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Pueblo police: two officers hit by colleagues' gunfire in pursuit
Luis Antonio Morales
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Two Pueblo officers were struck by fellow officers' gunfire on Oct. 10; Luis Antonio Morales died at the scene after a pursuit to an apartment.
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Tom Gallagher
The review of tactics and training makes sense after this friendly fire incident with the home invasion suspect.
Pueblo Shooting Injures Two Officers, Kills Suspect
World
— Oct 10, 2026
Two Pueblo police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex after officers pursued him following a reported home invasion. One officer’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and an independent critical incident team is investigating.
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SBA approves disaster loans for Aspen Acres fire recovery
U.S. Small Business Administration
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The SBA approved Colorado’s request for low-interest disaster loans for people and organizations affected by the Aspen Acres Fire and related burn-scar flooding in Pueblo and Custer counties. Eligible homeowners may borrow up to $500,000 for uninsured home damage, renters and homeowners up to $100,000 for damaged belongings, and businesses up to $2 million; working-capital loans are also available to eligible organizations in nearby counties.
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Derek Foss
These loans should help homeowners in Pueblo and Custer counties get back on their feet without high interest piling on.
Steakhouses Open, Two More Openings Planned
Business
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Several steakhouses are opening or have recently opened across the country: LongHorn Steakhouse is set to open in Pueblo Nov. 2, Fleming’s plans to open in downtown Riverside Nov. 9, and New Bridge Fusion Steakhouse is now open in Montgomery. In Tappan, restaurateur Benny Castro has launched Lugo Steakhouse, a Spanish-inspired restaurant featuring steaks, seafood and tapas.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 6h
Police Seek Stolen Native-Made Bison Sculpture in Pueblo
Lifestyle
— Oct 3, 2026
A metal bison sculpture created by Native youth in Denver was stolen along with its trailer from a Pueblo hotel parking lot while on an educational tour. The culturally significant artwork was headed to a program at the El Pueblo History Museum; police are seeking information about the trailer and a suspected white pickup truck.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Cornell Opens Ivy Play 15-0 in Sets
Sports
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Wheeling, Colorado State Pueblo and Marist are hosting volleyball matches during homecoming or weekend homestands, with Wheeling coming off a five-set loss to IUP and the other teams set to face conference and regional opponents. Cornell has surged to the top of the Ivy League after sweeping Penn and Princeton, while Simpson opened homecoming week with a straight-set win over Cornell College.
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Spring 2027 Runway Collections Highlight Tiny Tops and Knee-Length Skirts
Lifestyle
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The articles cover unrelated fashion and retail topics: a Regatta bodywarmer promotion, Spring/Summer 2027 runway trends, a retail ETF investment pitch, Boots’ Christmas beauty showcase, and a Pueblo holiday fashion fundraiser benefiting children’s clothing assistance.
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Colorado Local Ballot Measures Propose Tax Changes
Politics
— Oct 9, 2026
Pueblo and El Paso County-area ballot measures would authorize new taxes or lift tax limits to fund library revenue flexibility, zoo operations and improvements, fire and public-safety services, new fire stations, and school safety and building upgrades. The proposals include sales-tax increases for Pueblo’s zoo and fire department, a long-term property-tax increase for Elbert Fire Protection District, and up to $80 million in bonds for Cheyenne Mountain schools.
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Education Employers Seek Staff Across Five Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 8, 2026
Education employers in Plano, Maine, Yorba Linda, Phoenix and Pueblo are recruiting for a wide range of roles, including classroom teachers, literacy and special-education specialists, instructional aides, preschool staff and adult-learning instructors. Some openings also span specialized training, fitness and other teaching fields; applicants should check each employer’s requirements and current availability.
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Books
Happiness fuels success instead of following it
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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Paintmakers Name 2027 Colors of Year
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Dutch Boy named earthy terracotta Deep Rooted its 2027 Color of the Year, citing a desire for nature, connection and emotional grounding. C2 Paint selected Pueblo, a warm blend of earth, rose and brown that shifts with the light, framing it as a move from restoration toward renewed creativity, sensory experience and connection.
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Colorado air traffic controller paramotors to work
Hutzler's
— Oct 1, 2026
A Colorado air traffic controller has made his commute to Pueblo Memorial Airport an aerial adventure, using a motorized paraglider to fly from home about once a week. After coordinating with the control tower and receiving permission to land, Jake Hutzler says the roughly 20-minute trip is less convenient than driving but far more enjoyable.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Major Tribe Turns Back On Biden’s American Indian Cabinet Pick As She Runs For Governor
New Mexico
— Jul 29, 2025
The Sandia Pueblo, a major American Indian tribe in New Mexico, endorsed the primary opponent of Biden-appointed former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland — a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe — in the state’s 2026…
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Family with 2 Children Rescued After Getting Stranded Atop Colorado Mountain
Reporting
— Nov 28, 2023
A Chicago family was rescued in the Greenhorn Mountains during a hiking excursion gone wrong over their Colorado vacation. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office , the family of three adults and two children…
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Republican Candidate Beats Lib Mayor by a Landslide in Dem Stronghold
Reporting
— Jan 25, 2024
The race for mayor in liberal Pueblo, Colorado, was turned upside down Tuesday when a Republican member of the city council ran for mayor and won. Back in November 2022, city council president and owner of Graham’s…
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 6h
LEIF LARSON: America’s Rail Supply Chain Facing Safety And National Security Risks
United States of America
— Jan 9, 2026
Until recently, a major steel rail facility in Pueblo, Colo. supplied a significant portion of rail used by several of the nation’s largest freight carriers. It was a reliable domestic source for one of the most…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Trump approves federal aid for Colorado wildfire and flood recovery, individual aid pending
Donald John Trump
— Sep 4, 2026
President Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration and public-assistance funding for Colorado communities affected by the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires, including subsequent flooding and debris flows, to cover debris removal and repairs to public infrastructure. Colorado officials say individual assistance and hazard-mitigation funding are still under review, with broader recovery efforts ongoing across Pueblo, Custer, Dolores, and Ouray counties.
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Rachel Meyers
Good to see federal help finally coming through, hope Dolores and Ouray counties aren't left waiting too long for their share.
