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New Mexico United beat the Switchbacks 4-0, ending Colorado Springs' season

The Switchbacks' season ended Saturday night in Albuquerque, where top-seeded New Mexico United beat them 4-0 in the USL Championship Western Conference semifinal. United scored 91 seconds in, and led 3-0 at the half.

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New Mexico United beat the Switchbacks 4-0 in the semifinal

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    FinalUSL Championship Western Conference semifinal at Isotopes Park

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High School SoccerThomas MacLaren's season ends in a shootout after a comeback from 1-0 downThe No. 4 seed Highlanders lost their Class 2A quarterfinal to St. John Paul the Great 4-2 in a penalty shootout Saturday after the match finished 2-2. Kimbrell tied it with a header in the 43rd minute and Cooper Stokes made it 2-1 in the 47th. The Mountaineers answered in the 55th, and two scoreless overtime periods sent it to penalty kicks.Today’s editionRead SportsThe Switchbacks chase their first-ever win in Albuquerque tonightIf you're a Switchbacks fan, tonight's the big one. Fifth-seeded Colorado Springs plays top-seeded New Mexico United in the Western Conference semifinal, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque. Can't make the trip? KOAA will stream the match starting at 7 p.m. on its mobile app, connected TV apps and website.Saturday’s editionRead City HallAn outside report gives Colorado Springs 14 ways to handle data centersIf you've followed the Project Taurus debate, there's now an outside look at how the city could handle data centers. The Romer Institute of Evidence-based Policy, a nonprofit, released its report Tuesday. Mayor Yemi Mobolade asked for it in July.Saturday’s editionRead Air Force FootballAir Force plays Army on Saturday with the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy on the lineIf you follow the Falcons, Saturday is the big one. Air Force plays Army at West Point, and a win would bring back the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, which Air Force hasn't won since 2022. Before the Navy game last month, the team called it "a need, not a want at this point."Friday’s editionRead VeteransSix unclaimed veterans received a final salute at Pikes Peak National CemeteryAbout three dozen people gathered at Pikes Peak National Cemetery on Thursday to salute six unclaimed veterans. Very little is known about them beyond their service in the Army, Air Force and Navy. All were honorably discharged and recently interred at Pikes Peak or Fort Lyon National Cemetery. The burial flag, which normally goes to family, went to a volunteer veteran who keeps it in their memory.Friday’s editionRead TransportationFront Range rail tax is winning, and the plan includes Colorado Springs serviceIf you've wondered when a train might run from the Springs to Denver, here's where it stands. Ballot Issue 7A, a 0.333% sales and use tax for the Colorado Connector, known as CoCo, led 385,327 votes to 301,018 in early returns Tuesday night. By Wednesday afternoon it was leading by over 90,000 votes, and the Front Range Passenger Rail District declared victory.Thursday’s editionRead

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  • FalconsFullback Gage LaDue's eight-yard run for a first down late in the fourth quarter let Air Force run out the clock on a 24-21 win at Army, clinching the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2022.

    Fullback Gage LaDue's eight-yard run for a first down late in the fourth quarter let Air Force run out the clock on a 24-21 win at Army, clinching the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2022. The Falcons (7-2) also beat Navy 14-9 on Oct. 3.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • 8th StreetIf you've been stuck in traffic on 8th Street, the businesses there feel it too: some report revenue drops as much as 50% since construction began.

    If you've been stuck in traffic on 8th Street, the businesses there feel it too: some report revenue drops as much as 50% since construction began. Billy's Old World Pizza owner Jim Hendershott said a normal Saturday brings almost $1,500, and two weeks ago he did $200.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRDO

  • Heating helpSprings Utilities said customers often see natural gas use up to six times higher than in warmer months.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX21 News Colorado

  • Sick kidsEl Paso County Public Health is investigating an illness outbreak at McAuliffe Elementary, which disinfected its entire building after a spike in student illnesses.

    El Paso County Public Health is investigating an illness outbreak at McAuliffe Elementary, which disinfected its entire building after a spike in student illnesses. Doctors say influenza A and COVID-19 are driving a countywide surge in sick kids.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KKTV

  • Private schoolThe Colorado Springs School will stop offering grades 9-12 after the 2026-27 school year and will serve pre-kindergarten through eighth grade starting in fall 2027.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

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Switchbacks fall 4-0 in Albuquerque; Air Force wins the CIC Trophy

Plus, Thomas MacLaren's shootout heartbreak and where to get help with winter heating bills.

The TLDR

  1. New Mexico United beat the Switchbacks 4-0 in the playoffs
  2. Thomas MacLaren loses a Class 2A shootout after a comeback
  3. Air Force beats Army 24-21 and wins the CIC Trophy
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