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

COLORADO — Opioid addiction and prescription drug abuse continue to plague communities across the United States

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

Collection locations in El Paso County opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 26 and closes at 2 p.m

As of April 27 of this year, the DEA collected 670,136 pounds of the drug nationally across 4,869 collection locations, with 10,017 pounds collected throughout Colorado.

Image provided by the DEA's Take Back Day website

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

“How do you stop it?” Windows at Pueblo Business are constantly pushed out

Business owners in Pueblo are concerned about recent vandalism in Downtown. They say several stores along North Santa Fe Avenue have had their windows smashed, including The Great Divide Ski, Bike and Hike.

Windows at Pueblo business were shot out and smashed for the third time this month

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