Daily editionFriday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
Community
The City of Colorado Springs launched a 100-day countdown to America 250 – Colorado 150 celebrations with events at Pikes Peak, the Pioneers Museum, and Rock Ledge Ranch.
Phil Long Dealerships donated $25,000 to support the programming, which features community events and a Guinness World Record attempt over the summer.
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A local neighborhood in northern El Paso County is hosting fire mitigation training to reduce wildfire risks by creating defensible space and clearing fuels along two main roads.
The next activity is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) near the north end of Sierra Way.
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Fort Carson will host its first KidsFest Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the soccer fields behind Ivy Fitness Center, featuring a color run at 12:30 p.m. and a parade at 2 p.m.—the free event is for children in military families.
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Culture
Colorado Cosmic Con is a family-oriented event showcasing comics, cosplay and collectibles this weekend at Norris Penrose Event Center.
Over 100 vendors and contests will offer pop culture fun, and coordinator John Hernandez expects attendance to near 3,000.
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The Oddity & Bizarre Expo returns this weekend at Colorado Springs Event Center with taxidermy, crystal ball readings & swordfighting.
It runs Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; tickets cost $14, free for children 12 and younger.
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Economy
Small Business Week celebrates local trailblazers with workshops, networking events, and pitch competitions.
It starts May 4 at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with an awards kickoff and continues through May 8 with events across the region.
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Environment
Fire officials warn that wildfire danger is already ahead of seasonal trends as hot, dry, and windy conditions have prompted dozens of Red Flag Warnings in El Paso County — residents are advised to take extra precautions.
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Fire crews reached 60% containment on the Hammer fire southeast of Fountain that burned 4,969 acres, and evacuation orders in Hanover were lifted Thursday; officials reported no injuries or damaged structures and reopened Squirrel Creek Road after the blaze grew by 800 acres overnight (human-caused).
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Colorado Springs Utilities is reminding residents to use water wisely following its summer rules to avoid future restrictions; starting May 1, customers should water outdoors before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and only one to three days a week — a step to preserve water as snowpack weakens.
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Health
Colorado businesses and regulators welcomed the federal move that rescheduled medically approved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III today, which aligns with local standards (while youth advocates stress the importance of stronger protections for kids) and is expected to boost research on pain and opioid treatments.
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Lifestyle
Taco’s Revolution serves fast-casual Mexican fare with dishes from carnitas to pastor tacos and made-to-order burritos, drawing regulars with its friendly service.
Located at 70 95 Austin Bluffs Parkway in a strip mall, the restaurant opened nearly four months ago and operates daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Colorado Springs Events
JC Currais Live Comedy Show
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 · 9:15-10:45 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Two item minimum purchase — Experience high-energy hilarity from a NY Comedy Festival 'Comic To Watch'.
Use It On Monday Veterinary CE Symposium
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 · 7 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs — Registration required — A dynamic symposium delivering immediate, practical veterinary insights and networking opportunities.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, April 27th, 2026 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with a relaxing evening of coloring and craft beers.
Plant Bingo
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 · 5-8:30 p.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $10 — Play bingo for plants while enjoying drinks and food in a fun atmosphere.
All-Ages Story Time
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 · 1-2 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful session of stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.
Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 · 7:00–9:30 p.m. — Fine Arts Center — Tickets vary — Discover the heartfelt complexities of a seemingly perfect family through Alanis Morissette's iconic music.
LIVE at the Lodge - The Wallens
Friday, May 1st, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy lively tunes with local crafted drinks on the patio.
Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 · 4:30-9 p.m. — Avenue 19 — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a vibrant pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive drinks.
Summer Music Series: Countywyde
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 · 2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
Bike the Garden
Monday, May 4th, 2026 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free participation — Enjoy a casual evening bike ride through Garden of the Gods while savoring happy hour drinks afterward.