Daily editionSunday, August 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
Community
Off the Street Breakfast, held July 23 under the Colorado Avenue Bridge, raised over $157,000 for The Place to support housing and outreach for homeless young people.
The annual gathering—organized by Picnic Basket Catering and other sponsors—boosted support for services that now include more than 110 housing units.
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Adaptive Adventures organized a group hike up Mount Quandary on Saturday, Aug. 1 as part of the Colorado 150 day celebration, which aimed to have climbers reach each 14,000-foot peak simultaneously — an initiative inspired by a 1976 centennial effort.
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Local nonprofits are hosting a series of fundraising events starting today.
The events include a Special Olympics Unified Raffle for a 2026 Ford Expedition and a walking tour at Sunnyside Cemetery on select Saturdays, with additional activities through November to support local causes.
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Culture
Colorado marked its 150th birthday on Aug. 1 with statewide celebrations.
In Colorado Springs, the Pioneers Museum offered live music, family activities and food trucks (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), while Pikes Peak hosted a record attempt for the most people dunking donuts into coffee (11 a.m.).
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Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 1 by joining a Guinness World Record attempt to dunk doughnuts in coffee on Pikes Peak + enjoying a new history exhibit at the Pioneers Museum downtown.
Attendees praised the natural beauty and community spirit that makes Colorado special.
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Environment
Farmers in rural Colorado have cut back on planting up to 25% of their fields because of a record dry season and low snowpack + they expect reduced water supplies for irrigation.
Local growers are exploring new crops while state programs help them adapt to the drought.
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Government
The Front Range Passenger Rail District Board approved the Colorado Connector plan, setting starter service from Denver to Fort Collins in 2029 before expanding to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
The board will review a funding proposal on Aug. 28 in Pueblo (after months of public town halls).
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Lifestyle
Colorado Master Gardener advises residents to harvest cucumbers and peppers, reduce water for tomatoes later in August, and prune perennials and roses to boost ripening before frost; extension office help is available on Mon, Wed, Thu (9 a.m.–noon, 1–4 p.m.) for guidance.
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Sports
Air Force football will begin practice this week under defensive coordinator Steve Russ, who returns to emphasize the mission to 'Beat Army' & 'Beat Navy' on every slide.
The team will refine its triple-option offense and deepen its secondary as it prepares for a season featuring new opponents.
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Switchbacks fell 1–0 to New Mexico United on Saturday night after missing key opportunities including an 86th minute chance by Sadam Masereka — snapping a four-game win streak.
The team will travel next week for quarterfinal matches.
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Air Force graduate Jordan Jackson is entering his fifth NFL season with the Broncos — he said playing football remains a blessing as he builds on intensive offseason training.
The defensive lineman, who improved with pass-rush trainer BT Jordan, said his head coach supports his effort during practice sessions.
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Colorado Springs Events
Toddler Time
Monday, August 3rd, 2026 · 10-11 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Play, laugh, and connect with new friends during a fun-filled play date for toddlers.
The Ex-Faces Reunion Concert
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:30 PM — Sunshine Studios Live — All Ages — Experience the nostalgic reunion of Ex-members from Mushroomhead playing classic hits and rare tracks.
STEM Quest
Thursday, August 6th, 2026 · 4:30 – 6:00 PM — Peterson Library — Free entry — Engage in hands-on STEM activities with family-friendly experiments and challenges.
Bike to First Friday — PikeRide
Friday, August 7th, 2026 · 5-9 p.m. — Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs — $15 for unlimited 30-minute eBike trips — Explore local art and music while pedaling through vibrant downtown Colorado Springs.