Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
A new sidewalk on Chipita Park Road now adds 1+½ miles to the Ute Pass Regional Trail, improving pedestrian safety in Cascade and Green Mountain Falls.
A trailhead is set for December, funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, to mark the route.
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Major Stephen Ball from the Salvation Army detailed the Rock the Red Kettle Fundraiser and urged local residents to contribute to support families in need this holiday season + local centers are coordinating donation efforts as the season unfolds.
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The free 32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races will start at noon on Saturday in Manitou, drawing over 10,000 visitors to see 50 teams race decorated coffins along Manitou Avenue.
A 10 a.m. fan zone and vendor fair at Soda Springs Park will offer live music and food.
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Business
Mendocino Farms from California opens its first Colorado Springs restaurant at The Promenade Shops at Briargate on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. The eatery will serve gourmet sandwiches, wraps and salads to families and office workers in the busy northern marketplace.
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Culture
World Ballet Company will perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake — with a 32-piece orchestra — at Pikes Peak Center at 6 p.m. on Sunday; tickets cost $95 to $164 at 190 S. Cascade Ave.
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Economy
On Oct. 28, the UCCS Economic Forum at the Ent Center for the Arts will examine Colorado Springs’ future as leaders discuss economic development, defense, tourism and housing issues.
Chamber CEO Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer emphasized expanding the local business base + smart growth to boost jobs.
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Education
Two El Paso County districts are advancing proposals for new online schools that offer a blend of online+in-person instruction for grades 6-12.
If approved by the state, Williamsburg Academy Colorado and two flex academies in D-49 will start in the 2027-28 school year.
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Government
On Thursday, the Parks Department announced it will expand parking enforcement at local parks with rangers authorized by police to issue citations, starting with an educational period before full enforcement this fall (helping visitors learn new rules).
Drivers are advised to park in designated spots and keep emergency routes clear.
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Lifestyle
The Warehouse Restaurant at 25 W. Cimarron St. offers fine dining with seasonal and classic selections including local specialties such as yak Genovese (prepared from locally sourced meat) and sour cream pork chop.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m., the venue provides quality service and a comfortable ambiance.
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