Daily editionSunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
Community
Kids ages 3 to 10 can create a homemade card for police in the annual Valentine’s Day contest, with entries due by Feb. 10 at the Police Operations Center at 705 S. Nevada Ave + mail submissions accepted.
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Rock N’ Roll Sushi and The Resource Exchange hosted a Cooking Time class Saturday morning where 14 kids with special needs learned to make sushi and practice kitchen safety with a professional chef as part of the nonprofit’s Respite programs (offering 11 events monthly).
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Culture
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association nearly decided to move its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne, where lawmakers will review a $15M funding offer on Feb. 9.
Local officials said community plans to renovate the hall of fame have been put on hold & the city awaits updates.
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Local libraries are hosting a broad range of literary events starting Feb. 1 with toddler time, storytime, adult book clubs, open mic sessions & poetry contests at Fountain, Cheyenne Mountain, Old Colorado City and Reading at the Rock Library, with events scheduled through Feb. 28.
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Economy
NASA's Artemis II mission will launch on Feb. 8 and send four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day journey, with Colorado companies building the Orion spacecraft and supporting the Space Launch System (bolstering 14,000 local aerospace jobs).
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The state demographer reported that for the first time in 20 years more people left than moved in, with net migration dropping over 50% since 2015 while Colorado Springs saw a 29% decline - high housing costs and tighter regulations are seen as major factors affecting growth.
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Sports
Fountain-Fort Carson junior DaKari Releford gained 1,607 yards on 207 carries with 20 touchdowns last season — earning him a Peak Performer award and academic honors with a 4.2 GPA.
He plans to use football as a scholarship tool while pursuing an engineering degree.
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Saturday, Jan. 31, the Avalanche blanked the Red Wings 5-0 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit with Nathan MacKinnon scoring two goals and adding an assist to boost the team’s record from 1-3 to 2-2 ahead of Monday’s back-to-back game at Ball Arena.
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The Air Force hockey team swept Sacred Heart with a 2-0 win at Cadet Ice Arena on Saturday.
Senior captain Mason McCormick scored an empty net goal with 12 seconds left—extending the team’s winning streak to three.
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Colorado College Tigers defeated Arizona State 4-1 at Ed Robson Arena on Saturday, with key goals from Tomas Mrsic, Drew Montgomery and Ryan Alexander and a strong performance by rookie netminder Jackson Unger; the team will face rival Denver next week for the Gold Pan.
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The Air Force women's basketball team ended a four-game losing streak with a 61-56 win at Fresno State Saturday.
Jayda McNabb grabbed 18 rebounds (including 7 on offense) while Milahnie Perry returned with 27 points to spark the comeback.
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Air Force’s men’s basketball team fell to Fresno State 79—62 at Clune Arena on Saturday after a tight first half turned one-sided.
Six freshmen led the Falcons with 44 points, and interim coach Jon Jordan said the team will work on ending their second-half slump.
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Colorado Springs Events
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, February 2nd, 2026 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Relax and unleash your creativity with a chill coloring night at the brewery.
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues music with local talent every Tuesday.
John Wise & Tribe Live Performance
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Admission varies — Enjoy a vibrant evening of blues, R&B, and jazz with John Wise and Tribe as they take you on a musical journey.
Mom's Unhinged Comedy Night
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with hilarity on motherhood, relationships, and life's irritations with top comedians.
Jon Stringer Comedy Show
Friday, February 6th, 2026 · 7:30-11:15 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Two item minimum purchase — Experience high-energy comedy that'll keep you laughing and fit.
Free Comedy Night at Solution Tavern
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. — Solution Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring some of Front Range's best comedians.
Six Feet Under Winter Horror Festival
Sunday, February 8th, 2026 · 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — RoadHouse Cinemas — Check website for ticket prices — Celebrate horror films with exclusive features, meet filmmakers, and participate in trivia and raffles.
Family Fun Nights at Peterson Library
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 · 4:30-6:00 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Engage in exciting STEAM activities suitable for all ages with caregiver supervision required.
Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy great brews and pizza with friends.
Unplugged at the Lodge
Thursday, February 12th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Experience local musicians performing acoustic originals and covers in a cozy setting.