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Colorado Springs
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs visitors can once again enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and biking at the reopened North Slope Recreation Area beginning May 1—after a two-year closure for repairs at South Catamount Reservoir, while Crystal Creek Reservoir remains closed for in-water recreation for about 14 days. City of Colorado Springs
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Colorado Cosmic Con begins at Norris Penrose Event Center with comics, cosplay and collectibles, featuring a new Mob Con theme; the family-friendly event runs 10 a.m.—5 p.m. today and tomorrow, and coordinator John Hernandez expects attendance to reach 3,000. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Mile High Asian Food Week is coming to Colorado Springs from Sunday to May 3 to celebrate the growing Asian-American culinary scene with over 70 restaurants, food trucks and cafes offering special discounts and secret menus. Co-founder Joanne Liu said the event now features venues like Baon Supper Club. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire plays at Pikes Peak Center from Tuesday through April 30 with three shows at 7:30 p.m.; ticket prices range from $56 to $137 (family-friendly adaptation of a beloved film). Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ District 38 held its annual art awards on April 15 at Bauman Learning Center to honor student artists from kindergarten through high school with certificates, art supplies, and custom treats; lead organizer Amanda Staman praised the school’s commitment to creative education (supported by local art teachers). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Palmer High School is celebrating its 150th anniversary today with an open house from 10:00 a.m. + 4:00 p.m. at its historic campus, where visitors can view artifacts dating back to the late 1800s before renovations store them away. KOAA News5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials battling the Hammer Fire southeast of Fountain said the blaze burned nearly 5,000 acres and was 80% contained, with firefighters hoping to fully contain it by Friday (evacuation orders were lifted and no buildings were damaged). KVOR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cimarron Hills Fire Department put out a shed fire on the 500 block of Air Lane near the airport Friday and quickly controlled the blaze. 11 News
- ➤ Manitou Springs started Stage 1 water restrictions mid-April as snowpack dropped to 9% and its single reservoir is at risk; outdoor watering is allowed only on scheduled days (even-numbered properties water Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and odd-numbered properties water Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) as residents conserve water ahead of the June runoff. KOAA News5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pine Creek alum Riley Cornelio became the first from his school to reach the majors when he joined the Washington Nationals on Friday in Chicago (pitching against the White Sox) after a standout minor league season. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Colorado Avalanche chased a first-round sweep against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, Apr. 23 in Los Angeles as they showcased strong defense + overcame minor offensive issues. Fans enjoyed the fast, intense postseason action that proved why NHL playoffs are a must-watch. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Use It On Monday Veterinary CE Symposium
7 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs — Registration required — A dynamic symposium delivering immediate, practical veterinary insights and networking opportunities.
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with a relaxing evening of coloring and craft beers.
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Lyons Jam with Eric Thorin - Open Bluegrass Jam
6-10 p.m. — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Free entry — Experience an all levels bluegrass jam led by renowned musician Eric Thorin amid the vibes of Colorado Springs.
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DisruptHR Colorado Springs 7.0
5-8 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — $25-$35 — Experience bold ideas and networking that challenge HR norms.
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Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
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.
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Shaun Jones Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General admission available — Experience a night of laughter with Shaun Jones and special guests at this comedic showcase.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
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.
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Summer Music Series: Countywyde
2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Bike the Garden
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.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Dive into an energetic blues jam session showcasing local talent every Tuesday night.
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Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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