COS Town Tidings #25-086

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📰 Love Pulpit Rock? Big Changes Are on the Way🏞️

📰 La Niña Is Weakening—What That Means for Us🌦️

📰 Pharmacy Shake-Up—Springs Stores Affected💊

Recipe: 🍄 Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

📆 Local Events | 🛍 DEALS

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and record temps

Crime: 🚨 Federal Raid in Colorado Springs

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🏞️ Love Pulpit Rock? Big Changes Are on the Way

Colorado Springs has received a $250,000 grant to enhance Austin Bluffs Open Space, including a new half-mile hiking-only trail to Pulpit Rock’s summit with stone steps for stability. The project will also add nearly 2.5 miles of multi-use trails, restore damaged areas by closing illegal paths, and upgrade parking lots for better visitor access.

These updates support the city's long-term plan for the open space, ensuring safer, more sustainable trails while preserving the natural beauty of this popular outdoor destination.

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🌦️ La Niña Is Weakening—What That Means for Us

Southern Colorado has been experiencing a dry stretch, raising concerns about wildfire risks. However, the latest forecast suggests a transition from La Niña to an ENSO-neutral pattern, which typically brings more stable precipitation and temperatures.

This shift is expected to take hold between February and April, with a 75% chance of lasting into summer. If this pattern holds, we could see more balanced moisture levels, offering some relief to the region. Full Story

🍞 Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries 
📍3312 Austin Bluffs (Inside The Cupcake Doctor): M-Sat, 9am-6pm

💊 Pharmacy Shake-Up—Springs Stores Affected

Is Walgreens your go-to pharmacy or do you you shop there? This might affect you. They have announced they will close over 500 underperforming stores by the end of 2025, including 14 in Colorado. Two locations in Colorado Springs—one on West Colorado Ave and another on East Platte (Google says this one is already permanently closed)—are among those shutting down.

This is part of a larger trend of store closures as businesses adjust to changing consumer habits and economic pressures. With these closures, customers may need to seek out alternative pharmacies for prescriptions and everyday essentials. Full Story

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🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

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🍄 Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Umami-rich mushrooms and earthy asparagus are the dream team when it comes to risotto. Here, we combine these two powerhouse veggies with fragrant garlic, bright lemon juice, and herbaceous dill to create rich flavor in this classic Italian rice dish.

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

• Mar 27-30, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Mar 29, 10am-5pm: Spring into Victory @U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum $24

• Mar 29, 11a,-4pm: LIVE Birds of Prey with Nature's Educators @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE

• Mar 29, 10am-2pm: Pikes Peak Herb Fest – 21st Annual Free Community Event @Westside Community Center FREE

• Apr 4 (6:30-tournament finishes for the night), 5 (10am-most of the day): Charity Cornhole Tournament Weekend @315 N Page Rd, COS 80930 FREE Family Fun Event

• Apr 5, 11am-5pm: Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Fest @Norris Penrose Event Center $6-$59

• April 11, 7-9pm: The Long Run | Colorado's Tribute to The Eagles @Phil Long Music Hall $39-$59 (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 (15 Tickets Available)

🚨 Federal Raid in Colorado Springs

Federal agents have indicted two Colorado Springs men accused of running an illegal weapons operation near S Academy, north of Ft Carson. Authorities say the duo 3D-printed machine gun conversion devices and disguised them in Lego boxes before shipping them nationwide. A recent raid uncovered around 300 illegal devices and ghost guns inside their home. If convicted, both men face up to 10 years in prison. Full Story

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