Pueblo's Podcast

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles festival is heating up for its 28th year in 2022.

Dave Moore chats with Duane Nava with the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce about the Chile and Frijoles Festival.

It's an event where many locals come to get their spicy staple to support Pueblo farmers; additionally, guests from other states come to get their yearly supply of chile.

He explains what you need to know before you go.

This year there will be hot air balloons accompanying the chile fest on the Riverwalk.

Starting Friday 7 p.m. a glow-in-the-dark hot air balloon festival.

Then Saturday and Sunday morning 6:45 a.m. the balloons will lift off weather permitting.

Admission is $6 despite your age however there will be a separate beer garden that those 21+ can enjoy with in the festival.

More information at the festival website.

Dave Moore chats with Scott Stoller General Manager of the Colorado State Fair about the 150th year of the fair.
Some favorites are back and there's some new additions to the fair. The sandcastle, slopper eating contest and Governor’s plate are back!
There are also several discount days to help you save a little money and still make memories at the fair:

• Fridays kids under 12 get in FREE
• Sunday, Aug 28 first responders get 50% off
• Mondays Seniors get in FREE
• Aug. 30 $2 Tuesday
• Aug. 31 One price Wednesday

Tap to learn more about the fair.
Host: Dave Moore Guest: Scott Stoller Editor: Carly Moore Music: Reveille

Editor's Note: Dave Moore had oral surgery and is doing fine but he doesn't sound like himself so his daughter Carly Moore is filling in as host on this episode.
As we kick of season three of Pueblo's Podcast we're asking our city leaders, what their goals are for 2022. Each Monday this week we will chat with a city council member.
Due to Colorado's Sunshine Law Pueblo's Podcast could not interview City Council as group, but in fairness we did ask all the council members the same questions.
This week we're hearing from President Heather Graham who is also brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022.
Host: Carly Moore Guest: Heather Graham Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

The Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment does more than just handle pandemics.
Trysten Garcia from the PDPHE sits down with Dave Moore to talk about all things health.
What do Skunks, Racoons & Mosquitos all have in common? They are animals you should steer clear of this summer.
When it comes to mosquito control Trysten says remember the “Four Ds” of DEET, Dress, Dusk and Dawn, and Drain.
In addition to that, the health department also makes sure food vendors are safe including restaurants, gas stations and vendors at festivals.

In this special edition of Pueblo’s Podcast, Dave Moore and Gunnison Pagnotta and Alan Van Norman talk about GOAL High School. Education has changed due to the pandemic however GOAL has not. GOAL High School has been doing remote learning for more than a decade. GOAL High School is a multi-district, charter, blended online school. Blended online means classes are online but students have the option to come in-person to a drop-in center at any time. The student experience at GOAL is never the same student to student . This model works for students who travel to compete in rodeo events, teen parents, athletes, students with social anxiety and every where in between. However, each student has access to an academic coach which acts as a mentor.
There are dozens of drop-in centers around the state. GOAL serves a wide range of student needs from social-emotional to food insecurities; to honors and early college programs. They are accepting new students for the 2021-2022 school year. You can enroll at goalac.org or call 877-776-4625.
Enroll now.Host: Dave Moore Guest: Gunnison Pagnotta & Alan Van Norman Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton