Bond named 2022 Pueblo West Metro District Employee of the Year

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...

Run for the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors

Do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Pueblo West voters will elect two new Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors on May 2, 2023. If you want to serve, declare your candidacy by filling out a self-nomination form by Feb. 24.

June 2022 Action Items

June 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting Action Items

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

May Board Action Items

May 9, 2022 Action Items

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

April Board Action Items

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...

March Board Action Items

March 14th, 2022 Board Meeting:

1. Future water taps and growth for Pueblo West - Motion to Extend Pause until 3/16/2022 Special Meeting - Passed 4-0

2.  RESOLUTION 2022-014 - A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PLATTEVILLE WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION TO FRPHI E...

February Action Items

February 28, 2022

1. RESOLUTION 2022-011 A RESOLUTION OF PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE OF ARCHITECTURE - PASSED 5-0

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

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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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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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. 

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

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. — Pueblo West voters have signaled the...

Pueblo West, Colorado taxes taking effect in 2023

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...

Parks and Recreation to launch winter Learn to Swim program

Register for the Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Learn to Swim classes now!

In response to community requests for a swim lesson program, Pueblo West Parks and Recreation is launching two Learn to Swim sessions in February and March.

"Many community me...

Indoor swim programs begin Jan. 16 through March 31

Pueblo West Parks and Recreation is once again partnering with the Pueblo Regional Center to offer swimming and water fitness opportunities.

Pueblo West employees, community ensured parade success

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...

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo County/Pueblo West Roads Maintenance Update

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.

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo County/Pueblo West Roads Maintenance Update

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...

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

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.

“To better serve our customers, Pue...

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

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...

Collections & Distribution team recognized for safety

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...

Outdoor Efficiency

• 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...