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18 historic farms and ranches will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Colorado State Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug.

28 + the recognition program celebrates a century of service by agricultural families and businesses, continuing since 1986.

A year after the grim discovery, families held a candlelight vigil in Pueblo on Friday to honor loved ones lost at Davis Mortuary and call for justice as authorities await a court date on Sept.

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CSU Pueblo Foundation received a $1.25 million grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at the Denver Foundation today (4:01 a.m. MT); the funds will expand scholarships and support transfer students over the next two academic years.

Multiple Southern Colorado counties, including Pueblo, downgraded fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 after recent rain.

In Pueblo County, the new rules took effect at 5 p.m. Thursday — local officials urge residents to remain cautious with outdoor fires.

El Paso County and Pueblo downgraded fire restrictions to Stage I at 1 p.m. Friday after rain lowered fire risk, though caution remains as wildfires are still possible.

Colorado Springs eased its burn ban to burn restrictions at noon Friday + new rules limit outdoor fires and smoking in city parks.

County officials said free clean-up services for Aspen Acres Fire victims will end on August 31 after spending over $250,000 on waste removal in Beulah, Rye and Colorado City.

County leaders plan to work with state and federal partners to secure new funding for recovery efforts.

On Friday night, Mesa Ridge defeated Vista Ridge in week 0 of high school football in Pueblo, sparking strong local interest and setting the stage for upcoming matchups.