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Snowpack low for the season
December 21, 2011 7:26 AM
Colorado's snowpack level is lagging behind the historical average, even with the recent snowstorm. On Tuesday, the statewide snowpack was 22 percent below the 30-year average for the date. Snowpack in several river basins is below average, although the Upper Rio Grande in southern Colorado is at 104 percent of... more » -
Low cost computers available to some college students
December 8, 2011 8:53 AM
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder students are getting a chance to buy cheap computers so they don't fall behind on their school work. The school district is selling about 400 refurbished computers for $25. Information officer Andrew Moore says the district is recycling about 2,500 pieces of computer... more » -
Breastmilk donations running low
August 25, 2011 6:04 AM
DENVER (AP) - A slowdown in donations this summer has forced the Mothers' Milk Bank in Denver to limit its supply of breast milk to premature babies in intensive care units. Manager Laraine Lockhart-Borman says the 27-year-old breast milk bank is in need of donations with its supply down... more » -
Salvation Army hosts toy giveaways in Pueblo
December 21, 2010 1:34 PM
The Salvation of Army of Pueblo is counting its blessings. Last week, they were desperate for toy and clothing donations--worried they wouldn't be able to help the 2,200 local children in need of help this Christmas. But they got so many donations, they're holding a free gift giveaway tomorrow--Dec. 22.... more » -
Pueblo ranks 2nd in nation for best cost of living
November 9, 2010 6:43 PM
A new survey by the Washington publisher Kiplinger lists Pueblo as having the second lowest cost of living in the nation. Kiplinger lists Pueblo's average home price at $197,037, allthough the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce says it's closer to $130,000--which is among the most affordable in the state and the... more » -
Low level Air Force flights still up in the air
September 29, 2010 9:29 AM
The U.S. Air Force is giving people more time to comment on a proposal that would establish areas in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico for low-altitude training flights. The Air Force initially asked that comments be received by Oct. 4. That has been pushed back to Nov. 15... more » -
Mortgage rates hit record low of 4.54 pct.
July 29, 2010 10:15 AM
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level on record for the fifth time in six weeks, making homebuying and refinancing the most attractive in decades for those who can get loans. Freddie Mac says the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.54 percent, down from 4.56... more » -
Few takers as mortgage rates hit new record low
July 22, 2010 10:01 AM
Mortgage rates fell to a new record low for the fourth time in five weeks. But low rates haven't been enough to lift a struggling housing market. Freddie Mac says the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.56 percent, down from 4.57 last week. That's the... more » -
Colorado's fire death rate second lowest in U.S.
May 19, 2010 11:54 AM
Here's what I'm working on today. The Colorado Division of Fire Safety says Colorado has the second lowest rate of deaths from accidental fires in the country. Only Hawaii has a lower rate. The Pueblo Fire Department says a big part of that equation is educating the public about fire... more » -
Teacher shake up at Pueblo City Schools
May 11, 2010 7:46 PM
A big shake-up going on in Pueblo City Schools. Dozens of teachers and other staff are being transferred, because their schools aren't making the grade. The upside is millions of new dollars from the No Child Left Behind program. More than 40 teachers and nearly 20 staff members will move... more » -
PCC students offer low cost massages to public
April 27, 2010 5:47 PM
Stressed out? How about getting a low cost massage, while helping students earn a college degree. Today Pueblo Community College held a grand opening for its new massage therapy clinic, located on the corner of Lincoln and Abriendo. PCC started the massage therapy program four years ago, but this marks... more » -
Mortgage rates now above 5 percent
February 25, 2010 12:08 PM
Rates for 30-year home loans rose above the 5 percent threshold for the first time in three weeks, but remained near historically low levels. The mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 5.05 percent this week, up from... more » -
Free tax services available in Pueblo
February 2, 2010 6:48 PM
Starting Wednesday there's free tax help in Pueblo for low income households. Households making less than $49,000 per year may qualify for free income tax e-filing. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is providing free tax services February 3 through April 15. IRS certified volunteers will be available at six locations... more » -
Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter
October 19, 2009 8:11 PM
Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more » -
Agencies ready to help struggling families this winter
October 19, 2009 8:04 PM
Natural gas inventories are at a record high, which means many Americans may pay less on their heating bills this winter. However, Energy Outreach Colorado says in this poor economy thousands will need help paying their bills. The group wants to remind everyone, November 1 is the first day you... more » -
California wildfire stalled by record low temperatures
October 7, 2009 10:50 AM
A low-pressure system that's brought record low temperatures to Southern California is helping firefighters battle a blaze near the mountain community of Wrightwood. The fire in the San Bernardino Mountains was 75 percent contained Wednesday morning and hadn't grown. Evacuation orders for thousands of people were lifted on Tuesday. The... more »
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