🌱 2 Fires At Homeless Camp + Kane Ranch De-Annexation?

Colorado Springs CO

24 January, 2022

3:15 PM

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Morning, Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: A little snow. High: 31 Low: 14. Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today: A citizens group is launching a bid with the Colorado Springs city clerk's office that could ask voters to legalize recreational marijuana sales at existing medical dispensaries. The vote would be in November; however, the petitions necessary to put the question on the ballot are due in February. (Colorado Springs Gazette) On Tuesday, a proposal to de-annex 2,400 acres known as Kane Ranch from Fountain and back into unincorporated El Paso County will go before the Fountain City Council. The undeveloped land has been in Fountain since 2007. Fountain Officials say they're worried about how the land may be developed if it's annexed into Colorado Springs. (epcan.com) On Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a "small" grass fire at a homeless encampment near The Citadel Mall. At about 12:15 p.m., crews were called near the intersection of East Platte Avenue and North Chelton Road on reports of a blaze. No injuries were reported, but it was at least the second time crews extinguished a fire at the homeless camp this weekend. (Colorado Springs Gazette) From our sponsor: Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in Colorado Springs: ESL Computer Class At Catholic Charities of Central Colorado (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Colorado Springs Lost Pet Alert shared that they're still looking for Trixie, a dachshund. Trixie has been lost for more than four days, and there are still no signs of the dog. She's microchipped, has no collar, a little grey around the eyes and her mouth. (Facebook) Colorado Springs Police Department shared information on a cold case from January 24, 2004. CSPD officers were dispatched to Memorial Hospital to investigate a shooting victim who had been dropped off at the emergency entrance. When police arrived, they found 19-year-old Dequincy King in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. (Facebook) US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado said the next system to impact the region will arrive after midnight on Monday and lasts through Tuesday, bringing colder air and increasing chances for accumulating snow. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Real Estate Investment Hour (January 25) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you soon. — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.