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Colorado Springs
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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). Colorado Springs Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — 10 wings for $10 — Score big with game day deals and enjoy the excitement of games in a lively atmosphere.
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$35 Twisted Tuesday Painting Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35-$49 per person — Enjoy $4 drinks while creating art with step-by-step guidance.
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Open Mic Night with the Black Rose Acoustic Society
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — An enchanting evening of music and camaraderie awaits at this open mic night.
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Storyfull Social 45+
7-9 p.m. — Zocalo Colorado — $ — A low-pressure social gathering for singles 45+ featuring card games and meaningful conversation.
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Fix & Feast: Italian GlAmore
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The French Kitchen — $129.00 — Discover how to present Italian favorites with a touch of French culinary flair.
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