It's the 30th year Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival this month.

Duane Nava President & CEO and Vice President Donielle Kitzman of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce join Dave on the podcast.

The event features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies of course! It's along Union Avenue. The festival draws Pueblo locals as well as people from across the state and around the nation.

This year the balloon fest continues as well as a kick off party.

September 20-22, 2024
Friday 3:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning, September 20 - 22nd, 2024
6:45 am - Soccer Fields at Langoni Park Balloons inflate and launch from the soccer fields at Langoni Fields at 24th & High. Remember the weekend with t-shirts and swag! Food & coffee trucks will warm you up!

Friday & Saturday evening, September 20 & 21st, 2024
7:30 pm – Balloon Glow on the Riverwalk The Xfinity Balloon and others will inflate and glow on the grassy knolls at South Main & Alan Hamel Ave. Pull up a chair and watch the balloons light up the night!

All of the flights are subject to weather and wind conditions. We need calm weather without storms & wind to fly. All balloon events are free and open to the public. Schedule subject to change.

2024 Kick Off Party
When: September 19 from 6-10 pm / VIP Cocktail Hour: 6-7 pm
Where: Pueblo Convention Center & Expo Hall
Tickets: $35 VIP Tickets | $350 VIP Tables
Tap here to buy tickets.

Dave Moore welcomes Chris Segura and Mario Gernazio Jr. to the podcast.

Both work at the United Way. Chris is the Director of Communications and Engagement and Mario is the Director of Resource Development.

They discuss how United Way is helping non-profits from the ground up. By providing capacity development resources at the Nonprofit Lead center.

In addition to that, they're helping youth be successful, by teaching them fiscal responsibly among other skills.

Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham joins Dave Moore on the podcast. She was sworn into office on February 1, 2024, after beating the incumbent.

They discuss her efforts in her first 100 days in office. A big priority of hers was the unhoused population, cleaning up trash and helping local businesses thrive.

The proud Pueblo native owns several restaurants in town and while sitting on city council she attended hundreds of community events.