Good morning, Pueblo.

Southern Colorado's largest nonprofit emergency assistance program—Pueblo Cooperative Care—is facing a surge in demand from families affected by the government shutdown as community members boost donations to help serve 500 more families this year.

Pueblo City Council will discuss a $50,000 funding proposal Monday to support the purchase of additional food.

Southern Colorado veterans flew to our nation's capital to share their stories from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—honoring their sacrifice and service.

Their journey deepened local appreciation for these community heroes.

PDPHE is partnering with 3R Technology Solutions and Pueblo Recycleworks to host a free electronics recycling event on November 17 at Front Range Transload, 604 W.

Third St., where residents will drop off small and medium devices between 9 a.m. and noon—TVs incur a $30 fee and large appliances will not be accepted.

Xcel Energy and state agencies filed a petition on Nov.

10 with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to extend the operation of Pueblo's Comanche 2 coal plant until Dec. 31, 2026—citing an extended outage at the Comanche 3 plant and rising power demand. The proposal has drawn criticism from the Sierra Club—warning it could lead to higher electricity bills and increased air pollution for local residents.

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal that aimed to overturn the constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

Local groups such as Inside Out Youth Services in Colorado Springs expressed relief — noting that legal protections remain intact — while the court provided no explanation for its decision.

Three Farm Girls is a local artisan shop and eatery offering multicultural fall comfort foods that are allergy- and celiac-friendly—this family-run business, operated by a mom and her two daughters, also hosts cooking classes and features space for local artisans.

Ethics Class for Real Estate

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Capstone Title — $45 fee — Gain essential understanding of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics to enhance your real estate practice.

Dueling Pianos Official Road Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — Paid parking — Experience a night of musical chaos and comedic roasts with the Dueling Pianos Road Show.

Dueling Pianos Official Road Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — Paid parking — Experience a night of laughter and music with the Gold Wheel Tour of Dueling Pianos.

CSU-Pueblo Honor Choir Performance 2025

7-9 p.m. — CSU-Pueblo Hoag Hall — Free admission — Experience a vibrant display of regional talent at the Honor Choir concert.

YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot

9:00 – 11:59 AM — YMCA of Pueblo — Entry Fee Applies — Start your Thanksgiving right with the 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5k, a family-friendly race to make room for pie.

2025 Annual Commission Update Class

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Capstone Title — $45 — Update your real estate license with this 4-hour required course featuring Doug Barber.

The Nutcracker Ballet Performance

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Family-friendly event — Experience a magical journey through The Nutcracker with 40 talented dancers and stunning visuals.

Pueblo Evening Business Networking

5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Mingle with local entrepreneurs while enjoying delicious food in a laid-back atmosphere.