Pueblo Star Journal

State of the City: Mayor Heather Graham’s address blended celebration, transparency and direct community engagement, with city departments surrounding the room and residents invited into the conversation. Read the full Pueblo Watch coverage: loom.ly/f6oBw1c

UPDATE With improved weather in the forecast, the skate demo portion of the Skate Fundraiser, Jam & Show will take place at Fuel & Iron starting at 1:11 p.m. The music portion remains at Blo Back Gallery at 6 p.m., as originally planned. Full details: loom.ly/dVQ_vAs

Pueblo County 4-H welcomed families, students and first-time visitors to its second annual 4-H 101 expo, marking what organizers believe is the beginning of a new annual tradition. loom.ly/2mpmRac

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Today is the day. Join the NAACP Pueblo Branch for MLK Jr. Day observances beginning at noon today at the Rawlings Library. March to the El Pueblo History Museum and the opening of Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History. Learn More: loom.ly/GqU2SmQ

Join the NAACP Pueblo Branch for MLK Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, starting at noon at the Rawlings Library. Theme: The Fierce Urgency of Now. March to the El Pueblo History Museum and the opening of Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History. More: loom.ly/Oi7wJvM

IYKYK. Post-holiday debt, tax stress and trying to save can feel overwhelming. Free tax help and real financial resources are available in Pueblo. We’ve got your back. Read the article: pueblostarjournal.org/business/2026/… Listen to the podcast: voicesofpueblo.podbean.com/e/bree-on-a-bu…

Life out of balance? Dating someone with baggage? Dealing with difficult parents? Ask Josh is back with straight talk and practical advice. Read the latest Ask Josh in the Pueblo Star Journal and find clarity for the questions we don’t always say out loud. loom.ly/2bniBJ0

The USPS will unveil the Colorado statehood stamp on Jan. 24 at the History Colorado Center in Denver. Featuring a John Fielder photograph of Jagged Mountain, the stamp honors Colorado’s landscapes, history and people — and never expires. Read the story: loom.ly/yCLtpIU

20 years of VITA in Pueblo. Free, trusted tax help has been serving our community for two decades. Learn how the VITA program through United Way can help you file with confidence — and keep more of what you earn. Bree on a Budget — listen now: loom.ly/nEypMRk

New State of Art episode. Host Bree Pappan talks 2026 arts + tourism with Tom Carrigan, Tia Monson and Donielle Kitzman. What’s ahead for Pueblo’s creative economy? Listen now.Listen now on the PSJ website and wherever you get your podcasts. loom.ly/Mxc4Io4

Big news: PSJ reporter Molly Cotner is one of only two journalists nationwide selected for the highly competitive 2025 IRE Freelance Fellowship. Her work on Pueblo’s childcare crisis is now recognized on a national stage. Proud moment for Pueblo journalism.ire.org/2026/01/08/the…

Looking for something meaningful for your kids this year? Come see how Pueblo County 4-H helps youth ages 5–18 grow skills, confidence and community. Meet the team, ask questions and win prizes at 4-H 101. Learn More: facebook.com/PuebloCounty4H

This Sunday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m.. Song of Pueblo airs on Rocky Mountain PBS, KTSC Channel 8. A sweeping oratorio by composer Daniel Valdez telling the story of southern Colorado through music and collective voice. Don’t miss it. RMPBS: rmpbs.org/schedule/rmpbs…

Happy New Year, Pueblo. Here’s to fresh ideas, strong community and the stories that bring us together. Thank you for reading, supporting and believing in local journalism. We’re ready for what’s next. LEARN MORE: pueblostarjournal.org — Pueblo Star Journal

Cozy up with some holiday fun. Our Puzzle Bundle includes festive puzzles and kid-friendly coloring pages perfect for winter break, family time, and a little seasonal cheer. Free to enjoy and share. Happy holidays from the Pueblo Star Journal. 🎄loom.ly/RxBfDg0

Merry Christmas, Pueblo. From all of us at the Pueblo Star Journal, thank you for supporting local stories and local voices.

From blueprints to algorithms, Pueblo’s story is one of continuity and innovation. The challenges are familiar. The tools are new. Learning from the past is how we pave the way forward. Read Now: loom.ly/0OAju5o

When we debate historic preservation, we’re really debating values. Pueblo’s WPA bathhouse tells a bigger story about resilience, dignity, and public good. This didn’t happen by accident. Read the full story and join the conversation. loom.ly/xVGkh2g