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PLUS | Underwriting ensures 100% of contributions to Colorado Healing Fund go to Club Q victim assistance, Colorado is among least conservative states according to CPAC analysis, and more. Springs PM Update Good evening, today is Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [High inflation affects Colorado Springs toy drives, which appeal for donations, volunteers]( Santa and his elves need help. Several Colorado Springs toy drives could use donations and volunteers to make the holidays brighter for struggling families this year, as the Christmas countdown ticks away. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs Fire Department to enact burn restrictions effective Wednesday]( Citing a need to maintain fire hazard awareness amid fire-friendly weather conditions, the Colorado Springs Fire Department will enact burn restrictions until further notice, effective at noon Wednesday, according to a news release from the department. [Read More]( [Dalton Risner named Broncos' Walter Payton Man of the Year]( Broncos starting left guard Dalton Risner is the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. The Payton award recognizes a player from each team for their outstanding leadership on the field and in the community. [Read More]( [Underwriting ensures 100% of contributions to Colorado Healing Fund go to Club Q victim assistance]( Underwriting separate from public donations made to the Colorado Healing Fund will cover most expenses associated with administering the fund to assist victims of the Nov. 19 Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, officials announced Tuesday. [Read More]( [Heaven's Door Ranch seen as future 'crown jewel' open space in northern Colorado]( A big, scenic property on Colorado's Front Range has entered the public trust as part of a bold vision for conservation and recreation. [Read More]( [Meteor shower double-header in store for Colorado stargazers this month]( Colorado stargazers have a lot to look forward to this December, with two meteor showers set to dazzle the night sky before year's end. [Read More]( [Colorado is among least conservative states: CPAC analysis]( Colorado ranks among the least conservative states in the union, even as voting patterns of legislators across the country reached a "new record level of polarization," according to the Conservative Political Action Coalition. [Read More]( Get access to all our content! Support local journalism and [subscribe here]([.]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903