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I-70 study: Best traffic fix costs up to $20B
March 12, 2011 2:27 PM
DENVER (AP) - A study of ways to ease traffic jams on Interstate 70 in the Colorado mountains confirms that the alternative preferred by planners would cost $16 billion to $20 billion. The final version of the study was released Friday. The Summit Daily News reports it doesn't differ... more » -
Pueblo schools stay open despite sub zero temps
February 1, 2011 2:31 PM
From Denver to Colorado Springs, many school districts were closed today because of the bitter cold temperatures. However, in Pueblo, both District-70 and Pueblo City Schools were open with a two hour delay. At Somerlid Elementary school, the temperature was -2 degrees as students arrived for class. Several parents... more » -
Zipper lane would cut I-70 trips in half
August 26, 2010 11:18 AM
Adding an extra, temporary eastbound lane to Interstate 70 would cut travel time from ski resorts to Denver by about half. That's according to the initial results of study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. It found using a reversible zipper lane on winter Sundays would cut the... more » -
Students adjust to longer school days, shorter week
August 17, 2010 7:05 PM
It's back to school for students in Pueblo County's School District 70 and this year the district is adjusting to a new four day schedule. To save the school district money, students in D-70 will now be off on Fridays. Some students see the 4-day schedule as a big benefit.... more » -
Arts Center to offer Friday programs in the fall
May 10, 2010 7:02 PM
School District 70 student who may find themselves with nothing to do in the fall will have a friend in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. The arts center is expanding its Young at Art Afterschool program through a partnership with District 70. All day arts education classes will... more » -
D-70 outsources bus service, despite protests
April 21, 2010 12:22 AM
School District 70 has decided to stop operating its school buses. The decision was made at a school board meeting Tuesday night at Pueblo West High School. By a vote of 4-0, the board unanimously passed a measure to contract bus transportation out to a private company. School board member... more » -
One lane in both directions to open soon on I-70
March 11, 2010 11:49 AM
Workers are getting ready to reopen Interstate 70 in western Colorado, three days after a rock slide tore gaping holes in an elevated section and littered the highway with boulders. State officials say workers are patching holes, repairing drainage and clearing away snow in Glenwood Canyon Thursday morning. ... more » -
Unhappy D-70 parents look at options
March 4, 2010 8:03 PM
More on School District 70's plan to shift to a 4-day school week this fall. Some parents in Pueblo County say they will take their students elsewhere. Some private schools say they've been getting calls from parents. News First 5 looked at options for parents. The McClelland School and St.... more » -
District 70 superintendent talks about changes
March 3, 2010 7:40 PM
School District 70 is the largest in our state to vote for a 4-day school week. Resulting in longer days Monday through Thursday, and no school on Friday. News First 5 asked people their thoughts on the change. "I really don't think that would be a great idea," said Kathryn.... more » -
D 70 may move top-ranked school
February 16, 2010 6:03 PM
A big crowd is expected at Tuesday night's school board meeting at Pueblo County High School. Board members will consider the first round of cuts aimed at trimming $5 million from the District 70 budget. That includes moving one school and possibly closing others. One idea D-70 is considering is... more » -
School District 70 examines major cuts
December 17, 2009 5:57 PM
School District-70 in Pueblo County is considering making major cuts to balance its budget next year. Superintendent Dan Lere tells News First 5 several options are being talked about including closing schools, cutting bus routes and reducing funds for athletic programs. District-70 says it needs to cut about $5 million... more »
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