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Warm hearts, full stomachs

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

People were sent home from the Pueblo Union Depot with full stomachs Christmas Day but the organizers of the event found themselves with warm hearts, too.

Alamosa community dinner draws 1,700

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

ALAMOSA – More than 1,700 people ate turkey and all the trimmings at the 19th annual free community Christmas dinner at the American Legion Hall here Friday.

Sources link Al-Qaida to failed plane attack

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

DETROIT – A Northwest Airlines passenger from Nigeria, who claimed he was acting on al-Qaida’s instructions, set off an explosive device Friday in a failed terrorist attack on the plane as it was landing in Detroit, federal officials said.

PCC offers lifelines for ex-students

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

This community has a giant safety net that saves numerous students who drop out of high school.

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

Renee Cadena Alternative High School Diploma program Age: 30 My name is Renee Cadena, daughter of Michael and Mary Cadena, and I am a single mother to my daughter, Santana.

GATEWAY TO COLLEGE

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

Erika Morales Gateway to College program Age: 18 I am 18 and a junior. I was introduced to the Gateway to College program by my counselor from high school.

GED (General Equivalency Diploma)

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

Mary Miller General Equivalency Diploma program Age: 49 I was already at school taking GED Classes when Lilia Myers Van Pelt, who was teaching the GED Class, asked me if I would be interested in the transition class.

Man, 62, killed in crash

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

A collision on U.S. 50 at 62nd Lane in eastern Pueblo County at about 8 p.m. Friday night claimed the life of at least one person and closed the highway in both directions.

Been here, done that; time to move along

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

One of the documents I presented to The Pueblo Chieftain 21 years ago when I applied for a job as a reporter was a five-page cartoon-style resume.

LOCAL BRIEFS

The Pueblo Chieftain — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:06:38 +0000

Trail remains closed The Arkansas River Trail, under the Fourth Street bridge will remain closed through Jan. 8.