Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Pueblo.
🏘️ Community
The PLACE hosts its largest annual fundraiser—the Off the Street Breakfast—to help young people stabilize, heal, and build future lives in southern Colorado.
Donations support programs that provide critical aid for local youth.
🚧 Accidents
Crews continue to remove mud and debris from a recent mudslide that closed part of I-70 Tuesday afternoon + officials advise drivers to use alternate routes until the road fully reopens + county officials are monitoring progress.
🎭 Culture
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America scaled down its funding request from the city's half-cent sales tax fund+ the museum adjusted its ask to better reflect its revised financial needs.
🌲 Environment
The Aspen Acres Fire grew nearly 800 acres from Monday to Tuesday while remaining 61% contained, prompting new evacuations in Custer County as some Pueblo residents returned home.
Firefighters dropped water above Rye + conducted ground repairs as cooler weather is expected to help reduce fire activity through Friday.
🏥 Health
The Pueblo County Coroner reports that suicides have risen to 33 this year, up from 28 last year, and notes that 25% of the cases involve people under 30 (a sign of the growing concern) while urging those struggling to talk with trusted family or friends.
The Becky Baker Foundation will move from the Pueblo Mall to 4012 Club Manor Drive by the end of the month as it expands its free resource center to offer therapy and support groups for families affected by breast cancer.
🎉 Pueblo Events
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Pueblo Evening Business Networking
5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs in a laid-back setting while enjoying delicious food.
Marty Stuart Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of country music with Grammy winner Marty Stuart and a special pre-show performance.
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