Good Day
Pueblo
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo Fire Department is fighting two fires on the east side today, a minor structure fire under control and a grass fire covering less than five acres near Fountain Creek + crews remain on scene. KOAA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lathrop State Park in Huerfano County was named 2026's Favorite Colo State Park after Coloradans voted in a contest hosted by Governor Polis during March Madness & the park offers boating and fishing with views of the Spanish Peaks. KOAA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported crude oil dropped to $75 per barrel, lowering Colorado gas prices to $3.82 while the national rate is $4.16. Experts attribute the drop to new ceasefire developments overseas (the biggest one-day decline since 2020). KKTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo School District 60 is partnering with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America to offer hands-on STEAM learning for Park View and Risley STREAM Magnet School students starting in June, with Centennial High School mentors. Transportation is provided via the Boys and Girls Clubs (details available upon registration). Pueblo Chieftain
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado taxpayers are checking their refund status as tax season ends, with refunds taking 3-5 weeks for e-filed returns and up to three months for mailed filings; details are available (call 303-238-7378 or visit the Department of Revenue website). Pueblo Chieftain
- ➤ Parts of U.S. Highway 50 Business will close from today until Saturday for a CDOT interchange upgrade near I-25. Eastbound lanes will close from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. tomorrow while westbound lanes will shut from Friday 6 p.m. to Saturday 6 p.m., and motorists should use detours for safety. Pueblo Chieftain
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A child under 5 died from RSV in Pueblo County on April 8 (first such death in over five years), and health officials urge residents to get vaccinated at pharmacies and the health department through April. They advise hand washing and mask use to reduce spread. Pueblo Chieftain
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new build-to-rent community model is emerging in Pueblo as developers work to close the housing gap. Residents may soon see more rent-only homes that offer a flexible alternative to buying a house. KKTV
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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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Poultry Education Series
6-6:30 p.m. — CSU Extension Pueblo County — $60/person — Learn everything about raising poultry in this comprehensive series.
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Surfer Girl Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — Tickets starting at $66 — Catch an unforgettable live performance of Surfer Girl in Pueblo.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2-4 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $27.34 to $32.40 — Experience a magical musical adventure with dazzling choreography and beloved characters.
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Pueblo Evening Business Networking
5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Mingle with local entrepreneurs and expand your business network in a casual setting.
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Much Ado About Nothing - 60 Minute Abridged Performance
7:30 p.m. — Impossible Playhouse — $ — Experience Shakespeare's comedy of misunderstandings and romance in a brisk 60-minute adaptation.
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72 Hour Kickass Film Fest Red Carpet & Awards Night
5:30-10 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Tickets sold online only — Celebrate independent filmmaking at the Red Carpet and Award Show featuring the best from the 72 Hour Kickass Film Festival.
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Comedy Night at The Clink Lounge
7-8:30 p.m. — The Clink — $15 Online, $20 Door — Enjoy an evening of laughs with four emerging comedians showcasing their unique styles.
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