The Pueblo Chieftain editorial: Thanks, Southwest Motors, for supporting the Fair and the community!
We were thrilled to hear the news this past weekend that the events center at the Colorado State Fairgrounds still will carry the name of Southwest Motors, at least through 2022.
Friday, Fair General Manager Sarah Cummings announced a new partnership with Mike and Randi Zavislan, owners of the well-known car dealership, that will see Southwest Motors remain the event center’s naming sponsor for the next five years.
And the Zavislans sweetened the deal.
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Michael Karlik
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Updated 6 hours ago
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Updated 13 hours ago
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Scott Weiser
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Updated 11 hours ago
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Marissa Ventrelli
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Mary Shinn
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Colorado open records bill dies in Senate committee
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