Zach Hillstrom

Editor of the Pueblo Chieftain

colorado springs, colorado, united states

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Award-winning journalist and editor leading the Pueblo Chieftain newsroom in southern Colorado. Previous bylines with the Pueblo Chieftain, USA Today, Canon City Daily Record, Bent County Democrat, La Junta Tribune-Democrat, Fowler Tribune, CSBJ, Southeast Express and Colorado Springs Independent.

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Who won the races for Pueblo Water board and Civil Service Commission?

Pueblo Water board incumbents prevail, challenger wins Civil Service Commission seat Zach Hillstrom - Incumbents Mike Cafasso and Chris Woodka won re-election to the Pueblo Board of Water Works. - Challenger Steven Rodriguez defeated incumbent Erick Javan... See more

chieftain.com•Zach Hillstrom•Nov 7, 2025

What to know before you go to the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in Pueblo

24th annual Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 8 in downtown Pueblo Zach Hillstrom Men and women who’ve served their country in all branches of the United States military will be honored in Pueblo for the 24th straight year on Nov. 8, as the Greater Pueblo ... See more

chieftain.com•Zach Hillstrom•Nov 7, 2025

Auto theft suspect shot by police in Pueblo West identified by police

Auto theft suspect shot by police identified as 25-year-old man with ties to Pueblo Zach Hillstrom - A 25-year-old man was shot by a Monument police detective in Pueblo West on Nov. 4 following a two-county chase. - The incident began with an alleged auto... See more

chieftain.com•Zach Hillstrom•Nov 6, 2025

Here's who won the school board races for Pueblo D60 and Pueblo D70

Pueblo's 2 school boards are set to elect five new members. Here's how the vote played out Zach Hillstrom - Five new members are expected to join the school boards for Pueblo School District 60 and Pueblo County School District 70. - Tommy Farrell and Der... See more

chieftain.com•Zach Hillstrom•Nov 6, 2025

The Mel Harmon Bridge will be closed for the next 5 months. Here's why

Bridge near Pueblo Mall expected to be closed for next 5 months as rehab project underway Zach Hillstrom - The Mel Harmon Bridge near the Pueblo Mall is closed for a five-month rehabilitation project. - The bridge is scheduled to reopen in early April 202... See more

chieftain.com•Zach Hillstrom•Nov 5, 2025

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Who won the races for Pueblo Water board and Civil Service Commission?

What to know before you go to the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in Pueblo

Auto theft suspect shot by police in Pueblo West identified by police

Here's who won the school board races for Pueblo D60 and Pueblo D70

The Mel Harmon Bridge will be closed for the next 5 months. Here's why

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Who won the races for Pueblo Water board and Civil Service Commission?

What to know before you go to the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in Pueblo

Auto theft suspect shot by police in Pueblo West identified by police

Here's who won the school board races for Pueblo D60 and Pueblo D70

The Mel Harmon Bridge will be closed for the next 5 months. Here's why