PUEBLO, Colo. (July 1, 2026) — The American Red Cross of Southern Colorado is opening a disaster recovery assistance center in Pueblo, offering recovery assistance to those who qualify and have been affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties.

The center will be located at Pueblo Academy of Arts (Pitts Middle School), 29 Lehigh Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005, and will be open at the following times:  

• Wednesday, July 1: 1-5 p.m.
• Thursday, July 2: 1-5 p.m.
• Friday, July 3: 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sunday, July 5: Closed
• Monday, July 6: 1-5 p.m.  

Anyone affected by the disaster can receive assistance from the Red Cross, including health, mental health, spiritual care and casework services.

For additional questions related to disaster assistance, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

About the American Red Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on social media.