Daily editionFriday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
Community
Two local families welcomed their first babies on New Year’s Day.
One baby was born at 1:02 a.m. at CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital (beating a baby born eight minutes later at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central) as parents consider names.
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Colorado Springs welcomed its first babies of the new year when a baby girl was born at 1:02 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital (six pounds, 12 ounces) and another was born at 1:10 a.m. at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.
Both families are celebrating a hopeful start.
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El Paso County Search and Rescue hosted its 48th Rescue Run on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Norris Penrose Event Center — runners chose between 5k and 10k routes, with proceeds funding self-purchased equipment for rescue operations.
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Environment
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is expanding with new parcel acquisitions that boost its area to about 3,184 acres—this plan supports upcoming trail improvements, enhanced signage at the Highway 115 entrance, and work toward connecting Chamberlain Trail to Blodgett Peak.
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Colorado Springs ended 2025 with record December warmth when the city averaged 55.4° which is 10.8° above normal + new daily high records were set on Dec. 15, 16, 19, 22 and 25 with Dec. 22 reaching 72°.
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Government
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the evacuation order near Curtis Road and Highway 94 was lifted Thursday afternoon after a fire near Dragonman Distributors was controlled.
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Health
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central welcomed its first baby of 2026 when a baby girl was born at 1:10 a.m. Thursday to Carina & Corbin Bultez.
Carina was due on Jan. 5, and the couple’s two golden retrievers wait at home for the new arrival.
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Lifestyle
Olde World Bagels and Deli on E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd serves fresh bagel sandwiches for breakfast and lunch daily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu offers 20 bagel choices plus gluten-free and vegan options with in-store seating and online ordering.
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Sports
Air Force hockey sophomore Nick Sajevic leads his team with 21 points and a conference-high 18 assists.
The Falcons will face conference leaders such as Holy Cross + Bentley, Army and Sacred Heart as they prep for the second half of the season.
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Air Force hockey coach Frank Serratore invites fans to watch practice this weekend as the Falcons (9-7-2, 6-5-1 AHA) get ready for Arizona State’s Desert Hockey Classic in Tempe, Ariz; meanwhile, they prepare for tough matchups against Bentley, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, and Army.
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Colorado College hockey returns from break and will travel to Sioux Falls this weekend to face Augustana for the first time in the Vikings' barn; the Tigers, featuring 15 new skaters + coach Kris Mayotte, aim to boost their NCAA Power Index with faceoffs at 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Pikes Peak region boys wrestlers will compete in upcoming tournaments and duals to secure spots for the state tournament at Ball Arena in February.
Local teams like Air Academy’s Kadets and Pine Creek are showing strong performances this season.
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Colorado Springs Events
Blacklight Starry Night Art Party
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 · 8-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Use neon paints under black lights for a fun, guided art experience.
Trivia Night at Summa
Sunday, January 4th, 2026 · 6-8:30 p.m. — Summa — Free entry — Gather your brainy bunch for a night of fun and prizes with free trivia.
Japan How I Love Thee
Monday, January 5th, 2026 · 5:30-8:30 p.m. — The French Kitchen — $109.00 — Explore the cozy and colorful world of Japanese home cooking in a creative culinary class.
Trivia Tuesdays
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Free entry — Test your pop culture knowledge every Tuesday with themed trivia nights for all ages.
Homeschool Days: Astronaut Training
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 · 10 AM – 4 PM — Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center — Check website for costs — Experience hands-on activities and workshops designed for K-12 students and families in an exciting space-themed environment.
Jazz Thursday with Susan Rissman
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of the Susan Rissman Trio performing jazz standards and contemporary covers.
Cybersecurity First Friday
Friday, January 9th, 2026 · 4-6 p.m. — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free entry — Connect with the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking.
11+ Teens Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 · 11 AM – 1 PM — Peterson Library — Registration required — Adventurers of all experience levels welcome for a thrilling 5th Edition D&D campaign filled with homebrew magic.
Colorado Springs Pickers Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, January 11th, 2026 · 3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Share your love for Bluegrass and acoustic music in a friendly jam circle.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, January 12th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Color your way into the week with fun pages and your favorite brews.