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Pueblo Zoo will host a Zoofari fundraising event soon to help ease financial challenges and support its animal care programs.

The event is open to the public and will feature special activities (including animal encounters) to engage families (check local listings for details).

Pueblo Zoo will host a ‘Zoofari’ fundraising event to help ease its financial stress and invite the community to support zoo programs — details will be announced soon.

Children with special needs were honored at a rodeo held June 3 in southern Colorado, where community members gathered to celebrate their achievements.

Pueblo Central High School opened its new soccer field Wednesday east of the school for the Wildcats.

The field cost more than $1 million — funded by public and private sources — and is open to the public with Pueblo School District 60's permission.

Fort Carson officials announced that 20 trains carrying military equipment will run near B Street and Crestridge Ave this summer to support 4th Infantry Division training.

Blackouts lasting one to two hours may occur between June 2 and July 15 (drivers are advised to use alternate routes).

Construction crews will begin repairing a culvert under Highway 50C at 28th Lane in Pueblo County on Monday, June 8.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through June 12, as stated by (CDOT).

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.

Pueblo Fourth of July Fireworks

4-10 p.m. — Lake Pueblo State Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with food, music, and a spectacular fireworks show.