Pueblo County RX Prescription Card

Pueblo County Commissioners have announced a partnership through the National Association of Counties to offer prescription drug benefits to be administered through CVS Caremark Corp.

Commissioner John Cordova said “this is for everybody”. The plan is not an insurance plan but can be used by all Pueblo County residents whether they have insurance or not. It’s reported that many households do not have any or very limited prescription coverage with their health insurance plans. This program will allow anyone to receive an average of 22% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs that are not covered by any insurance plan. It’s been reported that all pharmacies in Pueblo County have agree to offer this discount. The discount is also offered by most major chains.

There are no restrictions and limits on how many times you can use the card. All commonly prescribed prescription medicine is included – both brand and generic.  The plan also offers discounts on prescriptions through veterinarians for medicines that are used by people.  The plan also provides for discounts on some diabetic supplies.

Please note however, that this plan is not insurance.

For more information you can logon to the caremark website at caremark.com/naco.

A link directly to the card can be printed from here.

You can also pick up the card from the Pueblo County courthouse (215 W 10th st), the Pueblo City-County Health Department (101 W. 9th St, 719- 583-4300) and the Pueblo County Social Services and Human Services department (212 W 12th St, 719 583-6160).

The City of Pueblo, Pueblo Cares and Pueblo Wastewater Department are offering Pueblo city and county residents the ability to get rid of their garbage, May 22, 2010 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds from 8:00 – 1:00pm. Their will be a $5 entrance fee per vehicle.

For more information you can call the Pueblo Recycle Hotline at 719-583-4924.

The list of items that you can drop off are.

Appliances and Batteries and Mercury Items
Flourscent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats
Alkaline dry cell batteries: A, AA, AAA, C,D,6v,9v
Rechargeable batteries
Appliances ($5 for for Freon-containing appliances)

Auto Products
Used vehicle tires (Limit: 12, additional $1 each)
Lead acid batteries for vehicles
Auto body filler, engine degreaser
Car cleaners, waxes, chrome polish
Radiator flushes, carburetor cleaner

Cleaners
Abrasive cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants
Floor cleaners and wax, rug and upholstery cleaners
Oxidizers, furniture polish
Toilet & drain cleaners, pool chemicals
Oven cleaners, rust removers, silver cleaners

GLUES
Caulking, cements, resins (fiberglass and epoxy)
Rubber cement thinners
Rust proofing products

Health and Beauty Products
Cuticle remover, hair removing cream
Hair dyes and perms
Nail polish and remover
Peroxide, rubbing alcohol

Paints
Oil-based and latex paint, aerosols
Paint thinners, turpentine, mineral spirits, removers and strippers
Lacquers, stains, varnishes

Poisons
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides
Moth balls, roach and ant killers, rodent poisons
Soil fumigants, weed killers
Flea sprays, shampoos, powders and collars

NOT ACCEPTING
Electronics
Motor Oil and Antifreeze
Bio hazardous Waste
Business Waste
Explosives
Household trash
Liquid Fuels
Yard Waste/Trimmings

The tournament scheduled for May 26 to May 31, will be played at City Park, South and Centennial High Schools. The event open to the public requires a membership in the USTA. The event is sanctioned by the USTA. This years entry must be submitted online. Here is the link to the USTA event.

The event over the years has hosted players from all over the world. Tennis players and fans from Colorado Springs, Denver and the western slope all converge to play at one of the summers first tennis tournaments. Past year champions and players have come as far away as Italy, Slovenia and Mexico.

“We are excited to be bringing an additional day of Built Ford Tough Series competition to all PBR fans who travel to our home town to enjoy the Wild Wild West Festival,” said David Cordovano, Chief Global Events Officer of the PBR. “All of the new activities surrounding this year’s festival will make the entire weekend even more enjoyable for everyone.”

The Pueblo Invitational – the 21st stop on the elite BFTS series will be held at the Colorado State Fair Events Center in Pueblo on Friday, May 14 at 8.pm, Saturday, May 15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 16 at 5 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by telephone at (800) 745-3000.

The event will include authentic cowboy, Native American and mountain men villages, hot-air balloons and famed Native American recording artists Brule. There are several activities for the families including Mutton Bustin’, carnival rides, street vendors, a jaxx festival, a chili cook-off, shopping and more.

Fans have the opportunity to receive complimentary admission to WWWF courtesy of Big R Stores. To get your free pass, you should visit a participating Big R store.

For more information visit the PBR website

Pueblo County is simply short of money. As a belt tightening matter, Commissioner Anthony Nunez has suggested that the counties employees take a furlough one day a month to save the county some money. Union members from the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union), packed the council meeting room on February 2nd at the Pueblo West Metro District vowing to fight the idea.

Sharon Bonner, the director of the Counties Business Office and President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union, told council members on Tuesday that “We’ve decided to form a citizens commission to explore alternative ways to save money.”

Pueblo County School District 70 is also feeling the pinch with an expected shortfall of roughly $5 million of money from the district budget. In on-going discussions the board has proposed all kinds of ideas. Closing or consolidating schools, cutting out or outsourcing transportation, going to a 4 day school week, wage freezes and even outsourcing janitorial services have been discussed. At this time nothing has been decided upon.

The Pueblo Chieftain’s 32nd annual spring runoff is right around the corner. The event scheduled for Sunday, March 7, 2010 will be held comerain or shine. Deadline for registrations is 8:15am the day of the race.

This years race will have something for every type of runner out there. There will be a 1.6 mile walk, a 5k, 10k, and 10 mile run. Overall winners, masters, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each group in 5k, 10k and 10-mile runs will receive awards. Every walker that finishes the 1.6 mile walk will receive a Finisher’s Medal.

A special, “It’s Funner to be a Runner” one-mile youth race will start at 10:45am and be held at the track at Dutch Clark Stadium. A special trophy will be given to the school that has the most students entered in the race. Each racer will receive a ribbon and entry into this race will be FREE.

There will also be a Toddler Race for kids ages six and under. All toddlers finishing the run will receive ribbons instead of T-shirts and this run will also be FREE.

To enter the Spring Runoff, you can register online at http://www.socorunners.org or Click Here for a registration form and mail your entries to the Pueblo Chieftain.

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