The Pueblo West Metropolitan District was created on September 16, 1969, pursuant to the Metropolitan District Law adopted in 1947 by the Colorado Legislature, Article 3 of Chapter 89, Colorado Revised Statutes. The Metropolitan District Law and certain other statutes of the Colorado Legislature are applicable to the District. The District is a quasi-municipal political subdivision.

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District is organized so that its boundaries coincide with those of the unincorporated community of Pueblo West. It is located approximately 7 miles due west of the City of Pueblo. It is a planned community with covenants, which are enforced by the Committee of Architecture. A Board of Directors of 5 persons elected by the qualified electors of Pueblo West governs the District’s operations. An appointed District Manager manages the District.

The District provides the following services: 1) Streets and Roads – improvement and maintenance; 2) Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response; 3) Parks and Recreation – operations, maintenance, and support; 4) Water – Supply, treatment and distribution; 5) Wastewater collection and treatment; and 6) the necessary administrative activities to operate and coordinate the services provided.