Good morning, Colorado Springs.

A new Park System Assessment shows that residents support improving park amenities (restrooms, shade, lighting, and trail connectivity) as part of an update to the city’s master plan.

Findings will be presented to City Council at a public work session on Monday.

El Paso County residents can recycle natural Christmas trees at Rocky Top Resources (1755 E.

Las Vegas St) until Jan. 31. Donations help local youth sports programs as discarded trees are turned into mulch for parks and utilities.

Angelo’s Taverna and Carboy Winery will launch a new full-service restaurant and tasting room with rooftop views of Pikes Peak this summer at 7115 Commerce Center Drive—renovations are underway in the former Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom site to blend Italian classics with Colorado’s wine tradition.

State records show the Costco Fuel Center at 5897 Barnes Road in Colorado Springs sold gasoline mixed with diesel fuel from a statewide error affecting stations mainly in Denver, with over 400 complaints filed.

Affected drivers must get their vehicles checked to prevent costly engine damage.

Several schools went on lockdown after receiving phone threats on Wednesday morning — Colorado Springs School District 11 said only Coronado High School was affected and no credible threats have been confirmed.

Almost 100 kids will bring the musical 'The Prince of Egypt' to life at the Ent Center for the Arts on Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday (1 and 6 p.m.).

Tickets range from $22.75 to $29.50 and this is the region’s first production of the show.

El Paso County will close a segment of Beacon Lite Road on Tuesday, Jan.

20 at 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4:00 p.m.—crews will install a Town of Monument water main connection and traffic will detour via Wakonda Way.

Later this week, the U.S. Highway 24/Peterson Road Interchange Project will close the southbound right lane on Peterson Road south of Highway 24 for several weeks.

Other lanes remain open (marked green on maps) to allow access to the Space Force Base north gate.

Local hospitals are addressing a nurse shortage by launching new recruitment and retention programs to maintain patient care in Colorado Springs—administrators expect revised scheduling and targeted hiring to ease staffing pressures in the coming weeks.

Katie Sunderlin, the Housing Solutions Manager, said the city is building over 1,000 affordable units and updating land use codes to ease the housing shortage as rapid growth increases demand (a housing action plan meeting will invite community input).

Registration is open for 2026 spring sports programs for youth and adults in local parks (volunteer coaches can also sign up) with schedules and limited spots available online.

Fix & Feast: In The Weeds

5:30 – 8:30 PM — The French Kitchen — $129.00 — Experience an evening of cooking decadent courses paired with refreshing mocktails.

Christian Singles Gathering in Colorado Springs

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Third Space Coffee Roastery Cafe and Events — $20 for Non Hub Members — Enjoy a cozy afternoon with board games and fellowship among local Christian singles.

Sunday Family FUNday | Elephant in Color

2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Costs may vary — Get ready to unleash your creativity with a fun and colorful painting experience for the whole family.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

5-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Start the week with colors and brews at this relaxing coloring night for all ages.

Bleating Heart Night: Support Women's Mountain Biking

5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy good beer while supporting the Women's Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs.

Jazz Thursdays with Reid Poole

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy a lively New Orleans jazz performance featuring Reid Poole and his trio in the hotel lobby.

Therapeutic Thursday Coloring Night

6-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and relax with adult coloring pages every week.

Taproom Sessions: Deuces Wyld

5-7 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy intimate acoustic performances from local artists while sipping on craft brews.

Dina Hollingsworth Quartet Live at Tokki

7-10 p.m. — Tokki — Tickets not on sale — Enjoy a fantastic night of jazz accompanied by delicious food and drinks.

Colorado Springs Pickers - Bluegrass Jam Circle

3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Connect with fellow musicians and enjoy a cozy Bluegrass jam session amidst the scenic views.