Pretty much everyone who still gets notifications got two emails back to back regarding the resignation of the CSU-P president/chancellor.

Does anyone know what's going on?

Categories of perennials include: 1. Cacti + succulents 2. Colorado natives 3. Almost natives 4. Garden classics.

CSU Extension hort expert John Murgel shares his top 20 picks for drought tolerant perennial flowers.

"If you think lush gardens and low water plants aren’t the same thing, think again! But finding the right plant is another story. To help, I’ve put together this list of my top 20 low-maintenance, hardy flowering perennials." – John M.

Explore the list: https://engagement.source.colostate.edu/top-20-drought-tolerant-perennial-flowers-colorado/

Did one of your favorites not make the cut? Let us know in the comments. Maybe we can convince John to make it into a top 30 list! 😉

What is the jurisdiction of the CMHHIP (Colorado mental health hospital in Pueblo)police?

We're dealing with the stomach flu over here. Anyone else? It seems like everyone is fighting some kind of germ. Let's commiserate together! 😩

https://krdo.com/news/2025/01/29/fbi-atf-working-operation-in-pueblo-neighborhood/

Power is always on, there Is always security, the windows and are boarded up.. Recently I drove by and saw a large bus there.

I got a 59 in a 55 zone ticket and I went to the pueblo court to pay but they said I have to go all the way up to Denver to pay it or online but the online part isn't working and I don't trust the mail. Anyone else experience this?

Image courtesy of waterwiseyards.org

CSU Extension horticulture expert John Murgel explains how to avoid injuring/damaging your trees while converting to xeriscape landscaping with tips for each stage of your conversion:

1. Before you remove your lawn
2. While you're removing your lawn
3. After you've converted to xeriscaping

https://engagement.source.colostate.edu/want-to-remove-your-lawn-heres-how-not-to-kill-your-trees/

Put together by one of our Extension hort experts out of Douglas County, John Murgel, this is a new approach for us: An informal guide with a bit of inspo from local gardeners.

It's not super technical, but the post links to our more in-depth xeriscaping and drought tolerant gardening resources. It'd be great to hear what folks think! I'm helping our experts create more write-ups like this and any feedback would be valuable as we plan our next features.

https://engagement.source.colostate.edu/front-yard-xeriscape-ideas-with-photos-of-drought-tolerant-colorado-landscapes/

Pueblo-Specific Resource: Low water native plants for Southeast Colorado (PDF)This regional guide to gardening with native plants is fantastic. It includes lists of native plants that thrive in alkaline soils and warm sunny conditions, that can also tolerate extreme temperature fluctuations and offer a solution to some of the challenges of gardening in this region.

P.S. It's a little hard to tell, but each photo in the story about xeriscape design ideas has a hyperlink in the caption pointing to the project page from waterwiseyards.org with more details. Big shout out to the fine folks at Resource Central for letting us use such awesome photos! - G

Does anyone know when the state normally sends out 1099-G's? This is for Famli, just curious.

Does anyone know what is being built in the parking lot of the south side Walmart? They have construction fencing up in the section of the parking lot next to northern. Thanks in advance!

Where do we go for the best taco tuesday? Best deals? Best tacos?

Hello, I'm going to be visiting my brother in Pueblo next month during valentines day weekend. I'm interested in finding a nightclub, bar crawl, or other type of party with some music, drinks, and vibes but google isn't helping me much. I don't mind buying a ticket or paying a cover if the reviews and expectations are good. Younger crowd ideal(I'm mid 20s) but I'll rock out with some old heads too 😁

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

I hear homeowners insurance costs are outrageous in Pueblo because of the risk of wildfires!

What does everyone think of the black sheep venue? Is it indoors during winter time?

Does anyone have any book club recommendations? I have not been in a physical book club since before covid and was considering starting one but wanted to know if any active ones are going on in town. I don’t have facebook so I thought I would ask on here.

Hello! I have a younger brother who should be graduating the end of this year but he still needs community service hours. Unfortunately he’s in an environment where his guardian is very strict yet refuses to offer any guidance and my brother isn’t the most proactive person himself. I would love to give him suggestions but don’t know where to start since I never had to do this while still in school. Does anyone have any ideas where he could volunteer to help on the weekends??