Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLORADO SPRINGS (KKTV) - An apartment complex was evacuated late Sunday morning according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) The incident occurred in the 2000 block of South Circle at the Alta Apartment complex a building that used to be the Hotel Elegante Police said a man was found dead inside one of the rooms with a grenade in his hand but the CSPD Regional Explosive Unit was called as a precaution Police reportedly found two inert grenades in the room and explained to 11 News that inert grenades are shells with no explosives inside it would be “impossible” for them to go off Police believe that the man took his own life If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or another type of mental health crisis (KOAA) — Before most people have had their morning coffee the Old Colorado City Trash Fairies are already hard at work trading magic wands for trash bags as they clean up their community It's about picking up pieces of his life and giving back to the community that helped him a time when he was fighting to get back on his feet He had been living in his truck and turned to Westside Cares for help 'What are the chances of helping me get off the street?' And they said it starts right here So that was the beginning of the beginning of the process I had to show up for my life," MacNufo said He quickly found purpose and a family through the OCC Trash Fairies — a group that started in 2016 after a rainstorm washed trash through Manitou all the trash from upstream came down," Tiffany Scott said Founders Luke and Tiffany Scott promised to do something about it and have been building community ever since reminding others that keeping the city clean is a shared responsibility "Let's treat each other as equals and get together for things like this and have a good time while we're out here," Luke Scott said from first-timers to regulars like MacNufo People would pay good money to feel what I'm feeling and it only cost me to show up for my own life and for my community," MacNufo said Others say the experience opens their eyes to bigger issues and why small actions matter it's a little sad seeing everything here," Madison Kitchen said "You kind of get a picture of how these homeless people have to live It's good for anyone to come out here and see this and then try to become part of the solution," Daniel Kurschner said The OCC Trash Fairies aim to do cleanups at least once a month they met at Vermijo Park to clean up the section they adopted from 25th to Ridge which they say sees a lot of different traffic the team picked up almost 2 tons of trash in one morning now he's the one showing up and showing others what's possible it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5 Report a typo (KOAA) — The Switchbacks have had a rough first two months of the season tallying just one win so far and dropping to 11th place in the Western Conference Jearl Margaritha gets it to go in the top right corner and puts his club on top Duke Lacroix tries to set up Justin Dhillon in the box but it's snatched out of the air by the Phoenix goalkeeper but it gets redirected off the body of the defender and misses just left of the goalpost Phoenix takes a shot at the goal while Abraham Romero is out of position but Matt Mahoney steps in and makes the save The school remained one after the first half to play That goal also serves as Fontana's first goal with the Switchbacks in USL play The two teams settle for a draw and end the game 1-1 The Switchbacks will be playing against the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday The Red Bulls are a Major League Soccer team in the Eastern Conference Tuesday's game will be the fourth round of the U.S You can stream all non-nationally televised Switchbacks matches on any of KOAA’s mobile and connected TV apps and website The partnership will also bring locally exclusive Switchbacks content to our website and app For more information on how to stream the Switchbacks all season long, click here (KOAA) — Colorado Springs Police are asking you to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Vittoria Leanne Nelson She was last seen leaving her home on Sunday along Petra Heights on the southeast side of Colorado Springs Just northwest of the South Academy Boulevard and Highway 24 intersection 3/3If you have seen or know of Vittoria's location, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000 or 911. pic.twitter.com/36l0hbMyGl — Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) May 5, 2025 Nelson is currently believed to have dyed red hair and green hair Other identifying items are her two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo that should be on her left ankle Investigators believe Nelson is traveling to north Texas with an adult white man in the car that is pictured below: If you have seen Nelson or have any information about her whereabouts, you are asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719)444-7000 or 911 officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) were sent to a traffic crash at the intersection of La Salle St they learned that one of the drivers was ejected from their car That driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries the Major Crash Team was sent to the scene to take over the investigation a member of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office was attempting a traffic stop on one of the cars involved in the crash The car fled and began a short-lived police pursuit The sheriff's deputy stopped pursuing the car and the suspect was involved in the crash at the intersection Police say that the person who was transported to the hospital was the person fleeing from the Sheriff's Deputy and the driver's name hasn't been released CSPD does not specify if anyone has been arrested © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. 9-14) behind two-out batting and impressive pitching in a 10-3 win on Saturday night at Bailey-Brayton Field the Falcons shift in front of WSU in the Mountain West Standings We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — According to the US Department of Agriculture, 30-40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste. In southern Colorado Bella's Bagels is trying to reduce that number there's something in the air," said Bella's Co-Owner Jason Stele Stele said Bella's started by donating its day-old bagels to local farms and now those bagels go to people at a reduced price "It hurts my soul to ever have to throw out stuff," Stele said "We can still sell a dozen bagels at a fraction of the cost." Stele said bagels that are not sold the day of get bagged to keep them fresh and through a Colorado-based app called Goodie Bag anyone can pick up the older bagels on a first-come Goodie Bag's Co-Founder Eddy Connors said the idea came from him and his former CU Boulder roommate He said they both realized how prevalent food waste is in the United States and wanted to be part of the change "It's individuals like you and I that are responsible for the most amount of food waste in America," Connors said Both Stele and Connors said when it comes to reducing your own food waste be intentional about what you buy and what you sell "The chefs themselves will know best how they can creatively put to work their leftovers," Connors said pay close attention to how many items you expect to sell in a day and you're just running the business with your belly Regal Hospitality will manage the properties Whitestone Capital recently reopened the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Colorado Springs North in Colorado Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North and Homewood Suites Colorado Springs North are now open in Colorado Springs recently completed year-long renovations of the dual-branded property with Ohio-based Striv Design Regal Hospitality, a subsidiary of Whitestone Cos., will manage operations, according to a company statement “We are thrilled to reintroduce these hotels to the community and our loyal guests,” said Batra along with Striv Design and Regal Hospitality have created spaces that elevate the travel experience We invite both business and leisure travelers to experience it for themselves.” The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites are adjacent to each other and near the U.S The properties offer indoor and outdoor pools and three fitness areas for business travelers Batra said the properties were valuable assets that needed investment to position them as key properties in the area we were at a loss for words at the mountain views from the guestrooms,” said Chuck Groger “We knew then all the properties needed was a renovation and a management team who cared we are thrilled to celebrate it with the entire Colorado Springs community.” Whitestone recently acquired the 144-room Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall of America its first investment in Minnesota and fourth Homewood Suites purchase in 18 months PEACHTREE GROUP RECENTLY launched the 114-key Residence Inn Ocean Township along the Jersey Shore in New Jersey This marks the company’s eighth DST offering since launching the program in 2022 The Residence Inn is in Monmouth County, one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., known for its high median income and vibrant year-round economy, Peachtree said in a statement “This newly developed property represents everything we look for in a DST offering: strong market fundamentals and long-term upside driven by secular tailwinds in travel,” said Tim Witt Peachtree’s president for 1031 exchange and DST products Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by Greg Friedman managing principal and CFO; and Mitul Patel The hotel benefits from its proximity to beach destinations such as Asbury Park The region’s diverse economy—anchored by healthcare and technology—drives consistent lodging demand throughout the year Netflix is investing $900 million to redevelop nearby Fort Monmouth into its primary East Coast production hub a project expected to create 3,500 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs “With the opening of Residence Inn Ocean Township in 2024 we’re providing investors access to a debt-free income-generating asset in a premier coastal market,” Witt said “It’s a strategic fit for those seeking tax deferral through a 1031 exchange while maintaining exposure to one of the most resilient sectors in commercial real estate.” Peachtree’s DST properties offer a compelling option for 1031 exchange investors seeking to reinvest proceeds from the sale of appreciated real estate while deferring taxes and maintaining exposure to the hotel sector The firm’s eight DST offerings total more than $220 million in debt-free real estate transactions In February Peachtree appointed Jordan Hylton as senior vice president of multifamily acquisitions for its DST platform which recently expanded its portfolio to include multifamily assets Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner is now open in Mobile was developed and franchised by 3H Group and is managed by LBA Hospitality Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 3H Group is led by President and CEO Hiren Desai, while Dothan, Alabama-based LBA Hospitality is headed by President Beau Benton “As the first developer to break ground on a Hyatt Studios hotel and now the first to open one, we’ve seen firsthand how this brand fills a critical gap in the extended-stay space,” said Desai efficient design and a flexible operating model that resonates with both guests and owners Its focus on quality extended-stay experiences paired with Hyatt’s strong support and reputation and we’re excited to continue growing with additional Hyatt Studios projects in the future.” located in Tillmans Corner less than 10 miles from Mobile International Airport provides access to downtown Mobile and the Gulf Coast It also is near the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Bellingrath Gardens and the Mobile Carnival Museum The new hotel offers 122 studio suites with a fitness studio and an outdoor patio The Hyatt Studios brand also provides EV charging stations at all locations said the new hotel’s opening marks a milestone in expanding extended-stay accommodations “This is just the beginning for the Hyatt Studios brand which has generated enthusiasm among hotel owners and developers,” he said “We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening with 3H Group and LBA Hospitality whose dedication has brought the Hyatt Studios vision to life.” Hyatt plans to have 40 Hyatt Studios operational by 2027, the statement said. In February a select-service brand for transient guests and conversions expanding its upper-midscale segment in the Americas ahead of global rollout 3H Group is advancing Hyatt Studios projects in Huntsville The company is developing a Caption by Hyatt hotel in Chattanooga set to open in 2026 It recently acquired Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore and is building dual-brand Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in East Nashville In November 3H Group and LBA Hospitality opened their first dual-branded IHG hotels in Chattanooga—Candlewood Suites Chattanooga East and Holiday Inn Express Chattanooga East—adding 154 rooms to the market TownePlace Suites Forney is now open in Forney The pet-friendly hotel, located 22 miles east of Dallas, features a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool, the companies said in a joint statement It is near the Spellman Museum of Forney History and Mesquite Metro Airport HQZ “As we continue to expand our third-party management platform we remain focused on partnering with top-tier companies that share our commitment to operational excellence,” said Vickie Callahan Peachtree’s president of hospitality management developing hotels that are both professionally executed and uniquely designed to stand apart in their competitive set connecting each property to its local community.” Peachtree partnered with TEKMAK to manage a selection of its Texas hotels and now oversees six properties: Fairfield Inn & Suites Paris expressed excitement about joining the Forney community and serving the nation’s fastest-growing county with the new TownePlace Suites “We’re grateful for the Peachtree team’s hard work in getting the hotel open and are thrilled about the strong leadership they’ve assembled to manage daily operations,” he said “We take great pride in the quality of the hotels we develop and have full confidence in Peachtree’s ability to deliver an equally high level of service to our guests.” Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by CEO and Managing Principal Greg Friedman, Managing Principal and Chief Financial Officer Jatin Desai, and Principal Mitul Patel, while Dallas-based TEKMAK is led by Chief Executive Officer and President Thomas Kirkland “Third-party hotel operators are increasingly recognized for delivering superior service often outperforming chain-managed hotels in key areas that matter most to guests,” Callahan said “The opening of TownePlace Suites Forney reflects the strength of our collaboration and our shared vision to exceed expectations and raise standards across every hotel we manage.” JALARAM SLEEPY HOLLOW acquired the 91-key Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis Southaven in Southaven Hunter Hotel Advisors’ Senior Vice President Tim Osborne and Vice President Chase Perry brokered the deal The hotel, renovated in 2023, is near several demand drivers in Southaven, 15 miles south of downtown Memphis, Hunter said in a statement They include major employers such as Amazon XAI recently opened a nearby supercomputer site with expansion plans “Southaven is our home and a strategic market for our company’s growth,” said Rohan Patel of Jalaram Hotel Group “It was a pleasure to work with Hunter and Helix on the acquisition.” HBS Investment Group recently acquired the 122-key Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East in Louisville SHRIV SHAKTI HOSPITALITY recently acquired the three-storey 111-key Comfort Inn East Evansville in Evansville from Priyansu Hotels for under $50,000 per room and a member of Hotel Brokers International The new owner will maintain the Choice Hotels affiliation and plans improvements for the property Niehaus & Associates said in a statement is the economic hub of a 24-county region and a trade center for parts of Indiana Vrindavan LLC recently acquired the 48-room SureStay by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson in Bardstown, Kentucky, from Dhamdhani LLC, in a deal brokered by Huff, Niehaus & Associates COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A new study by Apartment Insights shows that the price of apartments in Colorado Springs is trending down for the first time in a decade "It's a really good time for renters," say Doug Carter Carter tells KRDO13 Investigates an influx of new apartments has led to lower prices "Primarily because of all the construction we see everywhere There will still be a lot of apartments being finished this year which is a good sign for renters," Carter said Carter says the supply is finally catching up to the demand This graph (seen above) shows that rent prices in Colorado Springs have dropped from their peak of around $1,500 in the middle of 2022 about $57 cheaper than this same time last year and why Carter expects the rest of the year to be good for renters is a 13.5% vacancy rate for all rentable apartments Carter says apartment units are flying off the shelves "There were more apartments rented last quarter than we've ever seen," he says While Carter expects the rest of the year to be a boon for renters the more distant future is still a bit uncertain with all the construction still being completed renters are getting some relief," Carter said Michael Logerwell is a weekend anchor and member of the KRDO13 Investigates team. 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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications | KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contest Rules (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police need your help finding a missing girl 14-year-old Vittoria Nelson left home early Sunday morning and never returned She was reported missing by police hours later Police said they believe Nelson may be traveling to north Texas with an adult white male Police shared a photo of the vehicle Nelson may be travelling in 5-foot-5 and weighing between 180-190 pounds with dyed red hair and green eyes She has two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo on her ankle Her home is located in the 1000 block of Petra Heights on the southeast side of the city not far from South Academy and Academy Park Loop Anyone with information is urged to call CSPD right away at 719-444-7000 While vacations full of action and exploration are the right speed for some travelers, Colorado Springs is at the top of the list for restful trips, according to a new study Sleep tourism — where travelers place an emphasis on restorative trips focused on wellness and quality sleep — is a growing trend And Colorado Springs topped a list of 50 U.S cities for offering the best chance for a restful vacation according to a study by online mattress seller MattressNextDay "Not only are new destinations exciting to visit but by indulging in a relaxing trip with the aim of catching up on sleep and touching base with yourself you’ll find it that much easier to shake off any stress that might be clinging to you," MattressNextDay's CEO Martin Seeley said in a statement Colorado Springs scored well across the board in eight metrics used to rank the cities in the study It had the least light pollution among the ranked cities a standard unit for measuring the night sky’s brightness It also has the most walking trails per 100,000 residents at 176 And it had the second-highest percentage of 4+ star hotels on the list at 18.7% Denver’s sixth-place finish was buoyed by its 28 health and fitness facilities Do you agree? This walking trail was ranked top in Colorado More: Colorado is one of the best states for foodies. Here are 15 top-rated restaurants to try The study was designed to identify the 50 best cities for sleep tourism in the U.S Light pollution: The average light pollution brightness levels in millicandela per square meter (mcd/m2) in each city.Traffic: The average congestion level in each city as of 2024 according to Tomtom.Safety: A score representing the safety levels in each city according to Numbeo.Hotel ratings: The percentage of TripAdvisor hotels in each city that are rated at least 4 stars.Hotels with soundproof rooms/blackout curtains: The percentage of TripAdvisor hotels in each city that offer either soundproof rooms or blackout curtains.Walking trails: The number of walking trails in each city per 100,000 population.Health/fitness clubs and yoga studios: The combined number of health/fitness clubs per 100,000 population.Average sun hours: The average daily sun hours in each city according to climate-data.org.Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network (KRDO) - A unique wrestling show featuring a troupe of little people is drawing big crowds across the country and they made a stop Friday night at the Buzzed Crow Bistro in Colorado Springs While the performers say it's all in the name of fun The group behind the event has been touring the country for over a decade marketing itself as a form of professional wrestling entertainment told KRDO13 the show is a way to bring joy to people and to showcase their talents "We do it so people can come out and relax and have a good time; take their thoughts away and put a smile on their face," DJ TooTall said We're just making money off what God gave us." The nonprofit advocacy organization Little People of America (LPA) doesn’t see it that way the group called the event "dehumanizing" and said such spectacles jeopardize both the health and dignity of performers with dwarfism LPA also takes issue with the use of the slur "midget" in promotional materials which they say contradicts ongoing efforts to advance the rights and representation of little people performers argue they face no greater danger than taller athletes in mainstream professional wrestling just in a shorter version," DJ TooTall said the event went on as planned; met with cheers and enthusiastic applause from the sold-out audience Paige is a reporter and weekend morning anchor for KRDO NewsChannel 13. Learn more about her here. (KRDO) - People living in Colorado Springs can soon catch up with the Wienermobile "Relish the moment," read promotional material for the hot dog on wheels Visit Colorado Springs says the event is for one day only-- Saturday This is not just an up-close encounter with the Wienermobile but an immersive lunch tour featuring a selection of gourmet hot dogs The 2-hour walking tour starts in downtown Colorado Springs, and a guide will take guests to several locations for tastings. Beer and cider are included at the first stop, according to Visit Colorado Springs. the tour will end at the iconic Wienermobile where guests can get Instagram photos to their heart's content Tickets are $68 for adults and $58 for kids. You can purchase those here (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are looking for a missing at-risk teen girl 14-year-old Vittoria Leanne Nelson voluntarily left her home located off Petra Heights Police say she took off in the early hours of Sunday police said Monday night that investigators believe she is heading to north Texas with an adult white male 180 to 190lbs with dyed red hair and green eyes She also has two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo on her left ankle If you have seen her or have any information about her location Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the Apple App Store. Android users can download it from Google Play here. TODAY: Mostly cloudy with rain showers possible as well as a possible afternoon thunderstorm Breezy with cooler highs of 52° for Colorado Springs and 54° for Pueblo TONIGHT: Chance for rain showers and possibly a few thunderstorms Breezy with lows in the mid 30s to low to mid 40s TUESDAY: Cloudy with rain likely through the day into the night with thunderstorms possible High near 50° for Colorado Springs and 53° for Pueblo WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with rain showers and a thunderstorm possible in the afternoon THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance for an afternoon shower FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an afternoon shower or a little above normal in the upper 60s to mid 70s SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny with a slight chance for an afternoon shower Highs in the low to mid 70s for Colorado Springs and low 80s for the Steel City The Army said their cases will be handled internally and stressed they were “innocent until proven guilty.” citizens who face consequences as a result of the early-morning raid Sunday that increasingly looks like a broad enforcement of civil immigration laws rather than a police effort to get drugs off the street or arrest dealers More than 100 people were detained in the raid at an events facility in southeast Colorado Springs But federal officials acknowledged that almost all were placed in immigration detention for possible deportation in the future Federal officials took to multiple social media accounts Sunday and Monday boasting that more than 100 people had been turned over to immigration officials and were inside a party at the facility using drugs and committing sex acts They furnished no proof of any of those allegations on Monday But the seemingly small haul didn’t deter some of the nation’s highest-ranking law enforcement officials from going online to tout the effort.  As with a previous DEA raid in January in Commerce City that didn’t result in any criminal charges DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen said people were “dumping the drugs” when they got inside so it would have been hard to find criminal blame Videos and statements posted on various X accounts showed dozens of men and women spilling out of an abandoned building at 4 a.m Some immediately got down on their knees and put their hands behind their heads.  Officials say more than 300 law enforcement officers Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that a number of those inside the club were gang member “terrorists” and noted that cocaine methamphetamine and pink cocaine were seized no federal or local criminal charges have been filed against anyone Attorney’s Office declined to comment on the raid DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen told reporters early Sunday morning that  Colorado Springs was safer as a result of his agents’ work we had active duty service officers running security at the club,” he said at sunrise “We had more than 100 illegal aliens at the club and they were taken into custody by ICE.” Pullen, who has previously acknowledged that sending people through immigration proceedings is easier than proving criminal cases in court said there were “more than a dozen” active-duty service members in the club during the raid -- either as “patrons” of the club or working as armed security “Only those here illegally or those with warrants were taken into custody,” a DEA statement said later “Most partygoers were eventually released.” Army Criminal Investigations officials were on the scene and Emily Peacock a spokeswoman for Fort Carson Garrison Public Affairs acknowledged “there were some Fort Carson service members present at the location during the operation.”  “Each person involved in this incident is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” she said in an emailed statement “We will look at everyone’s situation on a case-by-case basis Illegal activities of any kind do not represent our military values.” The building targeted in Colorado Springs is in a strip mall – but isn’t far from a neighborhood.  Erica DeBoer is unhoused and was nearby when she woke up around 4 a.m to the sound of what she thought was gunfire seemed like officers were using to black out security cameras She said it wasn’t the first time people had gathered in the building to party near where she is sleeping.  “Every weekend you’d hear the music,” she said noting she sometimes heard arguments or fights breaking out late at night in the parking lot.  She was ushered across the street by local police at around 4 a.m and was able to come back and retrieve her belongings at around 10 a.m This isn’t the first time a makeshift party was raided by the DEA that resulted in far more deportation cases than criminal charges In January, the DEA shut down a club on north Federal Boulevard in Adams County, which they said was tied to drug trafficking and narco distribution operations. They also said it was heavily attended by Venezuelan gang members. They never ended up filing any criminal charges on that case and immigration lawyers have said a number of those detained by ICE and billed as gang members aren’t actually gang members at all One Venezuelan man who was picked up in that Adams County raid has since become part of a lawsuit seeking to prevent his removal from Colorado to a prison in El Salvador.  A federal judge in Denver has blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act as pretext to remove people from the U.S That case is on appeal now to the 10th U.S Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. Listen now. © 2025 Colorado Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Authorities across 10 agencies also seize guns and drugs and claim people they arrested are undocumented More than 300 law enforcement officers from at least 10 federal agencies raided an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs early on Sunday arresting more than 100 people authorities said were undocumented immigrants and seizing guns More than a dozen active-duty military members were detained as well The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) posted a video on X of the post-raid scene, with dozens of partygoers holding their hands up. Another video showed dozens of people fleeing the building through its entrance after federal agents smashed a window The DEA Rocky Mountain division said agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), homeland security, the US army’s criminal investigation division and the Colorado Springs police had joined the raid “200+ inside an underground nightclub in CO Springs had their illegal party upended this am,” the DEA posted. In a separate post, the agency’s Rocky Mountain division added: “Nothing good ever happens after 3 a.m.” Jonathan Pullen, the DEA agent in charge, told reporters at a news conference that some detained service members were patrons while others were working as armed security guards at the underground nightclub the DEA agent in charge of an early morning raid on a nightclub in Colorado Springs briefed the media on Sunday.Pullen said the nightclub had been under investigation for several months for alleged activities including drug trafficking most of the drugs hit the floor,” Pullen said adding: “Colorado Springs is waking up to a safer community today.” Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, heralded the raid, saying on X: “As we approach his 100 days in office @POTUS Trump’s directive to make America safe again is achieving results!” Colorado Springs is home to a number of military installations including the Cheyenne Mountain space force station and the headquarters of US space operations command Sunday’s raid is the latest DEA crackdown in the area this year a raid on a “makeshift nightclub” in Adams county led to the arrests of 41 people living in the country illegally and another eight who had been in the club David Olesky, a DEA special agent in charge, said at the time that an uptick in enforcement was due to a “renewed sense of purpose” under the Trump administration After Sunday’s raid, the owner of the building where the party had been held told Denver7 he had no idea an underground nightclub was operating on his property “I’ve never even seen a lot of trash in the parking lot to even suspect that anything like an after-hours nightclub is going on Moon said the space is usually rented out for birthdays They’re not allowed to do any illegal activity,” he told the outlet In a statement, Colorado Springs’ mayor, Yemi Mobolade, said the investigation and the execution of these warrants were “the result of clear evidence of serious criminal conduct” and that residents deserved “to live in a city where the rule of law is upheld and where illegal behavior is met with firm and decisive action” — Some active duty military service members were among those detained during a large-scale federal law enforcement operation Sunday morning at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs More than 300 law enforcement officers from at least 10 federal agencies according to DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen was part of an investigation into drug trafficking prostitution and crimes of violence at the illegal club More than a dozen active duty service members were at the underground nightclub The Army confirms that service members from its base in Fort Carson were present they will not say how many service members were involved The United States Army Criminal Investigation Division released the following statement: “Army CID is aware of this matter and is currently conducting a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) we are unable to provide additional information at this time,” the statement read "Colorado Springs is waking up to a safer city this Sunday morning," he said Officers were seen escorting people from the club in handcuffs according to the Denver7 Investigates crew at the scene Law enforcement had cordoned off several square blocks around the club in central Colorado Springs to conduct the operation The DEA's Rocky Mountain Division said in a social media post that more than 100 people in custody were in the U.S The agency said it seized drugs and weapons during the operation Pullen said that many of those detained will face federal immigration charges and some were arrested on outstanding warrants he said it is unlikely they will be able to file drug charges because of the difficulty in proving possession during the bust The owner of the building, Mike Moon, expressed shock after learning that his property was allegedly being used as an illegal nightclub “I've never even seen a lot of trash in the parking lot to even suspect that anything like an after-hours nightclub is going on Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade thanked law enforcement and said criminal activity will not be tolerated “Let me be clear: criminal activity of any kind This investigation and the execution of these warrants are the result of clear evidence of serious criminal conduct Our residents deserve to live in a city where the rule of law is upheld and where illegal behavior is met with firm and decisive action We will continue working together to ensure the safety and well-being of our entire community.” In a statement to Denver7 Investigates early Sunday Colorado Springs police said they were "assisting federal partners on an operation serving a warrant involving criminal activity in Colorado Springs" and that the DEA was the lead agency coordinated federal operation of its kind in El Paso County this year comes amid a Colorado crackdown by the DEA As the agency conducted four Denver-area operations on Jan. 29 special agent in charge David Olesky said an uptick in enforcement is due to a “renewed sense of purpose” at the agency under the Trump administration “We’re getting absolutely all the resources that we need not only at the federal level but at the local level as well,” he said at the time that is just one of the tools in the toolbox that we’re going to be able to use to remove those violent criminals and drug traffickers from the communities.” He said he believes criminals have taken advantage of vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the state and that the border policies of recent years have been too open and allowed for too many people to cross the U.S Diversity is critical to the success of America While the agency touted more than 90 arrests over 12 Colorado operations in less than three weeks between late January and early February the DEA admitted to Denver7 Investigates that it expected more 5 targeted more than 100 members of TdA but netted just one confirmed TdA arrest said he believes the targeted criminals were feeling the pressure “What we found was that they weren't where we expected them to be," he said “It's likely that the pressure that we've put on these folks over the last several weeks has encouraged them to hide more.” like Sunday's operation in Colorado Springs even those who have been arrested haven’t been punished – particularly in drug cases An event billed as a “TdA invite-only party” in Adams County netted 49 arrests, but none of the suspects ended up facing charges. Pullen said drugs and guns "hit the floor" when officers arrived, making it difficult to pinpoint what individuals they may have belonged to. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In this image taken from video released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, officers stop a patron from a nightclub where a raid occurred Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration via AP) In this image taken from video released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, a law enforcement officer with a weapon drawn is shown at a nightclub where a raid occurred Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration via AP) More than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody early Sunday following a federal raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorities said. Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and ordering patrons to leave with their hands up. Other videos showed dozens of people fleeing the building through its entrance after federal agents smashed a window. Later, dozens of suspects were shown in handcuffs standing on a sidewalk waiting to be transported. On Sunday in Colorado, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took the club-going immigrants into custody, said Jonathan Pullen, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Division. “Colorado Springs is waking up to a safer community today,” he said. The city, Colorado’s second largest, lies about 70 miles (113 kilometers) south of Denver. More than 300 law enforcement officers and officials from multiple agencies responded to the nightclub, which had been under investigation for several months for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and “crimes of violence,” Pullen said at a news conference. Cocaine was among the drugs found, he said. “When the cops showed up at the door, most of the drugs hit the floor,” Pullen said. An undisclosed number of guns were seized, he said. Trump posted a link to the DEA video of the raid on his social media site, Truth Social. “A big Raid last night on some of the worst people illegally in our Country — Drug Dealers, Murderers, and other Violent Criminals, of all shapes and sizes,” the president wrote. Pullen estimated more than 200 people were inside the nightclub. Among them were more than a dozen active-duty military members who either were patrons or working as armed security. He said the DEA will consult with the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division to determine the next steps involving the service members. In addition, some patrons were arrested on undisclosed outstanding warrants, Pullen said. Pullen did not specify the countries where the detained immigrants were from. This story was first published on April 27, 2025. It was updated on April 28, 2025 to correct comments by Jonathan Pullen. He said the DEA will work with the Army in connection with the service members who were present either as patrons at the club or employed as security. He did not say active-duty military members were among those detained. 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All rights reserved (KOAA) — The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on U.S and coffee businesses in Colorado Springs are expecting an impact A recent USDA report shows Brazil is the country's top supplier says his store plans to raise the prices of its coffee beans "We are going up about 11%," said Anderson it is difficult to have "Made in the USA" on coffee It has to be above 4,000 or 5,000 feet," said Anderson The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently urged the Trump administration to provide automatic exclusions for products that cannot be produced in the U.S. You can read the full letter here owner of Carnelian Coffee in Old Colorado City says he has raised the prices of his coffee drinks "We tried to absorb as much costs as we can because we don't want to outprice people for drinking coffee," said Klauss Klauss says he's going to buy as much coffee as possible to protect inventory and product Both owners say they are figuring out ways to minimize the impact on their customers the half-mile of 8th Street between Cimarron Street and Motor City Drive becomes one of the city's busiest with more than 30,000 vehicles traveling on it Get ready for more congestion during the next year City officials have announced a $12 million multifaceted project that will make a number of traffic and safety improvements One objective is to eliminate a bottleneck northbound at the Fountain Creek bridge where the right lane becomes a turn lane onto the US 24 Frontage Road to Cimarron and Interstate 25; the project will remove a pedestrian bridge in that area and add a new right turn lane to keep two lanes flowing northbound "And we're going to do some preventive (bridge) maintenance in order to extend the service life," said Ryan Phipps "That bridge structure itself is about 74 years old and the work that we're going to do will allow this bridge to perform for another 30-plus years." The added lane will include attached sidewalk/trail for improved access to US 24 and the Midland Trail; that project begins later this month and should finish this summer Another key phase — starting this fall and continuing through winter — will replace a 24-inch water main between Motor City and Vermijo Avenue "It's between US 24 and Bear Creek is about 60 years old," Phipps said." curbs and gutters where they currently don't exist on the west side of 8th Street and has made for messy travel in wet weather for people walking The project includes improving drainage into Fountain and Bear creeks by installing storm sewers on the Moreno Avenue and Lower Gold Camp Road hills above the street; flash flooding occasionally stalls traffic and deposits large amounts of rock and sediment at those intersections Traffic signals will be replaced and upgraded at those locations will happen late next spring or early next summer For the many business owners along the corridor the project is no surprise; they've been aware of the possibility since a city study in 2023 that KRDO 13 reported on is how construction will affect those businesses and their customers "We definitely think it's going to affect us because it's going to take people more time to get here more time to get here maybe it's going to change their mind about coming here," said Leo Martinez but there's construction all over this city and we've had to battle it," she said Phipps said that access to businesses will remain open "We've made every effort to reach out," he said "I know that someone always falls through the cracks but we've made the effort to reach out to property owners A lot of times when you're talking about the folks that might slip through the cracks An employee at the Sugarplum Cake Shoppe & Bakery said that she wasn't aware of the project but is interested in seeing how it turns out "I actually have a map that goes back to 1907 and it identifies the first time that 8th Street actually shows up and is identified as a wagon trail," Phipps revealed city officials will host an open house at the nearby Norris Penrose Event Center to answer questions and provide more information To learn more, visit: https://coloradosprings.gov/8thStreet An unknown variable is whether increased traffic congestion on 8th Street could spread to nearby Cimarron Street (US 24) and I-25 Phipps released the following statement Friday: “We have designed the improvements to limit the impact to Highway 24 we do expect occasional and limited impacts at that intersection which we plan to communicate ahead of time.“ traffic backups will be inevitable during the summer travel season and in an area where a busy city street is close to two highways: More reason for drivers to consider alternate routes and have patience during the project period Scott is a reporter for KRDO. Learn more about Scott here. (KRDO) - A family of musicians spanning three generations will move from restaurant to restaurant in Colorado Springs Monday performing Spanish music for Cinco De Mayo Linda Gutierrez and her brother Margarito Salazar play guitar and sing vocals while Linda's granddaughter adds a unique element with her violin Tune in to Good Morning Colorado to watch KRDO13's Bradley Davis speak with the performers at the El Campesino Mexican Restaurant and hear some authentic Spanish music Bradley is a morning reporter for KRDO13. Learn more about him here. Daily Weather Report Powered By: Ben Darby stars in Colorado Springs filmmaker Dana Kjeldsen's new Western horror film Colorado Springs filmmaker Dana Kjeldsen's new Western horror film "Varmint," will have its Colorado premiere Tuesday at Icon Cinema the film follows a band of robbers as they take shelter inside a barn after a botched robbery past traumas come to light while they also realize a mysterious threat lurks in the barn 'Varmint,' will have its Colorado premiere Tuesday at Icon Cinema Colorado Springs filmmaker Dana Kjeldsen is the first to admit he writes challenging movies "I don’t write scripts that are easy to produce or act," he said "There are a lot of heavy emotions these characters deal with and a lot of dark places these characters go." was spawned over the course of a half-dozen weekends last summer where almost two dozen cast members and a crew half the $10,000 budget was crowdfunded and the other half came through donated costumes The almost two-hour Western horror will make its Colorado premiere May 13 at Icon Cinema. It's not rated and not recommended for 12 and younger. Tickets are $10. Go online to varmint-screening.eventbrite.com "A lot of my artistic work keeps revolving around masculinity — how it’s used but also how it can be a healing thing between people as well." "What starts as character-driven drama transforms into a thriller horror feature where they work through own issues and survive the night as they realize they‘re stuck in the barn together," said Kjeldsen Actor and producer Ben Darby wasn't inclined to say yes when Kjeldsen approached him about doing the movie I was never a huge fan of the genre — a lot of it is cheap entertainment," said the Cheyenne Mountain High School graduate "He tries to come to terms with developing courage that’s one missed expression of masculinity a nice foil compared to the rough cowboys who shoot guns and kill a lot." who appeared in Netflix's "The Cleaning Lady" and "Pulse," is joined by others with regional and national acting credits who appeared in last year's Kevin Costner-directed "Horizon: An American Saga." Fresh off being screened at The Western Film Festival in Coleman Kjeldsen and Darby are working with a distribution agent to get the movie sold "This started popping out at me as a good combination of genres to examine these forms of masculinity," Kjeldsen said "Cowboy archetypes make up the gang of thieves The idea was to lock them in a barn and shake it up and see how they all engage with forms of masculinity." Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirms a Metro Bus was involved in an accident near 304 South Nevada it was a minor crash involving a white sedan Residential recycling materials are loaded into the new drum feeder at the recycling facility for WM of Colorado WM of Colorado recently completed a $5.2 million systemwide retrofit to its Colorado Springs recycling facility earlier this year and has fully ramped production Capacity at the enhanced facility was increased by 50% enabling the site to now process 15 tons per hour WM of Colorado recently completed a $5.2 million systemwide retrofit to its Colorado Springs recycling facility earlier this year enhancing its materials processing capacity by 50% An auger separates cardboard from other recyclables at the recycling facility for WM of Colorado advocates flooded the streets of Downtown Colorado Springs to bring attention to missing and murdered indigenous people The rally comes ahead of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.  the volunteer task force is helping family members with indigenous heritage who have been faced with violence and injustice.  Indigenous people face some of the highest rates of violence in the country, according to the Department of Justice It's why the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force (MMIR) helps community members get the extra push to solve their family's missing persons case or find justice in a murder investigation gone cold.  Murdered Indigenous Task Force and supporters taking a walk just to honor those people who have gone missing and have been murdered Just gathering so we can be a voice for those who have lost their voices," explained Alonzia Fairchild Alonzia Fairchild came to the rally for her mother my mom went missing, and we tried to inform police that things were out of the norm for her day-to-day routine and just in our journey of posting fliers and trying to do everything as a family to get more answers or see where she went." "One of my sisters got connected with the task force and they were able to help us dramatically with more fliers posting," recounted Fairchild Police found her remains in Denver in October last year She wasn't identified until February. So it wasn't until March that we were having services for her And not able to pull resources from our own family we could transport her back to Oklahoma to her tribal land," shared Fairchild Alonzia Fairchild marches in solidarity for those who haven’t found closure like she has.  some people have been missing and never been found at all So I take solace in the fact that I am a lucky one that I have my mom back. But now I need to also just be that voice and be that standing power for those that aren't as fortunate as me," stated Fairchild the Denver Police Department (DPD) told KRDO13 that Marcie Fairchild's case is still under investigation DPD said no arrests have been made and that there are no further updates at this time Anyone with information regarding Marcie Fairchild's disappearance is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tips can also be submitted online at metrodenvercrimestoppers.com.  OTHER: New details emerge in 50-year-old cold case of man missing from Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Christian School's Andrew Kruse (5) bumps the ball while Vanguard's Lachlan Patrick (5) readies himself to defend the play in the third set at Colorado Springs Christian High School in Colorado Springs on Saturday Colorado Springs Christian School's Andrew Kruse (5) sets the ball against Vanguard in the second set at Colorado Springs Christian High School in Colorado Springs on Saturday Vanguard’s Sam Piedad celebrates a point with his team against Colorado Springs Christian School in the second set Saturday at Colorado Springs Christian High School Vanguard's Quade Greenhalgh (4) and Colorado Springs Christian School's Noah Shanks (22) extends their arms to hit the ball to the opposing side in the third set at Colorado Springs Christian High School in Colorado Springs on Saturday Vanguard hoped for a tie-breaker but soon realized that Lutheran would escape Colorado Springs with the regional championship and a berth at the state tournament Lucas Soeldner and his Vanguard teammates sat in the bleachers at Colorado Springs Christian High School clinging to hope After an upset in the opening round of the 4A regional volleyball 8 tournament Saturday 17-seeded Coursers dropped their match to No Soeldner and the rest of the Coursers needed No 9 Lutheran in the third match to force a potential tie breaker The Coursers senior said that hope swiftly faded to a realization that he played his final game at Vanguard “I saw the first set and it hit me then,” Soeldner said But I realized once I saw the first set score and the second set lead I could tell that a tie breaker wasn’t happening.” Lutheran earned a 3-0 victory in the final match of the day to improve to 2-0 and win the region to advance to the state tournament each team finished its year after strong pushes in the final half of the regular season Colorado Springs Christian dipped low in CHSAA’s RPI poll and dropped as far as 19th CSCS started the year 3-4 before winning 11 of the next 15 to secure the final home slot for the 4A regional tournament Coach Christian Quesada said his players remained focused “We checked off one box by hosting a regional,” Quesada said “There were three good teams here and unfortunately it didn’t go our way What we practice and what we tried to adjust to just didn’t work out We’ll keep making adjustments and hopefully one day it goes in our favor.” players and coaches spoke about their gratitude for making it to regionals The Coursers started the season 1-7 but finished 11-13 to secure the No JJ Wetters missed games to start the year as he finished the season with Vanguard’s basketball team Soeldner had a fractured vertebrae and missed a chunk of his senior campaign … I did stretches for months and it still hurt I was told I was done for six weeks,” Soeldner said “I missed those six games that we lost and I couldn’t wait to get back to help my team win But I came back and now we’re here saying we won a game at regionals.” said this game was especially tough since it’s his final prep contest coaching his son But he’s grateful that the Coursers followed his motto throughout the year Never surrender.’ and I wanted them to always play the next point,” Andrew said “Volleyball is a game of errors and you have to move past that … They never gave up and in the second set against Lutheran Soeldner said he hopes his dad coaches him next season when the senior heads to University of Jamestown in Jamestown “I feel like I took it for granted and it hasn’t hit that I’m not going to be able to play another game with him.” Discovery Canyon escapes with 5A region 7 title The Thunder survived to earn the Pikes Peak region’s lone regional crown and needed a miraculous finish to advance to state After nearly coughing up a 2-0 set lead against No the Thunder staved off defeat to win the match 3-2 The Thunder closed the day with three consecutive wins – 25-19 25-17 and 15-8 to clinch a state berth and a secure a perfect 2-0 regional record Gavin Mason will use his vertical leap to rise to the occasion and to whatever level necessary to strike Mason's had that fire all season for Coronado The Air Academy Kadets punched a ticket to the 4A soccer championship in an overtime win against Battle Mountain Wednesday night Senior Turner Grow scored the game-winning shot after an assist from Tyner Amerine during a penalty kick PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Election City of Colorado Springs Special Municipal Election June 17 2025 The City of Colorado Springs City Council adopted a resolution submitting to the vote of the eligible electors of the City a ballot question concerning the referendum of Ordinance No approving or rejecting the same: ORDINANCE 25-16 CONCERNING ANNEXING THAT AREA KNOWN AS KARMAN LINE ADDITION NO 6 CONSISTING OF 1,876.24 ACRES LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE BRADLEY ROAD AND CURTIS ROAD INTERSECTION 25-16 presented to City Council on January 28 2025 incorrectly listed the acreage to be annexed as 1,760.74 acres but the ballot question accurately reflects the proposed annexation acreage The complete Ordinance will be available for inspection and acquisition in the Office of the City Clerk Sarah B Johnson Colorado Springs City Clerk 30 S Nevada Ave Colorado Springs TODAY: Afternoon highs top off in the mid to high 70s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo with some low 80s across the Plains Most PM showers and storms stay west of I-25 across the mountains Saturday with breezy southeasterly winds keeping the Plains dry TOMORROW: Temperatures will be similar to Saturday but winds will be a bit stronger (20-30 MPH gusts) A low pressure system lingering across the Four Corners will bring periods of heavy rainfall to Southern Colorado Widespread showers begin in the early afternoon with thunderstorms and small sized hail ramping up in the evening Isolated severe weather is confined mostly to I-25 and the Eastern Plains EXTENDED: Temperatures drop to the 50s and 60s as chances for heavy rainfall and windy conditions continue through Wednesday Thursday begins a drying pattern through next weekend The Drug Enforcement Administration says a raid carried out with other law enforcement agencies in Colorado Springs on Sunday led to the capture of more than 100 immigrants who are in the U.S The DEA's Rocky Mountain Division said in a post on X that 114 immigrants were arrested and placed "on buses for processing and likely eventual deportation." The DEA said in a separate post earlier in the day that the "multi-agency enforcement operation" at an "underground nightclub" early on Sunday had also resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons The raid appears to be one of the largest single-day arrests of people without legal status since Trump was inaugurated in January with a promise to conduct mass deportations Video posted online by the DEA showed an agent bashing through a glass window on the front of the building before people began streaming out of the front door where law enforcement authorities were waiting shouted at the patrons to stop and get down Many put their hands up or got on the ground The agency said it gave multiple warnings urging people inside to come out before the raid Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the club was "frequented by Tda and MS-13 terrorists." That is likely a reference to Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang that has been a target of Trump administration deportations in the U.S NPR could not immediately verify the legal status of those arrested and whether there's any evidence of gang membership Bondi said two people were also arrested on existing warrants In a video posted online by Denver7 News DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen said "what was happening inside was significant drug trafficking crimes of violence — we seized a number of guns in there." Pullen added that there were over a dozen active duty service members in the club either as patrons or working as armed security guards Become an NPR sponsor (KRDO) - American Airlines has confirmed that a service dog incident caused a flight from Provo to re-route and make an emergency landing in Colorado Springs “We’re aware of an incident involving a service animal on American Eagle flight 4980 yesterday and have been in contact with the family of the injured passenger to offer support and apologize for their experience," wrote American Airlines in a statement The airline says it follows regulations set by the Department of Transportation. Their policies can be found here The Colorado Springs Fire Department confirms that they transported a patient from the airport to a local hospital because of a dog bite but couldn't tell KRDO13 how serious the injury was KRDO13 is pressing local law enforcement and federal law enforcement to see if a criminal investigation is underway both say they are not investigating the incident Emily is a Reporter for KRDO. Learn more about her here. Marijuana buds in a container at LivWell Dispensary on Bellevue Avenue in the Denver Tech Center recreational marijuana sales will begin in Colorado Springs City records Friday showed 22 storefronts had secured active recreational licenses for opening day a Pueblo-based company with one of its seven shops located in the Springs “It was kind of a make or break for us,” he said of the Springs location Voters in Colorado’s second-largest city passed a measure allowing retail pot last November more than a decade after the state became the first in the nation to legalize the drug City leaders had long fought against recreational sales They argued it would lead to higher crime rates increase cannabis use by minors and harm the city’s reputation in the hunt for greater military investment.  City council members attempted to put the issue before voters again this April. That effort was blocked in court. The new rules allow only existing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city to apply for recreational licenses Many of the 166 active medical license holders have complained of slowing medical sales in the city for years Julian said the Springs NuVue location would likely have closed without a recreational license.  “I was actually camping out in front of the city clerk’s office the morning that applications were allowed to be submitted,” he said.  Pure Cannabis has been operating medical dispensaries in the city since 2009 General Manager Karlie Vanarnam said she has hired close to 40 new employees in the last two weeks to prepare for the shift to recreational sales at her three stores.  “It’s a little overwhelming,” Vanarnam said hard fight and we’re just excited it’s finally coming to fruition.” Stores may not stock or store recreational marijuana until April 15th as well While some shops are planning early morning shipments so they can sell as soon as possible on Tuesday Vanarnam said her team is taking the day to sort through their new inventory before starting their retail sales on Wednesday “We’ve got a lot of hands to help us receive that inventory “I don’t want retail customers coming in on Tuesday to an absolute zoo she’ll expand her stores’ opening hours to 9 a.m Southern Colorado is changing a lot these days Sign up for the KRCC Weekly Digest here and get the stories that matter to Southern Colorado Contact KRCCFCC Applications & FilesFacebookInstagramNews That Matters Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an exterior rendering for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple As previously announced the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple will be built on an 18.6-acre site located at the South corner of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 45,000 square feet a meetinghouse and an accompanying utility building President Nelson announced the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple at the October 2023 general conference “The ordinances and covenants of the temple are of eternal significance,” he said then “We continue to build more temples to make these sacred possibilities become a reality in each of your lives.” Colorado in the Intermountain West of the United States is home to nearly 150,000 Latter-day Saints in 310 congregations The first mission of the Church in Colorado was established in 1896 The first official congregation was formed only a year later Latter-day Saints worship in temples for several reasons: to feel God’s love and peace to learn more about God’s plan for His children and the gospel of Jesus Christ to make promises with God and with one’s husband or wife and to unite families in this life and the next through sacred ordinances You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com) You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you and security practices that differ from those on our website By referring or linking you to this website we do not endorse or guarantee this content If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it To download all photos or videos related to this article select the links at the bottom of each section The New York Red Bulls open up their 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup campaign with a Round of 32 matchup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com Joe Malfa will have primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Kacey White New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 9 p.m This will be the 26th time in franchise history that the Red Bulls have participated in the Lamar Hunt U.S New York has posted a 27-22-4 mark in the U.S Open Cup and this will be the first time that they have participated in the tournament since 2023 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC have posted a 1-3-4 mark in the USL Championship this season Switchbacks FC won the USL Championship Final last season and advanced to the Round of 32 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S The Red Bulls have posted a 16-8-1 mark in their opening matches of the U.S Veteran soccer play-by-play voice Matt Harmon will handle the broadcasts alongside former MetroStars and Red Bulls standout Steve Jolley providing color commentary New York Red Bulls forward Mohammed Sofo scored his second MLS goal of the season in New York’s most recent MLS match against Inter Miami CF Sofo has scored in two of his three career MLS starts The Ghanian forward has made two career Open Cup appearances where he has scored two goals and tallied one assist Defender Omar Valencia tallied his fourth MLS assist of the season on May 3 which ranks tied for first among active MLS defenders Valencia has made two career Open Cup appearances New York returns to Sports Illustrated Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy for Noche Latina presented by New Jersey Lottery ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish Scarf Giveaway // Click here for Suites Interest Your pass to the ultimate experience at Sports Illustrated Stadium - with all the benefits of a Red Membership - including the remaining 11 Regular 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