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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Bjorum ran for two touchdowns and was disruptive on defense to lead Rye to victory loom.ly/JRCOVzY
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Jackson Bjorum, Rye football celebrate blowout win on homecoming night - Pueblo Star Journal
RYE — Jackson Bjorum rushed for two touchdowns, Brady Baumgartner threw for three scores and the Rye High School football team triggered a running clock
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“Thriving isn’t about holding tighter; it’s about belonging deeper.” Rachel Kutskill reflects on fall, Pueblo’s deep roots and the resilience that helps our community release, renew and grow together. loom.ly/zWFc76k
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Art, ancestry and identity come together in “Mirror Image.” On “State of Art,” Bree Pappan talks with Pueblo artist Kennedy Pugh about transforming genealogy and family stories into a performance celebrating Black life in Southern Colorado. Listen now: loom.ly/_NG3fHg
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We are launching our first-ever PSJ Mystery Anagram Puzzle. Search Pages 1-53, collect all 19 drop caps and rearrange the letters to reveal a mysterious three-word phrase. Email your answer to puzzle@pueblostarjournal.org. First prize: $100 Visa gift card Pick up the October issue now!
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
PSJ PRICE CHECK! Every penny counts, and we're keeping an eye on prices so you don't have to! This week in Pueblo, our grocery basket dropped 22 cents! 🔗 Follow the PSJ Price Check: loom.ly/n6BfZqU
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
BUCKLE UP, PUEBLO! SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU! CSU Pueblo is taking the lead in a new countywide traffic safety initiative aimed at making our roads safer and saving lives. Safer roads. Stronger community. Every life matters! 🔗 Read the full story in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/Xb0DmSE
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
DON'T GO TO PUEBLO? THINK AGAIN! On the latest State of Art podcast, Jesse McCoy shares the story behind the Don't Go to Pueblo Music Festival, a celebration of local talent, creativity and the spirit of Pueblo. 🔗 Visit the story and podcast: loom.ly/l_CuuZ8
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
From creative DIY costumes to affordable candy and decorations, Bree on a Budget shares clever ways to celebrate Halloween without haunting your wallet! A little creativity can go a long way! 🔗 Get the money-saving tips in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/C9xFCVs
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Bree on a Budget: A Very Special DIY Halloween 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado
A Very Special DIY Halloween! The Arc Thrift Store is your DIY costume goldmine! All photos by Bree Pappan Ahhh Fall!   As autumn leaves turn,
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Pueblo's historic Rosemount Museum is embracing the spooky season with Victorian thrills, chilling tales and Halloween experiences inside one of the city's most treasured landmarks. 🔗 Read more in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/hPzS84s
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as the Pueblo Zoo transforms into a Halloween wonderland for its annual ZooBoo celebration! Costumes, candy, animals and plenty of spooky surprises make this a family favorite. 🔗 Read more in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/rDts8G0
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Community and business leaders are coming together to develop a new tourism master plan designed to attract more visitors, support local businesses and strengthen Pueblo's economy. 🔗 Read the full story in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/wnUOTak
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Pueblo looks to turn tourism into a larger economic engine - Pueblo Star Journal
Destination master plan will focus on Pueblo’s visitor experience, downtown, lodging, events and a stronger identity as community leaders chart a tourism strategy through 2035
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ballot Initiative 7A asks voters to approve funding for the future of Colorado's passenger rail service, known as COCO. What would 7A mean for Pueblo and the future of transportation in Southern Colorado? 🔗 Read the full story in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/y7Eyu_o
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After decades of talk, Colorado passenger rail reaches a defining moment - Pueblo Star Journal
Nov. 3 vote could determine whether the Colorado Connector moves from decades of studies and planning toward a passenger rail system connecting Pueblo and the Front Range
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A building may close, but a legacy of caring for Pueblo's children lives on. After losing their longtime home at CSU Pueblo, Rita Samora and Maricela Palma are writing a new chapter for ECEMS, preserving decades of dedication to early childhood education. 🔗 loom.ly/yhKsGto
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ECEMS legacy lives beyond the hill - Pueblo Star Journal
This story continues the Pueblo Star Journal and Investigative Reporters & Editor’s reporting on Early Childhood Education Management Systems, or ECEMS, following the closure of its longtime childcare center at CSU Pueblo.
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Here's a look at Pueblo's regional tennis champion and state qualifiers loom.ly/shfkEBE
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Pueblo West junior Benny Dietze wins Class 4A Region 7 No. 1 singles tennis title - Pueblo Star Journal
As the first set of the Class 4A Region 7 No. 1 singles championship began Friday morning at Pueblo City Park, Pueblo West High School junior Benny Dietze
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Pueblo's history is written in brick, steel and the hands of those who built our community. Discover the remarkable legacy of Summit Brick, the Welte family and the craftsmanship that continues to shape Pueblo's identity. 🔗 Read now in the Pueblo Star Journal: loom.ly/ZLjgDEU
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BUILT IN CLAY, SHAPED IN STEEL: Summit Brick’s living Pueblo story - Pueblo Star Journal
Four generations after Joseph Welte founded a Pueblo brickyard, Tom Welte is helping transform another of the city’s defining materials into a public memorial to his wife, Nanci.
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Plus: Centennial beats Florence and East loses close loom.ly/vUivC9E
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Kylie Paradiso tosses six-inning gem to lead Pueblo County softball past Cañon City - Pueblo Star Journal
Sophomore Kylie Paradiso pitched six no-hit innings, struck out 11 batters and drove in a run on two hits to lead the Pueblo County High School softball
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Adelante Writers Conference returns to Pueblo this Saturday, Oct. 10, for a FREE day of inspiration, conversation and community at Rawlings Library. 📍 Rawlings Library | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ☕ Coffee + lunch included 📱 Call/text 719-561-0993 to register Come write what’s next.
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Pueblo golfers gave a strong showing at the Class 2A boys golf championships Monday and Tuesday at the Pueblo Country Club loom.ly/NqIA_7E
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Rye finishes runner-up, Swallows Charter ties for 11th at Class 2A state golf championships - Pueblo Star Journal
The Rye High School boys golf team placed second at the 2026 CHSAA state championships held Monday and Tuesday at the Pueblo Country Club. The
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Rye High School volleyball’s Trinity Felthager plays with passion, positivity to help lead Thunderbolts loom.ly/4Gqr8l8
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Pure positivity: Rye High School volleyball’s Trinity Felthager plays with passion, positivity to help lead Thunderbolts - Pueblo Star Journal
Rye High School senior libero Trinity Felthager serves during Rye’s 3-0 win over Fowler on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Canvas Community Classic at
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“I try to stay as positive as possible and hopefully that rubs off on the younger players around me and my teammates. I try to set a good example.” loom.ly/TCf1Sww
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Pueblo Central senior Katie Purfield hopes to leave a legacy of positivity and leadership on and off the volleyball court - Pueblo Star Journal
In five years, Katie Purfield hopes that people look back on her time at Pueblo Central High School fondly. She hopes that people will remember her as a
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Four different players scored goals to lead the Peppers to their first home victory of the season loom.ly/P7tKEzU
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Pueblo Peppers earn first home win of the season, split series against Idaho Falls - Pueblo Star Journal
The Pueblo Peppers closed out their first home series of the season in grand fashion — capturing a 4-1 victory over Idaho Falls. The win earned Pueblo a
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Pueblo County, Pueblo West, Central and Rye all earned league victories loom.ly/mXyNvlc
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Friday Night Lights: Pueblo County stays undefeated, Rye clobbers Trinidad and more - Pueblo Star Journal
Here’s a look at this week’s Pueblo-area football action. No. 4 Pueblo County routs Lewis-Palmer The Class 3A, No. 4-ranked Pueblo County High School
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Cannon booms gold! East beats South in S-CL action Friday loom.ly/kSq9Soc
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CBG: The Cannon booms gold as Pueblo East football beats South to win annual rivalry game - Pueblo Star Journal
Senior quarterback Dolphka Lewis embraced his teammates, tears in his eyes, Friday night at Dutch Clark Stadium. The tears were those of joy as Lewis and
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Pueblo County wins its second S-CL title in three years, and South beats rival East loom.ly/EuYxC1Q
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Pueblo County softball rallies past Central to win S-CL title; South beats rival East - Pueblo Star Journal
Pueblo County High School is the 2026 Class 4A South-Central League softball champion. The Hornets rallied from a 6-2 deficit to defeat Central 7-6
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pueblo Centennial holds off South, Central beats East in S-CL softball action pueblostarjournal.org/news/2026/09...
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Pueblo Centennial holds off South, Central beats East in S-CL softball action - Pueblo Star Journal
Remi Baca had a senior night to remember for the Pueblo Centennial High School softball team. The Bulldogs senior went 3-for-3 at the plate, drove in four
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Pueblo Peppers start 2026-27 season 2-1 at the NAHL Showcase pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo Peppers hockey opens season with two wins and one overtime loss at NAHL Showcase in Minnesota - Pueblo Star Journal
The Pueblo Peppers’ offense wowed at the North American Hockey League Showcase in Blaine, Minn., this past week. The Peppers began their 2026-27 season
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Here's a look at high school football action in Pueblo this week pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Fright Night Lights: Pueblo football roundup for Sept. 25 - Pueblo Star Journal
Here’s a look at the action on the gridiron for the week of Sept. 25, 2026. No. 3 Pueblo County stays unbeaten, topples Liberty The Pueblo County High
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Shadows of old fears in a new digital age. Read Jayson Peters' latest insights on artificial intelligence and historical perspectives in AI for Media Tech. Link below: pueblostarjournal.org/curiosity/202…
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Shadows of old fears resurface in this New Age of AI - Pueblo Star Journal
Media/Tech Shadows of old fears resurface in this New Age of AI Four years ago, right here in Pueblo, an artist won an award for work he submitted at the
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Check out the latest insights from Shannon Baker at on how Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) is driving our regional economy forward: 🔗 pueblostarjournal.org/business/2026…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Upcoming at CSU Pueblo: The Aztlán Research Center 2026 Annual Institute brings together scholars and community leaders to explore "Aztlán as Refugio". Free to attend and open to the community, with continuing education credits offered for K-12 educators. Sept 25 | 8 AM - 4 PM | OSC Ballroom
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rocky Mountain Realty's September listings are live! Featuring move-in ready homes, workshop spaces, and acreage in Pueblo West, Belmont, El Camino, St. Charles Mesa, and South Side. Contact Rocky Mountain Realty today at 719-582-6191 or visit www.rockymountainrealty.biz!
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
State of Art Artist Spotlight: Meet Eric McCue as he brings his solo exhibition, "Textures, Tantalizing Turns," to the Pueblo arts scene. Read the full story here: pueblostarjournal.org/culture/2026/…
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State of Art - Artist spotlight: Eric McCue and his solo exhibition, “Textures and Tantalizing Turns” - Pueblo Star Journal
Artist Eric McCue surrounded by works in his studio in Pueblo, Colorado.  (Photo by Bree Anne Pappan.) Artist spotlight Eric McCue and his solo
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New in Business: Bree on a Budget spotlights Pueblo’s Serendipity Boutique on Union Ave! Discover how three local sisters are making sustainable shopping stylish and affordable. Read here: pueblostarjournal.org/business/2026…
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Bree on a Budget: Business Spotlight on Serendipity Boutique - Pueblo Star Journal
Serendipity indeed: Pueblo’s only buy-sell-trade clothing boutique returns to Union Avenue for a third wind
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New in OPINIONS: Why America needs an Artificial Intelligence Commission at "Warp Speed." Full op-ed via Pueblo Star Journal. pueblostarjournal.org/voices/2026/0…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Got questions about local issues in Pueblo? The latest edition of "Ask Josh" is live, tackling community questions, local updates, and what's on the minds of Pueblo residents this September. pueblostarjournal.org/voices/2026/0…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Celebrate 56 years of German traditions at Pueblo’s Union Depot on Saturday, Oct 3! Full event schedule and ticket info: pueblostarjournal.org/events/2026/0…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New in Curiosity: Chapter 9 of "Shores of Pueblo" examines local civil rights, labor history, and key public voices. Read full story: pueblostarjournal.org/curiosity/202…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CSU Pueblo has canceled plans to replace its campus childcare center after contract negotiations with a national provider collapsed. The university announced it has no plans to reopen the facility. pueblostarjournal.org/news/2026/09/…
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pueblo County is now 2-0 in league play, while Central is 1-1 pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo County girls volleyball takes early control of South-Central League with three-set win over Central - Pueblo Star Journal
Pueblo County High School took an early hold of the South-Central League girls volleyball standings Tuesday night, defeating Central 25-17, 25-18, 25-14
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Pueblo County came away with a memorable homecoming win on Friday pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo County football rolls Central to stay undefeated - Pueblo Star Journal
Friday night was a homecoming game to remember for the Pueblo County High School football team. The Hornets walloped Central 56-14 in Class 3A
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
South takes care of business against Canon CIty pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Israel Allen, Pueblo South’s defense carry Colts to South-Central League win over Cañon City - Pueblo Star Journal
Israel Allen eclipsed 100 yards receiving and caught three touchdowns while the Colts’ defense stymied Cañon City’s offense to lead the Pueblo South High
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
With a little less than a month left of the season, County takes control of the S-CL pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo County softball rallies past Central, nabs first place in South-Central League standings - Pueblo Star Journal
Down six runs in the bottom of the second inning, the Pueblo County High School softball team came from behind to beat reigning South-Central League
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
South softball earned a big win against East Tuesday night pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo South softball rolls past East 18-5 in S-CL action - Pueblo Star Journal
Junior Kendall Decker pitched a complete game and allowed just four earned runs, and freshman Kaitlyn Gilliland smacked three hits and drove in four runs
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Final 2-5 vote follows weeks of questions over funding criteria, transparency and taxpayer benefit pueblostarjournal.org/news/2026/09/…
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Pueblo City Council rejects $885,000 request for Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Final 2-5 vote follows weeks of questions over funding criteria, transparency and taxpayer benefit
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Here's a look at Saturday softball action at Runyon Sports Complex pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Softball Saturday: Pueblo Centennial walks off Canon City, County loses close one to Cheyenne Mountain and La Junta beats East during softball Saturday at Runyon - Pueblo Star Journal
With two outs in the eighth inning and the game-winning run at third base, and another at second, Pueblo Centennial High School junior infielder Ariel
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Bell rings blue! Central wins eighth Bell Game in a row pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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For whom the bell still tolls: Pueblo Central wins eighth straight Bell Game, topples Centennial - Pueblo Star Journal
The echo of the Victory Bell will bellow through the streets of Bessemer for another year. The Pueblo Central High School team routed Centennial 43-0
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Call her ‘Kay-Kay’: Pueblo Central pitcher Kaydence Martinez looks to build on freshman season success in 2026 ... pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Call her ‘Kay-Kay’: Pueblo Central pitcher Kaydence Martinez looks to build on freshman season success in 2026 - Pueblo Star Journal
Pueblo Central High School sophomore pitcher Kaydence Martinez hurls a pitch during Central’s 7-6 loss to Cherry Creek during the SoCo Elite Softball
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Finn Simmons scored two goals to lead Central to victory over East in South-Central League play pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Pueblo Central boys soccer beats East 4-0 in South-Central League showdown - Pueblo Star Journal
The Pueblo Central High School boys soccer team continued its run at the top of the South-Central League Thursday night, beating East 4-0 at Dutch Clark
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Season preview: Pueblo Peppers hockey club ready to usher in a new era with the same ‘blue-collar’ work ethic pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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Season preview: Pueblo Peppers hockey club ready to usher in a new era with the same ‘blue-collar’ work ethic - Pueblo Star Journal
The Pueblo Peppers celebrate as a team as they net a goal during the team’s 3-1 win over New Mexico on Aug. 29, 2026. Photo by Luke Lyons. Decked out in
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Pueblo Star Journal @pueblonews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Pueblo County quarterback Brody Harrison gets it done in the air and on the ground as Hornets’ senior leader pueblostarjournal.org/sport/2026/09…
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