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The Switchbacks chase their first-ever win in Albuquerque tonight

If 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?

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The Switchbacks bring a club-record streak to a tough building

10
matches in the Switchbacks' unbeaten streak, a club record
8-0-1
New Mexico's all-time record against them at Isotopes Park
15-8-7
New Mexico's regular-season record as the West's top seed

Source: The Gazette

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  • ParadeMore than 100 entries will march down Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs today in the Veterans Day Parade.

    More than 100 entries will march down Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs today in the Veterans Day Parade. The Gazette's military events list has it at 11 a.m. Grand marshal Wanda Daniels is 103. Organizers asked hundreds of people to dress up as "Rosie the Riveter" as they walk.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KRDO, The Gazette

  • ParkingManitou Springs is offering free holiday parking on select dates.

    Manitou Springs is offering free holiday parking on select dates. Park free all day Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 on the streets of Canon, Hiawatha and Dillon, and in the parking lots. The first two hours are free on those streets Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-26 with the Honk Mobile App or the nearest kiosk.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: FOX21 News Colorado, KKTV, KRDO

  • PlaygroundRaeden, the developer behind the proposed Project Taurus data center, donated $300,000 for a 10,350-square-foot playground at Jackson Elementary.

    Raeden, the developer behind the proposed Project Taurus data center, donated $300,000 for a 10,350-square-foot playground at Jackson Elementary. KKTV says installation is set to begin this month, with a ribbon cutting planned in December. The jungle-inspired design nods to the school's Jaguars mascot.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: FOX21 News Colorado, KKTV

  • HousingEl Paso County's average single-family home sales price was $551,604 in October, up 4.4% from a year earlier.

    El Paso County's average single-family home sales price was $551,604 in October, up 4.4% from a year earlier. Single-family listings rose to 3,126 from 2,866.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOAA News5

  • School bondIssue 4B is projected to pass in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, letting the district allocate an extra $80 million while keeping its $55 million mill levy from 2017.

    Issue 4B is projected to pass in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, letting the district allocate an extra $80 million while keeping its $55 million mill levy from 2017. Property taxes will stay unchanged.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KKTV

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Switchbacks chase a first win in Albuquerque tonight

Plus, an outside report names 14 ways Colorado Springs could handle data centers.

The TLDR

  1. Switchbacks face New Mexico United in Albuquerque, kickoff 7:30 p.m.
  2. An outside report lists 14 ways the city could handle data centers
  3. Veterans Day Parade marches down Tejon Street today
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