Good morning, Pueblo.

The Pueblo Zoo welcomed Mrembo, a 1-year-old Watusi bull, in February who is in quarantine and training before he meets other farm animals.

The zoo said goodbye to three animals—Olive the Pallas's cat that died unexpectedly from toxoplasmosis and two elderly muntjac deer that were humanely euthanized on March 11 due to health issues.

Farmers and gardeners in southern Colorado are preparing for the spring season despite the snowy weather.

They are adjusting planting schedules and tending their fields—hoping for better conditions when warmer weather arrives.

A Pueblo Police Captain returned home Thursday night after being shot on Tuesday when suspect Billy Soto reportedly opened fire on officers — Soto was killed in return fire and two other injured officers remain stable.

On Wednesday night, 16-year-old River Evans, who is deaf, blind and has a cognitive disability, was last seen getting into an unknown truck in the 530 block of Brown Avenue—officials ask anyone with information to call 9-1-1.

Fountain Creek Watershed District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at American Legion VFW Post 38 in Fountain to discuss the Southmoor Drive Creek Restoration Project — the meeting will cover project updates and include a short walking tour of the site.

Community members can email to get a Zoom link for virtual attendance or RSVP to attend in person.

At Desert Hawk Golf Course, plans to replace its 58-year-old sprinkler system will cost $5.3 million — $2 million more than expected — as leaks waste millions of gallons of water.

The management board said they will seek grant funding and decide on a solution by mid to late summer while reviewing budget and ownership issues.

A new Colorado law now makes it easier for residents to get a driver's license by eliminating the need for a social security card (this change simplifies license applications).

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.