The Mayor's Mixtape

Episode 60 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes an update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain about the conclusion of the state legislative session. Mayor Graham also follows up about the Work Session presentation regarding finance terms given at the Monday, May 18 Work Session.  Don't forget the upcoming town halls the end of May and beginning of June for the budget with Mayor Graham. Get your questions answered and learn more about 2027 budget proposals. Thanks for listening. 

This week's episode of the Mayor's Mixtape features Director of Transit Ben Valdez. Ben tells us about the new RidePueblo app available for smartphones and on the computer for real-time navigation, live updates, route planning and more. Download the RidePueblo app today and start traveling the city with Pueblo Transit. Plus Mayor Graham answers some listener questions. Don't forget about Discount Days with Waste Connections May 4-16 for 50% all loads for city residents, just bring your ID. Thanks for listening!

Episode 58 of the Mayor's Mixtape provides an overview of the successful Team Up to Clean Up event at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, and RecycleWorks. Chief of Staff McCain gives a legislative update and Mayor Graham gives an overview of the City Council Work Session from Monday, May 4.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Episode 57 of the Mayor's Mixtape offers a recap of the Monday, April 27 City Council Meeting. Over 20 ordinances were on the agenda with CSAC approvals, updates to native landscape and weeds with the Master Gardners, opioid settlement agreement funds approved for programming with Pueblo School District 60, a land option agreement for Project Falcon and more.  Don't forget about the city-wide clean up with free dumping for city residents at CSU Pueblo and Colorado State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8am-3pm. A third location for green waste is available at RecycleWorks located at 1595 Stockyard Rd. We home to see you there for Team Up to Clean Up with the City of Pueblo. 

Episode 56 of the Mayor's Mixtape is here. This episode gives a short legislative update with SB26-159, a brief recap of the previous City Council meeting and insight from the City Council Work Session on Monday, April 22. How does the City approach economic development and working with incentives for new businesses? Find out the process from Mayor Graham.  Don't forget to email your topic suggestions or questions to [email protected]. 

The Mayor's Mixtape episode 55 has a recap about Pueblo City Council Work Session from Monday, April 6 and some legislative updates. Mayor Graham also shares about the trip to Grand Junction for the Downtown Excellence Award from Downtown Colorado Inc. for the Channel Extension and Boathouse Project.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Mayor's Mixtape Episode 54 answers some of your questions about Advance Pueblo. Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes joins Mayor Graham to talk about who is Advance Pueblo? What are they? Where is housed and how does it work? Let's talk the future of economic development in Pueblo and how Advance Pueblo fits into the plan.  Like, subscribe and share the podcast. Don't forget to email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 53 of the Mayor's Mixtape welcomes At-Large Councilor Selena Ruiz-Gomez. She shares with Mayor Graham and the listener about why she got involved with local government, her goals while serving on City Council and more about her professional background. Councilor Ruiz-Gomez and Mayor Graham share about their commitment to Pueblo and working with City Council and the Mayor's Office. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Mayor's Mixtape. Episode 52 gives a recap of the Work Session presentation from City Council on Monday, March 16. Mayor Graham discusses the IGA for the Citizens' Services Advisory Commission (CSAC). Additionally, she gives a breakdown of the next steps with The Pueblo Shelter, highlighting 32 clients who have found permanent, stable housing and other milestones that have been accomplished.  Mayor Graham, Chief of Staff McCain and Haley Sue Robinson also all share why they are #LuckyToLiveInPueblo. Join in and tell us why you feel lucky to call Pueblo home. Thanks for listening!

Episode 51 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes a recap from Mayor Heather Graham of the City Council meeting held on Monday, March 9. We answer a question from our listeners and hear about a legislative update from Chief of Staff Brian McCain.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Mayor Graham covers the City Council work retreat presentation. Mayor Graham presented budget concerns and future projections with the Director of Finance, Director of HR and the City Attorney. Mayor Graham gives some insight to 2027 projected budget, what it means for this year and what planning looks like to support reducing spending and increasing revenue for the City's budget.  Plus Chief of Staff Brian McCain talks about the current legislative session. What bills are being followed by the City of Pueblo and how might it affect us? Find out more. 

Episode 49 of the Mayor's Mixtape covers the City Council meeting from Monday, February 23. Mayor Graham talks about the new appointment of a new HR Director, contracts with HSPPR and Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, and a grant award for new lighting at Benedict Park. Plus what does change to half cent sales tax criteria ordinance mean? Thanks for listening to the podcast. Don't forget to submit your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Like, share and subscribe.

Episode 48 of the Mayor's Mixtape podcast features District 1 City Councilor Dianne Danti. She shares why she wanted to get involved with local politics, what her goals are for 2026 and for her four year term, and what she loves about Pueblo.  Don't forget about the upcoming Building Back Bessemer Town Hall on Thursday, February 19 from 6-8pm at the Steelworks Center of the West, plus the town hall for the Transit Open House on Wednesday, February 25 at Barkman Library from 5:30-7pm. Stay involved with the City of Pueblo. 

Episode 47 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Lynn Clark, the Executive Director of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo. Find out about the fourth phase Channel Extension and Boathouse project, what's included in the build out, why it's important and how the community asset can be utilized when it's open. Also Pueblo Riverwalk recently was notified as a finalist for the Downtown Excellence Award with Downtown Colorado Inc.  Mayor Graham also recaps the City Council meeting with legislative updates, information about the City's successful grant funding and previews upcoming events. Like, share and subscribe to the podcast. 

Mayor Heather Graham hosts At-Large City Councilor Brett Boston on the 46th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape. Councilor Boston shares why he chose to get involved with politics, what it's like to be the youngest elected City official and why he values his Boards and Commissions seats while serving on Council. Learn about his goals for the future and how Mayor Graham and City Council intend to collaborate together and with other community partners. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email your questions or topic suggests at [email protected]. 

Mayor's Mixtape episode 45 includes a recap of the Pueblo City Council meeting from January 26 along with the anticipated private unit plan for transitional housing offered at The Pueblo Shelter. Don't forget the State of the City event is Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 at the Pueblo Convention Center, open to the public. Please join us!

This week Mayor Graham is back on the Mayor’s Mixtape with a City Council recap. City Council voted Mark Aliff as President, Roger Gomez as Vice President and Selena Ruiz-Gomez is the Work Session Chair. Mayor Graham discusses the Building Back Bessemer initiative. This week Council approved a contract award for the clean up and remediation of the E. Routt property, funding for airport terminal renovations and Mayor Graham explains the board and commission appointment process.  Submit your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

On the 43rd episode of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Heather Graham hosts Council-elect Ted Hernandez on the podcast. Find out about who he is, why he decided to run for local office and what he hopes to accomplish during his time on City Council. New City Councilors will be sworn in on Monday, January 12 before the regular meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends. Email topic suggestions or questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

On episode 42 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Rob Miller, President of SafeSide Recovery and Matt Marchand, Executive Director of Southern Colorado SafeSide Recovery and The Pueblo Shelter. Learn about The Pueblo Shelter along with their services like peer support, weekly clinics and employment opportunities.  Get your questions answered about the relief shelter, the residential program, partnerships at the campus, how to donate and more.  Interested in supporting The Pueblo Shelter? Visit safesidefoundation to learn how to get involved or donate.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].

It's episode 40 of the Mayor's Mixtape. This episode covers development on Pueblo Blvd. with a guest appearance from Director of Public Works for the City of Pueblo Andrew Hayes. What does the permitting process look like? How is Mayor Graham working to increase efficiency for developers working with the City of Pueblo? Find out more about the new businesses on Pueblo Blvd. all the way from the southside at I-25 to the Hwy 50 corridor on the north west side of Pueblo.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email us your questions or topic suggestions at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

On Episode 39, Mayor Graham hosts Director of Housing and Citizen Services Melissa Cook. Mayor Graham and Melissa talk about the Convergys site demolition and future plans for the site. Additionally, Melissa explains the term "affordable housing" and who qualifies for that or what does it really mean? Plus she gives insight for the timeline ahead at the development site.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the Mayor's Mixtape with your friends, family and neighbors. Send in your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

Episode 38 covers the 2026 budget which passed 6-1 on second reading on Monday, November 24. Mayor Graham gives some additional information about an amendment to freeze 24 positions in the City of Pueblo in 2026, alongside the four amendments brought forward by City Council. Additionally Pueblo found a partner in Boone for the intergovernmental (IGA) agreement for the new Southern Colorado Building Department (formerly regional building). Find out more about the upcoming Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America and Swisspod Technologies at PuebloPlex.  Don't forget to join in on the holiday fun with the Pueblo County Courthouse lighting on Tuesday, November 25, the Riverwalk lighting on Friday, November 28 and the Pueblo Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29.

Mayor Heather Graham hosts Cherish Deeg, Interim Executive Director of Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA). Cherish shares about the role of PURA in Pueblo, explains Tax Increment Financing (TIF), her favorite PURA project in Pueblo and other exciting projects on the horizon. How has the City of Pueblo and PURA partnered together to address blight in the community? Find out about the dog track project and the Convergys project. Don't forget you can email questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 36 of the Mayor's Mixtape is here. Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our country, especially the 13,000 veterans who call Pueblo home. Mayor Graham talks about what's next post-election and what to expect with the City of Pueblo. She gives a break down of the City Council meeting from Monday, November 10 with the Convergys project and the employee health clinic with Crossover Health. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. Leave us a review! Email your topic suggestions or questions at [email protected]. 

Episode 35 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Heather Graham dissects the City fund balance. If you're an avid listener, this might be a good episode to watch on YouTube because Mayor Graham brought out the white board for a visual explanation. Stay tuned for more information about the dog track project and the newly approved Small Business Window Repair Mini-Grant Program.  Don't forget to join us for trick-or-treating at City Hall for HOWL-O-WEEN from 2-4pm on Friday, October 31!

Mayor Graham's 34th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape is a recap of the City Council Work Session from Monday, October 20. FInd out about the Convergys project and the potential ahead. Plus Mayor Graham answers questions about the proposed 2026 budget.  Don't forget about upcoming Halloween events that are free and accessible to the whole family. We hope to see you at City Hall on Halloween from 2-4 on Friday, October 31. Thanks for listening!

The 33rd episode of the Mayor's Mixtape covers development in the City of Pueblo. What does the future of the Convergys building look like? The City of Pueblo is open for business for a Buc-ees! What are the plans for the dog track on the south side of town? What are the next steps for the Dillon Drive project? There are many moving parts and new developments happening all across town, Mayor Graham gives insight to each project and what is on the horizon.  Like, subscribe and share the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or see it on local Channel 17. Thanks for listening!

This week Mayor Graham answers questions about the role of the Deputy Mayor, what do they do and why? Mayor Graham also breaks down the City Council Work Session meeting from October 6. What does the future of a City owned employee health clinic look like? Have questions or what to suggest a topic? Email [email protected]. Get this podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or watch it on local Channel 17. Thanks for listening!

Episode 31 of the Mayor's Mixtape talks budget for the City of Pueblo with a focus on capital improvement projects. What is the difference with general fund dollars and enterprise funds? How can interest gained on 1/2 cent sales tax dollars be used? What does the City do with Colorado Lottery funds? Mayor Graham explains the details of the 2025 budget as we look ahead to budget planning for 2026.  Like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

It's the 30th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape! Thank you for listening, liking, sharing and subscribing. Get the podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout or watch on local Channel 17. Send your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. This week's episode focuses on the City budget--what's the timeline? When is it passed? What are the roles of City Council and what is the role of the Mayor? The budget will presented to City Council on October 14, with a Work Session on October 20, a public hearing with the first reading on November 10 and final approval of the budget is November 24. 

Mayor Graham's Mayor's Mixtape episode 29 covers the visit to Bent County for the work on an IGA with Pueblo Regional Building and the City of Pueblo, a recap of the City Council Work Session on Monday, September 15 and upcoming events in the City of Pueblo. Like, subscribe and share the podcasts with your friends. For questions or topic suggestions email [email protected]. 

Mayor Heather Graham hosts Chief Building Official of Pueblo Regional Building Mark Guerrero. Mark shares the role of Pueblo Regional Building, the working relationship with the City of Pueblo and what the future of the organization looks like in the region.  Mayor Graham gives insight to the City Council meeting from September 8 and invites you to join one of her upcoming town halls in September. District 4 on Thursday, Sept. 11, District 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 16 or District 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Find more info on the Mayor Heather Graham Facebook page for the details.  Email us your questions or topic suggests at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

This week on the 27th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham celebrates Labor Day talking about the four unions in the City of Pueblo--Fire, Police, General Service and Transit. Union negotiations are an important part of the budget and Mayor Graham talks about wages and expectations for the city employee positions going into 2026 budget discussions this fall.  Plan to attend one of Mayor Graham's upcoming town halls during the month of September. There's a town hall in each of the four districts in the city. Don't forget to like and subscribe on your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout, YouTube or watch on local Channel 17. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

 Episode 26 of the Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham addresses the incorrect listing of Pueblo as one of the most dangerous cities with comp stat data and year-to-date information. Additionally, she breaks down next steps for the ballot measures for the 1/2 cent sales tax renewal and the City Council- City Manager form of government. Mayor Graham gives insight for the timeline with the Pueblo Municipal Justice Center (PMJC) project for the HVAC update and also invites residents to one of four upcoming town halls in each of the four districts.  Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Mayor Graham gives a break down of the City Council meeting from Monday, August 11 regarding the metro district for CSU Pueblo, the 1/2 cent sales tax initiative, the 1% sales tax initiative and the decision to veto to the City Council-City Manager ballot initiative. What's up ahead for the November 4th General Municipal election? Don't forget to like, subscribe and share. Get his podcast on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout, YouTube or watch it on Channel 17. Submit your questions and topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

Mayor Heather Graham is back for the 24th episode of the Mayor's Mixtape. Like, subscribe and share with your friends wherever you get your podcasts. This week's episode gives a breakdown of the Work Session from the City Council meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025 regarding the Colorado State Fair, Property Tax and Wastewater improvement proposal for the St. Charles Industrial Park.  Submit your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Mayor Heather Graham gives a recap of the Pueblo City Council Work Session from July 28, 2025 regarding Stormwater planning for the Bessemer neighborhood and surrounding the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Additionally, she discusses the traffic speed camera proposal from the Pueblo Police Department.  Mayor Graham and Director of Public Affairs Haley Sue Robinson give a recap of the Steel City Arkansas River Festival and invite everyone to the Slab ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 31 at 1pm.  Don't forget to like and subscribe. Send your questions for the Mayor's Mixtape to [email protected].

Mayor Graham hosts Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes to talk about economic development. They discuss Mayor Graham's ballot measure proposal for updated language for the 1/2 cent sales tax and what the future of economic development looks like with the changes. They briefly discuss the 1% sales tax ballot measure proposal and how that tax can be used to accomplish capital improvement projects for citizens to see the value.  Don't forget to email questions and topic suggestions to [email protected]. 

This week's episode of The Mayor's Mixtape includes questions from the listeners with answers from Mayor Heather Graham. She also highlights the recent economic and business development within the City and the plans to continue to promote the businesses large and small in Pueblo. Additionally Mayor Graham gives a brief update about Pueblo City Council from Monday, July 14. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast. Email your topic suggestions and questions to [email protected]. 

If you're a podcast listener, this week's episode might be best viewed on the City of Pueblo YouTube channel because of the visual aspects described in this episode featuring the Pueblo Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center. On episode 20, Mayor Graham joins Pueblo Police Department Chief Chris Noeller inside the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). Chief Noeller explains the technology used in the RTCC including ShotSpotter, license plate readers (LPRs), cameras and the newly deployed Drones as First Responders (DFRs).  Mayor Graham and Chief Noeller explain how the technology is used in real time, how it assists officers with reporting, the efficiency of the department and the increased safety to the Pueblo community and officers of the department. The YouTube video shows how the drone is deployed, what footage it is able to capture and just how quickly it can respond to a call for service. Email your questions or topic suggestions for The Mayor's Mixtape to [email protected]. Thank you for listening, please like, rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Mayor Graham hosts Director of Purchasing Naomi Hedden to talk about the request for proposal (RFP) process with the City of Pueblo. Naomi explains how bids are done with the City and the responsibilities of the Purchasing Department. Mayor Graham also discusses the future of the City and Regional Building's relationship moving forward. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Like, subscribe and share the podcast!

Episode 18 of The Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts Helen Dupree, Traffic Engineering Analyst for the City of Pueblo and Eva Cosyleon , Metropolitan Planning Organization Manager. Helen discusses the upcoming Transportation Summit on July 9 from 3:30-6:30pm and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Eva discusses the Long Range Transportation Plan and how it fits with the development of our road network for the next 25 years. Mayor Graham gives a breakdown of the Pueblo City Council meeting from Monday, June 23rd. She discusses the future of the Stormwater Department and the Housing and Citizen Services Department. Additionally, Mayor Graham explains the future of the Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund or half cent sales tax.  Email your questions and topic suggestions to [email protected]. Like, subscribe and share the podcast.

Mayor Graham celebrates 750 downloads of The Mayor's Mixtape podcast. Thank you to everyone for listening, liking and subscribing. Don't forget to send your questions and topic suggestions to [email protected]. Episode 17 Mayor Graham discusses the Pueblo City Council Work Session from June 16. Pueblo County Commissioners presented on the future of Pueblo Regional Building and are hosting a townhall on Tuesday, June 17 at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center from 5:30-7pm. Additionally, Mayor Graham talks about the criteria ordinance related to Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) half cent sales tax and the potential ballot measure in November.

Mayor Heather Graham hosts Sarah Money, Manager of Recovery Services with SafeSide Recovery. Pueblo City Council approved the contract award for SafeSide Recovery Foundation to provide operations management of the Pueblo Shelter. Mayor Graham and Sarah talk about the rebuilding of trust, peer recovery support specialists and community partnerships.Mayor Graham gives a brief City Council recap and talks about the importance of refraining from lighting off fireworks within city limits. Aerial fireworks are illegal and harmful to friends and neighbors throughout the city. Don't forget to email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].

Episode 15 Mayor Graham hosts Chief of Pueblo Fire Department Barb Huber and Pueblo Firefighter and Public Information Officer Tim Trujillo. Chief Huber and Tim talk water safety and swift water rescue with the exciting new WaterWorks Park amenity in Pueblo. Always wear a personal flotation device or life jacket while in or near water. Interested in checking the water level? Visit riverapp Mayor Graham also gives a recap of the City Council Work Session from June 5 and talks about upcoming events in Pueblo. Participate in Bike Month in June and don't miss out on the exciting programming with El Centro del Quinto Sol. Email your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]. Like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family and neighbors! 

Episode 14 of The Mayor's Mixtape, Mayor Graham hosts her first guest with Chief of Pueblo Police Department and Deputy Mayor Chris Noeller. Chief Noeller shares about Part 1 crime trends in 2025 and why the Pueblo Police Department uses comp stat to make data driven decisions for staffing and protocol. Mayor Graham also breaks down the City Council recap from Tuesday, May 27. Send your questions and topic suggestions to [email protected]. Like, subscribe and share with your friends. 

Episode 13 of The Mayor's Mixtape covers the veto of HB25-1147, a look at a potential special session at the state legislature, first quarter sales tax numbers and upcoming events in the City of Pueblo. Don't miss Team Up to Clean Up, free dump day for city residents on Saturday, May 31 at CSU Pueblo and Colorado State Fairgrounds from 8am-3pm and green, yard waste at Pueblo RecycleWorks. Email your topic suggestions or questions to [email protected]. Like, subscribe and share the podcast!

This week Mayor Graham covers the City Council recap from Monday, May 12 and explains recent grants accepted by the City. She also provides background to the City Park bath house renovation and discussion for the future of the building. Mayor Graham also celebrates National Police Week and provides an update about the Pueblo Police Department.  Don't forget submit your questions or topic suggestions by emailing [email protected]. 

Episode 11 of the Mayor's Mixtape includes updates about the recall petition for Mayor Heather Graham, questions answered from the listeners, next steps with ballot measure 2A and upcoming events for citizens to participate in May. Don't forget you can suggest a topic or email Mayor Graham with a question at [email protected].