Pueblo's Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -This podcast is hosted by long-time local radio DJ Dave Moore. (P.S. If you'd like to get to know Dave listen to Episode 1) Dave started a podcast just for Pueblo, Colorado in January 2020. This podcast shares the stories of Pueblo people. We feature great guests, grand events, grabbing history lessons and good conversations. So, whether you're new to the community or a native, you'll enjoy Pueblo's Podcast. Look forward to a new episode every month or so and let’s be Pueblo proud! Thanks for following along. Learn more at Pueblospodcast.com
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Episode 48: Shining star inspires other students
March 01, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBDave Moore speaks with Riya Singh on the podcast. She is a senior at Pueblo West High School with a bright future. She is involved with the debate team, Future Business Leaders of America, and Youth in Government. Youth and Government is where students take part in a mock government and congress and discuss potential bills and pass laws. She is also planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the President & other government officials to see the innerworkings of our government even more....
Episode 47: Checking out upgrades to local libraries
February 01, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSherrie Baca executive director of Pueblo County Libraries joins Dave on the Podcast. They discuss the seven libraries Master Vision Plan to renovate and refresh public libraries across Pueblo Counties. That plan includes the Barkman library that's current closed, where $4.5 million in investments and 2,700 square feet will be added. Since 2003 they have checked out more than 14 million library materials. Baca also reminds Puebloans that most things have gone digital, people can strea...
Season 4: Year in Review
December 03, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBPueblo's Podcast has completed season four, let's take a look back. Pueblo is a community with a lot to offer, whether that's bringing in businesses to our town through PEDCO, or creativity with Ovation & Musical Community Productions. Our community also prioritizes our health, like the Pueblo Health department, and GOAL High School putting mental health of students first. Every now and then someone is in need and Pueblo steps up, whether that's for a student's education or adopting ...
Episode 46: Going backstage of a Holiday Favorite
November 01, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBDave Moore welcomes Jeff Orman and Raeann Herrick to the podcast. Pueblo’s Musical Community Productions is putting on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” at Memorial Hall ahead of the holidays. Set in late 1941, most of the action takes place in the main characters' home, with the choir providing music and drama as it is broadcast over the family radio. The story centers on a family’s struggles of separation during the Christmas season and in the weeks leading up to Pearl Harbor and the outb...
Episode 45: Giving our furry friends a helping paw
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBDave Moore is joined by Vickie Torres with PAWS for Life on the podcast. PAWS for Life is Pueblo's only No-Kill shelter. Their mission is to help lost or unwanted animals; to return lost ones to their owners whenever possible or after having them spayed or neutered, place them in good homes; and to educate the public about intelligent and humane treatment of animals. PAWS is located off Pueblo Blvd. and is not supported by federal funds so they rely on donations and volunteers Their m...
Episode 44: Young golfer on par to go pro
September 01, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDave Moore is joined by young golfer Brady Shaw. He's a 12-year-old stand out competitor. He competed in the 2023 Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship on April 2, at Augusta National Golf Club. He has won 70 golf tournaments and his first win was at six years old. Brady shares some golfing tips and who his favorite golfer is. Brady is the son of Jeff & Dacia Shaw. Jeff is the president/CEO of the Pueblo Economic Development Corp (PEDCO). Brady hopes to go pro and we are rooting...
Episode 43: Your favorite fair has a few new looks
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Colorado State Fair is back for the 151st year. It's a tradition in Southern Colorado and this year it runs August 25 – September 4, 2023. The fair has all your favorites but also a lot of improvements. The fair has added grass, trees and colored concrete. There is also a white canopy near the Prairie Entrance that is designed to be a movie canvas for LED lights. There are $200,000 worth of LED lights, so it's not just a canopy it has its own show. Some other favorites are the...
Episode 42: Make mental well-being a priority
June 01, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBDave Moore welcomes Ramon Arriaga to the podcast. They discuss how although, mental health month is in May we should be practicing self-care habits all year long, including looking after our mental well-being. Ramon works at Goal High School which prioritizes the students' well-being before they begin learning. Ramon is also an advocate for mental health awareness among students and adults. They discuss challenges students might face and good conversation opportunities parents can use w...
Episode 41: Keeping us healthy
May 01, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSarah Joseph is back on the podcast with Dave Moore after keeping us all informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. So what does the health department do exactly when there is not a global pandemic? Sarah walks us through the programs that benefit our community. They vary widely from combatting food deserts, focusing on behavior and mental health, raising awareness of recycling programs and restaurant cleanliness. They've launched several new programs as well. Pueblo's Everyday Heroes aims ...
Episode 40: Nothing is impossible for local actors
March 31, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBDave Moore welcomes Darin Stuart to the podcast. He is an actor, the founder of Ovation, an acting school and a board member of the Impossible Players. The Impossible Players are a community theater company based out of Pueblo. They have thought provoking and emotional impacting plays. To contact Darin at Ovation call 719-821-1746. Their next production is Said And Meant, Written By Randy Wyatt. It's a fast-paced, witty compilation of ten short plays exploring how we use the same...
Episode 39: Boosting the Economy
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDave Moore welcomes back Jeff Shaw with the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. Pueblo’s industrial heritage, skilled workforce and diverse businesses have led a new generation of world-class manufacturers to call Pueblo home. PEDCO's goal is to make Pueblo a location fostering long-term success. Key Industries: PEDCO is currently concentrating on 6 areas of growth: Outdoor recreation Aerospace & Defense Construction Manufacturing Food & Beverage Hemp Rail Jeff explains how P...
Episode 38 - Funding futures
February 01, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBDave Moore welcomes Janelle Quick into the Podcast studios. She's with the Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation (PHEF). PHEF helps students turn their educational dreams into goals and those goals into reality by providing scholarships for higher education to students in need from all backgrounds from Pueblo and Southern CO to assist them in achieving lifelong success. They're proud to say you don't have to be of Hispanic heritage, you don't have to go to school in Colorado nor do you h...
Episode 37: Pueblo West Chamber Turns 21
November 18, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAmy Gasperetti joins Dave Moore on Pueblo's Podcast to talk about all things Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce. They have an event on November 19, that will resemble a night in Vegas to raise money. Amy said the goal of the Chamber is to include all businesses not just those in Pueblo West but all over Pueblo County. She encourages all local businesses to become members but says you get out of it what you put into it. Tap here to learn more about the event.
Episode 37: Pueblo West Chamber Turns 21
November 18, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAmy Gasperetti joins Dave Moore on Pueblo's Podcast to talk about all things Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce. They have an event on November 19, that will resemble a night in Vegas to raise money. Amy said the goal of the Chamber is to include all businesses not just those in Pueblo West but all over Pueblo County. She encourages all local businesses to become members but says you get out of it what you put into it. Tap here to learn more about the event.
Episode 36: Spreading Kindness
October 17, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBDave Moore chats with 15-year-old East High School student Devin Klock about his mission to make the world a kinder place. Devin started a website called A Kindness A Day encouraging everyone to do one act of kindness each day. Sometimes the act of kindness can be doing something good for someone else or yourself, it can also be NOT doing something. Devin's favorite example is a Judge Free day! Tap here to visit the website.
Episode 36: Spreading Kindness
October 17, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBDave Moore chats with 15-year-old East High School student Devin Klock about his mission to make the world a kinder place. Devin started a website called A Kindness A Day encouraging everyone to do one act of kindness each day. Sometimes the act of kindness can be doing something good for someone else or yourself, it can also be NOT doing something. Devin's favorite example is a Judge Free day! Tap here to visit the website.
Episode 35: Spicing up a tasty tradition
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBThe 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...
Episode 34: Celebrating 150 years of agriculture, food and fun
August 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDave 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. ...
Episode 33: Medal of Honor tribute
July 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJim & Paulette Stuart speak to Dave Moore about the Medal of Honor. Pueblo is known as the Home of the Heroes but do you know the reason behind it? Pueblo is known as the hometown of four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients – William J. Crawford – Army – WWII; Carl L. Sitter -Marines – Korea; Raymond G. “Jerry” Murphy- Marines- Korea; and Drew D. Dix- Army -Vietnam. To honor this history, The Pueblo Home of Heroes Association unveiled a new Medal of Honor Information Center for the ...
Episode 32: Fire Preparedness with A Pueblo Fire Captain
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis month Dave Moore talks with Pueblo Fire Captain Woody Percival about important fire preparedness tips no matter if you live in the county, the mountains or a populated part of town. Even though southern Colorado had a late May snow and is seeing some rain, Captain Percival explains that we still need to be aware of potential fires. He says a disaster like the Marshall Fire, Black Forest or Waldo Canyon Fire CAN happen in Pueblo County if we aren't careful. He explains how you ca...
Episode 32: Fire Preparedness with A Pueblo Fire Captain
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis month Dave Moore talks with Pueblo Fire Captain Woody Percival about important fire preparedness tips no matter if you live in the county, the mountains or a populated part of town. Even though southern Colorado had a late May snow and is seeing some rain, Captain Percival explains that we still need to be aware of potential fires. He says a disaster like the Marshall Fire, Black Forest or Waldo Canyon Fire CAN happen in Pueblo County if we aren't careful. He explains how you ca...
Episode 31: New leadership for Pueblo's Chamber
May 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDave Moore chats with Duane Nava the new President of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. Duane filled the spot in November 2021 left by the passing of Rod Slyhoff an icon in the community that spent decades at the Chamber. Duane knows he has “big shoes to fill,” but he says he is ready for the challenge ahead. He says keeping Pueblo business owners happy, the community involved and sharing Pueblo’s strengths with other communities are his main goals! Right now he's preparing for...
Episode 30: A gateway to our future while embracing our past
April 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDave Moore is back for our 30th episode. We're welcoming Steve Nawrocki & Bill Zwick to the podcast. These two men have been instrumental in designing, funding and planning the Gateway to the Southwest project. You may have noticed one of the sculptures at Pueblo's north entrance at the Dillon Drive bridge. The two sculptures intend to welcome people to Pueblo, encourage drivers to stop in our town and not just drive through, while also paying homage to the history. Historically the bo...
Episode 30: A gateway to our future while embracing our past
April 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDave Moore is back for our 30th episode. We're welcoming Steve Nawrocki & Bill Zwick to the podcast. These two men have been instrumental in designing, funding and planning the Gateway to the Southwest project. You may have noticed one of the sculptures at Pueblo's north entrance at the Dillon Drive bridge. The two sculptures intend to welcome people to Pueblo, encourage drivers to stop in our town and not just drive through, while also paying homage to the history. Historically the bo...
Episode 29: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Regina Maestri
February 28, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBEditor'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 ques...
Episode 29: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Regina Maestri
February 28, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBEditor'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 ques...
Episode 28: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Heather Graham
February 21, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBEditor'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 ques...
Episode 28: Looking ahead with Pueblo’s Leaders - Heather Graham
February 21, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBEditor'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 ques...
Episode 27: Looking ahead with Pueblo Leader's - Vicente Martinez-Ortega
February 14, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB**Editor’s note: Dave conducted this interview before Councilor Martinez-Ortega pled guilty to a misdemeanor for defacing the Christopher Columbus statue in Pueblo.** 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 qu...
Episode 26: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Sarah Martinez
February 07, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAs 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 Sarah Martinez who is brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022. Don't forget to tune in on Monday, Feb. 14 to h...
Episode 26: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Sarah Martinez
February 07, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAs 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 Sarah Martinez who is brand new to council. She was sworn in on Jan. 2022. Don't forget to tune in on Monday, Feb. 14 to h...
Episode 25: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Dennis Flores
February 01, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAs 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 Dennis Flores who has been on council since Jan. 2018 and was re-elected until Dec. 2026. Don't forget to tune in on Monda...
Episode 25: Looking ahead with Pueblo's Leaders - Dennis Flores
February 01, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAs 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 Dennis Flores who has been on council since Jan. 2018 and was re-elected until Dec. 2026. Don't forget to tune in on Monda...
Pueblo's Podcast: Season Two in Review
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBHere’s a look back on Season two of Pueblo’s Podcast. The Pueblo community really means a lot to us and I'm sure to you as well. We asked our listeners to share what Pueblo means to them and we’d feature it in an upcoming episode. In this episode we have shared a few of them, keep sending them our way. Just leave us a voicemail. That's all it takes! Give us a call at 719.470.0715 and leave us a message about what makes you Pueblo proud, why you love our community or what makes it so ...
Pueblo's Podcast: A Year in Review
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBHere’s a look back on Season two of Pueblo’s Podcast. The Pueblo community really means a lot to us and I'm sure to you as well. We asked our listeners to share what Pueblo means to them and we’d feature it in an upcoming episode. In this episode we have shared a few of them, keep sending them our way. Just leave us a voicemail. That's all it takes! Give us a call at 719.470.0715 and leave us a message about what makes you Pueblo proud, why you love our community or what makes it so ...
Pueblo's Podcast: Season Two in Review
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBHere’s a look back on Season two of Pueblo’s Podcast. The Pueblo community really means a lot to us and I'm sure to you as well. We asked our listeners to share what Pueblo means to them and we’d feature it in an upcoming episode. In this episode we have shared a few of them, keep sending them our way. Just leave us a voicemail. That's all it takes! Give us a call at 719.470.0715 and leave us a message about what makes you Pueblo proud, why you love our community or what makes it so ...
Episode 24: Brightening up the holidays
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBAbbie 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! Tick...
Episode 24: Brightening up the holidays
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBAbbie 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! Tick...
Episode 23: Improving your Commute
November 04, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBCDOT’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 C...
Episode 23: Improving your Commute
November 04, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBCDOT’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 C...
Episode 22: Customizing the education experience
September 25, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn 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 t...
Bonus Episode: Customizing the education experience
September 25, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn 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 t...
Episode 21: Digging up details about the tunnels beneath our feet
September 01, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBStoryteller Gregory Howell sits down with Dave Moore to do just that: Tell fascinating stories about Pueblo and the secret tunnels beneath our feet. Did you know there is a massive network of tunnels -- similar to the catacombs -- underground in Pueblo? Gregory Howell gives us the inside look at how these tunnels were used, mainly during prohibition times to smuggle bootlegged goods. Howell is currently a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Pueblo where ...
Episode 21: Digging up details about the tunnels beneath our feet
September 01, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBStoryteller Gregory Howell sits down with Dave Moore to do just that: Tell fascinating stories about Pueblo and the secret tunnels beneath our feet. Did you know there is a massive network of tunnels -- similar to the catacombs -- underground in Pueblo? Gregory Howell gives us the inside look at how these tunnels were used, mainly during prohibition times to smuggle bootlegged goods. Howell is currently a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Pueblo where ...
Episode 20: Celebrating the comeback of a family favorite
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDave Moore and Scott Stoller chat once again. Scott the General Manager of the Colorado State Fair joined us on the Podcast last summer to talk about how the State Fair was downsizing and reimagining the event during the Pandemic. The State Fair is back for 2021! Get ready for 11 days family fun with 60 entertainers, 10,000 exhibits, ad 45 rides. Listen to this month's podcast to help you plan your visit to the State Fair. The Fair runs August 27 through September 6. There are special dis...
Episode 20: Celebrating the comeback of a family favorite
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDave Moore and Scott Stoller chat once again. Scott the General Manager of the Colorado State Fair joined us on the Podcast last summer to talk about how the State Fair was downsizing and reimagining the event during the Pandemic. The State Fair is back for 2021! Get ready for 11 days family fun with 60 entertainers, 10,000 exhibits, ad 45 rides. Listen to this month's podcast to help you plan your visit to the State Fair. The Fair runs August 27 through September 6. There are special dis...
Episode 19: An icon memorialized in bronze
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDuring this episode Dave Moore visits the Sarah Shaw Dance studio and chats with studio director Donna Lira. The two will discuss the loss of dance icon Sarah Shaw, how the studio is carrying on in her absence and how the community and city council stepped up to memorialize her forever. A bronze sculpture of Sarah now sits outside Memorial Hall so that as the show goes on, Sarah can still welcome guests to each recital. The sculpture has a plaque that reads, "Sarah Shaw was a lifetime P...
Episode 19: An icon memorialized in bronze
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDuring this episode Dave Moore visits the Sarah Shaw Dance studio and chats with studio director Donna Lira. The two will discuss the loss of dance icon Sarah Shaw, how the studio is carrying on in her absence and how the community and city council stepped up to memorialize her forever. A bronze sculpture of Sarah now sits outside Memorial Hall so that as the show goes on, Sarah can still welcome guests to each recital. The sculpture has a plaque that reads, "Sarah Shaw was a lifetime P...
Episode 18: A SPECIAL EDITION: Devastation to development, how a catastrophe formed the community we know today
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis is a BONUS episode commemorates a catastrophe in the Pueblo community that forever changed the landscape of the southern Colorado town. On June 3, 1921, a cloudburst developed over Pueblo. During a typical cloudburst, over half an inch of rain may fall in a matter of minutes, and that is exactly what happened in Pueblo, according to NOAA. As the torrential rains fell, the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek quickly began to swell, a wall of water reaching over 15-20 feet in some areas ...
Episode 17: Giving a voice to the voiceless
May 01, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB* Some of this content might be sensitive to some listeners* Since March 2020, Dave has been conducting podcast interviews over the phone, but for this episode, after receiving both vaccine shots Dave conducted his first in-person interview. In this episode, Dave Moore is sitting down with Jennifer Chavez with the Pueblo Child Advocacy Center. The Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization where they help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The goal is to help chil...