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After nearly two years of construction, the Pueblo Riverwalk Phase IV channel extension is open, completing a walking loop from Gateway Park to Santa Fe Avenue (the boathouse area remains closed while further upgrades are planned).

The state maintained the 112-hour weekly caregiver limit while the new Direct Care Services Calculator excludes paid minutes for personal care tasks for children under 6 — a change that has parents worried about future cuts.

Parents say Medicaid services for kids with complex needs may be harmed if restrictions increase.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act was signed into law on Feb.

3 to expand treatment options for children with rare diseases and allow them to join cancer trials. Named for a local teen who battled osteosarcoma, the law honors her legacy and may improve care for many kids.

A Colorado State University grad student and former national ski mountaineering competitor, Nikki LaRochelle, will serve as color commentator for Olympic ski mountaineering at the Milan-Cortina Games starting Feb.

19. She will broadcast from Bormio * with her family nearby as she helps introduce the sport to new fans.

Pueblo Evening Business Mingle

5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs while enjoying delicious food in a laid-back atmosphere.

Fort Lewis Skyhawks vs CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves Mens Basketball

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Colorado State University Pueblo Student Recreation Center — Tickets available — Watch the Skyhawks battle the Thunderwolves in an exciting college basketball matchup.

Pueblo Punishers Arena Football Season Opener

6:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Kids 2 & under free — Catch the Pueblo Punishers kick off their action-packed 2026 arena football season at home.