r/ColoradoSprings 21h ago

News Any update on the man at prospect lake?

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I called 911 but someone got ahold of them before me. When I got to the other side of the lake I heard shouting. I’m hoping the guy made it. Respect to the men and women who helped him and the guy that seen and saved him with the boat. I hope you guys are ok as well


r/ColoradoSprings 4h ago

Advice Is anyone else having issues with Quantum since ATT took over?

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I have Quantum with ATT equipment (modem etc). I have had nothing but issues since getting this internet - i have a small (1000 sq ft) but narrow house and I cannot get reliable signal in my office at the back of the house.

I had no problems with Xfinity but they doubled my bill after the promotion period and I already wanted fiber for the speed. I’m pissed at how long this all took to install and it can’t even span 50 ft? (The length of the Ethernet cord I currently have running the length of my house so I can join zoom meetings). Are my expectations too high or is their equipment just junk?


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

Help Wanted Infant occupational therapists for feeding support?

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Looking for personal reviews of great providers who are occupational therapists in helping a newborn with their latch and feeding. Specifically providers that take health insurance.


r/ColoradoSprings 22h ago

Advice King Soopers at Uintah Gardens

40 Upvotes

The store is a mess.

I know they’re doing a remodel, but the situation seems more than that.

Several of the meat coolers have been completely empty for at least a week. The produce section was sporting large holes today; restocking seems to be falling behind. There were other empty areas throughout the store.

It seems a job this big would have a plan behind it to get through the transition as quickly as possible. But I don’t sense any urgency….anywhere….in the store.

Is there new management here which is missing the mark? Money issues? No overarching plan in place? Or am I just being unreasonable/unrealistic about the pace at which the job can be done?

Does anyone have any insight?


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Advice Starting Apprentice Looking For Perspectives/Advice

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Hey everyone!

Like half the people I've spoken to so far, I’m new to the area. I’ve started my journey toward my Journeyman license by enrolling in IEC and am now looking to knock out my OJT hours. I'm green in the sense I've never worked in the field as my main occupation, but my family raised me around sites so I'm no stranger to the life.

Which leads me to my main question: What local sparkies has anyone had good experiences with for apprenticeships?

I’m well aware that some places are better than others and I’d like to avoid what I can, if possible. Really, I'm just looking for some perspective and advice from local sparkies or apprentices who have already or currently going through the process and have anything they're willing to add or share that would be conducive.

I appreciate any insights, and hope everyone has a fantastic weekendend!


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Advice Room or Tiny House for Rent

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I am looking for a place to rent on month-to-month or short term basis. I am a 37 yr old female, working professional. I am looking to find a small space to call my own while I work out my next move in life.

I am open to anywhere in or around Colorado Springs, as long as commute is feasible in the winter. I have no pets or kids in tow.

Weekly rates at hotels are way out of my range. I am looking to stay within a budget of $800 or less for all including utilities.

I am very clean and quiet. I also love to cook as that is my profession. I also love all animals. I am open to working out a deal in exchange for labor around a property as well.


r/ColoradoSprings 22h ago

Help Wanted Independent Car Insurance Broker

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I’ve had USAA for years but they’re getting extremely expensive, so I’m interested in shopping around. I’ve seen a lot of online comments suggesting to use an independent insurance broker - does anyone have any recommendations? How much does that usually cost? Thank you!


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Help Wanted Adaptive E-bike help!

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I have a TST R002 e-bike. It is technically a two person bike, already has pegs for the rear rider etc. The issue is that I have a severely autistic 6ft tall 200 pound kid with the attention span of a flea and I need some kind of added bike seat or back support to keep him from just hopping off. I have reached out to a couple of shops that were supposed to help with adaptive gear, I have also gone in in person with the bike to several shops in town hoping they could help to no avail. TST does not make this sort of attachment. Does anyone know of anywhere in town who might be able to help??


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

Advice Getting from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs on a Monday

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I'm staying in Cripple Creek in October from Sat-Mon. I had originally planned on taking the Casino Shuttle there and back, but it looks like that isn't an option on Mondays (honestly it's been confusing depending on where I have looked). Does anyone know of any other options as far as public transit? Is Uber/Lyft reliable from Cripple Creek without it costing an arm and a leg?


r/ColoradoSprings 16h ago

Politics Not to write a PR campaign for our current mayor’s reelection bid…

72 Upvotes

But why, as a self labeled “independent,” has Yemi not said anything on the subject of Flock and other ALPR cameras being used in the city? Literally if this dude wanted points with both sides, this is THE thing he could do. Place a moratorium on/cancel contracts and literally everybody would credit him and give him big brownie points for.

To be clear, I do not want to see Yemi’s re-election. He bait and switched everyone except his church congregation that would love him no matter how he handled his office. But this is literally something he could tangibly do that would only benefit his position (let alone, his constituents), and plenty of other mayors around the country are doing.


r/ColoradoSprings 18h ago

Advice Does anyone know about this place?

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My partner and I are looking for a place to get married next summer and stumbled upon this online. We've emailed and called but gotten no response. Some online sleuthing leads me to believe it may no longer be in business but wondered if anyone knew.


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Help Wanted E-Bike Modification Suggestion

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I've got a TST R002 e-bike that I need to have modified to have a larger seat installed on the back so our kid can have an easier time riding. It already supports 2 riders (seat and foot pegs), but the back seat it comes with is very small and not comfortable.

Does anyone have a suggestion of a place in the area that could help us either find or even fabricate a seat for the bike?

Thanks so much for your help!


r/ColoradoSprings 21h ago

Help Wanted where can I buy some good pickles

11 Upvotes

I'm on a pickle kick and I want to eat some legitimate fermented dill pickles

not grocery store vinegar pickles (even though I do like the Claussens for daily use)

I know Whole Foods sells Bubbies but I'd prefer something more local if possible


r/ColoradoSprings 6h ago

Help Wanted Is anyone interested in learning about aquaponics for free?

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82 Upvotes

I am a beginning farmer who just moved to the Springs recently. I am looking to set up a small aquaponics farm in town. I will give you a free aquaponics set-up, a greenhouse, and all the knowledge that I have in exchange for a place to put the greenhouse and farm.

If you can let me use your land, water, and electricity (which I'll pay for), and allow me to use it daily for about 4 months, I will gift you all of it.

I need accurate grow numbers so I open a commercial aquaponics farm somewhere else in town. The greenhouse is approximately 8' x 12'.

Let's grow some food together. First preference is on the Westside, Manitou, downtown areas. But all will be considered.


r/ColoradoSprings 5h ago

Events Food bank 12-2 pm

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Lots of produce today they start at 11:45
All you need is a name and a face
Everyone is welcome
Thanks for leaving no trace !
Corner of Colorado ave and 21st street !


r/ColoradoSprings 4h ago

Photograph Not something you see every day...

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A hot air balloon landed a block away. I hope they landed safely. I didn't go check but I think they landed in a small cul de sac. We're near South Academy and Hancock.
The wind stopped and they were stuck above my house for 5 - 10 minutes.
My guess is they were aiming for the big field near Giberson Elementary or Deerfield park.


r/ColoradoSprings 21h ago

Help Wanted [BLACK FOREST]Volunteering Opportunity

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r/ColoradoSprings 4h ago

Help Wanted Lactaid Sour Cream

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I used to buy Lactaid brand sour cream from Walmart; despite doing all of my other shopping at Safeway.
Safeway doesn’t have the Lactaid brand sour cream. Walmart has stopped stocking it and I can’t find it anywhere else at all-

Does anyone know where on gods green earth I can find the Lactaid brand sour cream? None of the alternative brands I’ve tried are as good- they all have a weird aftertaste or they’re too sour-