Good Day
Pueblo
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ C.A.R.E. Inc. opened its expanded day program featuring Pueblo’s first sensory room for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on December 4 at West 2nd Street — a service gap long unmet. Enrollment has doubled since the opening and staff say the new support area meets critical needs. KOAA
- ➤ Kevin Hughes of American Driving Academy in Colorado Springs shows drivers how to handle icy skids by gently steering and adding gas to regain traction. He advises going slow, increasing following distance, and using an emergency kit (jumper cables, blanket, snow shovel, snacks, drinks) to stay safe on winter roads. KOAA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment claims in Colorado dropped last week as new filings fell to 2,813 from 3,769 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday — nationwide data also showed a seasonal drop with total jobless claims reaching 191,000. Pueblo Chieftain
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rhonda Epper, the current president of Trinidad State College, was named the sole finalist for the CSU Pueblo presidency on Dec. 4, 2025 — a 14-day waiting period per state law means an official hire will follow. Pueblo Chieftain
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis joined Fort Carson officials on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new elementary school building that will serve over 400 military-connected students when classes start Jan. 7, after nearly two years of construction. KOAA
- ➤ Pueblo tested a new liquid brine solution on Tuesday to treat icy roads. The city switched from magnesium chloride to a mix of rock salt (four parts water, one part rock salt) and bought a machine to save about $12,000 a year. KOAA
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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.
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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.
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I Love Pueblo Craft Night
6-8 p.m. — Walter's Brewery and Taproom — Includes one free beer — Transform vintage photos of Pueblo into beautiful ornaments while enjoying a festive atmosphere.
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The Pueblo Choral Society: An Old Fashioned Christmas
6-7 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful performance by the Pueblo Choral Society.
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The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Rings of Power in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a magical symphonic recreation of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary music with a special guest and stellar performances.
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YMCA of Pueblo Hot Chocolate 5K
9-11 a.m. — YMCA of Pueblo — Registration fee required — Warm up your taste buds and run a personal record at the inaugural Hot Chocolate 5K.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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