The DEA is hosting its second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this year

COLORADO — Opioid addiction and prescription drug abuse continue to plague communities across the U.S.

As a solution to a growing problem, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) implemented National Take Back Day, dedicated to removing unnecessary prescription drugs from households before they can cause harm.

Collection sites in El Paso County opens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26 and will close at 2:00 p.m.

On April 27 of this year, the DEA collected 670,136 pounds of drugs nationwide at 4,869 collection sites, with 10,017 pounds collected throughout Colorado.

Image provided by the DEA Take Back Day website

For more information on collection sites, opioid addiction, or addiction resources, visit DEA National Take Back Day website.

“How do you stop?” The windows at the Pueblo Business were continuously shot out

Pueblo business owners are concerned about recent vandalism downtown. They say several stores along North Santa Fe Avenue had their windows broken, including The Great Divide Ski, Bike and Hike.

The windows of the Pueblo business were broken and shattered for the third time this month

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