Be Thankful! Happy Thanksgiving By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

With Thanksgiving next week, now is a time to reflect on all the positives in our lives. Studies have shown that people who regularly express gratitude have a higher sense of well-being. Be grateful for what you have!
If you are cooking the big bird and accompaniments this holiday, remember that

Celebrating Our Veterans - Veterans Day is November 11 By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Veterans Day is November 11. Please say thank you to all the men and women who served or who are currently serving in our Armed Forces.
Pueblo Veteran's Day Events
Veterans Day Parade: Pueblo's Veteran's Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 beginning at Union Avenue and B

Happy Halloween! By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Can you believe all of this snow and winter weather we've been having? A little early for me! However, the snow should be gone to celebrate Halloween on Saturday.
Halloween Bash: The Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Halloween Bash at Lovell Park on Oct. 31 from 2:30-4:30

Walking Stick Vista in Pueblo By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

This week was the Colorado Association of Realtor's annual convention at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The convention is always a great time to meet realtors from across the state, attend continuing education classes, and view what's new at the vendor displays. It was a little disappointing that so few people

3rd Quarter Pueblo West Real Estate Statistics By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Here are the Pueblo West real estate statistics for 3rd Quarter 2009, 7/1/2009-9/30/2009

Of the 141 Single Family Sold, 2 were condo/townhomes.
Residential homes sold 3rd quarter by price
14 < $100K44 between $100-150K46 between $150-200K23 between $200-250K14 over $250K
Residential homes sold 3rd quarter by Pueblo West MLS location

Winter's A-Coming! - Pueblo West Freeze Warning By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

I received the first freeze warning for Pueblo West, effective Midnight tonight through the morning of October 2nd. Here are some things you might want to do:
1. Bring in or cover outside potted plants.2. Harvest any vegetables you may still have in your garden. Green tomatoes will ripen inside or

Happy Birthday Pueblo West! 2009 Pueblo Parade of Homes By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Pueblo West is 40 years old! Can you believe it? Stop by the Pueblo West library on Saturday between 10am and 5pm for celebration activities provided by the Pueblo West History Association. There will be a "virtual tour" of Pueblo West early homes, entertainment provided by the Pueblo West High School

Pueblo West Pueblo Colorado Market Report Jan - Sept 2009 By: Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Vacant land listings sold Jan - Sept 2009 (52 solds)
There are currently (9-16-09) 672 vacant land listings available.
List Price: Low 6000 High 70,000 Average 22,623 Median 18,000
Selling Price: Low5,500 High 65,000 Average 18,905 Median 15,500
List/ Sold %: Low 29.05 High 100 Average 84.51 Median 87, 45

Pueblo West Auction/422 S, Tejon Ave , Pueblo West Recall Election - Vote! By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Did you get the post card in the mail for the Nationwide Liquidators auction at 422 S. Tejon Ave on Sat, Aug 15 @ 12pm and Sun, Aug 16 @ 1pm? Looks like lots of furniture, art, and fine oriental carpets to be auctioned off. I called Nationwide Liquidators and they

Seufer Nursery is back in Pueblo West, Breast Cancer 3-Day By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Guess what? Seufer Brother's Nursery is back in Pueblo West and here to stay (In a previous blog I reported their departure from Pueblo West). They are located at their former location on 1087 E Holiday Drive (East of/behind Pueblo West Safeway), co-located with new property owner Rocky Mountain Landscape Materials.

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Solar Power in Pueblo West By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Yesterday I stopped in at Yes! Solar Solutions on 609 E. Enterprise Drive #120 in Pueblo West and spoke with General Manager, J.D. Johnson. Yes! Solar Solutions has been open for about three weeks and was profiled in the Pueblo West View last week (see:http://www.pueblowestview.com/business/1248328800/2). Yes! Solar Solutions offers integrated Photovoltaic

2nd Quarter Pueblo West Real Estate Statistics By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Here are the Pueblo West real estate statistics for 2nd Quarter 2009, 4/1/2009-6/30/2009
(note: numbers in parenthesis are 2008 figures)
Residential homes sold 2nd quarter by price (all 132 homes sold were single family-no townhomes/condos/patio homes)
10 < $100K
45 - between $100-150K
50 - between $150-200K
11 - between $200-250K

Double pleasure in Pueblo West Colorado By: Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Recently I participated in the Pueblo West "wet" parade. It was so much fun and I had a great time. There was lots and lots of food and a ton of people who came threw, estimated at 50,000. Although we were chased out by rain one of the thrills came later

Wet and Wild in Pueblo West By: Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

This year I was invited to participate in the vendor section of the Pueblo West "wet" parade. This is a parade where those sitting on the side lines are warned they are going to get wet. A more appropriate word would be drown! What a blast!!!!!!!!!!
Special thanks to Lynette from

New Housing Laws Effect July 1, Happy 4th! By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Some important Colorado laws go into effect on July 1st.
House Bill 1091 requires Carbon Monoxide detectors in all single family and multi-family homes offered for sale, transfer, or rent. Any residential real property containing a fuel-fired heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage will be required to have

May Day, Proposed 4-Day School Week, "Perfect Storm" Conditions for Purchasing a Pueblo West Home By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

May Day - I love this time of year! My lilacs may actually bloom this year (if there are no late frosts), the trees are budding out, the perennials are coming back, and my front lawn needs to be mowed.
The proposed 4-day school week was voted down by School District

Disability & Talent, Where's Deb?, Upcoming Events, Carbon Monoxide Alarms By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Disability & TalentIt has always been my personal belief, that EVERYONE has at least one disability and one phenomenal talent. Not all disabilities are visible and not all talents have been discovered, but they are there. Well, you may have heard/seen this YouTube video of Susan Boyle on Britain 's Got

Winter Weather, Lot Sales Scams, Weird Week By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

As I am writing this, I'm watching the wind swirl the snowflakes as a springtime blizzard makes its way through Pueblo West (so much for the 70+ degree weather). Hopefully, your pantry is stocked and you are already prepared for this storm. Please, if you do NOT need to be out

Colorado Home Away From Home, Senior Water Aerobics and Life With the Combat Veteran By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

I have to say, I find this whole concept of unknown people reading my blog just quite amazing!
I had gotten a call from the owner of Colorado Home Away From Home, which is a transitional housing venue right here in Pueblo West (see:http://www.coloradohomeawayfromhome.com/).Now, I've stayed in some pretty fancy digs

Fired PW Metro District Manager, Recalled Refrigerators, New PW Library By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Obviously, I need to start attending the Pueblo West Metro District Board meetings (go tothe calendar on the home page of my website: http://wwww.mypueblowest.com or http://www.pueblowestmetro.com/mtgsched09.php to find dates/times). I have to say that I am shocked that Don Saling was fired at the last board meeting. I'll keep you posted

Does your dirt have dust? By: Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

In the mid 1970's people were buying up land in Pueblo West, it was affordable and looked like a great deal. After all Walt Whitman said "buy land they aren't making anymore."

This was the place McCulloch thought people would retire to, raise families, start businesses, keep horses and enjoy

Government Gone Bad & Updates By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

This week I spent some time at the Pueblo Court House visiting the Motor Vehicle Office to get my husband's car titled. Now, I can sympathize with Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) workers, since I worked for a short time at the DMV in Connecticut. In fact, the monotony and sheer

This and That - A Report About Local Pueblo West Businesses By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Well, last week, my orange tabby cat, George (as in Gorgeous George, Curious George, George of the Jungle), was having difficulty opening his left eye. I called the only Vet listed in the little Pueblo West phone book (note to competition – it pays to advertise here!), Markway’s Animal Medical Center

Pueblo West Vacant Lot Sales in 2008 By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Here is an update of land/vacant lots sold in Pueblo West during 2008:
To describe the Multiple List Service area breakdown, Pueblo West Acreage includes those lots on one acre(+) on the south side of Highway 50, not including the Golf Course area (which are usually smaller lot sizes), Liberty

Pueblo West Home Sale Statistics for 2008 By: Deb Jones (Merit Co., Inc.)

Here is an update of residential properties sold in Pueblo West during 2008. This information does not include vacant lot status (I'll do that next week) or commercial property status.
To describe the Multiple List Service area breakdown, Pueblo West Acreage includes those homes on one acre(+) on the south side