COS Town Tidings #26-002

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 The Secret to Goals That Stick ⏳

📰 Tax Filing Delayed Again? 💸

📰 Health Inspectors Shut This Restaurant Down 🍜

Recipe: 🥗 Thai-Style Slaw with Peanuts and Ramen Noodles

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📆 Local Events + Concerts, Fairs/Festivals, Activities

🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, breezy with above average temps again

Recreation: 🥾 A Peaceful Mountain Walk - H.B. Wallace Reserve

I've seen this pattern repeatedly. The 80% failure rate for resolutions isn't a character flaw, it's a planning problem. We set huge goals without a roadmap, then crash by February.

What if we started getting more specific? Instead of "get fit," start with "walk 15 minutes daily." Tiny and specific. Lay out your workout clothes the night before. It removes friction when motivation is low. Treat setbacks as data, not failure. Missing one workout doesn't erase progress. You just start again the next day.

Consistency beats perfection. Your goals won't fail from a lack of willpower. They succeed or fail based on whether your strategy matches how humans actually change.

Here’s a good article from the El Paso County Dept of Health on setting goals that stick.

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As W-2s start landing in mailboxes, local tax professionals say Colorado taxpayers should brace for a delayed start to state e-filing, similar to last year, as updates tied to recent federal legislation are still being finalized. While the IRS is expected to open earlier, Colorado’s system may lag behind, so patience will be key.

This tax season also brings expanded child tax credits adjusted for inflation, new income thresholds, and a shift toward mandatory electronic payments at both the federal and state levels. On the bright side, early economic projections suggest eligible filers could see a modest TABOR refund folded into their overall return, making preparation now a smart move for a smoother filing experience later. Full Story

🎯 The Secret to Financial Confidence You Deserve

Routine restaurant health inspections across Colorado Springs brought a mix of tough reminders and encouraging turnarounds. A few spots landed on the watch list with serious concerns that need attention, while others wrapped up the year showing strong food safety practices and consistency.

👉 Recently Failed, waiting re-inspection:

These locations were flagged for multiple violations and will need to correct issues before moving forward.

🥇 Top Scores! These spots either passed with flying colors—or showed meaningful improvement.

Health inspection results across El Paso County are available online for those wanting to check their favorite spots.

*Note: Most local restaurants take food safety incredibly seriously. In fact, many owners respond to violations swiftly and thoroughly, often making fixes the same day while they wait for reinspection.

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This lively no-cook slaw with ramen noodles is perfect for anytime you’re craving something bright and sustaining.

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Think Colorado is all crowds and trailhead traffic?

Most people skip this hidden spot and that’s what makes it perfect.

H.B. Wallace Reserve in Green Mountain Falls is where the pace slows down.

No race to the top. No packed parking lots. No noise.

Locals come for:

Bring water. Wear solid shoes. Walk slow.

This isn’t a bucket-list selfie stop, it’s where you come to breathe.

Location: Accessed from Green Mountain Falls near Mountain Road, near the town’s trail system (check local trail maps for the best entry points).

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