My hometown, going downhill fast.
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11/4/2021
I was born and raised in Pueblo, lived here for the first 27 years of my life.
This place did not used to be this crappy. It has gone downhill so much. There are large retail spaces near main roads that have been vacant and for sale for DECADES. Businesses don't last here, unless it's a weed store or liquor store. The south side of Pueblo has always been one of the nicer parts of town. But now you see it - closed shops all around and pan handlers begging everywhere. I saw two get in a fight outside of Panda Express once, then they installed the police cameras around there.
This town is very much going downhill. I had a couple of opportunities to leave and I chose to stay - a mistake I regret. I am leaving soon, hopefully for good. There is nothing for young people to do here and the majority of educated, talented people leave this place.
It's a cheap place to live and it's not all bad, but if you're looking to make a home in Colorado I very much recommend Colorado Springs.
Trevor | Pueblo, CO