The Roots and Reach of 4-H in Pueblo County: A Legacy of Learning by Doing, Then and Now Join host Gregory Howell for a special episode of the Voices of Pueblo podcast as we celebrate the power of youth and community at the 2025 Pueblo County Fair! In this lively and heartfelt conversation, six remarkable 4-H students share their stories, passions, and what 4-H means to them—from livestock and leadership to science and service.

Meet our future changemakers:

• Jessica Hall – Pueblo County High School

• Lacie Laca – Rye High School

• Kelly Sloan – Pueblo County High School

• Lillian Tate – Vineland Middle School

• Shania McKissick – Liberty Point International

• Dyland Bowens – Homeschool

Discover how Pueblo 4-H, through CSU Extension, continues to inspire confidence, compassion, and resilience—one hands-on project at a time. Whether you're a proud parent, former 4-h student, longtime volunteer, or just 4-H curious, this episode is for you.

Tune in now and catch the spirit of 4-H, right from the heart of Pueblo County. Streaming everywhere just in time for the 2025 Fair! For more information on the Fair visit: https://www.pueblocountyfair.com/

Special thanks to the entire team at CSU Extension Pueblo County and our sponsor Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for making this episode possible.

In this inspiring episode of 45 Degrees, internationally acclaimed muralist Tim Nijenhuis joins us fresh from his latest creation on the Pueblo levee. Born in the Netherlands and now based in Hamilton, Ontario, Tim brings a rich legacy of creativity that spans generations—from fine art to music, filmmaking, set design, and more.

We trace his journey from Europe to North America and explore how his diverse experiences as a music teacher, filmmaker, and set designer inform his large-scale murals. Many of his works are shaped by deep community research and cultural listening. Tim also shares insights into the power of 3D illusions and how public art can spark thought and connection across neighborhoods.

His newest mural, located near the G.H. Nuckolls suspension bridge, features a striking 3D image of a boy fishing—a visual moment best experienced from the center of the bridge itself.

Tune in for a conversation that celebrates imagination, craftsmanship, and the transformative power of art—especially when painted at a 45-degree angle.

To learn more about Tim and where you can find him painting murals and making music, visit his website at www.ninehouseproductions.com.

In this episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan sits down with artist and gallerist Jeff Madeen of Blo Back Gallery and event producer Steve Poikonen to explore the creative engine behind the Truth Show and the 3rd Annual Third Eye Carnival, happening July 4–6, 2025, at the Blo Back Gallery in Pueblo’s historic Grove neighborhood.

From the radical TRUTH art show opening on First Friday to three days of live music, panels, and carnival antics, this weekend-long event promises unfiltered expression and community celebration. Bree digs deep into the origins of the Carnival, the intention behind the TRUTH exhibit, and where this underground cultural force is heading next.

Art. Music. Truth. Rebellion. This isn’t just an event—it’s a movement.

Learn more: blobackgallery.com | thirdeyecarnival.com Location: Blo Back Gallery, Pueblo, CO