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🌱 Patch AM: How will Woodmen’s new pavement change your drive this winter?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Woodmen’s new pavement change your drive this winter?
- Are your kids’ new gadgets hiding a serious fire risk?
- How the newly upgraded Sinton Trail just changed your route options
Also on today's calendar: Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Colorado Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Colorado Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 39.
- Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Paving, bridge work completed on Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs; officials to monitor winter impact (krdo.com) — Drivers on Woodmen Road can now use a newly repaved 1.5‑mile stretch between Academy Boulevard and I‑25, where Colorado Springs crews just finished paving with a new stone mastic asphalt. City engineers will watch how the pricier material holds up through winter and may use it on Circle Drive next year, while recent bridge and median upgrades aim to improve safety and reduce congestion. 
2. ‘Once they begin to ignite, it is a very violent reaction': Battery fires continue to grow in numbers in Colorado Springs (kktv.com) — Colorado Springs Fire Department is warning residents about a sharp rise in dangerous lithium‑ion battery fires across the city and sharing steps to stay safe. From e-bikes to kids’ toys, officials explain how overheating batteries can suddenly ignite and why you should call 911 at the first sign of smoke. They also offer a simple “CHARGE” checklist to reduce risks at home.
3. Colorado Springs finishes improvements along Sinton Trail (gazette.com) — Sinton Trail in Colorado Springs is now fully open again after the city upgraded the surface to concrete, improved drainage, and removed an old overhead waterline. Funded by Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, the 3-mile route through Douglas Creek Open Space reconnects Sinton Pond with the Pikes Peak Greenway, restoring an important recreational and transportation link for northwest residents.
4. Cannabis retailers celebrate potential reclassification from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 (koaa.com) — Cannabis businesses in Colorado Springs are reacting to President Trump’s executive order that could move marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, potentially easing their heavy tax burden and opening access to credit card payments. Local police say they’ll keep enforcing existing Colorado law and city ordinances for now, so any real changes for Springs retailers and customers will depend on federal follow-through.
5. Colorado Springs police stress package safety during holidays (kktv.com) — Colorado Springs police are warning residents that leaving delivery boxes visible outside can tip off thieves about valuables inside your home. Officers urge people to break down boxes, remove labels, use trash or recycling bins, and avoid burning cardboard during the dry holiday season to reduce theft and fire risks.
📸 Around Colorado Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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- Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
1645 Newport Rd 1645 Newport Rd Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916
7:00 am - Ruth Holley Book Group
Ruth Holley Branch Library , 685 North Murray Blvd. , Colorado Springs
2:00 pm - Paws to Read
Old Colorado City Branch Library , 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. , Colorado Springs
10:30 am - Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs
El Pomar Youth Sports Park , 2212 Executive Cir , Colorado Springs
9:00 am - Business Help - Office Hours
East Library and Information Center , 5550 N. Union Blvd. , Colorado Springs
10:00 am - All PPLD locations are closing early at 4 p.m. for New Year's Eve
Ruth Holley Branch Library , 685 North Murray Boulevard , Colorado Springs
4:00 pm - All PPLD locations are closed for New Year's Day
Ruth Holley Branch Library , 685 North Murray Boulevard , Colorado Springs - Real Estate Investment Summit 2026
https://hbr-colorado.eventcube.io/events/92281/real-estate-investment-summit-2026/
9:00 am - 2026: Sparky LeBold, a Retrospective
Cottonwood Center for the Arts , 427 E Colorado Ave , Colorado Springs
9:00 am - Paws to Read
Old Colorado City Branch Library , 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. , Colorado Springs
10:30 am - Teen Craft Group
Ruth Holley Branch Library , 685 North Murray Blvd. , Colorado Springs
2:00 pm - Save More, Stress Less Webinar
Online with Ent Credit Union
10:00 am
Friday December 26
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Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy manic Monday friends!!!!
It’s go time the start of a special week is upon us. Kiss your loved ones and enjoy the festivities. On that note take a moment to celebrate you. You… (Nextdoor Rockrimmon) - Hi neighbors, I found this absolutely loving sweet baby girl walking down Ridgeline … anyone missing a pup?
I brought her to Timberview Animal Hospital and she is not chipped. They agreed to hold her for the night since they did not have any other animals… (Nextdoor The Farm)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for $17 - $19 - Overnight Shift Leader in Colorado Springs. Apply here.
- Five Star Painting posted a job opening for In-Home Production Manager in Colorado Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colorado Springs here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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