By Heather Willard, The Pueblo Chieftain Three life-shattering events ranging from 1904-1921 that resulted in tremendous loss of life in Pueblo provide a backdrop for scientists seeking mass graves in Roselawn Cemetery. Students from the Colorado School of Mines, led by archaeologist Michelle Slaughter, are searching the oldest portion of the cemetery for mass graves […]
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Rail mill project solidifies Pueblo’s “Steel City” moniker
By Jon Pompia, The Pueblo Chieftain PUEBLO — Like the city itself, steel-making in Pueblo has seen its highs and lows, booms and busts, and periods of “steady as she goes.” In history tomes as well as the minds of the thousands with a connection to the “steel mill” and the mines that fed it, […]
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Colorado State Fair re-imagined amid coronavirus
By Jon Pompia, The Pueblo Chieftain Colorado State Fair organizers are moving forward with a re-imagined expo this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Scott Stoller, the fair’s general manager, received unanimous support last week from the event’s board of authority to move forward with a pared-down celebration that respects health directives limiting the number of […]