Good morning, Pueblo.

St. Therese Catholic School in Pueblo is closing after 26 years as enrollment falls and funding runs short, the Diocese of Pueblo said.

Pueblo D60 will host its second annual Back to School Bash on Aug.

6 at Dutch Clark Stadium to prepare students for the new school year; up to 3,000 students will receive free school supplies and services (including haircuts, vaccines, and dental screenings) as families enjoy local entertainment.

A local organization is helping students get ready for school by offering tips and resources in Pueblo.

The program aims to ease the return to learning for students and families.

Flash flooding on July 30 left mud and debris in Beulah near the Aspen Acres burn scar, and workers + volunteers cleared roads and protected the local History Center with sandbags while repairs were made to power poles.

The Arkansas River remains a vital water source for local agriculture & irrigation.

Historical records show it once marked a national border and its legacy supports Pueblo’s farms.

Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar in Beulah face flash flooding risk today as the NWS has issued a flash flood watch for Friday afternoon — local officials urge everyone to prepare go-bags and seek higher ground if heavy rain occurs.

Colorado health officials reported a significant increase in salmonella cases this month, with over 250 infections compared to about 125 expected in July.

Investigators are using whole genome sequencing (to trace the source) while urging anyone with symptoms to seek healthcare.