Daily editionSunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
Environment
Colorado Springs Utilities Water-Wise Demonstration Garden (located at 2855 Mesa Road) shows how low-water landscaping works by using plants that thrive with little water and educating locals on conservation.
The garden is open every day and its lobby (open Monday-Friday at 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) welcomes visitors with answers to their questions.
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Government
Southbound traffic on Tejon Street north of Pikes Peak Avenue will experience a lane shift of about 200 feet from Monday through Friday—this change will allow crews to replace an aging water valve Monday overnight and move a fire hydrant late Tuesday night as part of the Tejon Street Revitalization Project aimed at improving outdoor dining, sidewalks and public safety.
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Several new Colorado laws will take effect on Aug. 6 to improve wildfire prevention, boost care worker wages, expand healthcare coverage, and allow a voluntary waiver for firearm purchases.
The changes include measures that require local governments to clear dead vegetation (to reduce wildfire risk) and simplify Medicaid checks to better serve patients.
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CDOT said that several lanes on northbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Milton Proby Parkway will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. to allow crews to remove safety barriers—additionally, the southbound I-25 off-ramp to westbound South Academy will be fully closed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for earthwork grading and electrical work.
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CDOT said that overnight lane closures will begin soon on northbound South Academy Boulevard near Security-Widefield as part of a widening project, with lanes closed from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday; the southbound I-25 off-ramp to South Academy will be closed Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — drivers should follow detour signs —.
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Colorado Springs Events
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.
Hillside Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 · 5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Tickets $18 — Experience local talents and enjoy food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.
Wayne Wilkinson Trio Performance
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — Mining Exchange Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live jazz from the Wayne Wilkinson Trio during Golden Hour.
Live Music at Summa
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 7 PM - 10 PM — Summa — $10 cover — Enjoy live music and a full bar menu in a cozy upstairs space.
Summer Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — $30 registration — Showcase your vehicle and support El Paso County Search and Rescue while enjoying the brewing festivities.
Slightly Stoopid Concert
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 · 5:30-7:00 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticket sales support adaptive surfing initiatives — Experience a multi-genre fusion of music from the beloved band Slightly Stoopid.
Open Mic Night
Monday, August 11th, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — Vultures — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music and comedy every Monday night hosted by Joe Bruno.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring Lethal Lisa McCall and her blues-inspired music in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Colorado Springs Monthly Networking Event
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 · 5-7 p.m. — View House — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs in a welcoming atmosphere at this monthly gathering.