PUEBLO — An important resource has reopened on the northeast side of Pueblo! The Barkman Library is set to reopen next week after undergoing a more than $4 million facelift.
These improvements include the following:
- a new kids space
- a bigger community room
- a bridge that connects the library to Belmont Park
These upgrades were funded by a voter-approved bond measure from 2019.
A formal ribbon cutting will take place next Tuesday at 9 a.m. After that, there are a series of events celebrating the opening including:
September 11, 2024
Bluey and Bingo Rediscover Barkman 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
September 12, 2024
Diego Martín Chautauqua - el Vaquero 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
September 13, 2024
Barkman Backpack Bonanza 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Massive search effort underway in Colorado for 2 missing hunters
For several days, a search effort has been underway for two missing hunters in southern Colorado. According to the Conejos County Sheriff's office, they responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead to make contact with two people who were reported overdue while elk hunting on Sept. 13.
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