Pueblo West

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Pueblo West

Recreation Home to over 28,500 residents (as of the 2010 Census), Pueblo West offers outdoor attractions & recreation, including: Lake Pueblo State Park's great camping, fishing, hiking & biking outdoor spaces Miles of equestrian trails The unique 18-hole Desert Hawk Golf Course, which offers expansive views & tournament opportunities Outdoors & Climate The vistas of the great Rocky Mountains, from the luscious Spanish Peaks to white-capped Pikes Peak, offer 300 days of sunshine & breathtaking & awe-inspiring sunrises & sunsets. Magnificent star gazing at the night sky is "light pollution" free & relaxing. The daily chance of sunshine is 76%. The average daily high temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average daily low of 37 degrees. Average annual precipitation in Pueblo West is 11.91 inches, with August's average precipitation with 2.07 inches & an annual snowfall of 31 inches. Location District Area-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, constructed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 1975, which is a part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Water Project. Pueblo West-Pueblo West is located in Pueblo County, along the southern edge of the Colorado's major growth corridor & is situated approximately 7 miles west of the City of Pueblo. Conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Rocky Mountains, Arkansas River water activities & major airports, Pueblo West offers residents and visitors easy access to tourism destinations, upscale and downtown shopping districts, and Colorado's rich cultural & western history. Military Life Since the Pueblo West Metropolitan District officially adopted the 2nd Brigade in May 2011, forming a solid community relationship.