very limited in budget,” Heyn admits. “The area that has been most underfunded has been Parks and Recreation. The good news is a lot of decisions recently have allowed us to have funding available for services without increasing taxes.” The district has approved plans for an indoor pool, with the potential for future expansion to a multiphase aquatic center valued at $15 million, and a new dog park at Civic Center Park that will be more than twice the size of the original. Pueblo West is open land, but the last decade has seen a change. “Recently, we have taken on multifamily development, whether duplexes or multifamily housing,” Heyn reports. “As far as residential, our goal has always been to basically accommodate where we can.” Reliable services are another key focus of Pueblo West’s growth. The district’s new Fire Station 2, completed last year, was funded by a 1 percent sales tax that was implemented in 2021.“It’s on the southern side of Pueblo West,” conveys Heyn. With three active fire stations, and 11 to 13 firefighters on shift at any time, the new facility has improved response times across the district and reduced insurance costs for some residents. PARKS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION For many Pueblo West residents, the great outdoors is a valued part of daily life. Bordered by Lake Pueblo State Park, the district offers countless opportunities for recreation, from boating and hiking to horseback riding and golf. “Historically, Pueblo West has been coreandmain.com 719-566-0802 901 Aspen Court Pueblo, CO 81006 NATIONAL REACH. LOCAL EXPERTISE. OUR VISION: To foster a world where communities thrive because our people and products provide safe, sustainable infrastructure for generations to come. Core & Main is a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, built on the foundation of more than 100 legacy companies. Operating more than 370 branches nationwide, we combine local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. 149 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11 PUEBLO WEST, CO
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