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Veterans honored with parade in Avondale
October 6, 2012 7:39 PM
For the tenth year, a ceremony and parade in Avondale honors veterans and military men and women. All different branches of the military from around Colorado came together to be honored along Highway 50. Those living and those who have passed on were saluted and remembered with a 21-gun... more » -
Avondale students complete important drill
May 1, 2012 4:35 PM
Over a hundred students at Avondale Elementary in Pueblo County take part in a drill that could someday save their lives. Because it's close to the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Avondale Elementary's gym has the ability to close off the ventilation system. In case there's ever a chemical leak or spill,... more » -
Fire destroys rural Pueblo County home
March 7, 2012 2:15 PM
Fire destroyed a modular home over night at 45493 Fields Road in eastern Pueblo County. The owner called 911 when he heard popping noises on his roof and found his roof was on fire. He did have a fire going in a wood burning stove at the time, though... more » -
Anti-nuclear crowd speaks to county commissioners
March 16, 2011 11:06 PM
A day after those in favor of a Pueblo County nuclear power plant had their say, the other side speaks. Pueblo County commissioners heard testimony from residents on Wednesday who don't want the plant to come to town. Some like Ross Vincent say they flat out don't trust the nuclear... more » -
Proponents of nuclear power plant speak out
March 15, 2011 11:23 PM
Lines are being drawn in Pueblo County as county commissioners consider bringing a 24,000 acre nuclear power plant to Avondale. The debate is so heated, meeting nights are split based on those in favor and those who aren't. Tuesday night belonged to those in favor of bringing the plant to... more » -
Posada planned in Avondale tomorrow
December 10, 2010 1:20 PM
The Annual Posada and Christmas Tree Lighting will happen in Avondale tomorrow evening. Sponsored by People Caring for People, the ceremony will include a performance by the Pueblo County High School Choir, carols from area church groups, cookies and hot chocolate. It Happens at Highway 50 and Avondale Blvd.... more » -
Traffic accident on Hwy 96
November 10, 2010 12:12 PM
The Colorado State Patrol reports one woman was injured in a traffic accident on state Highway 96 in eastern Pueblo County, between Avondale and Boone, Wednesday morning. Dawn Martinez of Fowler was westbound when she attempted to pass a car and realized there was oncoming traffic. She went off... more » -
Deputies look for more bones after rancher finds skull
July 19, 2010 7:53 PM
Pueblo County Sheriff Deputies will continue to look for more human bones this week. A rancher discovered a skull on his property on Friday. The rancher says he saw something white in his field and thought it was "a ball." The rancher, who didn't want to be identified, lives on... more » -
Farmer killed in Pueblo County identified
March 4, 2010 8:55 AM
A farmer killed Wednesday afternoon in Pueblo County when his tractor was slammed from behind by a minivan has been identified. Paul Bregar, 64, of Avondale was trapped under his John Deere tractor when it was flipped over by the collision. The crash happened on Highway 50 in eastern... more » -
Warship built with WTC steel is headed to New York
October 13, 2009 11:00 AM
A warship built with 7 1/2 tons of steel from the World Trade Center site is heading to its namesake city. The USS New York left south Louisiana, where it was built, on Tuesday. The Navy will officially commission it in New York in early November. Organizers of... more »
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