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Pueblo, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Pueblo! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Parkview’s surgery cutoff means for Pueblo heart and lung patients
  • How a Pueblo dirt bike crash turned into a handgun arrest
  • How would four new Pueblo sales taxes change city services you use?

Also on today's calendar: Arts & Crafts and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 56.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pueblo's Parkview Medical Center ends cardiothoracic surgeries (chieftain.com) — Pueblo’s UCHealth Parkview Medical Center has stopped performing cardiothoracic surgeries as of June 1, shifting operations to Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. Pre-op and follow-up care will stay in Pueblo, but residents needing complex heart or lung surgery must now travel, leaving a major gap in southern and southeastern Colorado.
   

2. Pueblo police tase suspect after reaching into bag, recovers handgun after pursuit (kktv.com) — Pueblo police tased and arrested an 18-year-old after a chaotic encounter near the Safeway by Prairie and West Northern, where an unsanctioned car show was underway. Officers say he crashed a dirt bike, ran, reached into a bag, and dropped a handgun when tased before being stopped from crawling toward it.
   

3. Pueblo Mayor proposes sales tax measures to address city budget deficit (krdo.com) — Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham is floating four separate 0.25% city sales tax questions that could appear on an upcoming ballot to plug a projected $10 million budget deficit and protect services. The proposals would target roads, parks and recreation, non-departmental groups like the zoo, and fire and technology, with town halls and council debate still ahead before anything is finalized.
   

4. Arkansas River running well below average, but Puebloans make the most (koaa.com) — Low Arkansas River flows are reshaping how Pueblo residents enjoy Waterworks Park this summer, with surfers frustrated by weaker waves but newcomers appreciating gentler conditions. Flow is far below the seasonal average, yet locals are still squeezing in river time and sharing how they’re adapting to what could be a low-water season.
   

5. Pueblo South High School alerting community to person posing as school staff (fox21news.com) — Pueblo South High School is warning residents about a person reportedly going door-to-door falsely claiming to be a teacher and asking for donations. The school stresses this individual is not affiliated with them, and that official fundraisers are never run this way, urging anyone approached to withhold money or personal details and call the school to verify any request.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • Level Up Cowork and Creation Center Ribbon Cutting →
    Latino Chamber-Commerce-Pueblo Level Up Cowork and Creation Center 127 E Abriendo Ave Pueblo, CO 81004
    3:00 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • PCC Foundation's 37th Annual Golf Tournament
    Latino Chamber-Commerce-Pueblo Walking Stick Golf Course 4301 Walking Stick Blvd Pueblo, CO 81001
    8:00 am
  • Arts & Crafts →
    Sharmar Village Senior Care Community, 1201 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo
    3:00 pm
  • NeighborWorks Southern Colorado's Community Celebration & Open House
    Latino Chamber-Commerce-Pueblo NeighborWorks Southern Colorado 1241 E. Routt Avenue Pueblo, CO 81004
    3:00 pm
  • Hive Mind Art Show →
    The Ethos, 615 E Mesa Ave, Pueblo
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday June 6
  • Pueblo Farmers Market 2026 Season →
    Pueblo, CO Calendar, 1500-2100 N. Sante Fe Dr., Pueblo
    7:30 am
  • Shop and Garden Tool Sale →
    Pueblo, CO Calendar, 421 E. SPAULDING AVENUE, Pueblo West
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • I have used them for 3 years now with no issues.
    We also have 3 locations and their crew is fantastic. (Nextdoor El Camino - La Vistas)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Chilito, a dog who went missing in Pueblo, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 21 minutes. Message from Owner: "She was… (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Pueblo. Apply here.
  • RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Pueblo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pueblo here.

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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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