NEWS & EVENTS

Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Pueblo Convention Center

Join us for our 23^rd Annual BID 'N’ BBQ to benefit the kids' vocational programs at El Pueblo. Enjoy a traditional barbecue dinner, open bar, silent auction and fabulous live auction. Dress is casual so feel free to wear your boots and jeans! Be a sponsor or purchase your tickets to have a rootin-tootin-good-time!

2011 Bid 'n BBQ Invitation

Live and Silent Auction Preview

For more information, contact Jolynn at (719) 404-1353 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You can make a child’s life brighter this Christmas!

EL PUEBLO…AN ADOLESCENT TREATMENT COMMUNITY SERVES HUNDREDS OF BOYS AND GIRLS EACH YEAR. MANY OF THE CHILDREN AT EL PUEBLO HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A REAL HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT AND LOVE OF THIS MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR. FOR $250 DOLLARS YOU MAY ADOPT A COTTAGE OF CHILDREN AND HELP CREATE JOYFUL MEMORIES FOR THEM. YOUR GENEROUS DONATION WILL PROVIDE THE CHILDREN WITH GIFTS FROM THEIR WISH LIST AND OTHER FUN HOLIDAY EVENTS.

For a form, or more information, contact Jolynn at (719) 404-1353 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

February 25, 2011, the ARCH Center library celebrates with a grand opening event along with Dr. Suess's birthday!

The public staff, board, students and public joined in the celebration at 11 a.m. at the ARCH Center, at El Pueblo...an Adolescent Treatment Community (north campus) for refreshments and fun with Dr. Suess.

September 24, 2010 - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of ARCH

Center

On September 24, 2010, at 11 a.m., El Pueblo had an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Artistic Recreational Creative Humanities (ARCH) Center. Planning and funding for the building began in 2007 and a major fund-raising effort took place at last year’s Bid ‘n’ BBQ. The building was renovated as a center of excellence, to inspire creativity, promote literacy and engage in diversity through its theater, computer lab and creative arts area. There is also a convenience store for the children where items may be purchased through positive behavior resident incentive programs. Guest speaker Commissioner Jeff Chostner officiated the formalities of the event, as well as Sherri Baca, president & CEO and Joe Cervi, board chair, who made a formal dedication to the building and the youth served at El Pueblo. The guest of honor for the event was Dr. Camila Alire, past-president of the American Library Association from 2009-10. Her roots are from the San Luis valley and she is presently dean emeriti at the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Hispanic Business Magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the country. To represent El Pueblo’s 50^th anniversary, the kids from El Pueblo presented a time capsule which will be hid away in the ARCH Center, with instructions to open it in 50 years.

August 26, 2009 - El Pueblo Goes Green

El Pueblo...an Adolescent Treatment Community commits to “go green” by constructing a solar energy field, through a 1 million dollar gift from SolarMR, Pueblo Colorado.

El Pueblo is the first Therapeutic Residential Childcare Facility (TRCCF) to make this commitment in the State of Colorado. The solar energy field will provide El Pueblo the opportunity to cut energy costs by at least 20 percent, as well as educate the youth on renewable energy and conservation. The energy cost savings will allow the facility to redirect the funds back into the programs for youth at El Pueblo.

Read the full press release

April 22, 2010 - 50 Years of El Pueblo

On April 22, 2010 El Pueblo will be celebrating 50 years of service. Opening in 1960, the Pueblo Youth Center started in the Old Poor Farm (photo at right) with less than a dozen homeless boys. In 1969, the name changed to El Pueblo Boys’ Ranch. Learn more about El Pueblo's history.

Purchase the 50 Years of Service Book for $15

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Tree Memorial & Honorarium Program

The most meaningful memorial or honorarium is one that will benefit coming generations. Remembering someone with a living tree is an act of love for them, their families, and our earth. This is also an opportunity to give a tribute to your loved one, a deceased friend or relative, or to remember a special occasion or acknowledge an outstanding achievement.

Cost of the living tree program is $250. This includes the tree, plaque and continued maintenance of the tree (fertilizer, pruning, mulching, etc.). After the tree is planted, the contact person will receive a certificate and the location for each tree.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth at 791-404-1121 or by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Get The Gaggle Off My Lawn!

This FUN-draiser will support our youth through the purchase of supplies for our summer enrichment activities.

For just $25 you can have a gaggle of geese placed on a friend’s lawn during the month of May. (No, not a REAL gaggle of geese, but one dozen plastic geese...less mess!!) Your friend will awaken to find these pleasant lawn decorations in their front yard. This is all in good fun!

If you would like to have a gaggle migrate to a friend’s yard, call Jolynn at 719.404.1353 for more information about this campaign. Thank you for your sense of humor and your support.

Mother's Day Tea

The girls at El Pueblo will host an annual Mother’s Day Tea for their mothers, or other important female role models. In preparation for this event, the young ladies complete an etiquette class that focuses on the following topics: Being a Young Lady, Respecting Yourself and Others, Table Manners, Dress for Success, Confidence and Self-Esteem, and Healthy Relationships. The girls send invitations to guests and then dress up for the event, sitting down to tea, cookies and petite sandwiches with the staff and the invited guests. There is also a poem contest and a reading. This event is special and we would like to invite you to be a part of it by sponsoring a mother/daughter. For as little as $25 you can help provide the treats, clothing, games and etiquette classes for our girls! As a thanks, you will receive a copy of the winning poem from one of the girls.

June 11, 2011 - Stifel Nicolaus 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit the Kids at El Pueblo

LOCATION: Walking Stick Golf Course

ENTRY FEE: $95 per person payable to El Pueblo ($380 team of 4).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

100% of the sponsorships go directly to the boys and girls at El Pueblo to support their recreation programs to enhance health, social skills and fun on campus!

Hole Sponsor- $100 (includes signage with company name placed at a hole)

Gimme Sponsor- $250 (includes signage with company name placed at a hole and recognition during contest award ceremony)

Birdie Sponsor- $500 (includes signage with company logo and name on the beverage cart and special recognition during the tournament results ceremony)

Eagle Sponsor- $1,000 (includes a permanent banner hung in the gym at El Pueblo's Recreation Center, a banner displayed at registration, at lunch and throughout the tournament, company logo on score sheets and recognition during awards ceremony.)

For more information, contact Jolynn at (719) 404-1353 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it