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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Switchbacks chase a first win in Albuquerque tonight

Plus, an outside report names 14 ways Colorado Springs could handle data centers.

The Daily Colorado Springs team2 stories15 sources5 min read

SportsTop story

The Switchbacks chase their first-ever win in Albuquerque tonight

New Mexico won both league games at home and the teams drew 0-⁠0 on Sept. 19

  • Colorado Springs2
    New Mexico3
    FinalMar. 28 league match
  • Colorado Springs0
    New Mexico1
    FinalAug. 1 league match
  • New Mexico0
    Colorado Springs0
    FinalSept. 19 match at Weidner Field

Source: The Gazette

If you're a Switchbacks fan, tonight's the big one. Fifth-seeded Colorado Springs plays top-seeded New Mexico United in the Western Conference semifinal, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque. Can't make the trip? KOAA will stream the match starting at 7 p.m. on its mobile app, connected TV apps and website.

The Switchbacks can earn their first-ever win in Albuquerque, and it's the first time the rivals have met in the playoffs. Colorado Springs got here by tying Lexington SC in the 78th minute and winning in penalties.

Coach Alan McCann sums up his approach this way: "All of history is just there as a benchmark, and our role is to defeat it. To do better than it." Here's how the club has treated history so far:

  • First win over an MLS team: 3-0 over Sporting Kansas City, April 14
  • U.S. Open Cup: deepest-ever run, to the Round of 16
  • USL Cup: first semifinals; 4-0 group-stage win over New Mexico
  • Lexington SC: first-ever road playoff win, on penalties

The Switchbacks bring a club-record streak to a tough building

10
matches in the Switchbacks' unbeaten streak, a club record
8-0-1
New Mexico's all-time record against them at Isotopes Park
15-8-7
New Mexico's regular-season record as the West's top seed

Source: The Gazette

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An outside report gives Colorado Springs 14 ways to handle data centers

If you've followed the debate, there's now an outside look at how the city could handle data centers. The , a nonprofit, released its report Tuesday. Mayor Yemi Mobolade asked for it in July.

The report lays out 14 possible policy changes. Four had a high level of supporting evidence and look easy to enact soon. Principal researcher Billy Wynne said the options aren't ranked recommendations.

Four of the 14 options had strong evidence and look easy to enact

OptionHow it works
Clearer definitionCity Council ordinance in the Unified Development Code
Large load rate changesUtilities rules for some sites under 10 megawatts
Public data center listPlus aggregated utility usage reports
Public feedback sessionCity-run, on data center regulations

Source: The Gazette

The report says Colorado Springs is in a unique position because it owns its electric, water, natural gas and wastewater utilities, giving leaders more control over rules and rates.

177,000 gallonsof water a day used by four of the city's largest data centers

The report says that's about the same as 996 households.

Source: KKTV

  • Cost to the city: nothing
  • Zoning gap: data centers have no classification of their own
  • Hearings: applications don't automatically trigger a public hearing
  • Project Taurus: council postponed its final decision until April 2027

News Notes

Parade

More than 100 entries will march down Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs today in the Veterans Day Parade. The Gazette's military events list has it at 11 a.m. Grand marshal Wanda Daniels is 103. Organizers asked hundreds of people to dress up as "Rosie the Riveter" as they walk. KRDOThe Gazette

Parking

Manitou Springs is offering free holiday parking on select dates. Park free all day Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 on the streets of Canon, Hiawatha and Dillon, and in the parking lots. The first two hours are free on those streets Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-26 with the Honk Mobile App or the nearest kiosk. FOX21 News ColoradoKKTVKRDO

Playground

Raeden, the developer behind the proposed data center, donated $300,000 for a 10,350-square-foot playground at Jackson Elementary. KKTV says installation is set to begin this month, with a ribbon cutting planned in December. The jungle-inspired design nods to the school's Jaguars mascot. FOX21 News ColoradoKKTV

Housing

El Paso County's average single-family home sales price was $551,604 in October, up 4.4% from a year earlier. Single-family listings rose to 3,126 from 2,866. KOAA News5

Listings climbed while closed sales slipped in October

$528.3KAvg. single-family price$551.6K
2,866Single-family listings3,126
711Closed single-family sales652

Source: KOAA News5

School bond

Issue 4B is projected to pass in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, letting the district allocate an extra $80 million while keeping its $55 million mill levy from 2017. Property taxes will stay unchanged. KKTV

Home

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“This is the third time we've seen this flip flop over the last 60 or so years and until the aforementioned is accomplished we will continue the cycle. Prove me wrong. Please. Facts and not emotions please. GO!”

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The Wrap

Picture police officers in bulletproof vests, blindfolded, tracking a ball by the bells inside it. That's the annual goalball game when Colorado Springs police officers take on student-athletes from the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, who are blind or have low vision. It's Monday, Nov. 9 in the CSDB Main Gym. The blindfolds are there to even the playing field. Listen closely, officers.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Air Force heads to West Point with the CIC Trophy on the line
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  4. Tues., Nov. 3Ballots are due by 7 p.m. today as El Paso County nears 40% turnout
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Rain turns to snow Monday as the Switchbacks advance in the playoffs
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Switchbacks chase a first win in Albuquerque tonight

Plus, an outside report names 14 ways Colorado Springs could handle data centers.

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  1. Switchbacks face New Mexico United in Albuquerque, kickoff 7:30 p.m.
  2. An outside report lists 14 ways the city could handle data centers
  3. Veterans Day Parade marches down Tejon Street today
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