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PLUS | Exclusive: Questions persist about Colorado's oversight of assisted living industry, New railroad spur south of Colorado Springs could support industrial park, Fort Carson and more. Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Elimination of pandemic-related boost to food stamp program hits as grocery prices nearly double last year]( Additional food stamp benefits intended to help people endure economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic are ending next month nationwide, and El Paso County Department of Human Services is warning recipients to prepare for fewer dollars’ worth of assistance, at a time when grocery prices continue to rise. [Read More]( [Nikola Jokic sets franchise record for assists as Denver Nuggets defeat Timberwolves]( The hill to the top of the Nuggets’ career assist chart just got taller. With his seventh assist of Wednesday’s game against Minnesota, Nikola Jokic passed Alex English for the most assists in franchise history. [Read More]( [Public invited to help shape vision for Pikes Peak region outdoors]( People concerned about the future of recreation and conservation across the Pikes Peak region are invited next week to make their voices heard during a series of sessions. [Read More]( [Exclusive: Questions persist about Colorado's oversight of assisted living industry]( Donna Golden had gone on a walk with her mother just a few days before and she seemed the same as always. How could she suddenly be dead? “Donna, I’m just so sorry to tell you your mother has died,” said the nurse from HopeWest, a local hospice that helped the assisted living facility where her mom lived. The nurse reassured her it was a peaceful death. But it was all a lie. The truth was on the facility’s time-stamped surveillance video of the courtyard. [Read More]( [12 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond; Chinese New Year; AC/DC tribute, Indian market and more]( Still need to plan your weekend adventure? Here are 12 things around Colorado Springs happening this weekend that will light your fire and have you making memories for the books. See what adventure lie ahead. [Read More]( [Colorado ski area to host a 'naked lap' down the mountain]( Looking for a chance to hit the slopes in the buff? Here's your opportunity, provided that you are a woman or femme-leaning person. Bluebird Backcountry is once again hosting Wild Barn Coffee's popular 'Boot Tan Fest' event, which invites attendees to end the ski day with a naked trip down the mountain. [Read More]( [New railroad spur south of Colorado Springs could support industrial park, Fort Carson]( A new railroad spur planned south of Colorado Springs could serve Fort Carson and a new industrial park that could support thousands of jobs. The spur could be made possible by an agreement between Colorado Springs and a Michigan-based company presented to the Colorado Springs Utilities board Wednesday that was greeted with enthusiasm. The board also serves as Colorado Springs City Council and will vote on the agreement in February. [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