COS Town Tidings #25-024

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📰 Another Water Main = Temporary Road Closure🚧

📰 CMZoo Animal Rights Debate Hits Colorado Courts🐘

📰 Why Colorado Springs Roads Cost Us💸

Recipe: 🍎 Iron Skillet Apple Crisp

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📆 Local Events

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🚧 Another Water Main = Temporary Road Closure

According to Colorado Springs Utilities, the intersection of Wooten and Galley is closed in all directions for essential water main installation. The closure will last until Tues, Jan 28, at 10 am, with detours in place to help drivers navigate the area.

This project is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing water services. Work will move east toward Powers once this intersection is complete.

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🐘 CMZoo Animal Rights Debate Hits Colorado Courts

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that five elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo cannot legally challenge their captivity because they are not considered persons under the law. The case, brought by an animal rights group, argued that the elephants—Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo—suffer mentally and physically in captivity and should be moved to a sanctuary.

The zoo maintained that relocation would be harmful to the elephants due to their age and social habits. This ruling mirrors a similar decision in New York involving another elephant named Happy. The legal battle highlights the growing conversation around animal rights and whether they should extend to nonhuman creatures.

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💸 Why Colorado Springs Roads Cost Us

A report by TRIP reveals that Colorado Springs drivers are spending an average of $2,610 annually due to vehicle repairs caused by poor road conditions, with 28% of roads rated poor and 46% fair. A $350 million statewide funding shortfall hampers maintenance efforts. Residents have expressed concerns about road quality, citing the financial impact, although some recognize improvements in recent years.

The City of Colorado Springs highlighted its proactive infrastructure investments, including the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority and renewed 2C program, as well as bridge upgrades. While local efforts aim to address these challenges, regional and state-level funding remain obstacles. Full Story

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🍎 Iron Skillet Apple Crisp

Another cold weekend, figured you may want an easy, warm comfort treat.

Who doesn’t love the flavors of apples and cinnamon baked to perfection with a crispy crumble topping? Yum! This is not only gluten free, it’s also grain free, paleo friendly, and vegan! (Recipe says Natural Grocers brand products, you can use whatever brand you have.)

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

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🎉 New Events Calendar!

We're making it easier to discover and share what's happening in Colorado Springs! Our carefully curated new interactive calendar is live and growing. Optional weekly SMS event reminders available!

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📆 Local Events

• Jan 24, Thurs-Sat through Mar 15, 1-6pm: Psycullescence Exhibit @ENT Center For the Arts, Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery

• Jan 24-26, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jan 24-31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

• Jan 24-Feb 23: Ice Castles @Cripple Creek $21-$29

• Jan 24-25, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

• Jan 30-Feb 16 (Thurs' & Fri's 7:30pm, Sat's 2 & 7:30pm, Sun's 4pm): The Heart Sellers - Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts: Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre, 5225 N Nevada $30.50

• Jan 31, 4-6pm: Beginners Crochet @Who Gives A SCRAP, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (3 Spots Left)

• Feb 6, 7-9pm: William Lee Martin: The Funny Life Tour @Phil Long Music Hall $34-$54 (ages 14+)

• Feb 9, 3-5pm: Taking Care of the Givers @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $20

• Feb 14 & 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, 6:30-8:30pm: Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only (21+) @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $40.75-$55.75

• Feb 14, 7-10pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95 (1 Ticket Left)

• Feb 15, 7-9pm: Jefferson Starship -50th Anniversary Tour @Phil Long Music Hall $89-$120 (ages 14+)

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