Canon City News

The 5K is a people's race, a people's distance. Just about anyone can walk it in less than an hour, and it takes only moderate fitness to run it in less than a half-hour. That's one reason there are so many runs and races of this length around town, and why the 5K attracts all fitness levels.

Even the maximum-security Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City has had its share of escapes.

Pueblo County Community College Fremont Campus Alternative High School Diploma program graduate Mary Shafer speaks Wednesday during their graduation ceremony at the Florence High School.

Skyline Elementary School was decked out in blue and orange Wednesday morning as they greeted the Broncos Country Caravan to the school as part of a tour to Canon City, Pueblo and Trinidad.

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South Fork, CO The first bill Governor Hickenlooper signed is HB12-1345, "Financing of Public Schools." The bill requires a post-enactment review of the implementation of this act, and making and reducing appropriations.

Salida Circus clown, Col. Edward Alloy, as Uncle Ed makes a balloon Friday for William and Evelyn Basham while their mother, Dona Basham stands by during the Flashback on Main Street.

Madison School students play in front of the school in 1928 with teacher Helen Pauls.

Not only did he leave his New York home to move out west in search of a job almost 40 years ago; he also was an integral part of converting the school's yearbook production to keep up with the times.

The Great US 50 Yard Sale is May 18-19, 2012, coast to coast.A For more information about this nationwide event -- includings lists of participating cities as close as Canon City and Pueblo, visit their website .A But, just because Highway 50 doesn't cross through our own county doesn't mean you won't find great yard sale bargains in Colorado ... (more)

Those who are looking for something special can find a number of items during the U.S. 50 Coast to Coast 13th annual Yard Sale.

Members of the Canon City High School Vocal Music Department display awards they earned in Denver's Magic Music Days at Music in the Park Festivals on Saturday in Denver.

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Mary Carolyn Woods, 65, passed away May 11, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 14, 1946 to Edward and Mary Mitchell.

Donald A. Davis, 61, passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2012 in Canon City, CO. He was born October 31, 1950 in Canon City to Donald and Shirley Davis.

Special elections were conducted Tuesday in Penrose and Canon City for the Penrose Water Board, the Fremont Sanitation District and the Canon City Area Recreation District.

The $7.4 billion spending plan, nicknamed the "Long Bill" was signed into law Monday.

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Harlan Bailey, of Canon City, prepares to park Sunday after riding with the Run in the Fun Motorcylce Rally.