Good morning, Pueblo.

Pueblo Shelter and SafeSide Recovery are assisting local residents with housing and job placement, helping over 20 individuals secure homes and achieving a 60% employment rate (figures reflect ongoing support in Pueblo).

United Way of Southern Colorado, formerly United Way of Pueblo County, invites community members to the Free Career and Family Opportunity Expo on Jun.

30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain SER Empowerment Center in Pueblo (food, refreshments, and prize giveaways will be provided).

A fire sparked by a vehicle malfunction destroyed seven homes and damaged four on June 21 in Colorado City, forcing residents to seek temporary shelter while starting fundraisers to rebuild their lives, according to Rye Fire Protection District Chief Ross Gallegos.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted a fishing clinic for Pueblo D60 Camp Sunset summer school students on Wednesday, June 24 at Lake Pueblo State Park—a hands-on event that allowed kids to learn essential fishing skills.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that a collared wolf was tracked crossing east across I-25.

The animal moved through watersheds in Pueblo, Otero (and Las Animas) counties between May 26 and June 23, and community members are asked to share any photos if they spot it.

The EPA announced over $9 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grants to clean polluted sites in southern Colorado, including $1.8 million to remove arsenic and lead at Railroad Plaza and additional funds for environmental assessments and redevelopment planning in Trinidad, Lamar, and other communities (focusing on local impact).

Pueblo City Councilmembers designated Ianne's Pizzeria as a local historical landmark during Monday's meeting.

The pizzeria—open since 1945 on West Northern Avenue in the Bessemer neighborhood—was the town's first to offer pizza and takeout service.

Yesterday morning, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at Rye Fire Protection District Station No. 2 (in Colorado City) to review the Applewood fire that destroyed several homes and outline a $15 million USDA grant for water infrastructure improvements.

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.

66th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical: Wizard of Oz

7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $28.01 to $39 — Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an enchanting musical adventure in the Land of Oz.

66th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical: Wizard of Oz

2-4 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $28.01 to $39 — Experience the magical journey to Oz with Dorothy and friends in a dazzling musical adventure.

Nevan Castaneda - Elvis Tribute Performance

7-10 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $39.64 to $70.77 — Experience all the hip-swinging hits of The King Of Rock N’ Roll in a family-friendly tribute show.