Daily editionSaturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
Government
The City of Colorado Springs will begin crosswalk work near Twain Elementary on July 28 on North Chelton Road + the project will rebuild the pedestrian signal and shorten the crossing to protect students, with lane shifts and bike lane closures in effect for two weeks.
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Drivers using the eastbound on-ramp of East Platte Avenue face an ongoing closure from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 a.m. Monday for concrete paving on an interchange project, with a detour that turns traffic onto Troy Hill Road (connecting to Airport Road).
Additional work will begin Monday on North Chelton Road with lane shifts and bike lane closures, and road work on Chimayo Drive near Bison Drive will start Wednesday, forcing drivers to use alternate neighborhood routes (as planned by officials).
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Accidents
On July 25, a fire at Highland Mobile Home Park—near North Union Boulevard and North Circle Drive—displaced a family as firefighters extinguished the blaze just before 2 p.m. and officials said the cause is under investigation.
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Colorado Springs Events
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.
Q3 Family Promise Gathering
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 11:30 PM – 1:00 AM — First United Methodist Church — Free entry — Discover key updates and new initiatives from Family Promise of Colorado Springs while connecting with the community.