Manitou Springs boys cross country will chase its first 3A team state title on Saturday as 17-year-old twins Michael and Thomas Reed lead the squad, with Michael entering as the top 3A individual.
College basketball season returns Monday, Nov.
2, with the state's five Division I teams playing in five different conferences; notable games include Denver vs. Wyoming at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and Colorado State vs. Gonzaga at 6:30 p.m. March 6 in Fort Collins.
Rosemont Reservoir, about 12 miles southwest along Gold Camp Road, is opening a new recreation area with fishing available now and a campground plus non-motorized boating that will open in 2027 (35 primitive sites, five tent sites, launch, pavilion, overlook).
It is the first project of the new Pikes Peak Recreation Area managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Colorado Gives Day will be Dec.
8, with the five-week early-giving window opening Sunday, Nov. 1 at coloradogives.org; donations made Nov. 1 through Dec. 8 will count and incentives include a $1 million boost fund, a $250,000 match for monthly donors, and hourly Southwest airfare drawings for $100+ gifts.
The UCCS Economic Forum delivered its 30th annual forecast Wednesday at the Ent Center (UCCS), finding renewed job growth, a 6% jump in city tax revenue tied to construction, improving homebuying conditions, rising rents from a low point, and concern over low parental labor-force participation with young children.
Bristol Brewing took over the remaining space in the old Ivywild school this month to expand beyond beer into a daytime coffee-and-pastry spot with strong Wi-Fi + gathering space, while keeping evening taps and a local focus at the southwest-side location.
The Urban Renewal Authority and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority presented a long-planned revival of North Nevada from Fillmore to Garden of the Gods at a recent town hall, and residents gave input on businesses and neighborhood needs.
PPRTA committed $1.2 million and the URA $500,000 for design while planners map sidewalks, bike lanes, greenways, and a 120-unit Odyssey at North Weber due late 2029.
Air Force (2-4) will open Atlantic Hockey America at Robert Morris this weekend with 5:05 p.m. puck drops Friday and Saturday as the Falcons try to rebound from a Colorado College sweep while managing injuries—Sam Stitz and Aidan Willis are hopeful, Charles Panchisin is questionable, Oliver Genest is doubtful.
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