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Around 90 people help cleanup Pueblo as part of 'Runyon to the Res' event

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PUEBLO — Last week, the Colorado Lottery held its 'Runyon to the Res' cleanup in Pueblo. This year was the sixth annual 'Runyon to the Res' event, which is part of Colorado Lottery Conservation Month.

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Around 90 people walked the fishing pond, lake and along the Arkansas River to clean up a place enjoyed by Coloradans.

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The community of Pueblo cleaned up around eight miles of heavily used trails along the Arkansas River.

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The Colorado Lottery asks that you take the following with you if you enjoy the trails:

  • Hi-C box straw wrappers
  • cans
  • bottles
  • cigarette butts
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Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers

The suspect with the rifle reportedly pointed the gun at an officer who fired multiple shots, injuring a male and female. The people shot were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the third person was taken into custody, an adult male, and is considered a suspect.

Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers

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