COS Town Tidings #25-073

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📰 Arson Suspect Arrested After 30th St Fire🔥

📰 El Paso County’s Big Community Shift🏛️

📰 Hidden Tracker at a Local Park—Are You Safe?⚠

Recipe: 🍬 Irish Potato Candy

📆 Local Events

🌦 COS Weather - AM showers possible, windy (another Fire danger day) and mild temps

Recreation: 🥾 Sand Creek Trail: Explore Nature Without Leaving Town

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🔥 Arson Suspect Arrested After 30th St Fire

A grass fire broke out near 30th Street and Garden of the Gods Road yesterday, quickly spreading across 20 acres and threatening three homes. Fire crews acted fast, keeping the flames from reaching any structures, and no evacuations were needed.

The fire originated near a makeshift campsite, and authorities later arrested 48 year old suspect, Adam Gilmour on arson charges. While the fire is out, the Palmer Mesa Trail has restricted access. Thanks to the rapid response from CSFD, the community avoided what could have been a far more dangerous situation.

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🏛️ El Paso County’s Big Community Shift

El Paso County is streamlining critical services with the creation of the Department of Community Resources, integrating Environmental Services, Justice Services, and Veteran Services under one umbrella.

Vernon Stewart, a Marine Corps veteran with a strong background in public service, has been named Executive Director. His leadership will enhance collaboration and ensure more effective delivery of resources, from environmental health programs to justice alternatives and veteran support. With this new structure, the county aims to provide a more efficient, connected system for residents in need.

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⚠ Hidden Tracker at a Local Park—Are You Safe?

A day at Fred McKown Park, (northeast side near Austin Bluffs and Rangewood Dr) turned concerning when a Colorado Springs family found an Apple AirTag inside a toddler’s toy car. The device, commonly used for tracking lost items, has also been linked to privacy concerns. Uncertain of how it got there, the child’s uncle destroyed the device and filed a police report. The family had purchased the toy new, ruling out previous owners.

Apple provides tools to detect and disable unwanted tracking, but cases often go unreported. The family is urging parents to check their children’s belongings and stay vigilant. Full Story

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🍬 Irish Potato Candy

In honor of St Patrick’s Day coming up I thought these were pretty interesting. Apparently they originated from the Philadelphia area.🤷‍♀️ Are you going to give them a try?

Don’t worry, this confection only looks like cute little potatoes, and actually contains no spuds at all. Imagine the texture of a chocolate truffle but with cream cheese, coconut, and vanilla instead. The outside is coated in ground cinnamon, giving it an uncanny likeness to the real thing.

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

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• Mar 14, 11am-9pm: Base Camp Restaurant Grand Opening @2611 W Colorado Ave Reservations Encouraged

• Mar 14-16, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• March 14-16: Lucky Stiff by First Company Theater @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $5-$18 (Local small theater company, let’s support them!)

• Mar 15, 10am-3pm: Spring Market in Black Forest @Edith Wolford Elementary School, Black Forest Rd FREE

• Mar 15, 1-2pm: St. Patrick’s Day Parade @Tejon St Downtown FREE

• Mar 22, 7-9pm: Meditation and Music by Healing Wheel Holistic @Cave of the Winds, Manitou Springs $65

• April 4, 7-9pm: Sheena Easton @Phil Long Music Hall $49-$99 (age 14+)

• April 12, 7-9pm: The Marshall Tucker Band @Phil Long Music Hall $79-$99 (age 14+)

• April 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $64.95 (18 Tickets Available)

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

🥾 Sand Creek Trail: Explore Nature Without Leaving Town

Need a scenic, easy trail to enjoy in Colorado Springs? The Sand Creek Trail is a great choice, stretching about 8 miles across two main sections with a mix of paved and dirt paths. The southern portion connects parks and neighborhoods in Southeast Colorado Springs, while the northern section follows Sand Creek near Stetson Hills.

With mostly flat terrain, it’s perfect for walking, biking, or spotting local wildlife. Whether you want a quick stroll or a longer ride, this trail offers a refreshing outdoor escape. 

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