to serve the north side of the District. Pueblo West also entered into the Southern Delivery System, a bilateral agreement to supply water from the Pueblo Reservoir to Colorado Springs. Today, Pueblo West is home to over 30,000 residents and boasts a growing industrial center. In January 2019, the Pueblo West Metro District Board initiated a feasibility study regarding incorporation. Geography Pueblo West is approximately 49 square miles in size, and is located along the southern edge of the state's major growth corridor. Situated on Highway 50, roughly 7 miles west of the City of Pueblo and 38 miles east of Cañon City, Pueblo West is bisected by U.S. Route 50, and its north eastern border is adjacent to Interstate 25. Lake Pueblo State Park is situated along the southern boundary of Pueblo West, and the remainder of the community is mostly landlocked by ranch land, conservation easements, and private property. The Pueblo West CDP has an area of , including of water. Climate Pueblo West, located in Southern Colorado, boasts nearly 300 days of sunshine a year. Spring temperatures typically fluctuate between mid 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to mid 30 °F or cooler during the night, and the season also tends to be windy. Summer temperatures average in the 80s-90s °F range, but during the night can drop well into the 30s. Demographics The United States Census Bureau initially defined the for the Recreation Pueblo West is an active and family-oriented community. With seven (7) Pueblo West Metro maintained parks, a 3.75 acre fishing pond, an outdoor swimming pool, 16 miles of recreational trails, and 300 days of sunshine each year, Pueblo West has many options for an active outdoor and healthy lifestyle. Desert Hawk Golf Course, owned by Pueblo County, provides residents and visitors with an 18-hole golf course in the heart of the community. Lake Pueblo State Park where residents and visitors enjoy the best fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities Colorado State Parks and Wildlife offers, is no more than a ten-minute drive from any location in Pueblo West. Other major attractions such as the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Monarch Mountain, and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo are nearby. Government The Pueblo West Metropolitan District operates one of the leanest local governments in Colorado, yet still provides robust services to over 30,000 residents, businesses, and visitors. As