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Pueblo Border Wars
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Pueblo Border Wars
Season 1 Episode 106 | 27m 59s | CC
Pueblo’s sovereignty had long been disputed; Native American tribes, Mexicans and the US all claimed its land. While the town thrived for years on the success of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, the decline in the steel market in the 1970’s led to the company’s bankruptcy, but not before bringing immigrants from around the world to settle there.
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