Maps of Pueblo’s trail system are located at various points around the city and at pueblo.us. 

Although school is still in session, there are ways students can enjoy the weather and take a look at the local community and history of Pueblo.

Pueblo is woven with bike trails that can take a rider from one side of town to the other. Some of the city’s most popular trails are around the Pueblo Reservoir and City Park, and there are also a few that lead to CSU-Pueblo.

Not only are there trails, but Pueblo has also added bike lanes to some of the streets throughout the Union Avenue Historic District in downtown Pueblo and near Parkview Hospital.

Maps of the trails appear all over Pueblo at locations including the Nature Center, City Park and along Union Avenue.

Pueblo native Travis Pineda, 24, is an avid bike rider.

“The trails lead to all different areas of town. It’s convenient for those who prefer not to drive during the spring or summer seasons or those just looking for a way to exercise and enjoy the nice weather,” he said.

For those who don’t have a bicycle, there are places where they can be rented throughout Pueblo. Cycle of Life, the Nature Center, and Joe’s Rent-a-Bike are among the local businesses that rent out bicycles for a day. Prices range from $10 per hour to $30 for a half day.

If riding on the off-trail lanes, cyclists are advised to keep in mind that there are other drivers of motor vehicles around. Appropriate cycling gear includes a helmet and bright colors.

“The trails aren’t in the best condition and could use some repair, but for the most part they aren’t in terrible,” Pineda said. “If you plan on riding the trails for long distances or even just for a little cruise, I would advise that everybody wear appropriate gear that could protect you if any accidents were to happen on the ride.”

Maps of Pueblo’s bike trails are available at pueblo.us and information about cycling traffic laws is available at codot.gov.

Anthony Frank | Photo courtesy of colostate.edu.

CSU System Interim Chancellor and President of Colorado State University-Fort Collins Anthony Frank made a trip to Pueblo to attend a Q-and-A with CSU-Pueblo President Lesley Di Mare March 9.

Frank, who became president of CSU in 2009, was selected to be interim chancellor of the CSU System after Michael Martin stepped down from the position March 1.

In his new position, Frank will oversee CSU-Fort Collins, CSU-Pueblo and CSU-Global, along with his responsibilities as president of CSU-Fort Collins.

University presidents have a long list of responsibilities, which range from attending almost all board meetings and being the official representative of the board of trustees in all matters affecting the university. They must also come before the general assembly and preside over university senate meetings.

In the six years he has been serving as president of CSU-Fort Collins, Frank has overseen a period of record fundraising and enrollment, rising graduation rates, increasing diversity, and unprecedented research support, according to the CSU-Fort Collins website.

President Frank achieved his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College. After that, he earned a veterinary medicine degree at the University of Illinois, and then a doctorate in pathology and toxicology at Purdue University.

Frank received both professional and personal honors, which include induction into the Illinois and Colorado 4-H Halls of Fame, the regional Presidential Excellence Award from NASPA, the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education professional organization award and the 2010 Fort Collins Board of Realtors Citizen of the Year.

“He was awarded the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Award at both Colorado State and Oregon State University. Dr. Frank’s research interests have included toxicologic and infectious disease pathology, and he has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications,” according to CSU’s website.

Before he was elected to serve as the president of CSU-Fort Collins, he served as the university’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the pathology department and associate dean for research in the college of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences.

Along with the time he spent to benefit the school, Frank also serves as chair of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities Commission on International Initiatives and is on the board Larimer County’s food bank.

He was appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to the Deemed Export Advisory Council to serve on several federal panels. He also has served on the editorial board of Toxicologic Pathology and as a member of the Colorado Climate Action Panel.

Students can order announcements and caps and gowns in the university bookstore and online.

For seniors, the time has come to order graduation announcements and get caps and gowns fitted. The graduation fair at CSU-Pueblo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 3 and 4 in the Bookstore and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at the university’s Tower location in Colorado Springs.

“Students and graduates will be measured and can order their cap and gown at the fair. They also may order class rings, legacy cords, graduation announcements, and commencement DVDs. Students also may have a professional portrait taken, meet with the Alumni Association, and get answers to any other graduation-related questions,” said CSU-Pueblo marketing and communications specialist Niki Whitaker.

“Often, students want to know details about the ceremony itself, including arrival time and location,” she said.

Whitaker said 118 master’s candidates and 1058 bachelor’s candidates have the opportunity to walk in the graduation ceremony this year.

“As of today, 1176 students are eligible to participate in the ceremony this year. Typically, only 700-800 participate in the actual ceremony,” she said.

In order to avoid late fees, Whitaker said it’s important to get orders in before the March deadline.

“Students may also order online at www.csupueblobookstore.com. A late fee of $15 will be charged for orders placed beginning March 5 to 13. A late fee of $25 will be charged for orders placed after March 13, 2015,” she said.

In addition to ordering ceremony materials, seniors are also getting prepared for career prospects for after graduation.

“I have looked into jobs, Lots! I am just taking it step by step though,” said CSU-Pueblo senior Sydney McIntyre.

Seniors, along with all other students, are also invited to attend the career fair, which will be held March 4. That event aims to give students a better look at companies and opportunities that are presented for when it’s time to take the next step into a career.

Seniors can stay updated on events and activities through email and campus announcements.

For more information on the graduation fair, contact Niki Whitaker at 549-2284 or email commencement@csupueblo.edu​​.