Daily editionFriday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
Culture
Cat Fest in Colorado Springs will offer hundreds of cats to meet, pet and adopt along with a TICA cat show, kitten yoga sessions and a cat video cafe at Norris Penrose Event Center on Saturday — social media influencer Nathan the Cat Lady and Springs native Cat Pluto will appear — and the event will support local rescue groups hosting adoption booths.
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VisitCOS has launched a new page that highlights Colorado Springs’ less-visited places such as the art-rich Knob Hill neighborhood (east of the General Palmer Statue on Platte Avenue) to invite visitors to explore beyond the usual attractions.
The initiative aims to support local artists and encourage longer stays while preserving the neighborhood's unique character.
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Government
Today Colorado Springs celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by highlighting improvements such as a nearly half-mile ADA-compliant trail at Garden of the Gods Park and accessible playgrounds at Panorama, Acacia, and Venezia parks.
The Office of Accessibility—working with local advocacy groups—has added 20,000 curb ramps over the past decade and will expand opportunities with over 200 track chair spots on local hiking trails.
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On Thursday, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners unanimously rejected permit requests from Xcel Energy for part of its $1.7 billion high voltage powerline project—citing concerns over wildfire risk along a 45-mile stretch near volunteer fire departments.
Some local landowners reacted with mixed views as easement offers and potential job benefits remain under debate while construction continues in other counties.
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Colorado Springs will begin work on North Chelton Road on Monday in front of Twain Elementary School near Marion Drive—lane shifts and bike lane closures will occur as the city reconfigures a crosswalk and updates a pedestrian signal, with the work expected to finish in two weeks.
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A new push by the 76 Group aims to change how Colorado uses vehicle taxes for road repairs after the state received a poor infrastructure grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The proposals, known as Initiatives 125 and 126, must clear the Title Board process and gather tens of thousands of voter signatures before they can appear on the November 2026 ballot+ the Colorado Department of Transportation warns the changes could cut money for transit and clean air projects.
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Colorado Springs Events
Annual Hillside Brunch Fundraiser
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 · 10 AM – 1 PM — Hillside Community Center — Discount for neighbors — Enjoy a delightful brunch with games, music, and community spirit.
Summer Music Series: Redraw the Farm
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy live music while sipping on your favorite brew in the beer garden.
Monday Hand & Foot Canasta
Monday, July 28th, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c — Bring your own decks of cards — Enjoy a friendly game of Hand & Foot Canasta with fellow enthusiasts.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy an electrifying blues performance by The Delta Sonics in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts designed for young children.
The Barlow Concert
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 · 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rugged blend of Red Dirt, Americana, and outlaw country with The Barlow.
Ute Pass Playboys Concert
Friday, August 1st, 2025 · 4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of golden-era honky-tonk and Western swing on the patio.
Majestics Colorado Springs Car Show & Hop
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 4-9 p.m. — Felipe's 109 — Cost varies — Indulge in giant smoked turkey legs while enjoying a classic car show.
Fusion Night
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 · 8 PM - 12 AM — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience a vibrant fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
Baby Time at the Library
Monday, August 4th, 2025 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free — Interactive songs, rhymes, and stories for babies up to 12 months.