COS Town Tidings #25-100

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📰 Farewell to a Zoo Icon🦍

📰 What Just Changed in Stratton Could Save Homes🔥

📰 Future Transit Lands in COS🚅

Recipe: 🧆 One-Pan Thai Chicken Meatballs

📆 Local Events 

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Crime: 🚨 Missing Found Teens in Colorado Springs—Stay Alert

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🦍 Farewell to a Zoo Icon

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is paying tribute to Roxie, a 48-year-old Western lowland gorilla and the Zoo’s longest resident, who passed away peacefully after a long life of playful leadership and quiet influence.

Born at the Zoo, Roxie never had offspring but was instrumental in helping raise and guide others in her troop—especially during social transitions and bonding. Her memory lives on through her troopmates Asha, Kwisha, and Goma, and the Zoo invites guests to honor her by recycling electronics, helping protect wild gorilla habitats from coltan mining.

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🔥 What Just Changed in Stratton Could Save Homes

A major wildfire mitigation effort is now complete in Stratton Open Space, where over 266 acres were cleared of hazardous vegetation. Led by the Colorado Springs Fire Department and city Parks team, the project targeted areas prone to rapid fire spread by removing overgrowth and sick trees.

Funded through the 2D TABOR initiative, the work helps safeguard neighborhoods near wildland-urban areas. Officials now hope residents will follow suit by clearing flammable trees and spacing out vegetation near their homes—steps that can make a real difference during fire season. Full Story

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🚅 Future Transit Lands in COS

Swisspod, a high-speed transportation company focused on clean, emission-free Hyperloop systems, is expanding into Colorado Springs with a new manufacturing and R&D facility. This move will bring over 100 new jobs to the area—many in engineering and design—and aligns with Colorado’s broader vision for reducing transportation emissions and boosting transit options.

With support from state and local agencies, including financial incentives and workforce development programs, Swisspod’s presence reinforces Colorado Springs as an emerging center for innovation in transportation and advanced manufacturing.

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🧆 One-Pan Thai Chicken Meatballs

These Thai chicken meatballs are bursting with flavor, simmering in a creamy coconut curry sauce with fresh veggies. It’s a one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights—serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love!

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

• Apr 10-13, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Apr 10, 9am-2pm: Senior Lifestyle Expo @ Antlers Hotel, 4 S Cascade Ave FREE

• Apr 10-11 (6:30pm), 12 (2 & 6:30 pm): Mary Poppins Jr @UCCS, 5225 N Nevada $22-$35

• Apr 12, 10am-noon: Salsa Garden Workshop @Vermijo Park, 2701 West Vermijo Ave FREE (Must RSVP: Kids, any age)

  • —> 🌟Community Nonprofit Spotlight: ❤️Transform Hardship Into Hope for Local Moms

• Apr 12, 11am-4pm: The Buzzy B presents BEE-yond Family Fun Event @Colorado Springs Event Center FREE admission

  • —> 🐝Teen Mom to Community Hero: Jenn's Journey

• April 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (11 Tickets Available)

• May 2, 7-9pm: Double Wide | 90's Country Comedy Show @Phil Long Music Hall $20-$45 (age 14+)

• May 17, 7-9pm: Still They Ride | Tribute to Journey @Phil Long Music Hall $29-$59 (age 14+)

• Jun 6-28: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28

🚨 Missing Found Safe - Teens in Colorado Springs—Stay Alert

Update: has been located safely.

CSPD is looking for 13-year-old Wilmesyz Luz Ortegas Rojas, who was last seen around 5pm yesterday, April 9 near the 5100 block of Airport Road. She was wearing gray Hello Kitty pants and a yellow shirt. She is described as a hispanic female, approximately 5’6” and 150 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Wilmesyz is considered at-risk, and the police are asking for the community’s help in locating her.

Update: Savhene has been located safely.

CSPD is also searching for 12-year-old Savhene Franklin, who was last seen yesterday, April 9 in the 1700 block of Chelton Road. She’s described as as a black female, approximately 5’4” and 100 lbs and authorities consider her an at-risk juvenile.

Police are asking the public to stay alert and report any sightings or information on either youth, by calling 719-444-7000. The community’s help can be the key to bringing them safely home.

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