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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meridian Fire is 90% contained—local residents help first responders—and officials work to keep the blaze under control. KKTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo law enforcement and transportation officials say texts claiming unpaid toll bills are scams. They warn that Colorado does not bill ExpressLane tolls via text and advise residents to delete any suspicious messages—if you see one, do not click on links or share personal details. Pueblo Chieftain
- ➤ FBI Denver Division, working with ICE Denver, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Pueblo Police Department and Colorado Springs Police Department, arrested suspected cartel member Omar Valdez-Lerma on charges of re-entry after deportation (with previous charges in 2018 and 2021) and links to a cartel labeled as a foreign terrorist organization (details not specified) on Thursday afternoon. KOAA
- ➤ A Pueblo woman, 25-year-old Mythia Latka, was convicted on March 13 for first-degree murder in the 2023 death of her 2-year-old son from neglect—she is scheduled to be sentenced on March 31. Pueblo Chieftain
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife reached an agreement with the O'Neil Group to keep the North Shore Marina open through boating season—boat owners with rented slips no longer need to remove their boats by April 1 and can stay docked until at least October 31, 2025. KOAA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Baldrick's Foundation hosts its annual head shaving fundraiser today, March 15th, 2025, at VFW post 5812 (127 East Spaulding Avenue) in Pueblo West to raise $40,000 for childhood cancer research. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features music, food, and a raffle while inviting people of all ages to show support for children fighting cancer. KOAA
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Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon 2025
The Outstanding Women Awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the Pueblo community and celebrate women's historical roles.
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Dr. Dan Caprioglio Pueblo Early Bird Invitational
The Dr. Dan Caprioglio Pueblo Early Bird Invitational is a track and field meet taking place at Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium, featuring various athletic events.
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SISFA Film Festival Main Event Celebration
The SISFA Film Festival features an interactive live show with short films, musical performances, audience voting, and awards, making it a unique and engaging experience for film enthusiasts.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Concert
Old Crow Medicine Show, a Grammy-winning band renowned for their vibrant folk, bluegrass, and country music, will perform live at Pueblo Memorial Hall.
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A Reading with Novelist Mona Susan Power
6-7 p.m. | General Classroom Building | Free entry | Hear novelist Mona Susan Power read from her nationally recognized work 'A Council of Dolls'.
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CWCB Climate & Water Workshop 1
1-5 p.m. — Occhiato University Center — Free entry — Collaborate on strategies for climate and water resilience in Colorado communities.
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ECE Summit at CSU Pueblo
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Occhiato Student Center — Registration required — Engage with early childhood education professionals and explore strategies for supporting children's learning.
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Little Shop of Horrors
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Steel City Theatre Company — $5 – $15 — Enjoy a delightful sci-fi musical featuring a carnivorous plant with dreams of domination.
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