Take a look at the lineup for this years 2013 Colorado State Fair – book your tickets at http://tickethorse.com/colorado-state-fair

According to MSN.Realestate.com we ranked number 2  on the lowest cost of living in the nation

We compiled our rankings based on the ACCRA Cost of Living Index produced by the Council for Community and Economic Research. The index measures relative price levels for housing, utilities, transportation, groceries, health care and miscellaneous goods and services (it does not include taxes). A composite score of 100 reflects the national average. Scores lower than 100 reflect a lower-than-average cost of living, and scores higher than 100 reflect a higher-than-average cost of living. Median household income and average home prices are from the Toronto-based Martin Prosperity Institute. We sampled all U.S. cities with metropolitan area populations of at least 75,000.

 

Kiplingers rated us #7

Although it’s just 100 miles from Denver, Pueblo is an economic hub of southeastern Colorado with a much lower cost of living. Homes here are cheaper, on average, than in the rest of the state—and the nation. In fact, you can get a house in Pueblo for $87,000 less than the U.S. average. That’s a good thing since the city’s median household income is the lowest on our list, and grocery, utility and transportation costs are among the highest. There’s no charge, of course, for mountain views, and several national parks and forests are within easy driving distance.

Bloomberg rated us #2

The Pueblo metropolitan statistical area in southeastern Colorado is a regional transportation and retail center. Major employers include the Parkview Medical Center, public schools, and county government, according to the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. The cost of living in the area is the second lowest in the U.S., mostly due to low housing costs, which C2ER estimates are nearly 30 percent lower than the national average. Median household income in the area is $40,805, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pueblo Chieftain has a 100 page Online Guidebook for your reference. The guide covers Pueblo, Pueblo West, Canon City, Walsenburg and Trinidad.

Also included is information on

Medical Centers

A Calendar of Events

Festivals

City, State and Federal government officials (with phone numbers and email addresses)

Restaurants

Schools

Attractions

Parks and Recreation

Churches and Places of Workship

As well as a number of local business advertising.

A handy guide indeed.

Visit the Tax Help Colorado website to get more information about how you can get your tax return prepared and e-filed for free by IRS-certified college students. Services are free to taxpayers with household incomes of less than $50,000.

Make sure to bring the following documents with you to the tax site.

All W-2′s, 1099s and any other income-related documents.

Proof of mortgage interest, property taxes, daycare payments, charitable contributions and all other tax deductible expenses.

For college expenses: In addition for Form 1098T from your college, it is important to bring your own records of expenses paid for tuition, books, fees and supplies.

Social Security Cards (or TINS) for all family members and a Photo ID.

A copy of last year’s tax return, if available.

Ban account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund. With direct deposit, refunds are received in just 10-14 days.

In Pueblo:

Pueblo Community College

900 West Orman Ave

Gorsich Advanced Tech Center

January 26-March 2

Saturdays, 9am -3pm, Thursdays, 5-8pm

For more locations outside of Pueblo see Piton.org

Early voting in and around Pueblo. For more information check out Just Vote Colorado.

Any questions you can call the Voter Hotline

866-OUR-VOTE  |  866-687-8683

888-VE-Y-VOTA  |  888-839-8682

A couple of deals worth looking at:

Currently you can get Kenny Loggins tickets, 2 for the price of 1, a savings of $50.00

Get a Family 4 pack of gate admission + 4 All-Day Carnival Bands for Half Off!

Check them out at SocoSavings.com and like them on Facebook for more deals.

Here is the email I got from the Secretary of the State of Colorado.

A Message from Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler

Business identity theft is a new and growing crime. Thieves hijack a business’s identity by fraudulently filing a document with the Secretary of State and using that identity to establish lines of credit with banks or retailers. Identity thieves use the credit lines to purchase commercial electronics, home improvement materials, gift cards, or other items that are easily resold. Each victim has the potential for hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit charges, many hours lost to recover from the fraud, and reputation damage.

But, Colorado has been a national leader in combating this threat. And, the Secretary of State’s office has several tools to help you protect your business.

Protect your business with Secure Business Filing.
Help protect your business records from unauthorized changes by setting up free password protection with our Secure Business Filing system at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/ProtectYourBusiness/secureFiling.html.

What is Secure Business Filing?

Secure Business Filing provides optional password protection for your business record. By creating a Secure Business Filing account, you can control who is able to make changes to your record. 

How do I sign up?

See instructions for setting up a Secure Business Filing Record at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/ProtectYourBusiness/createAccount.html, or watch our demonstration at http://vimeo.com/36032152.

More information:
You can find more information at www.ProtectYourBusiness.us or on our website at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/ProtectYourBusiness/secureFiling.html.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/contact.html.

The Professional Bull Riders, Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, and the community of Pueblo will host the 4^th annual Wild Wild West Festival, May 18-20, 2012. The western themed festival will feature events for the whole family ranging from concerts to carnival rides. The festival weekend will be highlighted by the Pueblo Invitational Built Ford Tough Series Event scheduled for Friday- Sunday May 18-20 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Events Center.  Tickets are on sale now for the Pueblo Invitational at www.ticketmaster.com.

The festival will be held throughout the Pueblo community with the majority of the events centered on the Riverwalk and the Union Avenue Historic District. Events throughout the 3-day festival will be hosted by community non–profit organizations and the Wild Wild West Festival Committee. Some of the events you can participate in include the PBR Fan Zone, live entertainment, carnival rides, street vendors, and much more!

For more information see the PBR Wild West Festival Website