Pueblo and Southern Colorado (Pueblo West: landscaping, movie theater, calculated)

[kalimara]

I'm very new here and I was wondering if this Pueblo sub-board included towns such as Durango (I know, kind of far west) and Trinidad (not too far to the south I think)? I'm wondering because I'm thinking about road-tripping through southern-ish Colorado next month and I was planning on stopping in both Durango and Trinidad (maybe even Pueblo) and was wondering if you all had any suggestions as to where to stay, what to see and do in each place. I'm planning on spending a few days in each place, so I have some time, I'm just hoping this is the right place to post this request. I'd love to hear whatever you might have to say, I figure if anyone knows these places it's the people on this board, thanks.

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by kalimara

I'm very new here and I was wondering if this Pueblo sub-board included towns such as Durango (I know, kind of far west) and Trinidad (not too far to the south I think)? I'm wondering because I'm thinking about road-tripping through southern-ish Colorado next month and I was planning on stopping in both Durango and Trinidad (maybe even Pueblo) and was wondering if you all had any suggestions as to where to stay, what to see and do in each place. I'm planning on spending a few days in each place, so I have some time, I'm just hoping this is the right place to post this request. I'd love to hear whatever you might have to say, I figure if anyone knows these places it's the people on this board, thanks.

Info on Durango and Trinidad is found in the main COLO forum. For quicker info, use the Index in that forum, or the search tool.

When you nail down your planned itinerary, feel free to post it in the main COLO forum for whatever advice the regulars may have.

[AppGal330]

Originally Posted by kalimara

I'm very new here and I was wondering if this Pueblo sub-board included towns such as Durango (I know, kind of far west) and Trinidad (not too far to the south I think)? I'm wondering because I'm thinking about road-tripping through southern-ish Colorado next month and I was planning on stopping in both Durango and Trinidad (maybe even Pueblo) and was wondering if you all had any suggestions as to where to stay, what to see and do in each place. I'm planning on spending a few days in each place, so I have some time, I'm just hoping this is the right place to post this request. I'd love to hear whatever you might have to say, I figure if anyone knows these places it's the people on this board, thanks.

Our daughter lives in Durango--if you are out that way make sure to take the trip up to Silverton--there's a train you can take--its a bit pricey--the drive up is GORGEOUS!!Silverton is a beautiful lil town--still a lot of the "old west" look to it & the people there are wonderful! Yea its a bit "touristy" but that's how those folks make their living.If you're into history/historical sites...take the drive from Silverton up to Animas--a preserved ghost town/mining town...the landscape you will see is simply overwhelming! Have fun on your trip...SW CO is terrific with tons of great places to eat (NOT the chains)and some of the most wonderful people we've EVER met

[Josseppie]

The Pueblo flag greets everyone as they enter the fair!



This is just fun!





This is the Palace of Agriculture (Ag building) it is in the center of the fair grounds. This is one of my favorite buildings in the fair.





Another historic building at the fair!

I showed the inside of the buildings to give you guys a idea of just how big they are. The state fair has a few of them and I think they are not being used to their full potential. The city and state should work together to upgrade them and make them first class exhibit halls then they could work with the Pueblo Convention center and that would give Pueblo spaces for conventions that is only matched by Denver in the Rocky Mountain Region. That would boost Pueblo and the state of Colorado.









This is the grandstands at the fair. I am not sure when they were built but I know it was before the 1930's. Imagine what this would be like if they covered it and used it for conventions as well!



Another historic building that would be a great place for conventions.

Overall I believe that the state fair grounds would be a great place for conventions in the Rocky Mountain Region and something that Pueblo and the state of Colorado should focus on in the next 20 years.

[McGowdog]

We were there last Saturday. The Natural Resources building was quite the let down this year, as was the Colorado Lottery sand sculpture. So the state and the DOW doesn't sponsor it anymore? Bummer. Pay more and get less. If the fair does lousy this year and goes away, I won't be surprised. Move it up to Fort Collins where those on the Front Range and Cheyenne can take advantage of it.

The rides seem lame this year and it's all tokens. You want ice cream or a chocolate shake? 4 tokens. They don't take cash. I'm getting too old for the rides anyway, but 3 tokens to go down a slide that you can do at city park for a quarter or McDonalds for free? Nice.

Instead of fireworks, we got a nice rain and lightning show.

Nice pics of the rodeo grounds. We used to go to concerts there. I like the Ag building too.

[Josseppie]

We are in a recession so I expected cut backs but overall I am having a good time and I look for the fair to grow in the coming decade as Pueblo grows!

[LLWheeler]

Ahhhh the Colorado state fair. Man that takes me back. Great concerts (back in my day).
Went every year 78-82 (HS/college years there). My mother still sends me the newspaper clippings every year in the mail (she still hasn't grasped the fact that I can read the Chieftain on the 'net - but it's nice all the same).

They used to have a jingle - I don't know if they still use it, but it went something like,

"It's fun, it's different, it's the fair
It's the great Colorado State Fair.
Be a part, be the heart of the fair.."

Or something like that.
I strained my brain cells just remembering that much! HAHA.

[Josseppie]

Now the slogan is "Colorado State Fair - Bring it on" I am going to see Foreigner tonight! Should be fun...

Because of the fair Pueblo still has the most concerts outside of the Denver area and as this region grows I only see the lineup getting better.

[Josseppie]

Welcome to the fair!



















The midway!









The concert last night!

[bostontopueblo]

I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I am a student here and I can't find a job for nothing, do you know of any places that are hiring? (My girlfriend has a job so its not that important to get a job but it would be a lot easier for us if I had one.)