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Hello Pueblo! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A mysterious boat car, Into the Woods, and Harry Potter Day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Head-turning vehicle explained: Pueblo drivers did a double take when a boat car hybrid was spotted around town on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The unusual ride sparked questions — learn who and what it was.
Signs of renewed momentum: After a stagnant 2025, Pueblo’s housing market is expected to warm up this year, local real estate voices say, with more activity on the horizon for buyers and sellers — read the full outlook.
First-of-its-kind campus collaboration: CSU Pueblo and CSU Fort Collins will launch a 3+2 nursing pathway, letting students earn a bachelor’s and master’s in five years starting in 2026 to ease Colorado’s nurse shortage — see how the program works.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas, but make it local: House-bottled blends, cozy Tuscan villa vibes, and a shareable menu set Fountain Creek Winery & Eatery up as the weeknight upgrade. Small plates pair with easy pours, while the seasonal patio turns Tuesday into a pause worth savoring with friends.
Gear up, Pueblo: From wax-and-tune wisdom to ski, board, backpacking, and paddling essentials, The Edge Ski, Paddle & Pack keeps your Arkansas River floats and snow days close at hand. Expect straightforward advice and local stock that actually suits Pueblo’s fickle weather.
Indoor fun, zero spoilers: When the big premieres can wait, Copper River serves up weeknight wins with bowling, mini golf, arcade chaos, and escape rooms. It’s low-stress hang time, more laughs than plot twists, close to home with your crew, no shushing, just easy fun that lands every time.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎲 Aktion Club Bingo Night @ Pueblo Diversified Industries | Thursday (3/5) at 5:30 PM – Aktion Club’s annual Bingo Night at PDI is back, and yes, your competitive streak is invited. Ten bucks gets you dinner and your first card, extras are a buck, and the prizes are proudly non-cash, local, and delightful. Come for food, fellowship, and bragging rights.
🖼 Student Show Reception @ Pueblo Art Guild Gallery | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Swing by the Pueblo Art Guild for a student reception where middle and high school artists show off work that puts fridge-door galleries to shame. Real judges, real awards: Best of Show, Judges Choice, Fern Forgie, Postal Service, Keith Desposito, and plenty of proud smiles.
🎺 Pueblo West High School Band Fundraiser @ I Heart Mac & Cheese | Friday (3/6) at 11:00 AM – This parking lot pop-up from the Pueblo West High band turns errands into a feel-good fundraiser. Bring a chair, toss a donation, and soak up brass, woodwinds, and drumline swagger. It is cardio for your nostalgia, and a solid win for the kids.
🌲 Into The Woods @ CSU Pueblo Hoag Hall | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Into the Woods is a sharp Sondheim romp where Cinderella, Jack, and other fairy-tale folk learn wishes come true, then get complicated. Think grown-up Grimm with laughs, heart, and a pinch of darkness, ideal for date night, or an escape from HOA emails.
🐦 Building for the Birds @ Fountain Creek Nature Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Help neighborhood chickadees upgrade real estate at Fountain Creek Nature Center, and learn who’s who by calls. Bring kids, but an adult handy with tools must accompany, bring hammer and pliers if you have them, materials provided. Prepaid registration required, $10 member kit, $12 non-member.
🧙 Harry Potter Day @ Nevermore Collectibles and Delectibles | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you still know your house, or just want a socially acceptable reason to say Lumos, Harry Potter Day is back. Robes, wands, and house pride encouraged, eye rolls from Muggles expected. Bring the kids, or your inner eleven-year-old, and call it quality time.
🤝 Community Impact @ Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Pueblo | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Pitch in for St. John Neumann Catholic School raising cash for playground upgrades, new picnic tables, and benches that won’t wobble. Drop by 5 to 8 pm, when all donations, 10% of net restaurant sales, and 3% of net FunZone sales go to the kids.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Pueblo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: A chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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