Episode 23: Improving your Commute

11/04/21 • 35 min

CDOT’s Michelle Puellen joins Pueblo’s Podcast once again to talk about a whole slew of projects. Mainly the Highway 50 & Purcell interchange, but she also discusses the Gap Project between Monument and Castle Rock and the stretch of I-25 from South Academy to Fountain. Puellen said that stretch is a key corridor for commuters and inter-regional travel, as well as critical defense access and haul route for military personnel and equipment travelling between Peterson Air Force Base and Fort Carson.
Michelle also reminds us how to be safe while driving and tips to prep your car for the winter. Good advice just in time!
She also discusses CDOT's new road condition and travel planner app. The new COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on smartphones and tablets that operate on iOS and Android platforms. Download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Host: Dave Moore Guest: Michelle Puellen Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton

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Episode 22: Customizing the education experience

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

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Episode 24: Brightening up the holidays

Abbie Krause the Executive Director of the Pueblo Zoo talks with Dave about all things ElectriCritters.
You can come and enjoy holiday lights at the zoo starting now until Dec. 26 with the exception of Christmas and Christmas Eve. All the light displays are original and made especially for Pueblo Zoo exhibits. They try to move things around and add something new every year so even if you have been to ElectriCritters before you'll definitely see something new when you come back!
Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for kids, tots 3 and under are FREE; however if you're a member of the zoo you get $2 off your ticket price.
ElectriCritters runs Friday - Sunday from Nov 26 - Dec 12 and then it's open Daily starting Dec 17 - 23 & 26. Of course it's has to be dark to enjoy the spectacular lights, so it starts at 5:30 p.m. with last admission at 8 p.m.
Tuesday December 14 is sensory friendly night. It's an evening at ElectriCritters designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families. This means smaller crowds, softer music, less blinking lights, and fellow sensory supportive community members.
Santa Claus himself will be at the Pueblo Zoo on December 19, 20, & 21 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Bring your camera and head to the Santa Selfie Station!
Tap here to get tickets and learn more.

Host: Dave Moore Guest: Abbie Krause Editor: Carly Moore Music: J.B. Skelton