COS Town Tidings #25-001

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🤣Today’s Chuckle

🤗 New Year Message

🌟Local Feature: 💇‍♀️ New Year, New You: Where Style Meets Heart

📰 A New Bundle of Joy at CMZoo🦥

📰 Healing or Out of Reach? City Council Psilocybin Debate🍄

📰 A Bittersweet Climb to the Summit🥾

📆 Local Events | 🤶 Holiday Events

⛅ COS Weather - Partly cloudy and chilly

As we step into 2025 together, I'm filled with gratitude for this caring community we've built. 🥰 Each of you brings something special to our daily conversations about life in the Springs. ❤️

What dreams, hopes, or goals are stirring in your heart for this year? 💫 Whether it's a personal aspiration or professional goal, we'd love to hear what matters to you. Your fellow readers and I are here to encourage and support your journey. 🌟

Share your 2025 vision with us! Let's lift each other up and make this year meaningful, together. ✨

With warmth and hope for the year ahead, 🤗

Sandy Zuniga, founder of Colorado Springs Town Tidings

At The Vibe Beauty Lounge on East Platte, owner Mish (Michelle) Fultz has created more than just a salon—it’s a sanctuary of acceptance where everyone feels celebrated. Mish’s journey began in Germany, where she was born an Army kid, moving frequently until her family settled in Colorado Springs. Despite her parents' subsequent divorce, she made Colorado her home.

Like many rebellious teenage girls, Mish was drawn to the “bad boy” with a captivating smile. A teenage pregnancy, instead of being her downfall, became a catalyst for growth. Mish and her now husband, her best friend, embraced the challenge, building a beautiful family that later included a second child. This spirit of acceptance permeates The Vibe.

Mish's talent for styling hair and makeup blossomed when she helped her cousin get ready for prom. The moment her cousin looked in the mirror after Mish styled her, tears streaming down her face, whispering, "I've never felt so beautiful!" Mish knew she’d found her calling.

Having felt judged in other salons, Mish envisioned a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of background or style. Thus, The Vibe Beauty Lounge opened—a place of positive energy and kindness.

The Vibe offers a full range of services, from precision haircuts, Mish's specialty vibrant color treatments to rejuvenating facials. Mish and her team use gentle, cruelty-free products and greet every client with warmth and respect. It's a negativity-free zone where everyone is treated like family.

Visit The Vibe Beauty Lounge to book your appointment today. Whether you seek a bold change or self-care, The Vibe is ready to welcome you.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a baby Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth, born on Dec 18 to first-time mom Aysan. With its big, dark eyes and tiny pinkish-brown face, the baby is already charming the zoo’s caretakers. The little one spends its days nursing and clinging to mom’s belly, occasionally sampling solid foods like plantain and zucchini.

The zoo team closely monitored the pregnancy through ultrasounds and x-rays, ensuring a smooth arrival for this precious addition. While mom and baby bond behind the scenes, proud dad Bosco and older sister Bean can be seen in other parts of the zoo. Stay tuned for updates on when the baby will make its public debut!

🤫 Meet The Pain Whisperer - Amy Cook-Porter

Psilocybin, a hallucinogen derived from certain mushrooms, has been a game-changer for some veterans, who found relief from deep-seated trauma and suicidal thoughts. However, a recent Colorado Springs City Council decision imposes strict zoning rules, requiring healing centers to be located a mile away from schools, daycares, and rehab facilities. This effectively restricts access for many residents, despite growing evidence of psilocybin’s therapeutic potential. While advocates argue for its ability to save lives, the council cites caution and the need for further research. With costs already high and access now limited, many hope this decision will be revisited to better support those in need. Full Story

🌡️ Why Your Neighbors Are Raving About This Local Company
Don’t wait until you have an emergency to call!

The AdAmAn Club completed their annual New Year’s hike up Pikes Peak with a heartfelt twist this year. In memory of Luke Stark, a young man who had joined the group as a guest hiker with his father who is a member. Luke was on track to become a member himself, before his untimely passing, the club posthumously added him to their roster. They also welcomed his sister, Rachael Stark, as a new member.

Rachael made the climb in honor of her brother and their father, carrying Luke’s hat as a personal tribute. The two-day ascent ended with the club’s traditional fireworks display, celebrating the arrival of the New Year and paying homage to Luke’s legacy. Full Story

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