Colorado Springs: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Veterans Day events scheduled across Colorado Springs area • Nov. 10, 2026, 2:07 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

Mugshot Monday: Most wanted in the Colorado Springs area for Nov. 9 • Nov. 9, 2026, 2:00 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

High-voltage fence at derelict hospital battles squatters, ‘explorers’ • Nov. 8, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

Colorado Springs area literary events starting Nov. 8 • Nov. 8, 2026, 2:00 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

United face Colorado Springs with a spot in conference finals on line • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:15 AM ET (Sante Fe New Mexican)

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