COS Town Tidings #24-264

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📰 Colorado Springs Faces a Healthcare Crisis—Here's Why🚑

📰 Patrols Are Up: What You Should Know🚔

📰 When and Where to Catch Peak Foliage🍂

Recipe: 🌶 Dried Cherry Chili Colorado Barbecue Sauce

📆 Local Events

🥾 Tough Hike, Epic Views: Blodgett Peak

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, very warm and breezy

Why did the man buy Reynolds Wrap?

👉His wife wanted to see fall foilage🤣

🚑 Colorado Springs Faces a Healthcare Crisis—Here's Why

Imagine suffering a violent seizure while driving, and months later, you’re still waiting to see a doctor. This is the reality for Christine Hyatt, a local resident who has been left in limbo, waiting more than seven months for a neurological appointment after a seizure broke her back in four places. Could this happen to you or a loved one in a crisis? As Colorado Springs faces a growing shortage of physicians, thousands of patients are stranded in medical situations, forced to wait for essential care. With the shortage worsening due to medical school costs, an aging workforce, and post-pandemic burnout, what can be done to ensure that people get the care they need — before it’s too late? Full Story

🚔 Patrols Are Up: What You Should Know

Fall season is here and so is Colorado’s longest DUI enforcement campaign is in full swing, running through October 23 (picking up again Oct 30-Nov 3). With the spike in seasonal festivities, including football games and fall celebrations, the risk of impaired driving rises. Last year, impaired driving caused 227 deaths across Colorado, many in our city. Local law enforcement, including the Colorado Springs Police, is ramping up patrols, urging drivers to plan ahead and use safe alternatives like rideshares. The cost of a DUI — or worse, a life — is too high. Are you prepared to make the right choice this fall and keep our roads safe?

🍂 When and Where to Catch Peak Foliage

Colorado’s fall colors are already transforming the landscape, especially in Teller County, where the aspens are quickly turning golden. Wondering when and where to catch the best of it? Timing is everything, and the window is closing fast for the northern regions and the higher elevations. From Pikes Peak Highway to Mueller State Park, there are plenty of local spots to explore, but don’t wait—storms, cold snaps, and high winds can cut the viewing season short. The further south you go, the later the peak, but for the best local colors, plan a trip soon before the vibrant hues fade. Will you make the most of it, or miss out on nature’s golden show?

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🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!

*Sept 24 @5:30 - Artisan Baking Workshop 
(Limited Space, sign up NOW!)

🌶 Dried Cherry Chili Colorado Barbecue Sauce

Created by local Colorado Springs chef, Jason Miller at Season Two Taste. Due to this weekend being the Pueblo Chili Festival and Colorado chili’s being in season, we thought this was a great “scrumptious all purpose barbecue sauce, tangy and sweet” recipe to share. 🤤

Access the complete recipe with tailored modifications to suit your dietary requirements, along with convenient print options.

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📆Local Events

• Sept 20-22, 10am-6pm: 2024 Parade of Homes @All over Colorado Springs $17

• Sept 20 (Noon-6pm), 21 (10am-5pm), 22 (11am-4pm): The Springs Home Show @Colorado Springs Event Center FREE

• Sept 21, 5-8pm: 10 Annual Harvest Celebration Fundraiser @Hillside Hub, 1090 S Institute $40

• Sept 22, 8-10am: Trail Tranquility: Hike & Yoga @Black Forest Section 16 Trail $20

• Sept 23, 2pm: Pumpkin Floral Workshop with Catherine of Twigs & Posies @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $65

• Sept 26, Sept 26, 6-9:30pm: Tails, Tunes & Tastes @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $65-$75 Adults Only, 21+

• Sept 28-Oct 6: Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup (Sign up early)

• Sept 28, 11am-6:30pm: Blues On The Mesa @Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr $50

  • 🌟Spotlight: 🎸Uniting Colorado Springs Through Blues with Amy Whitesell

• Sept 28, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95 (1 Ticket left)

• Sept 28, 6-10pm: SKSF Night of Comedy 25 yr fundraiser @Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $85-$600

• Oct 4-27 (Fri's 9:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm): Pumpkin Fest @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

• Oct 4 (2-7pm)-5 (all day): Love, Lotus, and Leaves Fall Yoga/Hiking/Biking Retreat @SCP Hotel, 2850 S Circle Dr $225

• Oct 5, 1-3:30: Nature Journaling Guided Walk @Bear Creek $25-$30 (Prepaid registration required)

• Oct 18, 7pm: Elvis: One Night Tribute to The King @Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $40-$80 (Limited Tickets Left)

• Nov 10, 7-8:30pm: Cave of the Winds Soundbath @Cave of the Winds $65 (Limited Tickets Available)

🥾 Tough Hike, Epic Views: Blodgett Peak

Blodgett Peak, located on the northwestern edge of Colorado Springs, is a challenging 3.2-mile hike that draws outdoor enthusiasts eager for both a workout and scenic beauty. The trail ascends through rugged canyons, leading hikers to a summit offering panoramic views of Pikes Peak, Rampart Reservoir, and the Air Force Academy. While the path can be steep and rocky, it’s a favorite for locals looking to experience Colorado’s natural beauty from a vantage point that rewards effort with breathtaking scenery.

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