Daily editionFriday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
Business
The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC partnered with a Morgan Stanley firm to launch the Multiple Employer Aggregation Program that helps small businesses meet state law requiring retirement savings plans.
The program will ease costs and administrative work by saving companies between $3,000 and $10,000 annually.
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Culture
Almost 90 dancers aged 1 to 83 will perform the full-length ballet Giselle on Saturday at Ent Center for the Arts — a production by Rachael’s School of Dance.
Founder Rachael Aragon started the school 22 years ago to give students a chance to earn leading roles in full-length productions.
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Government
Colorado Springs Parks Advisory Board approved the master plan for Fishers Canyon Open Space—a 343-acre area in the southwest that will get 9-10 miles of new trails, bouldering zones and a fully accessible loop—and the plan, shaped by input from over 2,600 residents, reserves 66% of the land for wildlife and links to a 26-mile master-planned trail.
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Manitou Springs City Council approved six contracts with the American Institute of Architects for the Hiawatha Gardens project despite council member Nancy Fortuin’s concerns about a $250,000 design fee—council members also heard plans for free transit fare on Route 3, a new service for Route 33, a proposal to reduce the local speed limit to 20 mph, and an election transparency ordinance with votes on the latter two set for May 20.
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Real Estate
Home buyers in Colorado have more options as the number of homes for sale has increased roughly 50% from last year, with 24,000-25,000 active listings (a record high in over a decade).
Sellers are lowering prices on nearly 29% of listings and homes are taking longer to sell, with single-family homes averaging 64 days on the market (up 12.3% from last year).
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Colorado Springs Events
Giselle
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 · 4-6 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a beautiful ballet of love and forgiveness featuring over 60 young dancers.
Colorado Springs Pickers Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, May 11th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — The Watering Hole — Happy Hour available — Share your love for Bluegrass and acoustic music with fellow enthusiasts.
Team Trivia Night
Monday, May 12th, 2025 · 5:45-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with food and drink specials and prizes for the winners.
Bleating Heart Night: Support NAMI Colorado Springs
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 · 5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy good beer while supporting a great cause on Bleating Heart Night.
Colorado Springs Monthly Evening Networking Mingle
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 · 5-7 p.m. — ViewHouse — Free for all entrepreneurs — Connect with fellow business owners in a welcoming atmosphere at this favorite local spot.
Live Music with Michael Reese
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Enjoy happy hour and be captivated by the mesmerizing guitar skills of acclaimed artist Michael Reese.
Pericles: An Adaptive Performance for People with Cognitive Disabilities
Friday, May 16th, 2025 · May 16-18 — Ent Center for the Arts — $15-$25 — Experience Shakespeare's Pericles through sensory drama games designed for people with cognitive disabilities.
Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 · 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — Free admission — Check out diverse rides and enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and live music for the whole family.
Felted Creatures Workshop for Families
Sunday, May 18th, 2025 · 3-5 p.m. — Cottonwood Center for the Arts — All materials included — Create beautiful needle-felted creatures while connecting with your children in this artistic afternoon.
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Colorado Springs
Monday, May 19th, 2025 · 6 PM – 4 AM — Colorado Springs Area — Tickets valid for 12 months — A fun family-friendly scavenger hunt with a modern twist exploring your local surroundings.