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  • School encourages students to wiggle in seats

    January 24, 2011 8:10 PM

    A lot of teachers want students to sit still during class, but one Southern Colorado school has thrown out that philosophy. They're encouraging students to wiggle and move and they believe it's improving learning. "I love it," said Noah Nesit a first grader. At the bottom of their bottoms... more »
  • Fountain Creek improvement plans announced

    November 9, 2010 7:05 PM

    City leaders are unveiling plans to revitalize Fountain Creek in Pueblo. The city planning department has a 30-year master plan to improve the Fountain Creek corridor from 8th St., south to the Arkansas River confluence. The city wants to improve water quality, reduce the flooding risk and add trails and... more »
  • Pueblo magnet schools attracting success

    November 4, 2010 7:22 PM

    A big turnaround for a pair of schools in Pueblo. Two years ago, Fountain Elementary and Corwin Middle Schools were on the brink of failure, but today test scores are up and there's even a waiting list. An issue now, may be funding. "Their achievement was low for several years,... more »
  • Ugly exit in Pueblo has been neglected for years

    May 24, 2010 7:01 PM

    Downtown Pueblo attracts a lot of tourists each year, but some visitors may be getting a bad first impression. If you stop by the riverwalk, convention center or arts center you'll likely take the First St. exit. However, this gateway to Pueblo is nothing to brag about. "It's pitiful. Nothing... more »
  • Literacy grant aims to help Hispanic students in Pueblo

    April 29, 2010 11:25 AM

    Here's what I'm working on today. Pueblo City Schools has received a $600,000 grant from Toyota to improve language skills among Hispanic students. The Toyota Family Literacy Program is now running at Bradford Elementary, Baca Elementary and Irving Elementary schools. The school district has invited the media to Bradford... more »
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