Good Day
Pueblo
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain SAR is planning to convert the old Spann Elementary School on Pueblo’s east side into a grocery store and community center—supporting the area’s needs after receiving a $150,000 planning grant from the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. The group will hold public meetings and aims to have a final plan by the end of the year. KOAA
- ➤ Pueblo County High School made a teen's wish come true as 14-year-old Jesus Lucero, who has a rare form of epilepsy, got to see WWE wrestler John Cena and attend a wrestling event after the school held an assembly on March 19. The school and its fundraisers raised over $3,200 to support Jesus and other local kids with wish grants. KOAA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Bessemer were shocked by Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Pueblo — residents near the scene said additional police presence is needed and tougher crime laws should be enforced. KOAA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado communities have begun applying for grants to reduce human–black bear conflicts from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Human–Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program. Applications are due May 30 at 5 p.m.—the program offers grants from $50,000 to $500,000 out of a $1 million fund and will announce winners later this spring. KOAA
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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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Understanding Alt-A Lending Class
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Capstone Title — Free! — Gain insights into the Alt-A lending market and learn how to qualify more buyers for home purchases.
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Leon Etienne: Magic Rocks!
7-8:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $38 to $59 — Experience a night of amazing illusions, stellar comedy, and family-friendly entertainment with Leon Etienne's Magic Rocks!
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1000 Shadows Live Concert
7-10:50 p.m. — Blo Back Gallery — $0.25 ticket service fee — Experience the original alternative rock vibes of 1000 Shadows and the energetic sounds of Sunrise Drive.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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