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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ CBI confirmed that more than 20 bodies were found in a non-climate-controlled room at Davis Mortuary in Pueblo and have now been respectfully removed on Aug. 25 — investigators said identifying the remains using dental X-rays, fingerprints, and DNA will take months — while the investigation into the mortuary’s operations and its owners continues. FOX21
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country musician Cooper Alan performed at the Colorado State Fair on August 22 in Pueblo and received a proclamation from local officials—marking his song 'Never Not Remember You' as a tribute to Arianne Lane, who fought a rare cancer for 25 years and inspired a foundation that funds college scholarships. The event highlights the community's ongoing effort to honor her legacy and support local students. Pueblo Chieftain
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo D60 used a $15M federal grant for Project Heroes and held a ribbon-cutting for Risley's new magnet school on Aug 20 while Park View and Centennial will have ceremonies on Aug 28 and Sep 2—focusing on STREAM and career pathways. CSU Pueblo is accepting Distinguished Alumni nominations until Sept 1 and will celebrate ThunderBowl suite renovations on Aug 27 as the Pueblo Education Association endorsed Tommy Farrell and Rae Carnevale for the school board. Pueblo Chieftain
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo City Council overruled Mayor Heather Graham’s veto on Monday to allow a ballot question asking if the city should switch back to a city manager form of government—if voters pass it in November, the council will appoint a city manager. KOAA
- ➤ On Monday, Pueblo City Council approved a ballot question to reconsider the city manager form of government by a vote of 6 to 1 that overturned Mayor Heather Graham’s veto. If approved on November 4, Pueblo will eliminate the mayor’s office and select a city manager chosen by the council. KKTV
- ➤ Pueblo County Clerk Candace Rivera explained the recall process for County Coroner Brian Cotter after inspectors uncovered about 20 decomposing bodies in a hidden room at Davis Mortuary—local officials and Gov. Polis had called for his resignation, and petitioners will need 16,431 signatures to trigger a recall election. The process is now underway as part of the ongoing criminal investigation. Pueblo Chieftain
WELLNESS NEWS
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Monster Truck Show
1-4 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Family friendly — Families can watch monster trucks soar during this thrilling show.
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Celebration of Los Charros
7-10 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the electrifying norteña rhythms of Los Huracanes del Norte as they perform live.
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Colorado State Fair Gate Admission
11:59 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
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Fort Hays State Tigers vs. CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience live college football action as the Tigers take on the Thunderwolves.
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Furniture as Art Opening featuring Joe Castle and Wendy Klemperer
12-5 p.m. — Blo Back Gallery — Free entry — Explore innovative sculptures and furniture designs by talented artists Joe Castle and Wendy Klemperer.
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Smart Real Estate Investment Techniques
10-11:30 a.m. — Capstone Title — Free entry — Explore essential tools for identifying winning real estate properties to enhance investment portfolios.
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