Happy weekend, Pueblo! In today’s happening-today edition: Award-winning green chile, a summer solstice festival, and a free screening of Dr Strangelove + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Support beyond the curb: InnovAge PACE in Pueblo provides door-through-door rides for seniors with complex medical needs. Trained drivers assist beyond the curb, reducing costs and stress while helping participants stay safer and independent -- see the senior ride program.
Local flavor, lasting fame: An unassuming Pueblo cafe has quietly built a legend around its award-winning green chile. Regulars rave about the breakfast burrito and a decades-old recipe powered by distinctive local peppers -- taste Pueblo’s green chile.
Major utility upgrade underway: Work on a $7.9 million rehab at Pueblo’s Dilorio Water Reclamation Facility began the week of June 15, with completion expected mid-July. Expect detours and closures on Stockyard Road -- see the plant rehab details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Banking that knows your name: Minnequa Works Credit Union* has been locally rooted in Southern Colorado since 1937, with five Pueblo-area branches (including the new Pueblo West location and a 24/7 walk-up ATM), competitive rates on autos and home loans, and real people behind every desk. Open the account, refinance what's costing you, and skip the faceless 1-800 for someone who'll remember you.
Rain-proof tee time? When the wind’s howling up on the mesa, A1 Tee Off keeps your swing honest with three slick simulators, rental clubs if you need them, and leagues to spice up weeknights. Book a bay, chase a personal best, then talk a little friendly trash with your regular foursome.
Crab cakes, anyone?: When your week needs a tasty reset, D C's On B Street nails cozy New American with Pueblo flair. Order the house-favorite crab cakes, the T. D. F. turkey handheld, or a thick B Street Burger loaded with Pueblo chiles, then bask in that satisfied, why-didn’t-we-come-sooner feeling.
Easy lake reset: When you need a no-fuss nature fix this week, Lake Pueblo State Park - Yucca Flats Campground delivers roomy sites with electric hookups, showers and quick access to trails and the reservoir. Pack the s'mores, cue the sunset, enjoy starry skies without a long drive.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Father's Day Vendor Market @ Glass Force, Inc. | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Need a low-effort Father's Day win? Glass Force hosts a free admission market with Pueblo makers, neighborly networking, and a gift bag for the first 30 dads, so he can call it supporting local, you can actually shop, and everyone gets brownie points.
🌞 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Festival @ Crystal Moon Witchery | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate the long light with the 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Festival at the shop, featuring local vendors, healers, food trucks, and unhurried browsing. There’s a lantern-making station for your inner craft wizard, because nothing says solstice like adults, glitter, and cautious optimism.
👑 59th Annual CSF Fiesta Queen Scholarship Pageant @ CSU Pueblo Hoag Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve cheered for years or want a break from yard work, the Fiesta Queen scholarship pageant brings grace, talent, and pride to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. Watch contenders represent community and vie for the 2026 Fiesta Day crown, while abuela judges posture.
🎬 Dr Strangelove @ Impossible Playhouse | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Rediscover Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove with a free big-screen showing at Impossible Playhouse, part of the CO150 Film Celebration honoring Colorado’s cinema ties. Come for the classic, stay for the air conditioning, the popcorn, and the odd pleasure of laughing at apocalypse planning.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Celebrate reading at the biggest kids' party of summer, where young readers bring their parents or guardians for crafts and fun. If your kid's library haul is taller than the dog, this is their moment. Low on noise, high on imagination, and zero screen time.
🦁 Zoofari @ Pueblo Zoo | Saturday (6/20) – Trade your usual date night for Zoofari at Pueblo Zoo, a whimsical wander with delectable bites, colorful live performances, and flowing complimentary cocktails. Sip, stroll, and chat up the celebrities, the animals, while your inner child gets VIP treatment and steps count as culture.
🚗 Father's Day Car Show @ Pueblo Christian Center | Sunday (6/21) at 10:30 AM – Nothing says Father’s Day in Pueblo like 250 gleaming rides at Pueblo Christian Center, free admission, and kids getting face paint on your seatbelts. Dad ogles engines, the littles conquer bounce houses and water fun, and everyone leaves sun-kissed, happy, and pleasantly tired. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Pueblo report Weather forecastToday — High: 99°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 13%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 3%
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