COS Town Tidings #24-306

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📰 Why Cheyenne Mountain May Look Smoky Today🔥

📰 Why Colorado Springs is Glowing Teal Tonight🕯️

📰 End of Daylight Savings, Don’t Forget These First🕒

Recipe: 🍩 Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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🌤 COS Weather - Mostly Sunny, mild temps

Recreation: 🥾 Gray Back Peak: Dog-Friendly Hike Close to Home

November: when trees undress and…


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🔥 Why Cheyenne Mountain May Look Smoky Today

This morning, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station will conduct controlled live-fire training from 9am to noon. This planned exercise, complete with safety measures, may produce visible smoke in the southwest area of Colorado Springs. This training is part of the station’s ongoing preparedness efforts, helping keep defense missions ready and secure. The public is advised not to worry, as it’s all within a controlled environment.

🕯️ Why Colorado Springs is Glowing Teal Tonight

If you notice a teal glow lighting up iconic Colorado Springs landmarks tonight, there’s a powerful reason behind it. This vibrant color marks “Light the World in Teal,” a national campaign by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

Colorado is home to nearly 91,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, with thousands more family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers. As rates continue to rise, the teal glow is a reminder of the pressing need for support, research, and a cure. So, if you see that bright teal light, remember—it's more than just a color; it’s a call to care.

🕒 End of Daylight Savings, Don’t Forget These First

With Daylight Saving ending Sunday, it’s a great time to winter-proof your home. Start by disconnecting hoses from exterior faucets and adding bib covers for added freeze protection. Change air filters for efficient heating, replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and clear gutters to prevent water issues. Finally, reverse ceiling fans to make your home warmer.

These simple steps will help you enjoy a cozier, well-prepared winter season.

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🍩 Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Recipe by Eat Yourself Skinny

Soft Baked Apple Cider Donuts made healthier with whole wheat flour, applesauce and Greek yogurt for the perfect fall treat that comes together in just 20 minutes! Loaded with warm spices and coated with cinnamon and sugar.

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🥾 Gray Back Peak: Dog-Friendly Hike Close to Home

Gray Back Peak Trail is a 3.6-mile, moderate route accessible via Gold Camp Road with great views. Perfect for hikers, runners, and equestrians. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the best conditions for the hike are from March through November. An ideal pick for a refreshing outdoor experience just beyond city limits!

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