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Colorado Springs
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pikes Peak Library District partnered with immigration services + held a naturalization ceremony at Library 21C on Friday where more than two dozen people became US citizens. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado College’s Fine Arts Center displays 'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard' (through July 25) to show how recycled objects and yard signs reveal identity and control of space; curator Josh Franco says the exhibit invites thought on ownership and inclusion. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Express Lanes now enforce no-weaving rules to keep summer drivers safe and violators face a $75 penalty that increases if unpaid; the program, active on corridors such as I-25 to Chambers Road (and similar routes), has reduced violations by nearly 90% over the past three years. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Builders and local officials debate state housing regulations that add thousands to new home costs + those in the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs call for local control while Gov. Polis highlights recent laws to lower barriers. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Fort Carson soldiers are testing a new communications system — developed with Anduril — that uses real-time mapping to improve target marking and safety during training at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. They will refine the system further during summer exercises at the Mojave Desert National Training Center. Colorado Springs Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local builders are using creative compact designs in new developments to lower home prices and open options for first-time buyers and downsizers. Projects at Banning Lewis Ranch and Bradley Heights offer denser, affordable living without compromising quality. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Builders are offering new single-family homes with lower monthly payments by buying down interest rates; in Colorado Springs, Lennar Homes markets a Navigator model at $398,900 at its Percheron community & aims to provide an affordable alternative to higher resale prices. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Three affordable housing projects in the Pikes Peak region have received tax credits. Silver Key Senior Services will build 49 senior units on Old North End—AmericaWest Housing Solutions and Riverstone Platform Partners will add 36 units in Divide—and a Manitou motel site will become 50 affordable apartments. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Arts Education Symposium: United by Creativity
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Penrose House Conference Center — Registration required — Engage in a day of inspiration and collaboration for arts educators in the Pikes Peak region.
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D2 Summer Food Service Program
— Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free meal program — Aimed at enhancing food accessibility during the summer months for children and families.
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Collective Groove Concert
7-10 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices not listed — Experience high-energy grooves and vibrant horns from Collective Groove and The Martini Shot.
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Hot Boots Band at Bloom's Mill Hill Saloon
7:45-11:45 p.m. — Bloom’s Mill Hill Saloon — Free admission — Enjoy a night of country music and dancing at your favorite Honky Tonk.
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Next Stop Comedy!
8-10 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Tickets available — Experience a hilarious night of stand-up comedy featuring a fresh line-up of talented comedians.
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Sunday Market in Acacia Park
9 AM – 2 PM — Acacia Park — Free entry — Explore fresh food and local goods while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere every Sunday.
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Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m. — The Best Coffee & Lounge — Refreshments available — Connect with women entrepreneurs to share successes and set goals for the upcoming month.
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Bleating Heart Nights at Goat Patch Brewing Company
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy craft beer while supporting The Mayfly Project with every drink you purchase.
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Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills with friends while enjoying craft beer and winning prizes.
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Summer Nights in Old Colorado City
4-9 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Vendor fees apply — Enjoy live music, local vendors, and great food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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