Good morning, Pueblo.

Riverfest will return to Pueblo Riverwalk on Aug.

15 from 1-9 PM — attendees will enjoy FMX, BMX, skate, parkour, boat races, and family fun with about 8,000 people expected.

Between 2021 and 2025, the Colorado State Patrol investigated 267 school bus accidents in Jefferson, Larimer and El Paso counties + drivers are warned to stop 20 feet before a bus with flashing red lights.

Mineral Palace Park in Pueblo showcases its rich past & modern amenities, offering tours and community events that blend history with today’s leisure.

Local visitors can explore guided experiences that reveal the park’s evolving story.

The Colorado State Fair offers families free entertainment worth over $250,000.

Spanning Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, it features local live music, a one-price Wednesday concert with Hairball, strength shows, sand sculpture building, Agri-Golf, and a green chile cookoff (with prizes) at the fairgrounds.

Tourism in Pueblo generated $41 million in lodging sales last year as the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce focused on conferences and events to drive visitor spending.

Officials reported 4,657,443 trips including many from Dallas-Fort Worth (the leading source) and said grants are being managed to boost future tourism.

Reports from U-Haul and MovingPlace show Colorado is drawing new residents, with Aurora's 80019 zip code ranking high and a boost from 40th to 23rd since 2024; the state is now a top choice for movers from cities like Austin and Houston that may strengthen the local economy.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asked anglers to avoid fishing the Arkansas River tailwater (from Pueblo Blvd East to where it meets Fountain Creek) during the hottest hours starting Thursday because rising water temperatures make trout recovery harder.

The voluntary closure runs daily from noon to midnight until further notice.