Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Homeowners are advised to clean gutters and divert rainwater to prepare for heavy rain, and experts recommend using rain barrels to protect foundations.
The city has installed new lighting on the Arkansas River Trail & expects it to boost public safety for trail users.
🎭 Culture
Southern Colorado artists will be honored with the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards on June 4 at the CCI Summit in Trinidad.
Recipients include Ashley Cornelius, Brendt Berger, Maria Cocchiarelli-Berger, and Tami Graham for their leadership in creative advocacy, placemaking and community action.
🎓 Education
Sixty-two Rye High School students received their diplomas on May 21 during the 2026 commencement ceremony (organized by Pueblo County School District 70).
The event marked a milestone in their academic journey.
Pueblo School District 60 recognized 284 top scholars in its 18th annual Academic Excellence Ceremony yesterday at 8:16 a.m. to spotlight the district's commitment to academic achievement.
📰 Lifestyle
Love Mug, a local coffee shop where family, art and community gather over a cup of coffee, has thrived on Pueblo’s east side for more than nine years, featuring a weathered VW Beetle that has become a local icon + a hub for local art and photography business.
🎉 Pueblo Events
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Amarillo Warbirds vs. Pueblo Punishers
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Kids under 2 free — Experience the excitement of arena football as the Pueblo Punishers take on the Amarillo Warbirds in an action-packed home game.
Pueblo Punishers Arena Football Playoff Game
6:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Tickets available — Witness the Pueblo Punishers battle it out in an exciting playoff matchup.
The Alex Lucero Band Live
7-10:30 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — All ages — Experience high-energy soulful Americana and vintage R&B at The Alex Lucero Band's electrifying performance.
Pueblo Evening Business Networking
5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs while enjoying delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Comedy Night with René Vaca
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $35.44 to $87.58 — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of comedy's fastest-rising stars.
Steel City Arkansas River Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Waterworks Park — Free admission — Enjoy a day of fun with races, games, food trucks, and music at Pueblo's vibrant river festival.
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