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Colorado Springs
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Manitou Springs hosted the 31st annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races on Saturday—downtown roads were closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and drivers were advised to use a $5 shuttle, rideshare, or bike valet at Memorial Park as the parade started at noon with races following immediately. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A Colorado Springs writer at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region crafts humorous social media posts in the voices of animals like Wednesday, Little Pugs, and Bronco that spark quick adoptions and new donations—her posts use pop culture references to connect locals with the animals' struggles. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson received the Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award at the Tarzana International Film Festival earlier this year, highlighting his career built on Monument’s natural beauty. He teaches publishing at Western Colorado University and co-founded a writing seminar in Colorado Springs—experiences that keep his science fiction imagination strong. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Fred Bjork displays his collection of over 6,000 antique bottles—some of which are rare poison bottles and date back to the late 1700s—in his Colorado Springs home where the morning sun creates a rainbow of colors on the glass. Colorado Springs Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A state-funded program called Next Chapter helped lower veteran suicides in El Paso County with deaths dropping from 63 in 2023 to 36 in 2024 and overall deaths falling by 16%. The program lost state funding in March due to a budget shortfall and is now seeking new money through a $1.5 million grant and a possible tax revenue measure—officials say more support will help veterans get the care they need—. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Sisneros has coached the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind football team for over 26 years and was recently inducted into the local Sports Hall of Fame—his 1977 season brought national attention through unique sign language playbooks and innovative training. His work helped his team overcome communication challenges and achieve historic wins, proving that hard work and creative coaching make a real difference. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Arapahoe Basin opens today to kick off the 2025-2026 ski season with the Black Mountain Express running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the blue-mountain run High Noon—opening day offers first-come-first-serve donuts, stickers and a local DJ while lift tickets go on sale at noon Saturday. KOAA News5
- ➤ Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor was taken in the first round of the NBA G-League Draft on Saturday and finished the day with the Santa Cruz Warriors—the affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. The 2025 graduate set Air Force records with 1,324 points and played in the NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Despite a 3-0 loss at FC Tulsa, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks secured the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year when Oakland Roots SC beat Lexington SC—keeping Lexington behind in the USL Championship standings; they will face FC Tulsa in the first round and try to end a four-match road losing streak that started on Aug. 9. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Gavin Brindley earned extra ice time in his first eight games with the Avalanche by handling power play and penalty kill duties when veteran Ross Colton was out and Joel Kiviranta was injured—he fills in for Logan O’Connor until his expected return in early November. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Twisted Tuesday Painting Party with $4 Drinks
$4 Drinks — 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with affordable drinks and a fun atmosphere.
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Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic
6-10 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Free entry — A night of laughter where seasoned and newcomer comics share the stage in a fun atmosphere.
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Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular
5-8 p.m. — Main Event Colorado Springs — Various activities — Enjoy a night of bowling, crafts, and contests for all ages in a spooky Halloween atmosphere.
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A Wicked Halloween Party with Cocktails and Karaoke
7-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$47 per person — Revel in witchy cocktails, karaoke, and a festive painting experience at this all-ages Halloween extravaganza.
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Sunset over Snowy Pines Painting Class
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$55 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping on drinks in a fun, social atmosphere.
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Fusion Night
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience a vibrant fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
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Soulfly Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the iconic sound of Soulfly as they celebrate over two decades of music and tours.
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Real Estate Investor & House Hacker Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Network with local investors and learn about ADUs in a friendly environment.
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Comedy Night at Goat Patch Brewing Co.
8-9:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of laughs with national touring comedian Brad Sativa.
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Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY
4-6 p.m. — Stargazers Theatre & Event Center — Cost information not provided — Experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding through stunning visuals from around the globe.
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