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Tempers flare at Columbus Day rally in Pueblo Play Video
October 8, 2012 5:28 PM
In Pueblo, Columbus Day brings out both pride and anger. It's happened for several years. A verbal battle takes over on Abriendo Avenue between those of Italian descent and people of Native American heritage. We spoke with both sides. It's a celebration of America and the Italian heritage of... more » -
Native Americans want Columbus Day abolished
October 10, 2011 1:47 PM
About 25 people protested an annual Columbus Day rally in Pueblo this morning. The protesters show up each year, waving signs and chanting anti-Christopher Columbus remarks. The protesters are upset because they say Columbus brought slavery and genocide to their people. Their goal is to have the federal holiday... more » -
Pueblo's Columbus monument makes National Register
October 10, 2011 1:42 PM
A statue in Pueblo's Mesa Junction area, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. About 150 people gathered there this morning for an annual Columbus Day celebration. The statue was built in 1905. Columbus Day celebrates the Italian explorer's trek to America in... more » -
Columbus Day rally in Pueblo attracts supporters, protesters
October 11, 2010 2:06 PM
Supporters outnumbered protesters at an annual Christopher Columbus Day rally in Pueblo this morning. The federal holiday honors Columbus' trek to America more than 500 years ago. However, some Native Americans say Columbus brought slavery to their people, and they want the holiday abolished. Monday's annual event was held at... more »
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