District Administration
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
6) the necessary administrative activities to operate and coordinate the services provided.