🤠 Trivia Tuesday: The Cimarron Legacy in COS

COS Local News & Events | Issue #24-051 2/20/24

20 Feb • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings Issue #24-051

📰 Broadmoor Hosts National STEM Battle Royale🤖 
📰 Louie's Pizza: New Owner, Original Flavor🍕 
📰 Traffic Alert: South Academy Closures🚧
🚔 Arrest Made in UCCS Dorm Shooting
📆 Local Events
🤠 Trivia Alert: The Cimarron Legacy in COS
🛍 Local DEALS
🐾 National Love Your Pet Day!

 

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🤖 Broadmoor Hosts National STEM Battle Royale

The Broadmoor Hotel hosted a national robotics competition, attracting teenagers from various states, including Colorado schools like Sabin Middle School and Widefield High School, showcasing their skills and innovation in robotics. The competition, by invite only, serves not only as a platform for teams to showcase their talents but also as a catalyst for fostering interest in STEM fields.

Organized by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA), the event aims to encourage youth to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). AFCEA's involvement extends beyond robotics, with initiatives like the Cyberspace Symposium, which generates funds to support STEM education for children.

🍕 Louie's Pizza: New Owner, Original Flavor

Louie’s Pizza, a beloved spot in Colorado Springs known for its delicious pies, is making changes under new ownership. The pizzeria, aiming to return to its roots, plans to revive the classic flavors and quality that initially won over the community. Joshua Sales, the new owner, emphasizes the importance of honoring the tradition of Louie’s while ensuring the continuation of serving high-quality pizza.

As part of the revitalization, an invitation has been extended to the original founder, Louie Sciarrotta, to contribute to the process. Rediscover your favorite pizzas and experience the taste that has made Louie’s a local gem.

🚧 Traffic Alert: South Academy Closures

South Academy in Colorado Springs is undergoing construction along a 1.5-mile stretch from I-25 to Milton Proby Parkway. This project aims to enhance the road with additional lanes, improved drainage, expanded shoulders, sound walls, and bridge upgrades. Several closures are scheduled for this week:

  • On Tuesday and Wednesday nights (7 PM to 4:30 AM), alternating left and right lane closures will occur on east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard over Fountain Creek.

  • A full closure of the eastbound South Academy Blvd bridge over Fountain Creek is scheduled for Wednesday.

  • On Friday night through Saturday afternoon (7 PM Fri to 2 PM Sat), the US 85/87 on-ramp from northbound South Academy Blvd will be fully closed, with a detour in place.

 

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🚔 Arrest Made in UCCS Dorm Shooting 

Student, Nicholas Trevon Jordan, 25, was apprehended at 8:37 a.m. Monday after Colorado Springs police found him in a vehicle in the 4900 block of Cliff Point Circle East. Arrested for his suspected involvement in the fatal shooting of two individuals, identified as Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery, in a University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) dorm room, this past Friday. Jordan is currently in custody at the El Paso County Jail, with bail set at $1 million. This is still an ongoing investigation.

A healing walk, attended by hundreds yesterday, was organized to provide solace and support to the grieving community. University officials and city residents joined in solidarity, expressing condolences and solidarity.

 

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🤠 Journey Through Time: The Cimarron Legacy in COS 

It’s trivia time! As settlements were forming, the Cimarron area's history is intertwined with transportation and progress. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, which began construction in 1888, passed through Cimarron Hills, marking the area as a significant point in Colorado's rail history until the tracks were removed in the 1980s

Today, Cimarron Street (US 24) serves as a vital gateway to downtown and the mountain communities to the west, and the surrounding area, including Cimarron Hills, is an integral part of the city.

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🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

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  • Songbird Orchards, Feb 20th-24th, 14% off all bird seed, suet, feeders & more! 2204 W. Colorado Ave. 719-475-1700 (M-F 9:30 AM-4 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, closed Sun)

  • Blue Spruce Mercantile: Additional 25% OFF of our already discounted price on all PRINTERS & AIR PURIFIERS through Feb 20th. 5677 N. Academy Blvd. Hours: Mon, Tues & Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 1-5 PM (Closed Wed & Thurs)

 

 

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