Daily editionMonday, October 19th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Community
Kids on Bikes held a fundraising luncheon at The Pinery at the Hill on Oct. 7 to promote cycling programs that teach bike maintenance, physical fitness, and safe riding to children in low-income neighborhoods.
Local founders and board members celebrated a 21-year legacy aimed at increasing bike access for youth.
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El Paso County completed a $1.56 million improvement project at Fox Run Regional Park on Oct. 15 that added a 780 sqft gazebo, renovated ponds, and upgraded ADA access to support community gatherings + local events.
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Culture
The romance-only bookstore Between the Sips opened in late August in Monument and now offers a tearoom with high tea at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. on weekends while hosting book clubs + themed events for local readers.
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In the 1980s, Dan Masias and his son reported a sighting of a hairy creature in Green Mountain Falls that sparked a Bigfoot legend with mysterious footprints and strange sounds.
The folklore lives on as tourists explore attractions like a Sasquatch cookie company + local lore remains part of the region's quirky charm.
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Environment
Over the weekend, avalanche forecasters attended the 25th Annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop to learn new tools that use drone data and a simulation model to forecast avalanche travel near Loveland Pass + help decide timely road closures.
A pilot test last winter showed the tool matched avalanche limits.
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Government
Thousands attended a No Kings rally at Acacia Park + City Hall on Saturday that urged early voting for the Nov. 3 election.
Speakers and local groups discussed ballot issues and encouraged the community to take action.
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Health
UCHealth urges residents to get vaccinated against the flu + COVID-19 as respiratory virus season approaches.
The organization advises at-risk groups + others to seek early vaccination to reduce spread as cases continue to rise.
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Pikes Peak Hospice and the Aspen Mine Center are co-sponsoring a six-week grief support group at the Woodland Park Library starting Oct. 28 and running until Dec. 9 (with a break for Thanksgiving).
The program gives people a safe space to share their feelings and learn from each other.
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Kelsey Carter, paramedic with Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District, will receive the Community Paramedic of the Year award on Nov. 7 in Keystone.
Carter earned the honor for her work in mental health crisis care and is noted for her service as a firefighter/paramedic (12 years experience).
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Sports
Colorado Springs Switchbacks won 1-0 over Monterey Bay FC Saturday after Juan Tejada scored his fourth goal in the 28th minute, sending the team into the postseason and extending their unbeaten run to eight matches as they prepare to host FC Tulsa next week.
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Accidents
Fire crews responded to a two-alarm structure fire near the Black Sheep music venue at 2601 E. Platte Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 18 (reported at 10:30 a.m.), prompting closure of Platte Avenue between Boulder Street and Swope Avenue; drivers were advised to avoid the area.
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