Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
Good morning, Pueblo.
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is asking local community members to foster kittens at its Pueblo shelter as kitten season is expected earlier than usual.
The organization provides training & supplies to support fosters and free up shelter space for other animals.
A fire destroyed three mobile homes earlier today, leaving residents to rebuild from scratch.
Neighbors are coming together by offering help and supplies (community support) as recovery efforts begin.
Romero's Cafe, known for its award-winning chile, closed its 49-year indoor dining service in February and will now offer catering with Wednesday pick-ups for chile, salsa, and breakfast burritos (keeping its legacy alive).
Joe Arrigo, president of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, was named Italian American of the Year at the Bravo!
Awards in Denver on March 7 — he has led efforts to open the museum in Pueblo in late spring.
Pueblo's tourism industry gets a boost as the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce received $20,000 from the Colorado Tourism Office to develop a new plan to attract visitors to the county (including projects like the Pueblo Riverwalk, Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Waterworks Park).
The chamber expects to unveil the plan by April next year.
The Pueblo Fire Department held a town hall meeting Thursday evening to review wildfire preparedness amid 21 Red Flag Warnings this year.
Firefighters advised residents to maintain defensible space and sign up for emergency alerts (including Lake Minnequa initiatives).
Dr. Dan Caprioglio Early Bird Invitational
All day — Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium — Registration required — Compete in this exciting track and field meet amidst Colorado's scenic backdrop.
Pueblo Punishers Home Game vs. Dallas Bulls
5:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Tickets available — Catch the Pueblo Punishers take on the Dallas Bulls in an action-packed arena football showdown.
Pueblo Evening Business Networking
5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs over delicious food in a relaxed setting.
Pueblo Punishers Arena Football Match
5:30 PM — Southwest Motors Event Center — 20% military discount available — Kickoff to an exciting season of arena football with the Pueblo Punishers!
Bunny Beats Silent Disco Easter Celebration
4-7 p.m. — Fuel & Iron Food Hall — Early Bird tickets $10 — Enjoy a family-friendly Easter dance party with DJs, wireless headphones, and an Easter egg hunt.
Pueblo Punishers Home Game Against Louisiana Rouxgaroux
5:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Family-friendly pricing — Cheer on the Pueblo Punishers as they take on the Louisiana Rouxgaroux in an exciting arena football showdown.
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