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A holiday miracle came a bit early this year for 63 Pueblo West families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic as they received much-needed food and toy-laden baskets Saturday. The Pueblo West Parks and Recreation Department carried out its annual Christmas elf program providing the baskets with a lot of help “from many generous organizations and residents from our community,” said Carol Cosby, director for the parks and recreation department. The department hosted the giveaway in a drive-through style so that families could stop and get their items safely. “The annual food and toy drive has been going on for 23-plus years and it is something we look forward to every year,” Cosby said. “It is a lot of work, but the reward in the end is seeing the families’ faces it just melts our hearts. “ ....