Proposal to build nuclear power plant in Pueblo [Video]

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo County Commissioners held a townhall discussion on Thursday night about bringing nuclear power to the Steel City. This discussion came after a study found a nuclear plant would be a good fit for the community.

It was a fiery discussion inside the Sangre de Cristo Art Center with hundreds of people packing the room, evenly divided among people who were for the idea and those opposed.

The nuclear plant being considered would potentially replace the Comanche III Power Plant which will begin reducing operations in 2025 and is set to fully close in 2031.

“We’re concerned about the effect it’s going to have on our workers, but also the community,” said Nathaniel Gutierres, a business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #111.

County Commissioners acknowledged closure of the Comanche III Power Plant could have a big toll on their community.

“We do …