COS Town Tidings Issue #24-044

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📰 Training Day: "Air Force One" in COS ✈️
📰 Road Closure Alert: Barnes Rd. Under Repair 🚧 
📰 Input Wanted: Fishers Canyon Open Space Plans 📋

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🚒 Deadly Collision: CSPD Investigates

📆 Local Events

🏔️ Trivia Alert: NORAD

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🌤 COS Weather - partly cloudy with mild temps again

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✈️ Training Day: "Air Force One" in Colorado Springs

Reports emerged of a plane with presidential markings landing near the Colorado Springs Airport around 4 p.m. on Monday, sparking curiosity among locals. Although resembling "Air Force One," the aircraft was part of the presidential fleet undergoing training, with President Biden absent. Meanwhile, Biden remained at the White House, engaged in official meetings with the King of Jordan.

🚧 Road Closure Alert: Barnes Rd. Under Repair

Barnes Rd. will undergo a week-long closure, between Antelope Dr. and Marksheffel Rd. for significant underground utility work which started yesterday. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan alternate routes. Detours are in place: drivers along Peterson Rd. will be rerouted to Stetson Hills Blvd. or Carefree Cir. to access Marksheffel Rd., while those aiming for businesses along Barnes Rd. should take Antelope Ridge Dr. 

📋 Input Wanted: Fishers Canyon Open Space Plans

The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department are initiating public engagement for the future Master and Management Plan of Fishers Canyon Open Space. Located in the southwest foothills borders Cheyenne Mountain State Park to the south, the Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhood to the east and the Pike National Forest to the west. Acquired in 2021 and spanning nearly 343 acres, the space was purchased for $4.2 million with TOPS funds and a $1.25 million grant.

The public survey, beginning on February 23, aims to gather community feedback to shape the space while preserving its natural beauty and ecological balance. Currently closed to the public, Fishers Canyon Open Space awaits trail system development and management planning. A significant fire mitigation project was conducted in December 2022 to mitigate wildfire risks in the area.

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🚒 Deadly Collision: CSPD Investigates

Early morning yesterday, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Falcon Division, rushed to the intersection of Dublin Blvd and Vincent Dr following reports of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Witnesses had already extracted the lone occupant from the vehicle and initiated CPR. Despite efforts from emergency responders, including the Colorado Springs Fire Department and AMR, the driver didn't survive. Given the severity of the crash, the Major Crash Team was called to take over the investigation as the cause of the crash remains under investigation. 

📆 Local Events

• Feb 13th, Noon-2 PM: Rock Identification Minerals @Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St $5

• Feb 13th, 6-9 PM: 'The Return of Tanya Tucker' Documentary @Rocky Mountain Women's Film, 2727 N. Cascade Ave. Suite 140 $5 Donation

• Feb 14th-18th, 2-5 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87Feb 13-15th, 7:30 PM: Hairspray @Pikes Peak Center $54-$89

• Feb 14th, 6 PM: Paint and Pasta Valentines Event @Brush Crazy, 4416 Austin Bluffs Pkwy $20

• Feb 14th, 7-8:30 PM: Vino & Valentine's benefit for Springs Rescue Mission @Lemon Lodge Ski Bar, 111 East Pikes Peak Ave $16-$30

• Feb 14th-25th (Weds-Sundays): Ice Castle @Cripple Creek $21-$27

• Feb 15th, 5-9 PM: Cribbagepalooza 2024 Benefit @Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 530 Communication Cir $10-$25

• Feb 15th, 7-8:30 PM: Satya Kirtan BHAKTI yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd FREE with reservation (Donation appreciated)

  • SPOTLIGHT: 🧘A Sanctuary of Healing: Yoga Studio Satya's Story

• Feb 16th-18th, (16th noon-7 PM, 17th 10 AM-5 PM, 18th 11 AM-4 PM): The Springs Home Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd 

• Feb 16th & 17th (every Fri & Sat), 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+

• Feb 16th, 5-7 PM: Fox Run Nature Center Public Meeting @Black Forest Community Club, 12530 Black Forest Rd

• Feb 16th, 5-8 PM: Galentine's Day Party @Blush Dry Bar Salon, 1505 South Tejon St $49

• Feb 16th, 9:30 PM-midnight: 21+ Valentine Murder Mystery | Wine Included @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $39-$42

• Feb 17th, 9 AM-12 PM: Intro to Indoor Gardening @Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd $5

• Feb 17th, 5:30-7 PM: Southern Colorado Handbell Festival @Colorado Springs Christian Schools, 405 Austin Bluffs

🏔️ Trivia Alert: NORAD

Attention trivia enthusiasts! Today's trivia poll asks about the historical and strategic significance of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, nestled in the heart of Cheyenne Mountain. This iconic site has played a pivotal role in various uses, including originally housing the operations center for NORAD, which has now moved. They only have a small crew at this location and serves as an alternate site.

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