Daily editionMonday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
Education
UCCS engineering seniors will travel to Africa at month’s end to refine a water pump for a Ugandan village near Lake Bunyoni + visit Nairobi for STEM outreach at Kibera Girls Soccer Academy.
The project builds on an existing design to boost sustainability + inspire female students.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Environment
The city’s Trails, Open Space & Parks program will complete 14 miles of new trails in Blodgett Open Space by summertime, with a new trailhead and parking at the old quarry to ease conflicts; future projects include a hiking trail up Pulpit Rock and work at Fishers Canyon.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
On Jan. 4, Colorado Springs firefighters shared a drone video showing several grass fires near the outskirts of the city.
Officials said they are monitoring the situation closely and will update the public as conditions change.
11 NewsRead more
Sports
The Avalanche fell 2-1 to the Panthers on Sunday after captain Gabriel Landeskog left with an upper-body injury (his condition is under review).
Coach Jared Bednar said the team will close out their road trip in Tampa Bay at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Colorado Springs Events
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.
Twisted Tuesday Art Class
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 · $4 Drinks — 6:30-8:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — $35 — Enjoy a fun painting session with guided instruction and $4 drinks!
Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win prizes at this lively trivia event.
Open Bar Comedy Live Recording
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP options available — Experience a night of laughter as top comedians film their specials in Colorado Springs.