The Colorado Lottery has awarded its 2026 Starburst Award to 18 projects across the state, including The Slab basketball courts in Pueblo. The Slam was recognized for restoring a historic community basketball court with modern upgrades and public art, expanding access to safe urban recreation. The $500,000 cost of the project was made possible through lottery funds. The award-winning projects represent more than $65.5 million in investments supporting outdoor recreation, conservation, education and community spaces. Lottery proceeds are distributed through partners such as Great Outdoors Colorado, the Conservation Trust Fund, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Outdoor Equity Grant Program and Building Excellent Schools Today.