Daily editionTuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
Community
The Solid Rock CDC Aquapod Farm opened Saturday at 1520 Verde Drive to provide fresh produce in a local food desert.
Using tilapia fish in its aquaponics system, it will distribute up to 500 heads of lettuce weekly to food centers and restaurants.
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Culture
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Preservation Society is set to host an All Peoples Prayer Breakfast at the Antlers Hotel followed by a Unity March to Acacia Park; Yolanda Renee King (King’s grandchild) will speak as part of ‘Mission Possible II’ highlighting Dr. King’s legacy and historical anniversaries.
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Education
Colorado College will begin a revenue sharing program with its two Division-I sports this fall to reward student-athletes who show a team-first approach & boost recruitment for hockey and women's soccer; Division-III athletes will continue to pursue third-party NIL deals.
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Government
Drivers in Colorado Springs face multiple road closures this week as construction on South Academy, Marksheffel Road — and downtown 8th Street prompts scheduled overnight and daytime detours.
Crews will upgrade roads and improve drainage on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
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Commissary shoppers at Fort Carson and Peterson now can order grocery deliveries from onsite shops via a new Defense Commissary Agency service.
Piloted since 2022 and set to expand by January’s end, the service will operate Monday through Friday for customers with a DoD ID (delivery fees vary by distance).
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Health
Local health care providers at Vanguard Skin Specialists use artificial intelligence to reduce paperwork and spend more face-to-face time with patients.
Experts emphasize that AI is a valuable tool + must be overseen by humans to ensure quality care in the community.
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Sports
Don Lash, a former Lewis-Palmer girls volleyball coach, was inducted into the Colorado Coaches for Girls Sports Hall of Fame at Denver Coliseum on Nov. 15—his career started in 1976 and his mentoring shaped local girls' sports for years.
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Colorado Springs Events
Jazz Thursdays with Reid Poole
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 · 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.
Unplugged at the Lodge
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians performing acoustic originals and covers each week.
Nancy Norton Live Comedy
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Two item minimum purchase — Award-winning comedian and nurse Nancy Norton headlines an evening of laughs with special guests.
Colorado on Wood
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $45-$60 per person — Unleash your creativity with a sip-and-paint experience led by a talented instructor.
Colorado Springs Pickers - Bluegrass Jam Circle
Sunday, January 25th, 2026 · 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.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, January 26th, 2026 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring pages and pints in a relaxed brewery setting.
Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Get ready for a lively evening of blues music and community vibes every Tuesday night.
BOGO Wine Wednesday and Porch Leaner Painting
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Prices vary — Enjoy a fun evening of painting and sipping wine while creating personalized wooden porch decor.
Storyfull Social 45+
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — Zocalo Colorado — $ — A low-pressure social gathering for singles 45+ featuring card games and meaningful conversation.
$4 Happy Hour Drinks | A Beautiful Winter
Friday, January 30th, 2026 · $4 Happy Hour Drinks — 5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$60 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with house wine and beer at a beautiful venue.