SperlingViews - Pueblo_West, Colorado

Most people thing winter in Colorado is cold and snowy, but here in Pueblo West (that's just west of Pueblo) we are kept warmer because of the mountains, when we have a west to northwest wind. Over all a great place to live, we love it[read more...]

I have lived in Pueblo West many years and always knew Pueblo West was hotter than Pueblo doe to many reasons that seemed logical such as fewer trees, further from river valley, higher elevation (but not high enough to cool it), and soil type. The snow melts faster, the temps on news will not be what you see at bank or your own window thermometer. etc. People should realize if looking up historical info on weather that almost all is taken from Pueblo airport which is on the east side of Pueblo while Pueblo West is a few miles to West of Pueblo (name kinda gives it away haha). People should also consider that I and others believe the airport temp readings are not reliable either. For example they report by tenths of degree yet when I looked back to a heat wave one year they show 5 days straight of exactly 100.0 for max temp. If you know anything about temp then you realize how unlikely that is. you may have 5a days at 100, but all at 100.0 is quite unbelievable. I suspect the equipment has 100 maximum since I have never found any record above 100 for historical daily data while the records show higher than 100 for record reading. those being from a weather station not allowing inquiry of history for each and every day. Yesterday was May 7th and I have 3 different type & brand thermometers. I live on an acreage so lots of distance between threrms. One on North side of house just outside window always in shade. One 50 yards away on South side in shade of 2 privacy fences at 25 yards from house. The 3rd being the one on my 2005 vehicle. All 3 read between 97 to 101 in the afternoon and may have all went higher than that even. I only took note of temp at each in early afternoon. YET, the historical records on 2 different sites show the maximum was 89. Even on the lowest reading I got from 3 thermometers there is a 12 degree difference which is HUGE! Today is not much different with report on weather site saying 87 and my LOWEST thermometer showed 94. And boy howdy YES it sure felt hot yesterday and also today but not as bad as yesterday. [read more...]

Seems like it is very hard to find actual rates anywhere for any city. Most people have no clue how to read a utility bill and the utilities disguise charges. Well, in Pueblo West there are good and bad. Garbage is done by private companies which makes it usually cheaper than most cities. I pay $15 per month but use my own container. The driver brings can back up to house when it is empty (not all companies do). Electric is $8 service fee every month plus $0.13952 per KWH. That is higher than average of about 10 cents per KWH. For an average family it could mean $30 higher bill per month. Water is supplied by Pueblo West and is about average at $7.95 monthly service fee plus $3.62 per 1000 gallons but rate typically increases for high usage. We use average of 5000 gallons per month. Most people use more than that. Sewer on acreages is septic and very nice to have no bill for that. Septic systems are VERY easy and cheap to maintain and MOST situations of having to dig it up is simply contractors taking advantage of home owners ignorance. All it is is concrete and giant plastic culverts. there almost nothing to break and should not have to be pumped out more than once every 4 years IF THAT. Gas is either Propane which is more expensive option or Natural Gas which is ridiculously high compared to immediate area and rest of nation. It has actually gone down due to so much uproar but still at $12.50 service fee plus $1.3638 per Therm. That is less than propane but not by much and most places including other areas serviced by same company are around $1 per therm. For example our April bill for march usage was $150, and based on therms used if we got same bill at previous location we lived at it would have been $100. You can imagine what December & January are like!!! [read more...]

It can be windy but far from how bad most people make it out to be. Have lived hear many years and never seen a scorpion so person who said that it very very 'special'. The very few tornados that ever occur right here are so weak you cam shake hands with them. It is almost always sunny and being high elevation the sun can be intense even when only 85 degrees. Today it is January 28th and 66 degrees at 12:30 pm. The one thing people neglect to mention is it is very very dusty here especially if you live in West or North areas where all homes are on 1 acre lots or larger and there are many empty lots. That does lead to it being very quiet though and little traffic. You will get noise from military with low flying aircraft and artillery firings. It isn't every day, but some days it can seem irritating if you are sensitive to noise. The artillery can just barely vibrate windows and sounds like someone closing door somewhere in house which takes a bit to get used to. The low fly overs are worse since recent ok for 300 foot military flights in this area. The north side has less flights but then you are closer to artillery firings. Anyone who owns a snowblower here is insane. I have only had to shovel snow once per year and that is only in shaded porch area to scrape off melting snow turning to ice. We get snow but it melts within 36 hours on roads and concrete such as driveway. But then you still have awesome beauty of snow in the Wet Mountains. Hard to find an acre lot,3/2/2 newer home, 300+ days of sun, large State Park+Lake within 5-10 minutes, and mountain views anywhere else for under $200,000 but here you can easily do that. The crime is another issue as anyone who lives here will almost inevitably have to go to Pueblo which has probably worst violent crime rate in all of Colorado - almost twice as bad as Colorado Springs and 42% increase in 3 years. Then the Pueblo West jurisdiction lies with county sheriff who is a thug and crook and only in office because thugs and crooks are the only cops who get on ballot. SERIOUSLY! Crime in Pueblo west is low except on South East side which is the area of less than 1 acre properties but the future doesn't look promising and could go any direction.[read more...]

i read some of the negative comments some people wrote like no jobs in pueblo, well really there are no jobs anywhere else, i suppose if you can retire in pueblo west or be able to afford raising a family in pueblo west then you are privilaged, you have to be a person owning a bussiness, or retiring and have money, and their are people who have money God Bless them for they are fortunate people to be able to reside in pueblo west colorado, it is healthy, and dry heat, nice weather all year, good schools compared to other states, pueblo west is going to flourish even more one day for it has become a desirable community, land is nice and homes are nice, tell others about this community to settle in pueblo west.[read more...]

My husband and I moved to Pueblo West two years ago. We had moved to Parker, CO, after he retired, thinking we wanted to be close to all the amenities that Denver offered. We loved the area but were frustrated in the choice of homes in our price range. We also got tired of fighting the traffic and crowds. While searching for homes on the Internet I found several in Pueblo West that were attractive and affordable. Our home is a ranch style, stucco, with an unfinished basement, on an acre of land. I like this area because all the homes are unique and different. We aren't in a cookie cutter neighborhood where everything looks the same. People here are friendly, helpful, and hard working. The crime rate is low and utilities are reasonable. It is hot (100+ degrees in the summer) so you have to put in a drip system and pay attention to your yard if you want anything to grow. If you are looking for a lush, green place with lots of trees, this is not it. We are on the high plains and it can appear quite desolate at times. I don't care much for the wind. It can really blow and some days I wonder why I moved here. However, when I see quail, rabbits, and coyotes in my back yard, and the beautiful southwestern colors of the sunsets, I am reminded of why I chose this place. It is also nice to look at the sky at night and actually see the stars. Nearby Lake Pueblo is a beautiful place to go. We also have a wonderful library. There is a large Wal-mart, Safeway, fast food places, and convenience stores. You can drive to the city of Pueblo, which is about 10 miles away, for more shopping and places to eat. The Arkansas River Walk and the Sangre de Cristo Art Center are both worth visiting. If I need more activities to choose from Colorado Springs is 40 miles North. I can easily drive up into the mountains from there if I need a change of scenery. Looking at Pikes Peak is glorious. (Pikes Peak is visable from Pueblo West). Wages are low and jobs are hard to find so you may need a fixed (retirement) income to survive. If you don't have that be prepared to commute or work from home. I work in the "Springs" and with the mild winters it is not a bad drive. New houses are being built and there are businesses moving in so it continues to grow. It is a quiet peaceful place to live. [read more...]

I've been in Pueblo West for about 5 years. I love it. Retired and moved from Denver. It's a great place for retirement. Cost of living is much less than Denver. Most of the home lots are one acre so you have some breathing room. People here are very friendly. Pueblo has two large hospitals, arts center, museums, good restaurants and the RiverWalk downtown. If you want something more in a big city, Colorado Springs is just 45 minutes up the road. I think Pueblo West is the best kept secret in Colorado.[read more...]

Having relocated here in the past two years, let me give you a list of pros and cons about Pueblo West: Pros: Close to recreation, Pueblo Reservoir is gorgeous and has camping, boating and swimming all at very reasonable costs; Mild winters with very little snow; No humidity; Housing is very affordable; Lower property taxes than most other places; Shopping close and convenient; People living here are laid back and relaxed; Retail stores and people are moving here and the community is growing. Cons: If you want a job that pays decent money and is not in the retail sector, you will need to commute the 40+ miles to Colorado Springs. Most jobs here pay $8-$12 an hour unless you can find something in sales; The wind - it gets windy a LOT here. TOO windy; Scorpions - little brown ones that get into your house and nothing kills them; School system needs improvement - 2/3 of my daughter's kindergarten class is behind and her school's overall academic rating is declining; Dogs off leash and running loose are a huge issue. No leash law here, and lots of people just let their dogs run loose.[read more...]

I have lived in Pueblo West for 28 years, the growth over the past 7 years is incredible. Most of the homes are built on one acre lots. The best thing about our area is crime is low, schools are excellent with smaller classes than you see in larger areas. The community of Pueblo and Pueblo West is welcoming and friendly to visitors and each other. It is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.[read more...]

Pueblo West is about 120 miles south of Denver, Colorado. After livingin Denver for 10 months, I realized I did not want to spend 3-4 hours a day on the Interstate just trying to get to and from my job! Pueblo West was my choice to live because of the open spaces (most homes are on an acre of land), the wildlife, and the Reservoir!! We are 15 minutes from sliding our boat into the water and enjoying what Pueblo West has to offer: watersports, fishing, camping, exploring and much much more. You can motor boat or sail on the Reservoir. Fishing can be done from your boat or the shore line. Camping is terrific --the colorful sunsets and the twinkles of the stars in the clear night sky, the chirping of the crickets, the low growl of a bear-what a bear? Not really, it sounded adventurous, didn't it? The shwooshing of an owl or a hawk is just amazing! The hikinh/bike trails are just as fun-lizards and chipmunks, trantuala's and many more creature you and your children can look for during your bike ride. Trust me, coming from Denver to Pueblo West allowed me to enjoy quality time with my children and family. Enjoy what Pueblo West has to offer--plenty of living space and recreational fun! Give us a try. Call me if you believe you would like to live in the area-I am a realtor in Pueblo West since 1995! Marlene Berrier, Prestige Realty 719-547-8135[read more...]

Great climate for outdoor activities.[read more...]