The Metropolitan District Law and certain other statutes of the Colorado Legislature are applicable to the District. The District is a quasi-municipal political subdivision.

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District is organized so that its boundaries coincide with those of the unincorporated community of Pueblo West. It is located approximately 7 miles due west of the City of Pueblo. It is a planned community with covenants, which are enforced by the Committee of Architecture. A Board of Directors of 5 persons elected by the qualified electors of Pueblo West governs the District's operations. An appointed District Manager manages the District.

The District provides the following services: 1) Streets and Roads – improvement and maintenance; 2) Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services; 3) Parks and Recreation – operations, maintenance, and support; 4) Water – Supply, treatment and distribution; 5) Wastewater collection and treatment; and 6) the necessary administrative activities to operate and coordinate the services provided.

LOCATION:
The area of the District, with inclusions, contains about 26,830 acres or 49.10 square miles of contiguous lands extending west by northwest from points approximately 1.5 miles west of the limits of the City of Pueblo. The District is located immediately north of the Pueblo Dam and Reservoir, which is a part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Water Project. The United States Bureau of Reclamation constructed the dam in 1975.

Pueblo West is located along the southern edge of the State's major growth corridor. It is situated approximately 7 miles west of Pueblo and 38 miles from Canon City on Highway 50. Pueblo West is bisected by east-west U.S. Highway 50 and its eastern border is touched by north-south Interstate 25, which is the major route North to Colorado Springs, Denver and South to Santa Fe New Mexico. The Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Atchison, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroads have tracks conveniently located in areas adjacent to Pueblo West with a rail spur into the Industrial Park located in the Northeast Quadrant.

POPULATION:
On the date of its creation, the area of the District was uninhabited; however, as of June 30, 2008, the population of Pueblo West was conservatively estimated at approximately 32,100. This is based on an average of 2.80 residents per unit built.

CLIMATE:
The average annual precipitation in Pueblo West is 11.91 inches. The average daily high is 68 degrees with an average daily low of 37. Although Pueblo West receives an annual snowfall of 31 inches, the moderate temperatures do not allow snow to stay on the ground for long.

RECREATION:
In addition to the availability of recreation land and facilities around the Pueblo Dam and Reservoir, Pueblo West itself features a wide variety of outdoor activities. Approximately 4,600 acres have been reserved for equestrian trails, neighborhood parks, playgrounds and open greenbelt areas. Based upon current land utilization studies, the natural terrain of Pueblo West will accommodate approximately 65 miles of equestrian trails. 21-acre Lovell Park on Hahns Peak and Hanover Drive includes a 25-meter-long, 13-meter-wide heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 lighted ball fields, soccer fields, horseshoe pits, a paved basketball court, a sand volleyball court, an equipped playground for children, two lighted tennis courts, and picnic pavilion with stage, barbecue facilities and public restrooms.

Desert Hawk Golf Course at Pueblo West is a top attraction, and includes a driving range and pro-shop.

An equestrian center is located on a 30-acre site with stables, hay storage and barn facilities, and is privately owned. North of Highway 50 there is the National Horseman's arena with 49 acres, also offering stables, hay storage and barn facilities. This facility also has a campground and tavern, and is privately owned.

SCHOOLS:
Pueblo County School District 70 provides the primary and secondary education services for residents of the District. Pueblo West Elementary School opened in September 1974 and Pueblo West Middle School opened in April 1982. Sierra Vista Elementary opened in September 1996, and Pueblo West High School opened in September 1997. Desert Sage Elementary School and Skyview Middle School opened in September, 2001. The School year beginning in 2004 brought with it two new Elementary Schools. These are Prairie Winds Elementary School and Cedar Ridge Elementary School. All Elementary Schools serve children in grades K through 5 and Middle Schools serve those in grades 6, 7, and 8. Swallows Charter Academy serves Pueblo West children, grades K through 8.

IN SUMMARY:
Pueblo West is a great place to live. The "vistas" of the great Rocky Mountains from the Spanish Peaks to Pikes Peak are breath taking. The sunrises and sunsets are awe-inspiring and gazing at the night without the "light pollution" is stress relieving.

If you're contemplating relocating to Pueblo West, take the time and ask a resident or business owner. Not only will you find the friendliest people here, you will find people who will speak candidly about how special Pueblo West is.

Pueblo West is the fastest growing community in Southern Colorado, and because of what it has to offer, will continue to grow. Be part of that growth. There's not a better place to live.

Pueblo West History Club

The purpose of the Pueblo West History Association is to continuously collect and preserve the history of the Pueblo West community and to provide access to archived historical material by the residents, potential residents, students and other interested parties. In addition to times past, the Association will endeavor to continually monitor, document and archive current events that may be of future historical significance.

What happens today is history tomorrow. The Association will build on the previous work of the Pueblo West Pride Committee and other groups and individuals that have documented and published early Pueblo West historical research. All the Pueblo West area civic and fraternal organizations are invited to participate in gathering and preserving historic materials.

The Association will collect documentation related to the establishment, development and operation of the planned community of Pueblo West, MCO and Pueblo West Metro District, published and unpublished articles about people, places and things, including text, photographs, artworks and artifacts. The collection may include biographies of individuals and families, and histories of local businesses.

Everyone who may be interested, whether pioneer or new resident is invited to join us and help preserve Pueblo West’s history. Meetings are currently held the first Tuesday of the month at the White Branch Library, including election day.
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