Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union workers at a Denver distribution center and at stores in Estes Park, Fountain, and Pueblo will strike on Sunday after a contract extension was terminated on Wednesday. Workers in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and Longmont will vote on joining the strike later—expanding the statewide action. KOAA
- ➤ On Sunday, Safeway employees in Southern Colorado joined picket lines to protest what they called unfair labor practices. KKTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community’s help to find 86-year-old Merilou Athens-Barnekow—last seen June 14 near 20900 Deputy Point in Midway driving her 2005 Silver Dodge Caravan with a Florida license plate CF6 7SD—she is described as having short light brown hair, hazel eyes, wearing a blue buttoned-up shirt with jean shorts and living with memory issues. FOX21
- ➤ El Paso County deputies are searching for Emma Wilson, a 13-year-old girl who ran away from Pikes Peak Highway in Cascade at 1:30 p.m. wearing a brown hoodie, brown sweatpants, and a clear backpack (with pink trim) and who has ties to Pueblo; anyone with information is asked to call 719-390-5555. KKTV
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Muchachas Inteligentes Golf Tournament
Support scholarships for young Latina Women in higher education.
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Go Skateboarding Day Pueblo
10 AM – 3 PM — El Centro Del Quinto Sol — Free entry — Celebrate skateboarding with contests, giveaways, and community vibes in Pueblo.
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Pueblo Has Talent – Best of the Best Showcase
4-5 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Free admission — Celebrate the top talents of Pueblo's finest performers with surprise acts and audience participation.
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Pueblo Evening Business Mingle
5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo West — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs in a vibrant setting while enjoying complimentary refreshments.
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40th Annual NSRA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals
Time TBA — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Admission fee varies — A celebration of classic cars and rat rods featuring a vibrant gathering of enthusiasts.
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4th of July Celebration at the Riverwalk
Evening — Pueblo Riverwalk — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with crafts, food, music, and the largest fireworks show in Southern Colorado.
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Residential Structural Inspections Class
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Capstone Title — Free class — Learn about the structural integrity of homes with 2 CE credits available.
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Working Effectively With Your Lender
1-3 p.m. — Capstone Title — Free — Learn strategies to collaborate with lenders and tackle issues before they arise.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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