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Hi Pueblo, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: CSU chancellor pick, priciest home markets, and Harry Potter Day + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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
Systemwide leadership change ahead: CSU System’s Board of Governors appointed Rico Munn as next chancellor, decision affecting CSU Pueblo. He will serve as executive vice chancellor until June 30, 2027, when Tony Frank retires — read about the leadership transition.
Where homebuyers face sticker shock: New analysis lists Pueblo metro’s priciest home markets, using Zillow data and noting January’s $358,968 U.S. average and higher monthly payments as 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain elevated — see the full list.
Worker protections amid energy shift: A bipartisan Colorado bill would require private employers in coal-transition communities to prefer hiring laid-off coal workers, with Pueblo in focus as remaining plants are set to close by 2031 — read the full story.
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
Pueblo-chile cravings, solved: Whether you’re chasing a juicy patty kissed with roasted Pueblo chiles or sneaking in a milkshake detour, Bingo Burger delivers that weeknight treat-yourself calm. Local, unfussy, reliably tasty, it’s the easy answer when cooking feels optional and you want flavor to show up on time.
Glow up your week: When cabin fever hits, lace up and roll at Skate City Pueblo. Smooth floors, good tunes, and themed sessions keep it simple and fun. Move, laugh, and reconnect with friends of all ages, all without leaving town.
Where planes meet stories: If jet noise still makes you look up, Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum delivers. Two huge hangars house aircraft, local WWII base history, and an A-10 “Warthog.” It’s a wander-worthy trove, and the pride is unmistakably Pueblo.
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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📆 Pueblo for grown ups
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🎨 First Friday Art Walk 2026 @ Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Take a breather from the week and stroll the First Friday Art Walk, a free, self-guided spin through the galleries with live music and zero pretension. It’s basically happy hour for art, plus 10% off memberships if you’re finally ready to be a regular.
🧙 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.
🐦 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.
🧹 March Monthly PFAR Cleanup @ Moffat St. Trailhead – Arkansas River Trail | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like giving your step count a conscience? PFAR is tidying the Arkansas from the Moffat Street Trailhead up to Main Street, with grabbers, buckets, and bags ready; bring gloves, water, and the neighbor who loves lecturing about litter, then bask in that clean-river glow.
🌿 Terrarium Workshop @ Plant Mamas Garden | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Indoor season calls for a little green therapy, so join a relaxed, hands-on terrarium workshop at Plant Mamas Garden. For $30, you get everything, guidance, and a low-maintenance roommate to take home. Beginner friendly, surprisingly zen, and spots disappear faster than your basil in January.
🖼 Art After Hours: Collecting: What, How, & Why? @ Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Art After Hours dives into the how, what, and why of collecting with Mark Clark, a longtime hunter of Japanese woodblock prints. Expect savvy tips for starting a collection without refinancing the house, light bites, and member-friendly pricing, with walk-ins welcome.
🏆 Champions of Youth 2026 Dinner & Awards Ceremony @ Pueblo Convention Center | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Big night for Boys & Girls Clubs, with dinner, awards, and a spotlight on Youth of the Year. Applaud the kids, outbid your neighbor in the weeklong online auction, and feel virtuous knowing the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit helps support local kids.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 74°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: A chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 54%
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain and snow showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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.
This house is wild
Executive ranch on a cul-de-sac in Walking Stick Estates, showcasing a 17-foot vaulted entry and new solid oak floors. An open chef’s kitchen with granite and stainless anchors main-level living with a gas fireplace. The sunlit garden level adds a massive rec room and second fireplace. Wraparound Trex deck captures Pikes Peak views, plus owned solar and ultra-low bills.
Take a peek inside →
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