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📰 A City Divided: Springs Bans Sleeping in Cars 💔

📰 New Rules at USAFA 🚫

📰 Don’t Miss This Eclipse Tomorrow AM 🌕

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Recently, the Colorado Springs City Council has voted 7-2 to ban sleeping in vehicles on public property. The ordinance consolidates existing camping bans and extends them to vehicles.

A first violation will result in a warning and a 24-hour notice to move, while a second could lead to a citation. Officials state fines will not be collected from those unable to pay, and vehicles will not be towed under this ordinance unless other laws are broken.

Supporters say the ban addresses neighborhood concerns about safety and cleanliness and aims to connect people with social services. Opponents argue it unfairly targets homeless individuals, removing a last-resort shelter option.

The vote followed nearly three hours of public comment. Council members generally agreed on the need to expand services and find long-term housing solutions.

The ordinance requires one more formal vote before going to the mayor. Meanwhile, the nonprofit Ascending to Health continues developing a safe-parking program to provide supportive spaces for people living in vehicles.

*Update from the article on Jan 5, 2026: 🚗 Safe Parking Program For Homeless

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If you regularly visit the U.S. Air Force Academy, whether for medical appointments, prescriptions, athletics events, commissary runs, or simply to enjoy the grounds, you’ll want to plan ahead.

As of March 1, the Academy has implemented updated access procedures in response to the current global climate. Officials say there is no credible threat, but the changes align with U.S. Northern Command directives designed to strengthen safety and security at installations across the country.

Here’s what that means for visitors:

A total lunar eclipse will be visible early tomorrow morning, March 3, with peak viewing between 3:30 and 5:30am MST. The Blood Moon will take on a reddish hue as it moves through Earth’s shadow. No special glasses are required, and darker skies will enhance the experience. It’s possible the clouds may impact the viewing.

If tomorrow morning doesn’t work for you, the next total lunar eclipse won’t arrive until New Year’s Eve 2028, nearly three years from now.

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Remember, our Local Senior wellness educator Kristen Nielsen, founder of TogetherWon shares simple ways to gently train your brain and body together, helping you feel more confident about your balance over time.

I have to be honest, I’ve been doing these 1-minute exercises myself, and I am in constant admiration of how Kristen challenges us to be stronger in such simple ways. We are so fortunate to have her wisdom 2x per month here to help us navigate real life with confidence.

Watch the 60 second video below and try it! 👇

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