Now that the 2026 PSJ Mug is revealed, meet the heart behind the design: Pueblo artist Sophie Fernandez. “Lucky was created with care and love. Maybe the same magic that saved him exists in our relationships to each other.” See more of Sophie’s work: www.the-paper-ghost.com.

Today, we honor his legacy with a brand-new design by Sophie Fernandez. Each mug purchased donates $1 to the Pueblo Heritage Museum. A huge thank you to Tuxedo Ranch. Preorder your mug: https://loom.ly/JzrHDxQ Mugs will be available around Dec 15.

In 2026, Molly Cotner will lead some of the most important investigative work in Colorado, only here at the PSJ. Your support keeps this work alive. Donate by December 31 and your gift will be matched. Help us protect local news. DONATE: https://loom.ly/Py7hO5Y

A century after surviving disaster and rebirth, Lucky is breaking through the waves again. Sophie Fernandez’s artwork captures his spirit of resilience and Pueblo grit. You can feel the story taking shape. Preorder here: https://loom.ly/JzrHDxQ Mugs expected Dec 15. One more piece to go.

Your Giving Tuesday gift today on ColoradoGivesDay.org counts toward Colorado Gives Day. Every dollar supports community news that keeps Pueblo informed and connected. Your donation will be matched, doubling your impact. Donate: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Pueblo-Star-Journal

Pueblo’s past still guides our future. Our new 2026 storytelling series begins now. Support local news and projects like this by donating to #newsCOneeds. Every gift matters. If you believe in this work, please donate today. DONATE https://loom.ly/Py7hO5Y

Lucky is kicking up waves and heating things up. The 2026 PSJ mug design lands Dec. 5, just in time for the holidays. The teaser is live — don’t miss it! 🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/gDRQgNnvae4?si=kpkW6xoeljq6SZRp

The picture is getting clearer. This year, your morning coffee comes with art, storytelling, and Pueblo pride. Each mug purchased sends $1 to the Pueblo Heritage Museum, where Lucky lives. Preorder today: https://loom.ly/JzrHDxQ Available around Dec 15. Watch for the next reveal.

Before Lucky became the beloved PSJ mascot, he survived the 1921 flood and a fire on Union Ave. Pueblo artist Sophie Fernandez is reimagining Lucky for our 2026 PSJ Mug. Preorder now: https://loom.ly/JzrHDxQ Mugs will be available around Dec 15. Stay tuned… the first hint is just the beginning.

New Nerdvana movie reviews: “Eternity” https://loom.ly/hCFM9Nc and “The Age of Disclosure” … 🛸

From our Pueblo family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for every reader, supporter, and storyteller who helps keep this community connected. Enjoy the day, share a meal, and take care of one another.

Our second edition PSJ Mug is coming for the holidays, and this year Pueblo artist Sophie Fernandez is bringing her imagination to the design. https://loom.ly/t_XCYu4

Charming "Rental Family" beautifully explores loneliness and human connection. https://loom.ly/YD7--nY

Today, the House votes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a major step toward uncovering long-buried truths. We will follow developments as they unfold. Gimme Shelter, Gimmer Justice: Breaking the Silence After Epstein LINK: https://loom.ly/bHCx6t4

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Modern Doctor Who is all but disappearing from streaming in the USA

“Frequent updates and innovations continue to keep Trivial Pursuit relevant.”

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 ends in November with The Boy and the Heron

Review: The Running Man – dystopian reality or game show goofiness?

On Veterans Day, Pueblo honors its heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Crowds lined the streets of Downtown Pueblo on Saturday. https://loom.ly/EdQ2Iw4

New episode: Bree talks shutdown day 38, food insecurity and Pueblo’s response with Evans Auden Gonzalez Garcia and United Way’s Diego Rivera & Luanne Maes. Listen and share resources. Pueblo has your back. Back. https://loom.ly/pRfwYo0

Train Dreams, one of the best movies of 2025, stays with you long after you view it. https://loom.ly/QniVcQg

Predator: Badlands is an awesome new planetary adventure flick reminiscent of an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel ... https://loom.ly/wFOl5xM

The Boy and the Heron is Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s final feature, coming to cinemas Nov. 15-19. https://loom.ly/3zE6dxg

The new definition of success resembles a round trip: students returning with skills, energy, and wellness that strengthen their homes. The old economy celebrated departures; the new one must celebrate investments. https://loom.ly/Peh_ZYM

Local ❤️ https://loom.ly/8xdU1xM

These widely marketed products have limited or no proven benefits. https://loom.ly/mgJckBA

Nuremberg begins as a meditation on the nature of evil and unfolds into an exploration of the cost of justice. https://loom.ly/ystVo-8

It's not the violence in the ring in 'Christy' that's shocking. https://loom.ly/1jBMxNY

“We remain deeply committed to saying yes to every veteran who reaches out, no matter their need or situation.” https://loom.ly/UUlRI8Y

Ask Josh is back! https://loom.ly/cMxRTAg

New 45 Degrees episode: Host Gregory Howell talks with muralist Miranda Cisneros from her home in Japan. They explore art, healing, New Mexico roots, and the ancestral stories that inspire her Pueblo Levee murals. A perfect listen for Dia de los Muertos. Listen Here: https://loom.ly/lL1W0AU

The forces influencing our real estate market stretch from local planning offices to global financial centers… https://loom.ly/6qCBJt8

A huge shout-out to Risley and Catherine Stain, who wowed everyone with their duo costumes: a train with spider legs inspired by Stephen King’s Choo-Choo Charlie and a glamorous silver fish. This mother-son team brought imagination, humor, and heart — a perfect Halloween combo!

Huge congratulations to Samuel Eagle (15), who stunned our judges with an incredible Dr. Who Police Box and TARDIS Console costume! This hand-built masterpiece brought pure Whovian magic to Pueblo. Samuel, you took creativity to another dimension. #PSJHalloween #DoctorWho

Adult Category Winner! Bravo to Nancy Ferguson, whose Hitchcock-inspired costume from “The Birds” delivered vintage elegance with a spooky cinematic twist. Nancy’s attention to detail was chilling, classic, and absolutely unforgettable. #PSJHalloween #CostumeContest #TheBirds #PuebloCreatives

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting the small businesses that make Southern Colorado shine! https://loom.ly/BNpS9Nk

The boldest and best actress of her generation once again delivers a masterful performance … https://loom.ly/8d_zaQA

Big news, Pueblo. We’re launching a new digital-only edition to bring you the stories you need between print issues. Think of it as the creamy middle of your PSJ OREO. If you only eat the filling, this one’s for you. Check out the Oct 24 issue and subscribe today: https://loom.ly/kyk4gb0

Your voice. Your vote. https://loom.ly/NZRjhj8

SNAP cuts and rising food costs are hitting Pueblo. Tell PSJ how you’re stretching dollars, sharing meals, or finding resources. Your resilience matters. Email Molly: [email protected] #PuebloStrong #FoodSecurity #CommunityAction

For Aaron Zimola and his wife, the journey to Pueblo was by chance as he was encouraged by a friend and co-worker to “drive South” to see exactly what it was about. https://loom.ly/78kiC1M

I want people to get more involved in public spaces. They belong to the residents of Pueblo.” https://loom.ly/ITT4QpE

Living beside an artist is unlike any other kind of neighborly relationship … https://loom.ly/hcPx2x0

Long before Silicon Valley became known for its billionaires, breakthrough technologies, and global influence—before it even had a name—a quiet boy wandered the prairies near 29th and High Street in Pueblo Colorado… https://loom.ly/U6iwB6U

PUEBLO, SHOW US YOUR SPOOKY STYLE! 1️⃣ Create your costume using thrifty finds or things you already have. 2️⃣ Snap a photo of you wearing it. 3️⃣ Email it to [email protected] by Oct. 30. Top 3 in both Children and Adult categories win $25 Visa gift cards from PSJ.

LOCAL FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES - Families are already feeling the impact of the government shutdown and the delay in SNAP benefits. Pueblo Food Project Food Finder Local food access support across Pueblo County pueblofoodproject.org/foodfinder Please share .

Big news, Pueblo. We’re launching a new digital-only edition to bring you the stories you need between print issues. Think of it as the creamy middle of your PSJ OREO. If you only eat the filling, this one’s for you. Check out the Oct 24 issue and subscribe today: https://loom.ly/kyk4gb0

Your voice. Your vote. https://loom.ly/NZRjhj8