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Pueblo, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Pueblo! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How fast are Pueblo County homes selling this spring?
  • Which Pueblo intersections are getting new CDOT safety upgrades first?
  • Which Pueblo nonprofits landed — and lost — key 2026 CSAC funding?

Also on today's calendar: 72 Hour Kickass Film Fest Red Carpet & Awards Night and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 54, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Home prices up slightly in March in Pueblo County (chieftain.com) — Pueblo County homebuyers are seeing slightly higher list prices this March, with the median listing at $349,950 and homes spending less time on the market than last month. The piece breaks down price per square foot, listing volume, and how Pueblo’s trends compare with Colorado and national housing markets.
   

2. CDOT to update highway traffic signals in Pueblo to improve safety (chieftain.com) — Drivers in Pueblo will soon notice nighttime lane closures as CDOT upgrades more than two dozen highway traffic signals across the city and county starting in early May. New backplates on signals along I-25 ramps, U.S. 50, and key state highways aim to improve visibility, reduce sun glare, and boost safety through mid-August.
   

3. CSAC recommendations to boost funding for 33 Pueblo nonprofits (chieftain.com) — Pueblo City Council has approved nearly $955,000 in CSAC funding for 33 local nonprofits, shaping which community services will be supported in 2026. Major awards go to Posada, Mariposa Center for Safety, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County, while several prominent groups, including the Pueblo Food Project and Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, received no recommendation, sparking questions and debate about funding priorities.
   

4. Pueblo City Council approves permanent ban on open fires at city trails, parks (koaa.com) — If you’re planning to grill or build a campfire in Pueblo’s parks, trails, or open spaces, be aware that City Council has now permanently banned all open fires there because of wildfire risk. Charcoal grills and campfires are prohibited, but portable propane grills are still allowed, and violators can expect a citation and a court appearance.
   

5. The museums and landmarks keeping a mosaic of Colorado's histories alive (coloradosun.com) — Pueblo’s own El Pueblo History Museum gets a spotlight here, tracing how the original El Pueblo Trading Post became the first permanent settlement where the city now stands and showcasing its recreated adobe post and archaeology pavilion. The piece also guides readers to other powerful historic sites across Colorado, from Camp Amache to Denver’s Chinatown, for deeper explorations of the state’s complex past.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • UPDATE — Blue has been returned home
    My little girl named Blue ran away while I was away at the doctor’s office. If you see her, please call me at 603–547–5545. She also has a Crumb… (Nextdoor South Avenida Del Oro E)
  • I love Mane Brew coffee not just because a medium coffee is only $2.
    00 , but also warm and friendly people. The light roast Lasso coffee has a slight nutty flavor that makes it delicious and addictive. (Nextdoor 27th Ln)

Ok Pueblo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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