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Colorado Springs
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Emergency Incident Support volunteers helped first responders by providing meals, water, and supplies during emergencies in El Paso County, including the recent Hammer Fire southeast of Fountain (crews received up to 190 meals over two days). KOAA News5
- ➤ Manitou Springs is hosting Paint the Town Kind at the Manitou Art Center (513 Manitou Ave) Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fifteen people get $100 to spend on impact while attendees enjoy rock painting, live music and a film screening sponsored by local nonprofits and foundations. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Around the Clock Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric celebrates its first year in Colorado Springs by hosting a grand opening for new 10,000 sqft headquarters at 610 First St. on Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m. with food, facility tours and giveaways — a ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs residents voted for their top Mexican restaurants, naming Miguel’s Mexican Bar & Grill and Por Favor Tacos & Tragos among the favorites, with Crystal Park Cantina winning for its inviting patio and refreshing margaritas. Springs
- ➤ Colorado Springs hosts a week of diverse arts — circus acts at Millibo Art Theatre today, dance at Pikes Peak Center Saturday, theatre readings Tuesday at the Fine Arts Center, and a comedy benefit Wednesday at Loonees Comedy Corner, while a pirate play runs in Manitou Springs through Aug. 1. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Locals can escape busy Garden of the Gods to explore trails revealing historic sites like Rock Ledge Ranch. The hike starts at the South Garden parking lot—offering views of Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain and a chance to step into Colorado Springs’ past. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Pete's Jamaican Restaurant offers traditional dishes like oxtail and jerk chicken for dine-in and takeout on S. Nevada Avenue near the I-25 overpass. Operating Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (credit cards accepted), the small venue attracts locals eager for a culinary adventure. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four teams from Summit Elementary and Woodland Park Middle School will represent Colorado at the Destination Imagination global competition in Kansas City from May 21-25. They earned state prizes in STEAM and currently cover only part of the $22,000 registration fee, awaiting community donations. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, free space activities at the Space Foundation Discovery Center offer interactive STEM stations + astronaut talks, robotics demos and space artifact exhibits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of National Space Day celebrations. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife officials urge residents to secure trash and remove bird feeders as black bears emerge from hibernation, and legislators passed House Bill 26-1342 to raise fines for repeat negligent feeding offenses to $5,000. Colorado Parks and Wildlife logged 98 bear activity reports so far and advises preventive measures to reduce bear habituation. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Colorado state parks require out-of-state drivers to buy a $15 daily vehicle pass while local drivers pay $10. At select parks + Chatfield, Elkhead Reservoir, Golden Gate Canyon, Pearl Lake, Stagecoach, State Forest, and Steamboat Lake, all visitors face an additional $2 fee. 11 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brenna Hallam scored seven minutes into Thursday’s match at District 20 Stadium, helping Pine Creek earn a 1-0 win against Rampart and clinch its third consecutive CSML title — now the Eagles gear up for postseason play. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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Jordan Feliz: God Is Good Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic Contemporary Christian music of Jordan Feliz, accompanied by special guest Riley Clemmons.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
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Retiree Lunch at IBEW 113
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — IBEW Local 113 — Free to attend — Enjoy a delightful lunch with apprentices and fellow retirees as IBEW Local 113 caters the meal.
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Archaeological Stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region
2-3 p.m. — Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum — $5 suggested donation — Explore archaeological stewardship efforts and discoveries in the Pikes Peak region with local experts.
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$4 House Wine | Hydrangea Hearts For Mom
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$52 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine and painting your own masterpiece for Mother's Day.
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Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m. — The Best Coffee & Lounge — Free entry — Connect with fellow women entrepreneurs to reflect and set goals for the month.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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