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Colorado Springs
Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 120 horses trotted downtown on July 5 during the 82nd Pikes Peak or Bust parade where 4,000 people cheered 55 colorful floats and enjoyed the popular stick horse races. The event officially kicked off the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo tradition since 1937 and honored local parade legend Nick Remmel — whose work spanned over 60 years. FOX21
- ➤ Downtown Colorado Springs saw a vibrant turnout today for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade with horses, classic cars, people riding old bikes and a military helicopter flyover—continuing a tradition that supports military families since 1946. At the Air Force Academy, Professor Tom Bewley raised concerns about proposed civilian faculty cuts and said he would work with others to address the issue. KOAA News5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday just after 1:30 a.m., officers in downtown Colorado Springs responded to a call about a man displaying a gun on the 100 block of East Pikes Peak Avenue—he ran while reaching for his waistband and was shot, and he died at the scene. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help locating two missing-at-risk adults, Lucille Marietta, 87, and Charlie Marietta, 67, who were last seen traveling together near Cheyenne Mountain Resort on Friday, July 4 around 11 p.m. Lucille was driving a black 2020 Honda CR-V (license plate BBF-Q96) and anyone with information should call CSPD at (719) 444-7000. FOX21
- ➤ Authorities are looking for 14-year-old Sophia Muniz who went missing Friday morning near the intersection of Shelley Avenue and South Murray Boulevard by Trues Mill Park in Colorado Springs—she was last seen wearing a white top and shorts, is 5-foot-1 and 100 pounds, and anyone with information should call the police at 719-444-7000. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Early Saturday, police reported a suspected DUI crash on the south Colorado Springs Circle Drive bridge—affected by lane shifts from construction—that killed one passenger and seriously injured another when both were thrown from a truck; authorities suspect speed and impairment and arrested 20‑year‑old Chase Chason. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Summer Cosmic Adventure: Searching the Stars
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center — $225 per week — Dive into the wonders of the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope with engaging activities and experiments.
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Summer Concert Series Featuring The Vindicators
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Catch high-energy performances by a band of middle school teachers mixing classic rock and contemporary hits.
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MyCraft Camp: Artsy Summer Fun for Kids
1-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $125 per person — Kids aged 6-16 enjoy themed paintings, crafts, and snacks in a creative summer camp atmosphere.
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Interwoven - Polymer Clay Workshop for Moms and Kids
10 AM - 12 PM — Meraki Springs — All materials provided — Create beautiful suncatchers in a fun mommy and me crafting experience.
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Guppy and Me Summer Camp
2 PM – 4 PM — Little Fins Swim School — Registration required — Enjoy a parent-child summer swimming experience with fun activities and water time.
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Cool Science Event
10 AM – 4 PM — Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center — Free with General Admission — Enjoy hands-on science activities and demonstrations for curious minds of all ages.
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Family Fun! Customize Your Sweet Bear
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $27-$29 per person — Unleash your inner artist while creating a masterpiece alongside friends and family with optional drinks and snacks.
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Colorado Springs Open Source Software Monthly Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free entry — Explore the power of AI tools in application development with expert Venkat Subramaniam.
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Summer Concert Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy the groovy sounds of Hoodoo Honey as they blend classic blues with a soulful twist.
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All-Ages Story Time
1-2 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy an hour of delightful stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.
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