Voices of Pueblo: Bree on a Budget – Thrifting and Savings

The Voices of Pueblo podcast welcomes a brand-new voice to the conversation — Bree Pappan, the thrifty maverick behind the Bree on a Budget column in the September issue of the Pueblo Star Journal.

In this inaugural companion episode, Bree joins Gregory Howell and Cynthia Nicola to go beyond the page and dive into the art and practice of saving smart. Together, they explore how thrifting, resale, and secondhand shopping have become essential tools for Pueblo families facing rising costs — and how these choices also support local businesses and reduce waste.

From practical tips and personal stories to a few laughs about bargain hunting, this episode shows that living well on a budget is not only possible, it’s empowering.

Whether you’re a seasoned bargain hunter or just beginning to look for new ways to stretch your dollars, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and a fresh sense of community spirit.

Here is the link to the article online: https://pueblostarjournal.org/community/2025/09/16/welcome-to-pueblo-weve-got-your-back/

Tune in to discover why we say: Pueblo … we’ve got your back.

In this episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan dives into Pueblo’s evolving music scene with three dynamic voices who are shaping its future: Marc Sabatella, Aaron Zimola, and Brock Kilgore. Each brings extraordinary experience in music, education, and cultural innovation, and together they paint a compelling picture of what it means to build a thriving creative community from the ground up. From jazz and classical to local showcases and educational outreach, these musicians are on a mission to amplify Pueblo’s soundscape and create new opportunities for collaboration.

Marc Sabatella, a renowned musician and educator, shares how his journey led him to found the Pueblo Musicians Hangout, a growing collective that meets at Analogue Records and Books to exchange ideas, spark projects, and foster a spirit of mentorship. Aaron Zimola, an accomplished violinist and entertainment industry marketing executive, reflects on his move from Los Angeles to Pueblo and why smaller cities like Pueblo offer fertile ground for creatives to truly thrive. Their conversation reveals the power of connection, vision, and resilience in building a vibrant arts ecosystem.

Together with multi-talented musician and educator Brock Kilgore, the trio explores their hopes for Pueblo’s musical future. They share ideas about jam sessions, local festivals, cross-genre collaborations, college preparation for emerging talent, and the dream of a community music center where creativity can flourish every day. This is more than a meetup. It is a movement. Tune in and be inspired by the passion, purpose, and possibilities resonating through Pueblo’s musical heartbeat.

CONTACT: Pueblo Musicians Hangout | Marc Sabatella | TEL 303.241.1106 | marc@outsideshore.com

In this episode of Voices of Pueblo, Gregory Howell sits down with Abbie Krause, Executive Director of the Pueblo Zoo, to explore how this historic institution is redefining education and conservation in Southern Colorado. With a legacy rooted in New Deal-era civic pride and a mission focused on environmental stewardship, the Pueblo Zoo is more than a place to see animals — it’s a place to learn, grow, and lead.

Abbie shares how programs like Zoo School, ZooALIVE, and the zoo’s summer camps are empowering Pueblo’s youth to become future scientists, educators, and conservation leaders. From hands-on learning experiences to teen volunteer leadership, the Pueblo Zoo is building pathways for curiosity, compassion, and community connection.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, animal lover, or simply curious about the future of conservation in Pueblo, this episode will inspire you to see the zoo in a whole new light. Tune in and discover why the Pueblo Zoo remains one of the region’s most cherished and essential educational assets.

To learn more visit the Pueblo Zoo website: https://www.pueblozoo.org/