com 719-561-1400, brookdaleliving.com 719-561-0804, ssfcu.org Pueblo Care And Sunwest Educational Credit Union Rehabilitation Center 700 Eagleridge Blvd 2611 Jones Avenue Pueblo, CO 81004 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-564-1735, lcca.com 719-561-0804, ssfcu.org REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND COMPANIES Castle Royal Properties, Inc. Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc.-Valdez 11 Harrogate Terrace, Pueblo, CO 81001 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-545-7318, pueblomike.com 719-585-8722, jimvaldez.com
Haney Real Estate Re/Max Pueblo West Inc. 1035 E Longsdale Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007 19 E Abarr Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-250-9864, haneyre.com 719-547-1710
Jones-Healy Inc. Re/Max Pueblo West-Anderson 119 W 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 19 E Abarr Dr, Pueblo, CO 81007 719-545-8181, Jones-Healy.com 719-547-1708
Keller Williams Performance Realty Re/Max Pueblo West Inc.-Trujillo 600 N Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 19 E Abarr Drive, Pueblo West, Co 81008 719-583-1100, kw.com 719-547-1724, karengetsitdone.com
Merit Co., Inc. Red Creek Land Company 1150 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 131 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-598-4884, meritco.com 719-543-6663, redcreekland.com
Re/Max Associates-Tibbs Schwabe Real Estate Inc. 1310 Hwy 50 W., Pueblo, CO 81008 232 S Union, Pueblo S. Union 719-583-8383, soldonpueblo.com 719-546-3782, schwabe2000.com
Re/Max Associates-Tripp Sound Venture Realty 1310 Hwy 50 W., Pueblo, CO 81008 503 N Main Suite 5, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-553-1706, miketripp.com 719-542-8426
Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc. Southwest Brokerage Corp. 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008 36 N Research Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-546-1717 719-545-0461
Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc.-Miller 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-586-0871, teamgarymiller.com
MOVING MORTGAGE BROKERS Affordable Storage Solutions American Dream Mortgage 90 Greenhorn Dr. Pueblo, CO 81004 627 N Main Street 719-564-2345, storageinpueblo.com Pueblo, CO 81003 719-255-8141 Eagleridge Mini Storage 1065 Eagleridge Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008 Freedom Financial 719-295-1105 1310 Fortino Blvd Ste A Pueblo, CO 81008 Economy Mini Storage 719-543-0115, freedomfs.com 511 Thatcher Ave Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-2232, economyministorage.biz Premier Mortgage Service Inc. 1700 Fortino Blvd Two Men and a Truck Pueblo, CO 81008-1858 4029 Club Manor Dr. Pueblo, CO 81008 719-542-5626, premierpueblo.net 719-543-9000, twomenandatruck.com
STORAGE Southern CO Cold Storage and Warehouse 1745 N Erie. Pueblo, CO 81001 719-545-0155 BANKS ABC Banks Legacy Bank-Downtown U. S. Bank-Downtown 1000 W 6th Street 101 N Main Street 503 N Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 719-595-7375, theabcbank.com 719-546-0800, LegacyIB.com 719-549 –1115, usbank.com
Canon National Bank Legacy Bank-North U.S. Bank-Belmont 101 W. 5th Street 730 Desert Flower 1018 Constitution Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81001 Pueblo, CO 81001 719-544-5548, canonbank.com 719-562-1800, LegacyIB.com 719-545-7691, usbank.com
Canon National Bank-PW Legacy Bank-PW U. S Bank-North 76 S. Dunlap 7 E Spaulding 3330 N Elizabeth Pueblo West, CO 81007 Pueblo West, CO 81007 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-6947-1111, canonbank.com 719-544-3887, LegacyIB.com 719-543-6257, usbank.com
Canon National Bank-South Pueblo Bank & Trust Company U. S Bank-PW 2 Amherst 301 W. 5th Street 1017 N Market Plaza Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-565-1078, canonbank.com 719-545-1834, pbandt.com 719-647-9783, usbank.com
Colorado East Bank & Trust Pueblo Bank & Trust-Belmont U. S Bank-Regency 1515 Fortino Blvd 2127 Jerry Murphy Road 1851 S Pueblo Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008 Pueblo, CO 81001 Pueblo, CO 81005 719-584-2000, coloeast.com 719-585-2350, pbandt.com 719-565-3014, usbank.com
Colorado East Bank & Trust-South Pueblo Bank & Trust-South Wells Fargo-Downtown 1219 S Prairie 1217 South Pueblo Blvd. 201 W. 8th Street Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81003 719-561-5000, coloeast.com 719-585-2355, pbandt.com 719-549-3980, wellsfargo.com
Colorado East Bank & Trust-PW Sunflower Bank-North Wells Fargo Bank-Blend 94 S Tiffany Drive 510 W 29th Street 1515 Santa Fe Drive Pueblo West, CO 81007 Pueblo, CO 81008 Pueblo, CO 81006 719-547-4488, coloeast.com 719-565-4238, sunflowerbank.com 719-543-0763, wellsfargo.com
Community Banks of Colorado Sunflower Bank-Santa Fe Wells Fargo Bank-Norht 121 W 1st Street 1701 S Santa Fe Drive 3000 Hart Road Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81006 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-542-3440, cobnks.com 719-542-2790, sunflowerbank.com 719-586-3141, wellsfargo.com
FirstOak Bank Sunflower Bank-South Wells Fargo Bank-South 1419 W, US 50 1715 S Pueblo Blvd, 2800 S Prairie Pueblo, CO 81008 Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81004 719-544-2265, firstoakbank.com 719-566-4208, sunflowerbank.com 719-565-6021, wellsfargo.com
Frontier Bank U.S. Bank -Albertson’s 4115 Outlook Blvd 1601 Hwy 50 West Pueblo, CO 81008 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-296-1225, bankwithfnb.com 719-543-6257, usbank.com
LIBRARIES The Pueblo Library District has five branches open to the public. Library located on the Eastside at intersection of Monument & 7th Street, scheduled to open in fall of 2014. Library at Hwy 50 and 24 1/2 Lane, located in the county, is under construction.
Robert Hoag Rawlings Lamb Branch YMCA Branch 100 E Abriendo 2525 S Pueblo Blvd 3200 E. Spaulding Ave Pueblo, CO 81004 Pueblo, CO 81005 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-562-5600 719-562-5670 719-562-5659
Barkman Branch White Branch 1300 Jerry Murphy Road 289 S. Joe Martinez Blvd Pueblo, CO 81001 Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-562-5680 719-562-56623
ART & SOUL OF PUEBLO STREET GALLERY: This non-profit outdoor sculpture project promotes art as an important element in arts education, cultural pride, and community redevelopment. These works of art are located in the heart of Downtown Pueblo. 719-543-715 A R BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Steelworks Museum Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I) Archives are programs of the Bessemer Historical Society. For 121 years CF&I was a driving force in the development of the West, with the largest steel mill west of the Mississippi River. Explore E here CF&I’s rich history, telling the stories of the thousands of men and women who dedicated their lives to the industrialization of the American West. Located at 215 Canal Street, 719-564-9086, steelworks.org A MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER /BEULAH MOUNTAIN PARK: The Park is a beautiful 611-acre mountain park and retreat center, a place for learning and recreation. Located South of Beulah on Highway 78. 719-485-4444, hikeandlearn.org A BISHOP CASTLE: Begun as a one room stone cottage in 1969, it has become a monumental castle to T this day. Located 24 miles North of I-25 exit #74 (Colorado City) 719-485-3040, bishopcastle.org
T BUELL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The nation’s second ranked Children’s Art Museum, according to Child Magazine, is here in Pueblo. This 12,000-square-foot, two-level facility offers innovative, hands-on R exhibits focusing on the arts, science and history for people ages 1 to 101. Located at 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. (719) 295-7200, sdc-arts.org A CENTER FOR AMERICAN VALUES: The Center for American Values is a non-profit organization C located on Pueblo’s Riverwalk. The Center’s current inter-active exhibit features over 140 portraits of Medal of Honor recipients. Located at 101 S. Main St., 719)-543-9502 americanvaluescenter.org T CITY PARK: Included in the Park is the home of the Pueblo Zoo, tennis complex, swimming pool, I softball fields, stocked lakes, kiddie rides, a wooden carousel and nearly 200 acres of grass. The park is located at 800 Goodnight Ave. , 719-553-2790, pueblo.us/Facilities O LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK: Along with the sunny days and a mild year-round climate, Lake Pueblo, N rated a fishing “hot spot,” provides over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and almost 10,000 acres of land. Located at 640 Reservoir Rd. 719-561-9320, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/ S lakepueblo
COLORADO STATE FAIR & RODEO: The Colorado State Fair, is a celebration of the people, agriculture, art, music, natural resources and industries that collectively display the culture and livelihood of Colorado. The Colorado State Fair Grounds welcomes dozens of concerts, livestock shows, carnival rides, horse shows, professional rodeo and creative arts exhibits. The Fair is located on 1001 Beulah Ave., 800-876-4567, coloradostatefair.com
EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM: The museum exhibits chronicle human events in the region from pre historic times through 1900 when railroads and commercial developments helped make Pueblo the major industrial center in Colorado. Located at 301 N. Union Ave., 719-583-0453, elpueblohistorymuseum.org
NATURE & RAPTOR CENTER OF PUEBLO: This private, non-profit, educational, conservation and recreational facility sits on the banks of the Arkansas River and offers all sorts of year round activities. Located at 5200 Nature Center Rd., 719-549-2230, natureandraptor.org
HARP (HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO): HARP is a 26 acre waterfront park located in the heart of downtown Pueblo. 719-535-0242, puebloriverwalk.org
Hose Company #3 Fire Museum: The building at this location is the only remaining fire house in Pueblo that housed horse drawn fire equipment, and one of the two remaining that has the famous brass pole intact. To set up a tour please call 719-553-2830, hosecono3.com
INFOZONE: This one of a kind interactive museum offers hands on displays illustrating Pueblo’s History as seen through the eyes of the Pueblo Chieftain and the Star Journal. Located in the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library 100 E. Abriendo Ave. , 719-562-5604, infozonenewsmuseum.com
MARTIN LUTHER KING, HOLIDAY COMMISSION: The old Lincoln home, built in 1889, served as Colorado’s first black orphanage and old-folks home beginning in 1904. Today, these red-brick
structures connected by a passageway serve as a museum celebrating black history. Located at 2713-2715 N. Grand Ave ., 719-253-1015, Email: [email protected] AREA ATTRACTIONS CONTINUED… PUEBLO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The Pueblo County Historical Society Museum is located in the Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center (201 E. B St.) The museum contains a collection of books, historical maps and photographs of old Pueblo sites. (719) 543-6772, pueblohistory.org
PUEBLO ART GUILD & GALLERY: The Pueblo Art Guild Gallery and gift shop displays art work from local Colorado artists, with a large selection from all art mediums. Located in Mineral Palace Park., 719-543-2455, puebloartguild.com
PUEBLO LEVEE MURAL PROJECT: The Arkansas River levee is the canvas for the Pueblo Levee Mural Project‚ a 3-mile-long piece of artwork that holds the Guinness Book of World Records’ distinction as being the world’s largest continuous painting. Not bad for some-thing that began 30 years ago as isolated graffiti and was not embraced by the community at large.
PUEBLO MOTOR SPORTS PARK: This multi-purpose facility includes a drag strip, road course, motocross track and 3/8 dirt track oval. Located at 3733 N. Pueblo Blvd. , 719-584-RACE, pueblomotorsportspark.net
PUEBLO PLAZA ICE ARENA: One of the finest indoor skating facilities in Southern Colorado. The Arena is open for skating and lessons, hockey, broomball and curling. Located at 100 N. Grand Ave., 719-553-2730 pueblo.us
PUEBLO RAILWAY MUSEUM: Operated by the Pueblo Locomotive and Rail Historical Society, the museum features vintage railroad equipment, including the 2912, a former AT&SF 4-8-4-steam locomotive that the group is restoring to operating condition. Located at 132 W. B St., 719-251-5024, pueblorailway.org
PUEBLO WEISBROD AIRCRAFT MUSEUM: The museum has a collection of 26 airplanes, including a B-29 bomber and a RB-37. The Memorial Museum traces the history of the B-24 and the activities of Allied units that once flew B-24s. Located at 31001 Magnuson Ave., 719-948-9219, pwam.org
PUEBLO WHITE WATER PARK: Covering a half mile stretch of the Arkansas River, the Pueblo White Water Park is quickly becoming a popular recreational outlet for many local residents. The Park has 8 water features enabling you to kayak, surf and boogie board. pueblo.us
PUEBLO ZOO: The zoo exhibits over 420 animals and 140 species, including several endangered species. Located in Pueblo’s City Park, 719-561-1452, pueblozoo.org
RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM: The river trail system stretches for thirty five miles along the Arkansas River from Lake Pueblo to the entrance of University Park on the north side of Pueblo.
ROCK CANYON SWIM BEACH: The swim beach at Lake Pueblo State Park is located below the dam area. 719-561-9320, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/lakepueblo
ROSEMOUNT MUSEUM: The Rosemount is a 37-room mansion, originally home to the John Thatcher family. The home was built in 1893 and is still furnished with 85 percent of its original furnishings. Located at 419 W. 14th St., 719-545-5290, rosemount.org
ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK: One of America’s most spectacular attractions, the Royal Gorge Bridge is the world’s highest suspension bridge at the height of 1,550 feet. , 888-333-5897, royalgorgebridge.com
ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILWAY: The train takes passengers on an unforgettable 24 mile two hour journey into the depths of the Royal Gorge. Located in Canon City. 888-724-5748, royalgorgeroute.com
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM: The museum consists of sixteen local organizations that represent Pueblo’s history, archeology, railroad history, Hispanic genealogy and living history. Located at 201 E. B St. 719-295-1517, theheritagecenter.us
SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS & CONFERENCE CENTER: The Art Center features spacious galleries, fine arts and dance programs. Located at 201 N. Santa Fe Ave., 719-295-7200, sdc-arts.org
UNION AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT: Over 60 shops within easy walking distance in a renovated historic district featuring architecture from the turn of the century. There are a variety of stores offering unique and one of a kind products and services. The shops are usually owner owned and operated providing knowledge and personal service. historicpueblo.org
Thank Your For Your Interest in Pueblo, Colorado!
For More Information:
Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce 302 N Santa Fe Avenue Pueblo, CO 81003 719-542-1704 [email protected] pueblochamber.org
ABOUT THE CHAMBER The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce has been building a better business community and stronger economy since 1912. The Greater Pueblo Chamber is not only a Chamber of Commerce but also serves as the Convention and Tourism Council for Pueblo, Colorado. The Greater Pueblo Chamber serves 930 members, 1674 Individuals total. Chamber events such as Business During Lunch, Business After Hours, Seminar Series, Legislative Breakfast and many others help benefit businesses who have invested in the Greater Pueblo Chamber.
Tourism is also a large component of Pueblo’s economy and the Greater Pueblo Chamber strives to help promote Pueblo as a tourist destination by helping to bring special events and conventions to the area.