A railroad’s arrival in Pueblo 150 years ago had far-reaching consequences for Colorado and the West

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 1,214

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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They had started west from Las Animas in late summer 1875, led by teams of “tie men” who ascended the Arkansas River into the Rockies to harvest timber for wooden crossties, which were floated downriver and stockpiled along the surveyed route.

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