Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo City Councilor Dennis Flores and his late wife Evelyn will be recognized for their contributions to the Hispanic community in Pueblo with awards on the Latino Lifetime Achievement Recognition Wall at Colorado State University Pueblo. Pueblo Chieftain
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three juveniles were injured in a drive-by shooting at Donley Park and have been discharged from the hospital; police investigation is ongoing. Pueblo Chieftain
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four Pueblo food trucks compete in the 2024 Governor's Plate, showcasing Colorado's agriculture with dishes using Palisade peaches or San Luis Valley potatoes. Pueblo Chieftain
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo County's housing market saw a slight increase in median sales prices for homes in May 2024 compared to the previous month, despite a significant drop in the number of sales from the previous year. Pueblo Chieftain
- ➤ Comcast grants $5,000 each to 100 small businesses in Southern Colorado for professional coaching, entrepreneurship education, and technology upgrades to boost post-COVID recovery. KOAA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo, Colorado launches a new initiative to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services, marked by a town-hall meeting with Behavioral Health Administration Commissioner Dannette R. Smith. FOX21
-
Celebrate Senior Week at Pueblo Zoo
Experience a week of free admission for seniors 65+ and their caregivers at the Pueblo Zoo from September 8-14, 2024.
-
Dink, Drop & Drive Pickleball Tournament
Experience the excitement of competitive pickleball at the Dink, Drop & Drive for Doc tournament in Pueblo, CO.
-
The Cannon Game: High School Football Rivalry
Experience one of Colorado's top high school football rivalries as East and South teams clash annually in 'The Cannon Game.'
-
Salsa Night at Fuel & Iron Food Hall
Experience a vibrant Salsa Night that welcomes dancers of all levels to enjoy music, dancing, and community at Fuel & Iron Food Hall.
-
17th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Celebrate the contributions of Dennis and Evelyn Flores to the Pueblo Hispanic community at the prestigious 17th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony.
-
Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival
Experience a vibrant weekend filled with live music, dancing, shopping, and delicious culinary offerings at Colorado's largest Chile and Frijoles Festival in downtown Pueblo.
-
SCCA Fall Frolic Enduro Race Event
Experience the thrill of endurance racing at the SCCA Fall Frolic event, featuring volunteer opportunities and essential participant information.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Pueblo
Welcome to the Good Day Pueblo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pueblo, Colorado community. If you like the Good Day Pueblo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pueblo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pueblo and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Pueblo
A free Pueblo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaypueblo.com/sitemap