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AI Won’t Replace Ranchers. But It Will Change Who Wins.
AI can analyse data.
AI can generate recommendations.
But someone still has to make things happen in the real world.
DIT AgTech combines hardware, AI, nutrition automation and real-time data to turn intelligence into action across livestock operations.
It gives ranchers technology that works alongside them, automating supplementation and helping them produce more with less.
That's Physical AI.
And it's already operating in the real world, across 500+ deployed units and 370,000 head of livestock on the platform.
As AI moves from screens into the physical economy, DIT AgTech is building the infrastructure for it in livestock production.
And the market is massive.
Livestock is still one of the world's least automated major industries. The race to bring Physical AI to it has barely begun.
Be one of the first to see where this is going.
𝘐𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥. 𝘋𝘐𝘛 𝘈𝘨𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘊 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://bit.ly/4bzuWCi
Why did the candy go to school?
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😲 Why Would She Name Her Candy Shop This?
🍬 One taste at 30,000 feet was all it took to change everything
What does Christmas taste like? For Monique Borrero-Rivera, it's the fiery warmth of cinnamon and the cool whisper of spearmint. Picture grandma's kitchen, filled with magic as she crafted gleaming, jewel-like pieces of hard candy. This wasn't just a treat; it was a tradition.
That recipe, a sacred trust, eventually landed in Monique's hands. As the keeper of this legacy, she recreated that cherished feeling for years, pouring a connection to the women before her into every piece.
Her children, however, saw a bigger future. "Mom," they insisted, "this is so good, you should sell it." Though daunted, Monique started sharing with her flight attendant colleagues. Flying at 30,000 feet, she'd offer a piece of home, and the reaction was addictive. They found the candy so irresistible they laughingly nicknamed it "crack." The name, a testament to its goodness that Monique initially found shocking but grew to love, stuck. That response gave her the courage for the leap of faith. "I was terrified," Monique recalls, "but seeing that joy on strangers' faces, I knew my kids were right. This tradition wasn't just mine to keep anymore."
Today, that passion has blossomed from two original flavors to over 160, and every piece is still made to order from her home, as fresh as when she creates it for her own family.
🎄 Holiday party or gift list coming up? Candy for your office party, family gathering, teachers, neighbors or stocking stuffers? Order ahead through Monique's Facebook page or give her a call. Since everything is made to order, the earlier the better!
🍬 Come see her in person! Monique is doing just one holiday market this year, the Candy Cane Artisan & Gift Show, Sat-Sun, Dec 12-13 at the Norris Penrose Event Center. It's FREE to get in, with 170+ local artisans, live reindeer and Santa, so stop by her booth, say hi and stock up on gifts!
Find Monique's "Crack" Candy Shop:
Phone for Special Orders: (719) 393-5610
Email: [email protected]
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🇺🇸 Veterans Day: What's Open & Closed Today
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Today we honor the men and women who served. To every veteran in our community: thank you. If you've got errands today, heads up: City of Colorado Springs offices are closed for Veterans Day.
🚫 Closed today:
City Hall, the City Administration Building, City Clerk, Municipal Court and the Sales Tax Office
Pioneers Museum
Deerfield Hills, Hillside and Westside community centers
Helen Hunt Falls and Starsmore visitor centers
Rock Ledge Ranch buildings (the grounds are still open to walk)
Mountain Metro administrative offices, the Parks admin building and the Sports Office at Memorial Park
✅ Open today:
Patty Jewett and Valley Hi golf courses
Sertich Ice Center
Fairview and Evergreen cemeteries (gates open, offices closed)
Pikes Peak Highway: FREE today for active and retired military with ID (weather permitting)
Looking for ways to say thanks? Check out the Veterans Day deals we shared Monday. 🇺🇸
🎄 Only 15 Days to Order! 🐾
A hand-painted portrait of their favorite furry friend, ready for Christmas.
A favorite photo becomes a hand-painted keepsake by Colorado Springs artist Beth. Perfect for someone you love, or a special gift to yourself.
Order by Thanksgiving for Christmas delivery!
🎁 Town Tidings readers save 10% with code COSTOWN10.
🛒 Bargain Box: New Week, New Deals!
🎄 Missed the FunD Fair? You can still grab the Best of the Box clothing, now 50% off this week! All shoes are 50% off too, with a nice variety for men, women and kids. Still need Thanksgiving decor? It's 50% off as well.
And the Christmas donations just keep coming, with new holiday decor hitting the sales floor every single day. Watch now for a sneak peek!
👉 Remember, you can donate items here too!
Location: 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029
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Every Wed-Sun: Tea at the Castle @ Glen Eyrie Castle, 3820 North 30th St $50
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NOV 11 |
🎨 Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater🤶 Holiday Market+1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 📍 Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs turns into a holiday market of handmade art and gifts from local artists, o… |
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NOV 11 |
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia 💗 Community👵 Seniors+1 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · 📍 Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and dementia differentiation, the stages and risk factors, the curren… |
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NOV 12 |
🎨 Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater🤶 Holiday Market+1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 📍 Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs turns into a holiday market of handmade art and gifts from local artists, o… |
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NOV 13 |
🎁 Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show $10-$12 🤶 Holiday Market👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · 📍 Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs The Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show returns to the Colorado Springs Event Center for 3 days of festive holiday shop… |
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NOV 13 |
🎨 Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater🤶 Holiday Market+1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 📍 Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs turns into a holiday market of handmade art and gifts from local artists, o… |
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NOV 13 |
⛸️ Skate in the Park Opening Day at Acacia Park - $13-$15 Activity🧒 Family 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs Opening day! Public skate sessions on opening day: 4pm-6pm, 7pm-9pm. The outdoor rink in Acacia Park runs through Jan 31… |
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NOV 13 |
🎄 Community Caroling & Acacia Park Tree Lighting - FREE 💗 Community🧒 Family+1 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 📍 Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs Kick off the holidays downtown! Sing along with the Soli Deo Gloria Choir at the Acacia Park bandshell from 5 to 5:45pm,… |
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NOV 13 |
Our Lady's Dowry 2026 Gala 💗 Community🥘 Food+1 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 775 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs Join us for the 6th Annual Our Lady’s Dowry—a gala celebrating the story of Our Lady of Walsingham and building the futu… |
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NOV 13 |
🤠 Hoedown for Heroes at the Flying W Ranch 💖 Charity💗 Community 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Rd, Colorado Springs Dust off your boots for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Western celebration honoring veterans and service members.… |
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NOV 14 |
2026 Handmade HollyDays 🤶 Holiday Market 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · 📍 2336 Vickers Dr. Suite 130, Colorado Springs We are super excited to be continuing Holly's annual tradition of this handmade-focused craft show. (If you're unfamilia… |
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Nov 21, 4pm: Sanskriti: The Cultural Evolution of India @ Ent Center for the Arts $30.50-$80.50
Nov 21, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
Nov 22, 2:30 & 7:30pm: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve @The Broadmoor World Arena $99-$160
Nov 27-Dec 26 (select nights): Christmas at Forest Bend Farm, Black Forest $15-$22 (reserve ahead)
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