Daily editionMonday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
Community
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.
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Culture
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.
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Government
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 GazetteRead more
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.
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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.
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Real Estate
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 GazetteRead more
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.
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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.
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Colorado Springs Events
Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 at Union Station — Free entry — Experience the local blues scene at this vibrant jam session every Tuesday evening.
Alpha Wolf Concert
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 · 6:00 – 7:30 PM — The Black Sheep — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Alpha Wolf in Colorado Springs.
Collective Groove Concert
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 · 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.
Comedy Night with Carl Lee
Friday, June 5th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission with two-item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Carl Lee and special guests.
Family Fun | Cloud Cuties
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 12:00 – 1:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — $25 per person — Enjoy a creative and fun painting class perfect for families and all ages 5 and up.
Summer Music Series: Swamp Rats
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 · 2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy local sounds and cold craft beer in a lively outdoor setting.
Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting
Monday, June 8th, 2026 · 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.
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 — Free entry — Experience a lively evening of blues music with local talent at PEAK 31.
Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewery
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy trivia with friends while savoring craft brews and delicious pizza.
Glow Painting Party
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$49 per person — Experience a vibrant glow in the dark painting session with music and creative vibes.