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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Pueblo West will use third-party election provider, County Clerk declines election request

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The Pueblo West Metropolitan District has entered into an agreement with Community Resource Services of Colorado to provide election services for the May 2 Board of Directors election. 

On Jan. 27, the office of Pueblo County Clerk Candace Rivera ...

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Administration
Posted on: December 13, 2022

Bond named 2022 Pueblo West Metro District Employee of the Year

Employee of the Year Ray Bond

Water utility maintenance technician Ray Bond has been named the Pueblo West Metropolitan District 2022 Employee of the Year award. Bond received the award during the Pueblo West Metro District Employee Appreciation Party on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Bond was amo...

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Administration

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Posted on: June 22, 2022

June 2022 Action Items

Action Items for Board Meetings

June 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting Action Items

1. Administrative Building Purchase Agreement - 19 E. Abarr Drive, Pueblo West  - MOTION:

  • Remove/cancel the sent letter of intent 
  • Purchase contract presented to the Board not approv...
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Board of Directors
Posted on: June 22, 2022

May Board Action Items

Action Items for Board Meetings

May 9, 2022 Action Items

1 PWMD Finance Department was recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2020

2. RESOLUTION 2022-023 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATED WATER AND WASTEWATER RULES AND REGULATIONS - APPROVED 4-0
3. RESOLUTIO...
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Board of Directors
Posted on: June 22, 2022

April Board Action Items

Action Items for Board Meetings

April 25 ,2022

1. Pueblo County CTF Funding Assistance Agreement - Approved 4-0

April 11, 2022

1. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-019 - A RESOLUTION MODIFYING APPENDIX "A" OF PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT'S WATER AND SEWER RATES AND UTILI...

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Board of Directors

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Is Colorado's new cage-free egg law making you consider raising your own hens?

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Is it legal to raise egg-laying hens in Pueblo West? 

For the majority of Pueblo West Metro District residents, the answer is actually "yes." Residents living in an "agricultural zone" may keep up to 12 chickens, provided you f...

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Posted on: October 27, 2020

Stay Connected!

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You can now make an account in the "notify me" section of the website. This will allow us to send updates in the future including a new newsletter beginning mid 2021. You can also use the My Pueblo West App to download and store on your phone fo...

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Posted on: October 27, 2020

Website Personalization Now Available!

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If you ever want more information or emails, we will start collecting resident email addresses for an online newsletter to start mid 2021. Please sign up in the "Notify Me" section

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News Flash

Posted on: November 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo West Ballot Question 6D passes, ensures continued funding for Fire Department

PRESS RELEASE 6D

CONTACT:

Anthony Sandstrom

Pueblo West Metropolitan District

Communications and Public Engagement Specialist

asandstrom@pwmd-co.us

(719) 352-2741 

November 10, 2022

For Immediate Release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. โ€” Pueblo West voters have signaled their approva...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Registration for first session of summer youth swim lessons is Friday, June 2 from 1 to 3:30

Registration window for youth swim lessons is Friday, June 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Because of high community demand, the registration window for the first session of Pueblo West Parks and Rec youth swim lessons is ONLINE only from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2.

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

What does the new Pueblo County/Pueblo West roads intergovernmental agreement mean for residents?

News article graphic: Learn more about the roads agreement between Pueblo County and  Pueblo West.

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District and Pueblo County government voted to ratify a new intergovernmental agreement, or IGA, regarding the maintenance of roads in Pueblo West. The Pueblo West Board of Directors approved the language in the agreement on M...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Two new Pueblo West Metropolitan Board of Directors members take oaths of office

New Pueblo West Metro District Board members, Brian Axworthy and Bill Vickers

Brian Axworthy and Bill Vickers, who were elected to the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors on May 2, took their oaths of office Monday, May 22, beginning their four-year term on the Board. 

The Board of Directors is a five-membe...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Crossroads provides Metro District assurances about planned facility

News Release graphic: Crossroads provides Metro District assurances about planned facility

Crossroads’ Turning Points is planning construction of an inpatient medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment facility, which will be located at 355 E. Spaulding Ave. (map).

Numerous residents have voiced concerns to the Pueblo West Me...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Fire tax oversight group announces plans for first public report

Fire Protection Sales Tax Oversight Group will release report this summer

LEARN MORE: Get a Fire Station No. 2 update, view architectural drawings, and more.

The Pueblo West Fire Protection Sales Tax Oversight Group announced it will release its first public report about Fire Department spending of taxes collected through the pa...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Fourth of July wet parade will return for 2023

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The Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors have announced the return of the popular Fourth of July "wet parade" for the first time since 2019, and have renamed it the 'Jack Fowler Memorial Fourth of July Water Parade&a...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

Pueblo West water restrictions will continue, residents asked to practice money-saving conservation

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For Immediate Release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. โ€” The Pueblo West Metropolitan District Water and Wastewater Department announced Pueblo West will remain in Stage One Voluntary Water Restrictions in 2023.

โ€œWe will be one of many communities on the Colorad...

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

Meet Interim District Manager Christian Heyn

Metro District Manager Christian Heyn

On March 27, 2023, the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors appointed Christian J. Heyn to the role of Metro District Interim District Manager.

Prior to being named Interim District Manager, Christian was the Metro District Director of Perf...

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

Pueblo West Purple Heart Community special event is Saturday, April 15

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The Pueblo West Metropolitan District, in partnership with the Pueblo West VFW Post 5812, will recognize Pueblo West's status as a Purple Heart Community at noon on Saturday, April 15 at VFW Post 5812, 127 E. Spaulding Ave. in Pueblo West.

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Pueblo West Metro District names interim district manager

Christian Heyn, Pueblo West Metro District interim district manager

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors have named Christian Heyn, previously the Metro District Director of Performance and Compliance, to the role of Interim District Manager.

The Board of Directors and Chief Administrator Brian Caserta,...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Meet the candidates for the Pueblo West Metro District Board of Directors

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Become a more educated voter! Learn more about the six individuals running for two open spots on the Pueblo West Metro District Board of Directors.

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Pueblo West residents living in agricultural zones may now raise as many as 20 hens

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Following a resolution passed unanimously by the Pueblo West Metro District Board of Directors on March 13, Pueblo West residents may raise as many as 20 chickens on their property, an increase of the previous limit of 12. Residents should note t...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Pueblo West Metropolitan District launches โ€˜Pueblo West Alertsโ€™ system

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New system to notify residents of emergencies, updates and community news

Sign up now for the Pueblo West Alerts notification system!

March 7, 2023

For immediate release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. — In an effort to better inform the community, the ...

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Posted on: January 1, 2023

Pueblo West, Colorado taxes taking effect in 2023

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Several tax increases and changes approved by voters or the Colorado State Legislature in 2022 have taken effect as of Jan. 1, 2023.

Pueblo West Metropolitan District sales tax is now 5.9%

Locally, the voter-approved 1% sales tax increase to fund Pueblo Wes...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Apply to be a lifeguard! Sign up for lifeguard certification training. Open to ages 15 & up

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Are you 15 or older? Interested in learning how to become a lifeguard and get trained for a summer job? Pueblo West Parks and Rec will be offering a 3-day Lifeguard Course from March 17-19.

Learn more and sign up... Parks & Recreation
Posted on: December 6, 2022

Pueblo West employees, community ensured parade success

Pueblo West Holiday in Lights, family photo with Santa

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Pueblo West Holiday in Lights Parade returned after a three-year hiatus, and thanks to the hard work and planning by Pueblo West Metro District employees and community partners, an estimated crowd of over 500 people attended the e...

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Parks & Recreation

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Federal project to widen Nichols Road, Pueblo Westโ€™s entry road to Lake Pueblo

Sign of Nichols Road entry to Pueblo Reservoir

For immediate Release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. โ€” A federally-funded project to widen Nichols Road, Pueblo Westโ€™s only road entry into Lake Pueblo State Park, will begin this week.

The project also includes a pedestrian bridge to connect Lake Puebloโ€™s tra...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo West Metro District leader steps back from district management duties

Brian Caserta talking to residents

For immediate release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. โ€” Pueblo West Metropolitan District Chief Administrator Brian Caserta, who has been serving dual roles as the Pueblo West district manager and fire chief since 2021, has chosen to step back from his duties ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo West Metro District launching new Community Volunteer Program

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For immediate release

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. โ€” The Pueblo West Metropolitan District is unveiling a new Community Volunteer Program designed to administer citizen-led initiatives, community service projects, and upcoming community events.

โ€œOver the yea...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo County/Pueblo West Roads Maintenance Update

Pueblo West roads press conference with Garrison Ortiz and Kim Swearingen

Pueblo County government and the Pueblo West Metropolitan District held a joint press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 11 to highlight the ongoing transfer of roads maintenance duties from the Metro District to the County.

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo County/Pueblo West Roads Maintenance Update

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Following voters' approval of a 1% sales tax to pay for Pueblo West roads maintenance, the Pueblo West Metropolitan District and Pueblo County governments have been working closely to ensure a smooth transition of Pueblo West roads maintenance duties from...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Pueblo West Water purchases additional water rights in Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company

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The Pueblo West Metropolitan District Water Department has expanded its water resources following the purchase of shares in the Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company, located between Buena Vista and Leadville.

โ€œTo better serve our customers, Pueblo West W...

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Water Utilities
Posted on: December 20, 2022

How do I prepare my pipes for extreme cold? What do I do if my pipes freeze?

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Frozen pipes are a wintertime concern in Colorado, especially when temperatures drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Such dips in temperature pose safety concerns as well as the risk of frozen pipes in your home.

Residents are asked to take precautions to keep...

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Water Utilities
Posted on: December 12, 2022

Collections & Distribution team recognized for safety

Collections and Distribution employee with safety recognition

The Pueblo West Metro District Water Department Collection and Distribution (C&D) team was recognized this month for their commitment to safety.

"Every time I made a suggestion to improve the safety environment in their department, it was fixed,&q...

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Water Utilities
Posted on: October 27, 2020

Outdoor Efficiency

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  • Mulch planting beds with newspaper, leaves, bark, or wood chips. Mulches retain soil moisture and improve soil quality.
  • Water your plantings with a soaker hose or a drip irrigation system. Less water evaporates this way than with a sprinkler, and you targe...
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