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Colorado Governor Jared Polis requested a major disaster declaration for two wildfires—the Aspen Acres Fire and Gold Mountain Fire—which burned over 140,000 acres across Pueblo and Custer counties. The request seeks federal aid from FEMA to address recovery efforts, including individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard mitigation funding. These requests also account for flooding and debris following the fires.

Storm chances are expected across Colorado through the next several days due to continued moisture. Storms are anticipated in the early afternoon, bringing potential flooding, gusty winds up to 55mph, and warm high temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s. Residents should monitor conditions closely, particularly regarding the Aspen Acres Fire.

Colorado is experiencing slow job growth, though this suggests people are still being hired. Companies like Ursa Major and Terumo BCT are actively expanding or sharing openings. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is reported at 3.9%, but Mission Foods announced it is closing its plant in Pueblo.

Randy A. Meador, 42, was identified as the man who died following a crash involving three vehicles on Eagleridge Boulevard in Pueblo. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and authorities stated that several other people were injured. Police are currently investigating the crash, but no details regarding what led up to it have been released.

A former Pueblo Police officer was sentenced to probation and community service after being found guilty of child sexual exploitation. The individual, Gerardo Mejia, initially pleaded not guilty to three separate charges before the case went to trial in May.

Southern Colorado is expected to be very warm on Friday, with forecast highs ranging up to the 100s in some areas. Several locations are forecasting hot conditions, with temperatures flirt-ing with daily records for August 21st. While thunderstorm chances are low (10-20%) across much of the region, the chance of storms is noted to increase through the weekend.

Mission Foods announced the closure of its Pueblo manufacturing facility after making what it described as a difficult decision. The closure is effective October 13, with manufacturing operations scheduled to stop on Friday.

Mission Foods announced that it has made the difficult decision to close its Pueblo manufacturing facility. This total closure of the plant located at 2110 [...] was communicated based on a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN).

Following a Flash Flood Emergency due to heavy rainfall this weekend, severe thunderstorms are possible tonight across several areas including Eastern Colorado and the Pikes Peak Region. Starting Monday, high pressure shifts west, causing storm chances to decrease significantly in southern Colorado. The forecast indicates a general warming trend followed by a cold front arriving Tuesday night.

Strong thunderstorms are anticipated across southern Colorado on Sunday, with potential for large hail, damaging wind, and heavy rain. Flash Flood Watches are in effect for the ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, particularly in Pueblo and the Mountains area. Storms are expected to build up around noon along I-25 and may continue into the evening.

Asha, one of Pueblo Zoo's African crested porcupines, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after 14 years at the zoo. According to Pueblo Zoo, she was euthanized due to a decline in her quality of life from age-related causes.

Monsoon thunderstorms are expected over Colorado this weekend, with multiple locations forecasting possible showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Hazards across the region include heavy rainfall, hail, strong wind gusts, and potential for severe storms. The extended outlook predicts a dry week until a cold front increases thunderstorm chances on Wednesday.

Colorado starts the week with high temperatures reaching upper 90s, with some local areas near Pueblo exceeding 100 degrees under a heat advisory and hazy skies. Although isolated showers are possible early in the week, monsoon moisture arrives Wednesday, bringing good chances for rain and thunderstorms. Thursday promises relief from the heat, with daytime highs expected only to reach the low 80s.

Rain chances are increasing throughout the week with showers and storms expected in several regions. Multiple areas, including El Paso and Pueblo, are under heat advisories due to high afternoon temperatures. The forecast also includes varying overnight lows across locations like Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Plains.

Heat remains a concern across the region, with forecasts showing highs reaching triple digits in several areas like Pueblo and the eastern plains. While heat advisories are expected to be in place for multiple days, there is an increasing chance of afternoon showers and storms. A wetter pattern is approaching according to the extended outlook, with a cold front projected around Wednesday and Thursday.

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for several Colorado areas, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Tri-Lakes, both Saturday and Sunday from noon until 8 pm. Temperatures are forecast to be high across multiple locations, with some areas expecting scorching heat up to the 100s. The extended outlook notes that the monsoon flow is returning, bringing cooling afternoon thunderstorms possible Monday and Tuesday.

Southern Colorado is currently under high wildfire danger with RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect on Friday for areas such as Pueblo and Fremont Counties. The heatwave will continue through Monday, bringing forecasts of extremely hot temperatures in the 80s to 100s. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are also expected to begin early next week.

An air quality alert is in effect through at least 9 am on Thursday due to wildfire smoke originating from Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Multiple locations anticipate hot and hazy conditions on Thursday, with temperatures predicted to rise further into the 80s and 90s through Monday. Moisture return is expected starting next Tuesday, bringing potential heat relief and daily afternoon thunderstorm chances.

Southern Colorado experiences drying and seasonal weather on Wednesday, with temperatures rebounding into the 80s and 90s after a cooler day. Limited rain is expected in mountainous and southern regions, while haze and smoke impact air quality, posing health risks for sensitive groups. A heatwave is forecasted for late this week through next Monday.

An air quality alert is in effect across Colorado due to wildfire smoke from Utah and the Pacific Northwest, causing hazy conditions and unhealthy air for sensitive groups. Temperatures for Wednesday are near average in Colorado Springs but higher in other regions, with a forecast of rising temperatures above average through next Monday.

Southern Colorado experiences dramatic cooling and smoke/haze from out-of-state wildfires after a record-breaking heatwave. A cold front brings gusty winds, reduced smoke, and potential thunderstorms, with significant temperature drops across multiple regions.

An overnight cold front is bringing cooler temperatures and increased wildfire smoke to southern Colorado, with air quality alerts in effect until Tuesday morning. Weather conditions vary across regions, including potential storms and cooler afternoon highs in areas like Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the mountains.

Seven puppies were rescued from a house fire in Pueblo's north side, though two dogs and one puppy died. The fire occurred on August 2 at around 7:30 p.m. and was responded to by the Pueblo Fire Department.

July temperatures in Colorado Springs and Pueblo were above average, with Colorado Springs recording an average of 74.5 degrees, 2.1 degrees warmer than normal. Both cities experienced hotter-than-usual conditions for the month.

A structure fire in Pueblo resulted in three dogs and a rat dying, while seven puppies were rescued. The Pueblo Fire Department extinguished the fire and saved the puppies, some requiring CPR and oxygen. The cause is under investigation, and surviving puppies are with the Pikes Peak Humane Society.

A heatwave is returning to Colorado on Monday, with temperatures in the 90s and triple digits across regions like Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the plains. Heat advisories will be in effect during peak hours, while isolated afternoon showers or storms are possible in some areas. A cold front is expected to bring temporary relief later in the week, with cooler temperatures and potential rainfall.

High temperatures in Colorado are expected to reach upper 90s and triple digits tomorrow, with heat advisories issued for multiple regions including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the eastern plains. A cold front will bring cooler temperatures and potential showers by Tuesday.

Southern Colorado experiences a heat advisory Sunday with high temperatures, following a flash flood watch in the Aspen Acres Fire zone. Weather forecasts for Saturday show mostly sunny conditions with elevated temperatures across Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Caon City, and other regions, accompanied by variable wind gusts.

A flash flood watch is in effect for the Aspen Acres Burn Zone from noon to 9 pm Friday due to thunderstorms. Cold front-driven winds and isolated rain showers are expected overnight, with widespread thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and evening across Colorado regions including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the mountains.

Southern Colorado experiences reduced flooding risk with scattered storms and rising temperatures. Highs reach 90s/100s on the Plains and 70s/80s in mountains, with severe weather threats including hail and strong winds. Storms are expected to shift east, with a cold front lowering temperatures by Friday.

Educators, parents, students, and advocates in Pueblo, Colorado, joined the Yes for Colorado Kids campaign to support Proposition NN, which aims to increase the state's TABOR cap to allocate more funds to education.

A flood watch remains in effect until 9 pm for specified counties as spotty thunderstorms and high temperatures are expected across Colorado locations like Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the Plains. Most areas will experience partly cloudy to mostly sunny conditions with afternoon/evening thunderstorm potential, while mountain valleys face warm temperatures and early afternoon storms.

A Flood Watch is in effect for the southern I-25 corridor and eastern plains of Colorado from 12-9 PM, with a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar due to heavy thunderstorms and saturated ground. Flooding risks remain high, particularly in burn scar areas where debris flows are possible, though severe weather threats are lower than the previous day.

Pueblo has begun initial steps for a bridge project to connect the two closed ends of 24th Street on the West Side, including a feasibility study and public open house. The bridge, which would cross railroad tracks between Atlanta Avenue and Adrian Avenue, is in the design phase with no timeline, cost estimate, or funding source determined yet.

Flooding remains a risk in the Aspen Acres Fire zone on Wednesday following a flash flood emergency on Tuesday. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the burn zone from noon until 9 pm, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across multiple regions in southern Colorado.

Heavy thunderstorms and potential flash flooding are expected today in southern Colorado, particularly in areas like Pueblo and Canon City under a flash flood watch. Storms are forecast to develop by noon, with multiple rounds of rainfall, lightning, and wind impacting regions including Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Tri-Lakes. Temperatures will cool slightly from previous days' highs.

In the 1870s and 1880s, Pueblo was a major industrial and transportation hub in Colorado and nearly became the state capital. Despite efforts to relocate the capital to Pueblo in 1874 and again in 1881, Denver was chosen due to its larger population, financial backing, and existing infrastructure, with Denver winning 66% of the popular vote in 1881.

Southern Colorado will experience reduced heat and increased thunderstorm activity on Tuesday and Wednesday, with storms bringing heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds. Multiple regions, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the Tri-Lakes, will transition from hot, sunny mornings to afternoon and evening storms. The extended forecast predicts stormy afternoons through the week, followed by a return to hot, sunny conditions by the weekend.

A high-pressure system over the Rockies is trapping heat in Colorado, leading to record-breaking overnight lows in the 60s and 70s. Colorado Springs and Pueblo have seen temperatures significantly higher than their seasonal averages, with potential records at risk if temperatures do not drop below 76 degrees.

A man was carjacked after stopping to assist what he believed was a stranded motorist in Pueblo, Colorado. The victim's car was later returned to him following the alleged attack in the early morning hours of July 25. The Pueblo Police Department reported the incident occurred in the 3500 block of North.