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 housin...

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 b...

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...

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 Ci...

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...

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 bu...

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...

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 clini...

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 ...

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 ques...

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 C...

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 ...

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 M...

 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 measur...

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 Man...

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 Mon...

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 sp...

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 l...

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 b...

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 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 Gra...

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 f...

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 mayor@pueblo.us...

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 a...

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 amen...