Flag and Motto History
In January 1985, to generate community interest and pride, a theme of "Pueblo West Pride" was proposed and generally accepted by Pueblo West. It was further proposed that a community flag be designed and a community motto be specified. This "Community Awareness" program was furthered by the Pueblo West Pride Committee by initiating a contest under the title of "A Flag for Pueblo West." Pueblo West residents were encouraged to submit recommended mottoes and flag designs.
The motto submitted by Mr. Ken Kramer, "Where the Eagles Soar" was modified to "Where Eagles Soar" and adopted by Resolution No. 667 by the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board of Directors on May 16, 1985.
Thirty recommended flag designs were submitted for consideration. A “Flag Design Judging Committee” consisting of Mrs. Myrtle Howard, Mrs. Judy Mo, and Mr. John Ohse was selected and given the task of selecting the winning flag design. The winning design, our flag today, was submitted by Mr. Rick Kramer. The Motto, "Where Eagles Soar," was incorporated into the flag design together with the mountain skyline and a beautiful setting sun.
The new flag was first flown in Pueblo West in Lovell Park following a ceremony which was part of the 12th Annual Pueblo West Fourth of July celebration. The flag was officially adopted by Resolution No. 672 by the Board of Directors of the Pueblo West Metropolitan District on July 9, 1985.
In July 1986, a full-sized Pueblo West flag was presented to former President George Bush, then Vice-President, in Washington, D.C., by Mr. Tom Ebling of Pueblo West.
